In an emotional social media post, model Chrissy Teigen revealed that she and her husband John Legend lost their baby after she faced excessive bleeding most of this week.
Teigen announced around midnight Thursday that she and Legend had lost their baby boy, who they had already named Jack. The 34-year-old said she was about halfway through her pregnancy.
“To our Jack,” she wrote. “I’m so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn’t give you the home you needed to survive. We will always love you.”
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 1, 2020
On Sunday night, she posted about experiencing pregnancy complications, including excessive bleeding. In the past, the 34-year-old explained that her weak placenta led to early labor with her daughter Luna, 4, and son Miles, 2. She said the bleeding was much heavier than spotting, which many pregnant women experience.
Though the heavy bleeding had been ongoing, Teigen said she was hospitalized since the bleeding had begun to be more like if “you were to turn a faucet onto low and leave it there.”
“It’s so weird because I feel really good,” Chrissy shared. “I’m usually at my happiest pregnant, mood-wise"
Several fans showed support to Teigen and Legend on Twitter throughout the week. Some fellow moms also shared some solidarity by showing images of their babies and the similar pregnancy woes they experienced.
By Thursday, the fans and supporters expressed heartbreak and praised Teigen’s openness and courage for letting the world know about her miscarriage.
Maybe she posted this raw photo so others know that miscarriage is real and can be talked about so the healing can begin. #RIPJack #onestrongmamma #Miscarriageawareness
— Julie chebbi (@julie_chebbi) October 1, 2020
I am so sorry for ur loss. There r no words. Do not blame urself. My mom sent me these pages from Michelle Obama’s memoir that helped me deal w my losses. I hope this helps. It will be ok even tho it doesn’t feel like it now ❤️ pic.twitter.com/yfBnXPBeao
— Biracial Feminist #BlackLivesMatter (@mestisa_rose) October 1, 2020
I'm sorry baby. This must be super heartbreaking and it will take some time to heal, but I promise you this all is happening for a reason. Rest, take it easy on yourself. We're here for you. ❤️
— Jali447 (@jali447) October 1, 2020
Legend shared a brief tribute to his son. Several of the couple’s celebrity friends also showed support.
We love you, Jack 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 https://t.co/ySFzJB5e6k
— John Legend (@johnlegend) October 1, 2020
My heart is breaking for @chrissyteigen and @johnlegend, who’ve lost their beloved Jack. When I miscarried, I mourned deeply and privately. No woman who miscarries should feel shame or be judged. What’s needed is compassion. Let’s hold this family in their grief.
— Maggie Smith (@maggiesmithpoet) October 1, 2020
I’m so sorry, John. Holding you all in my heart. ❤️
— Natasha Rothwell (@natasharothwell) October 1, 2020
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