Duggar Family Is Expanding; Jill Duggar Expects Second Baby

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Dec 22, 2016 10:32 AM EST

There's a breaking news from the Duggar Family side this New Year. It was reported that Jill Duggar and her husband, Derick Dillard are expecting a new family member. In a recent report on December 20, it was confirmed that the second time would be parents are thrilled to welcome a new member.

According to US Weekly, Dillard and Duggar were quoted, "We are so excited to be expecting Dillard baby #2!"

The couple further told People Magazine, Children really are a wonderful blessing from God. Having Israel has been such a delight to us that we know a second sweet baby will only continue to add joy to our family. We are thankful to God for this sweet child and we cannot wait to see her or him face to face!"

Duggar (25), Counting actress married Dillard(27) on June 2014. The couple had earlier spent over a year in Central US to do some charity work and had come back to US in August.

Interestingly, rumors said it was after after marriage that they kissed for the first time. Soon after marriage Dillard and Duggar wanted to start a family.

The couple already has a son, Israel aged 20 months and is all set to welcome their second child. Duggar was quoted saying that they are ready to welcome more kids by God's grace.

Duggar however, hasn't disclosed her delivery date yet. But it is expected that she might be in the intial trimester of pregancy.

What really drawed the attention of fans, was a picture that Jill posted on social media during Thanksgiving. The fans started speculating about Jill's pregnancy due to the way Derick covered her tummy. It appeared he was trying to shield the baby bump from the camera.

It looks that the Duggar family is most likely to have a very eventful 2016.

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