Jul 11, 2022 | Family Blog, Photos | 68
“Freddy” Frederick Michael Dillard is here!He was born 7/7/2022 at 5:16pm weighing 7lbs. 6oz. and is 20 inches long.
Frederick means “Peaceful Ruler” and Michael means “Gift from God.”
The name Frederick also holds special meaning for us since it’s Derick’s name with “Fre” added to the front, to make “Fre-derick.”Similarly, Derick’s name is a variation of his late dad’s name, Rick, that his parents created by adding “de” to the front of Rick to spell, “de”-“rick,” literally meaning son “of” (de) Rick.We were excited to settle on the name Frederick and incorporate both Derick’s and his dad’s name, by just adding “Fre” to the beginning of Derick’s name.
Frederick was set to arrive later in July, but he decided he wanted to come a little early (the day before big brother Samuel’s birthday!), so we had our planned C-section a bit before originally planned.
Both Jill and Frederick are healthy and are enjoying bonding while we look forward to bringing him home from the hospital soon!
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68 Comments
Jennifer Rayon July 11, 2022 at 9:22 pm
Congratulations you guys!! He’s absolutely precious! Welcome to the world little Freddy!
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Christina N.on July 11, 2022 at 9:24 pm
Congratulations!
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Rebeccaon July 12, 2022 at 8:04 am
Congratulations Derek and Jill on your new baby boy!!! I love the name!!!
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Melinda Taylor-Kellyon July 12, 2022 at 11:40 pm
Mazal tov! May he be blessed always!
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Jean d.on July 12, 2022 at 9:26 am
Congratulations Jill and Derick! So very happy for you all! “Freddy” is precious and such a Blessing.
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Lesley Koehnon July 12, 2022 at 9:07 pm
Awww!! He’s precious! Congratulations to your sweet family!
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Aimeeon July 11, 2022 at 10:02 pm
He looks so much like his big brothers. How precious, congratulations to you all.
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Lisaon July 11, 2022 at 10:08 pm
Freddy is such a cute name! He has Sam’s nose! Hope Jill is doing alright…and happy birthday Sam!
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Valaraeon July 11, 2022 at 10:28 pm
Congratulations! All children are a gift from our Lord. I need to give you a small correction, though. Michael does not mean “gift from God.” Michael means “Who is like God?”.
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Mary Jayne Non July 22, 2022 at 4:43 pm
Origin: The name Michael is of Hebrew origin and means “who is like God?” or “gift from God.” It is found in the Old Testament, notably in the Book of Danie
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Linda N.on July 11, 2022 at 11:36 pm
Mazel tov! He’s absolutely beautiful! Three blessings!
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Regina Sheaon July 12, 2022 at 12:05 am
What a cutie pie! Congratulations on your newest baby boy!
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JESSICA Kennyon July 12, 2022 at 1:18 am
What a sweet face! Congratulations!
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DeeAnneon July 12, 2022 at 4:25 am
Congratulations on your newest blessing!!
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laura Grangeron July 12, 2022 at 8:11 am
Thrilled mum and baby are well congratulations Dillard family
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Patriciaon July 12, 2022 at 9:03 am
Beautiful baby, welcome to the world little one. CONGRATULATIONS.
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Suzanneon July 12, 2022 at 9:39 am
What an incredible blessing to all of you. He is beautiful!
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Sarahon July 12, 2022 at 9:45 am
Congratulations! I absolutely love what you did with the name. It is so sweet to honor your late father like that.
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Leah Hensonon July 12, 2022 at 9:57 am
Congratulations! He’s beautiful! I miss you on instagram. I hope they resolve your account soon!!
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Suzee Darbyon July 12, 2022 at 10:02 am
Congratulations you guys!
He’s perfect!
Love his name!Reply
Melissaon July 12, 2022 at 10:22 am
The babies come when they come! Welcome to the world Frederick. Enjoy your new son. Congratulations.
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Kristina Michaudon July 13, 2022 at 6:46 pm
Congratulations!! I love the story behind his name. Hope he gets to come home soon ❤️
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Sherry Boyceon July 12, 2022 at 11:01 am
Congratulations Frederick, Mom & Dad and your boys are going to be great big brothers! God Bless You!!!!!!!
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Susanon July 14, 2022 at 12:48 pm
Congratulations he looks just like Sam!
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Julieon August 3, 2022 at 3:46 pm
Congrats on the new baby. Ypu two are an inspiration that with hard work ypu can achieve your dreams. Are you done or are you going to try for a girl? I bet your boys would be so protective of a little sister. Again congratulations on all you have achieved as a family.
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CloudHuggerson July 12, 2022 at 11:04 am
He is a precious blessing. Congrats Mama and Daddy! You did a great job. I look forward to seeing how much his big brothers love him.
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Lisaon July 12, 2022 at 12:19 pm
Congratulations to you both
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viccI MAULDINon July 12, 2022 at 12:26 pm
Congratulations!! Continued prayers for recovery and going home soon. He is precious as is your entire family Love you.
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Consueloon July 12, 2022 at 3:08 pm
Congratulations Jill and Derick for a safe delivery and a healthy baby boy! May God continue to bless and strengthen you both.
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Francie Wattenbargeron July 12, 2022 at 3:58 pm
Congratulations on the birth of Freddy, he’s a beautiful boy!!
