In a poignant reflection, Chrissy Teigen recently opened up about her feelings during what would have been the birth week of her late son, Jack. Known for her candidness, the model and author has gradually shared her journey through grief following the loss of her third child at 20 weeks in September 2020. As Jack’s due date approaches alongside her upcoming surgery for endometriosis, Teigen has been more vocal about the enduring impact of this loss on her life.
“My little one would have been born this week, so I’m feeling a bit off,” she shared on social media. “I genuinely feel kicks in my belly, but it’s not just my imagination. I have surgery for endometriosis tomorrow… but the sensations I’m feeling are reminiscent of baby kicks. Sigh.” She even posted a video highlighting her stomach, conveying the bittersweet nature of her experience. “I’ll pretend it’s him saying hi – it never stops,” she added.
On the day of her surgery, Teigen expressed her readiness with a clip captioned, “Endometriosis surgery. Please end this pain.”
Endometriosis affects about 11% of women in the U.S. between the ages of 15 and 44, according to the United States Office of Women’s Health. The condition involves tissue similar to the lining of the uterus growing outside of it, often resulting in severe pain, particularly during menstrual periods. Although kicks aren’t a direct symptom, those with endometriosis can experience intense pelvic pain and cramping.
Following a brief hiatus from social media to process her grief, Teigen shared her experiences in a heartfelt essay on Medium. “People say an experience like this creates a hole in your heart,” she reflected. “A hole was certainly made, but it was filled with the love of something I cherished deeply. It doesn’t feel empty; it feels full.”
In November, she further elaborated on her experience, expressing the challenges she faced. “When I’m old and grey, I will look back on the last two months as being brutal and exhausting. But I refuse to not find humor in both the rage-fits and the outfits,” she wrote, also acknowledging her husband’s support throughout this difficult period.
In December, Teigen shared a photo of her postpartum body, candidly discussing the lingering effects of her pregnancy. “This is me and my body, just yesterday. Even though I’m no longer pregnant, every glance in the mirror reminds me of what could have been,” she said. Despite her sadness about not being able to carry another child, she expressed gratitude for her two children who continue to grow and thrive.
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In summary, Chrissy Teigen continues to navigate her grief and physical health challenges with openness, using her platform to share her experiences and provide comfort to others who may be going through similar situations. Her reflections on Jack’s birth week serve as a reminder of the love that persists even in loss.
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