The Newest Member Of Our Family Has Just Arrived!

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“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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70 thoughts on “The Newest Member Of Our Family Has Just Arrived!”

    2. Jean d.

      Congratulations Jill and Derick! So very happy for you all! “Freddy” is precious and such a Blessing.

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  5. Valarae

    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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    1. Mary Jayne N

      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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  13. Sarah

    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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  17. Sherry Boyce

    Congratulations Frederick, Mom & Dad and your boys are going to be great big brothers! God Bless You!!!!!!!

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    2. Julie

      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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  18. CloudHuggers

    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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  20. viccI MAULDIN

    Congratulations!! Continued prayers for recovery and going home soon. He is precious as is your entire family Love you.

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  21. Consuelo

    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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  23. Ilaria a. Manenti

    Welcome to the world, Freddy, he’s the cutest!
    So happy for your family and I hope you’re enjoying all of the baby snuggles

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  24. Abby

    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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  25. Beth Zimmerman

    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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    1. Marijke

      Congratulations!!! What a beautiful boy! He looks like his dad! Blessings from the Netherlands for the five of you!!

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  29. Dottie

    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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  30. Sherrie Kilgore

    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
    East Texas

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  32. gale

    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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  33. DONNA

    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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  36. Annette

    All the best to your family and a belated happy birthday to new big brother Sam!
    You make a lovely family!

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  38. Nicole

    Yay! My son was Born 7-7! So happy he has an amazing son of an amazing family to share his birthday with!
    Congratulations!

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  40. Justine Kessner

    WOW WWOWOWOWOWWOWOWOWWOWOW U HE SUPER CUTE, AND I LOVE U ARE SAVE AND SOUND!!!!!!! WOW, I AM PROUD AND PLEASED!!!!!!

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  41. KAAD

    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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  42. Jessica Carnahan

    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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  44. Susan Miller

    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!

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  57. Ruth

    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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