On July 12, the Dillard family made a huge announcement on their website: "Freddy Frederick Michael Dillard is here!" they wrote. "He was born 7/7/2022 at 5:16 pm weighing 7lbs. 6oz. and is 20 inches long." The sweet meaning of Jill Duggar Dillard's baby's name is a tribute to her husband since the name Derick is embedded inside.
Surprisingly, as of this writing, the Duggar family website hadn't been updated to include their latest grandchild. The last time this happened was in the fall of 2021 when oldest son Josh had his seventh baby. Considering that Josh was in the midst of his infamous trial at the time, it's not surprising that the senior Duggars opted to stay quiet.
Jill's new baby is another matter. It's well known that this Duggar daughter is estranged from her parents, particularly dad Jim Bob, whom she has accused of being "verbally abusive" and trying to control her life and finances, per the Daily Mail. Still, this seems like a surprising snub for a family who built their fame on their belief that children are God's precious gift.
On the other hand, perhaps the Duggars have opted to offer their congratulations quietly. Jessa Duggar Seewald, the only sibling at Jill's baby shower, recently denied suggestions of family feuding, per People. "We spend plenty of time together even if there aren't a lot of photos circulating on the internet to prove it," she claimed.
