On Monday Jill Dillard, the second-oldest Duggar daughter, gave birth to her first child. She and her husband Derick named the boy Israel. The first-time father wore an Israel Defense Forces shirt in the first official picture of him with Jill and Israel.
EXCLUSIVE: Why is Jill and Derick Dillard's new baby a record breaker? http://t.co/PDOzLKzkCK @TLC #19Kids pic.twitter.com/NVjbgmIgiL
— People magazine (@people) April 8, 2015
The Duggar family reacted to the news on their official Facebook page.
"We are so thankful for a healthy Mom and baby," the post said. "Love this sweet baby Israel! We are happy grandparents and we promise more pictures soon!" Baby Israel was born just before midnight on Monday and weighs 9 lbs., 10 oz., according to People magazine.
He’s here! Israel David Dillard has made his arrival. He was born at 11:49pm on April 6, 2015. He weighed 9 lbs and 10 ounces and measured 23 inches long. We think he’s adorable! Mom and baby are both doing wonderful. Watch their personal video message on their website here:
Posted by Duggar Family Official on Tuesday, April 7, 2015