Despite a difficult pregnancy,Jessica Simpsoncouldn’t be more excited about the new addition to her family.
The singer-turned-lifestyle-entrepreneur welcomed her third child, daughterBirdie Mae, on March 19, and has beenopen about her various woesover the past nine months — which have ranged from severe acid refluxand extreme foot swellingto sciatica andseveral bouts with bronchitis.
Now with the pregnancy behind her, Simpson, 38, is keeping positive as she heals from her cesarean section.
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Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson with their kids, Maxwell and Ace.
Regardless, the pal adds that Maxwell is “so in love with her little sister” — as is brotherAce Knute, 5½.
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While Simpson — who is married to former NFL playerEric Johnson— didn’t have the easiest pregnancy, she still remained active in her older kids’ lives while waiting for Birdie’s arrival.
“Jessica loves being a mom and having a big family,” says another insider. “Evenwhile struggling during her pregnancy, she volunteered at her kids’ school. Her life is very focused on her family and making it fun for the kids.”
In the days since having Birdie, Simpson’s friend says she has been “feeling good.”
Simpson announced Birdie’s arrival to the world a day after giving birth.
On March 20, she posteda black-and-white shotof big sister Maxwell with the newborn’s tiny hand wrapped around her finger to her Instagram account.
“We are so happy and proud to announce the birth of our perfect daughter, Birdie Mae Johnson,” Simpson captioned the sweet photo.
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“The shower was abird’s nest theme to celebrate Birdie,” the insider added, explaining that “Birdie is a family name” on the singer’s side.
For more on howJessica Simpsonis recovering after giving birth to her third child, pick up this week’s issue ofPEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
source: people.com
