Abbie Duggar Reveals Pregnancy Complication During First Trimester

Counting On alum Abbie Duggar opens up about her pregnancy struggles during her first trimester. Abbie hasn’t been very vocal about her third pregnancy. Unlike her in-laws, she doesn’t usually upload photos and share updates about her pregnancy journey. Due to this, many were surprised when Abbie broke silence about the hardships she had gone through during the first half of her pregnancy. Keep reading to see what happened.

Counting On: Abbie Duggar Reveals Pregnancy Complication

Abbie recently shared a new photo of herself showing off her growing baby bump. The Counting On alum stuns her followers with her dark pink dress under the beautiful sunset at the beach. John-David’s wife wrote, “A little over half way! We had a pretty rough go of it the first half and I am so thankful to be feeling much more like myself again! God is good!” However, many were surprised when she included “#pregnant #hyperemesis,” indicating that it was the complication she had dealt with during her first trimester.

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Hyperemesis is a pregnancy condition or complication where the mother experiences severe and persistent nausea. Some of the symptoms include vomiting, dehydration, and even rapid weight loss. There are specific medicines for the condition. But staying hydrated is one of the highly advised treatments. Some women find themselves admitted to the hospital for treatment due to excessive vomiting. Meanwhile, many fans took to Abbie’s comment section to commend her for staying strong. Others even shared their own experiences with hyperemesis.

• “That’s lucky your HG subsided, mine never did either pregnancy.”
• “I had HG as well, so I feel your pain.”
• “Beautiful ❤️. I have had 2 hyperemesis pregnancies and it’s awful isn’t it. Praise God you are feeling better. Prayers for a healthy baby and smooth delivery.”
• “Hyperemeisis isnt fun, I lost over 30 pounds had yellow eyes and couldn’t walk. Praying things continue being easier.”

It’s Been A Whole New Life For Abbie

Abbie doesn’t typically talk about her pregnancy. However, she likes to discuss her life as a mother. In one of her past interviews, the Counting On alum revealed how they’ve been adjusting to their new routines in life. Abbie shared that Grace is becoming more curious. One of the things she had pointed out about her daughter was how she’s trying to differentiate day and night. She also appreciates all the advice and help she’s getting from her in-laws.

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Abbie and John-David welcomed Grace Annette in January 2020 and Charlie in September 2022. The two are expecting to welcome their third child early next year. They have yet to announce the gender of their upcoming baby. But many fans are guessing that it’s going to be a girl based on Abbie’s baby bump shape. Regardless, many are excited for the couple’s growing family and hope that they’ll be more active on social media soon.