Simon Thomas’ wife delivers a baby eight weeks early. His Instagram post wins hearts

After his wife Derrina Jebb became unwell and gave birth to their baby eight weeks early, TV star Simon Thomas hailed the National Health Service staff at Stoke Mandeville hospital on social media.

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TV host Simon Thomas thanked the National Health Service (NHS) workers at Stoke Mandeville hospital on social media after his wife, Derrina Jebb, fell sick and gave birth to their daughter eight weeks early.

Thomas claimed on Instagram that the hospital's neonatal staff had literally and in spirit held him and Jebb's hands the whole way through a very terror-filled and stressful day.




He wrote that when Derrina became seriously ill, they abruptly brought a petite but adorable baby girl weighing just over three pounds into the world. He added that the couple thought they had eight weeks till the birth of their child.

He thanked the neonatal team at the hospital. He added that they were truly amazing and held their hands—both physically and metaphorically—the entire way through a hectic and fear-filled day.

He felt immensely proud and grateful to have his little family consisting of his lovely, brave wife, a priceless son, and now a little, great girl and sister for their boy, Ethan.
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The celebrity mentioned they have a long road ahead of them and will spend the next few weeks in the hospital.

He extended gratitude to Stoke Mandeville, the NHS, and God for their support of his family.

FAQs:

  1. What caused the early delivery of the baby girl?
    Thomas revealed on Instagram that Jebb's "rapidly" falling ill had caused the birth of their daughter eight weeks earlier than planned.
  2. Is the new baby the couple's first child together?
    The infant girl, who will be the younger half-sister to Thomas' son Ethan, whom he had with his late wife Gemma, will be the couple's first child together.
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