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Ilaria a. Manention July 12, 2022 at 5:41 pm
Welcome to the world, Freddy, he’s the cutest!
So happy for your family and I hope you’re enjoying all of the baby snugglesReply
Abbyon July 12, 2022 at 5:46 pm
Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you guys…he’s precious and I love the name. Hugs and love to you all!
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Beth Zimmermanon July 12, 2022 at 6:58 pm
Congratulations, he is precious. I can see the resemblance to his two brothers. If I’m not mistaken, he shares a Birthday with his Uncle James
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Marijkeon July 20, 2022 at 2:32 pm
Congratulations!!! What a beautiful boy! He looks like his dad! Blessings from the Netherlands for the five of you!!
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Kateon July 12, 2022 at 7:08 pm
Congratulations, he is adorable
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T Hudspethon July 12, 2022 at 8:20 pm
Congratulations!! He is so cute
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Tanya Leigh Oakeson July 12, 2022 at 9:00 pm
Freddy is perfect! Congratulations!
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Dottieon July 12, 2022 at 9:34 pm
Congratulations! Hope you have a fast hospital stay. Our little miracle just turned 1 she was born 2 months early on July 5th
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Sherrie Kilgoreon July 12, 2022 at 9:52 pm
Congratulations
“It’s all kinds of these profound things crashing on you when your child arrives into the world. It’s like you’ve met your reason to live.”
-Johnny Depp
He is so precious. ✝️ Praying from
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Alaynaon July 13, 2022 at 9:14 am
Congratulations! He is adorable.
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galeon July 13, 2022 at 9:31 am
Michael is also Derick’s middle name, isn’t it? So all three boys have a name (first or middle) that ends in “el”. You kept the tradition!
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DONNAon July 13, 2022 at 1:28 pm
Congratulations! What a surprise to go early, rather than later like with your other two boys!!! I love the reasoning behind his name, that is so special. He’s so cute. Congrats you guys
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Ninaon July 13, 2022 at 5:41 pm
Love the name Freddy. It’s like the characters name Fred from Harry Potter.
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Jenniferon July 13, 2022 at 6:18 pm
Congratulations!!
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Annetteon July 13, 2022 at 6:42 pm
All the best to your family and a belated happy birthday to new big brother Sam!
You make a lovely family!Reply
Marni L Fulleron July 13, 2022 at 7:45 pm
congrats on your newest addition to your family.
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Nicoleon July 13, 2022 at 8:11 pm
Yay! My son was Born 7-7! So happy he has an amazing son of an amazing family to share his birthday with!
Congratulations!Reply
Carolon July 13, 2022 at 8:27 pm
Congratulations to the Dillard Family!
Love to all of you❤️Welcome to the world little Freddy❤️Reply
Justine Kessneron July 14, 2022 at 12:24 am
WOW WWOWOWOWOWWOWOWOWWOWOW U HE SUPER CUTE, AND I LOVE U ARE SAVE AND SOUND!!!!!!! WOW, I AM PROUD AND PLEASED!!!!!!
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KAADon July 14, 2022 at 8:06 am
Congratulations! He’s gorgeous. I hope Mumma and bubba are both well and the boys are delighted! (I have five boys and no girls. I think you may be a boy only Mother too)
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Jessica Carnahanon July 14, 2022 at 4:45 pm
Congratulations Dillard Family!! I bet the big brothers are going to be sooooo excited to teach the newest little cub the ways of the world!! He’s adorable y’all!! . Prayers for a speedy – painless as possible recovery for Mama!! Eeeek! How exciting!!
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Michelleon July 14, 2022 at 5:54 pm
Congratulations, Jill and Derick! Fredrick is adorable. I love the story behind his name!
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Susan Milleron July 14, 2022 at 6:21 pm
Congratulation Jill and Derick,
Congratulations on your new son Freddy. Glad everyone is happy and healthy. Hope you are all enjoying being a family of 5!Reply
Rebeccaon July 14, 2022 at 10:40 pm
Congratulations on the new baby! What a blessing!
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Kateon July 14, 2022 at 11:42 pm
Fearfully and wonderfully made! Such a cutie. Blessings to your family.
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Michelleon July 15, 2022 at 8:48 am
Congratulations on the new Bubba. But I’m genuinely curious why the breathing and feeding tube?
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Melissa in cton July 15, 2022 at 12:08 pm
Congratulations! So happy for you all!
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Stacey Bon July 15, 2022 at 1:51 pm
Congratulations to you. Love the name
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Tonyaon July 17, 2022 at 8:14 pm
Congratulations!
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Vikkion July 18, 2022 at 10:57 am
Awesome Idea on the Name 🙂 Love it. He is adorable and Congrats to all the Family for this new additon xo
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sueon July 19, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Congratulations!!!
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Maryon July 20, 2022 at 10:21 am
Congratulations What a handsome little baby .❤️❤️❤️
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Suzanneon July 21, 2022 at 6:51 pm
Congratulations! Good job Mama on baking this bundle of joy. Praying for a good recovery to you.
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Lauraon July 21, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Congratulations! That’s a good weight for being early.
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Cherylon July 29, 2022 at 4:13 am
Congratulations!! From that picture he looks just likes Samuel.
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Ruthon October 29, 2022 at 11:44 pm
That is so precious you guys expanded your little family and added a little one to your bunch. Enjoy every moment life gives you, we are not promised tomorrow.
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