Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar will introduce Josie Brooklyn Duggar to America on Sunday night on a TLC special.
19 Kids and Counting: Special Duggar Delivery will air Sunday January 31 at 8PM ET/PT. The popular TLC series has been renamed since the birth of baby Josie and a new season of the series will begin this week. Baby number 19 came into the world a little early. Josie Brooklyn Duggar was born on December 11, weighing only 1 pound, 6 ounces. The Duggar family special will catch viewers up all that’s happened since last season—and with 19 kids, there’s a lot going on!
More power to the Duggars but I know I’d lose my mind with 19 children! What about you?
Watch the TLC special, 19 Kids and Counting: Special Duggar Delivery, Sunday 8pm /7c. The new season of 19 Kids and Counting premieres Tuesday, February 2, 9PM ET/PT.
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I watch the show all the time I love the Duggars. Yes they have a big family but it’s great to have a big family. they have so much love to give. I come from a family of only five but we are very happy to have family like the Duggars would be great. I would love to meet the family if I could just so I could tell them way to go . There is so much love in that family they should be very proud of each other. and always be there for each other because god is always with them and congrats on there new member to the family she will be just fine with your love and gods she will be a strong little girl. yours truly jenny carrigan.
They need to stop having children because they’re just having the sex then getting pregnant and tossing that kid to the older girls to take care of the baby to raise. Michelle and Jim Bob have both stated they have the older children take care of the younger ones, well why aren’t they, they’re the parents. Oh that’s because they’re having sex to have another kid. I feel bad for those older girls who will be too tired to have their own kids because they had to take care of their sibilings while their mom was prego. I don’t think it’s fair to them and really no dancing??? I believe I heard that there was dancing in the bible. Then a lot of us are wrong for dancing. Jim Bob didn’t even know what all the girls had to do when it came to cleaning….that’s pretty sad to me that they make the girls clean every bit of the house and also take care of all those kids. Sickening to me!
yes you are right.
The girls are not complaining, are they?
Ok Kristina,
Everyone has chores, parents to children. And as far as the dancing, they have even said in one of there episodes that it is their family choice because it arrouses feelings in boys when they see girls dancing. Just because they don’t want to be like the world, and they want to follow what God tells us we should do doesn’t mean you should judge them. They are a wonderful family. I have been in their home several times, and they are all very normal minus worldly attributes. Kids play, and the older kids go in their rooms and play their instruments. Just because it is on tv doesn’t mean that you are seeing everything. That is what they call editing! Michelle was running everywhere tending to children, and Jim bob always had 2 or 3 of the littler boys playing with them.
They take very good care of their kids and love each and everyone.
Lucy,
you are so right….the girls might have said something in them interviews all by theirselves…….
Kristina I absolutely agree. I think they are selfish to keep having so many kids. She is 42 they have to be trying really hard to get pregnant. Like you said having sex ALL THE TIME. I am waiting for the kids to grow up and rebel, write a book, go on talk shows, to talk about how nutty the family is.
We have a big family also, but not as big as the Duggar’s I had 2 girls when I met my current husband and he had 3 boys and 1 girl, since being married we have had 2 boys and 1 girl. So, we have 9 children altogether. It is great! I love having a big family. The Duggar’s are a wonderful family, and I love their show!
i wish some people would understand….but they dont
I think it is nobody’s business how many children the Duggar’s choose to have. That is between them and God only. Children are a blessing and the only thing you look forward to later in life is having your family surround you. I am grateful Michelle and Josie are well.
This last birth should be a wake-up call. STOP HAVING KIDS! I too feel bad for the older girls getting dumped on with all the chores and child-rearing. What kind of a life is it for them? I thought child slavery was illegal! Poor little ones will not know who their real mother is! What kind of bond will they have with their parents? There’s now 19 kids and only 24 hours in a day. People have to stop idolizing and realize this is really a sickening scenario…. two self-centred, disrespect to their children, pregnant-obsessive people!
It could have been a random person having their first kid and they could have had the same problems they did. Not all pregnancy’s go perfect. And for chores, ALL the kids have chores not just the older girls. Chores teach responsiblity, and there is nothing wrong with that. They all have a very close relationship with their parents. If they didn’t they would be like the rest of the majority of kids these days, disrespectful, rude, and just plain brats. If you don’t know all the facts, you should keep your assumptions to yourself. No one makes you watch them, or read about them.
Beautiful family! Obviously they are doing something RIGHT because those children look joyful and happy! I pray that Josie is healthy. I absolutely love this family and I love that they stand up for what they believe in. It’s amazing how the family rallied to help when things went into crisis mode. I think most people are jealous that they didn’t get the privilege of having such a warm, loving family. Go Duggars! Keep on showing the world what a real, true loving family looks like. America needs to see a family that lives a much simpler, less selfish life.
Amen!
I thank God that all are doing well. There are comments about the older children looking after the little ones. I think it is great. It doesn’t seem to bother anyone . I think the chores and the life style the Duggars show is wonderful. You don’t see the girls hold up in their room on the phone, on the computer or spaced out to the family yelling “GET OUT OF MY ROOM!” Think about it. Jim Bob and Michelle may the Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless your wonderful family
Thank God all are doing well. I enjoy watching your show. You are an inspiration, even if you only had one child. There are comments made about the older girls looking after the little ones. I think it is great. It is evident that they have been taught how to care for others. I like the idea of the girls not hold up in their room on the phone ,on the computer or yelling ” GET OUT OF MY ROOM!” Think about it. Jim Bob and Michelle , may the Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless your family. Oh Yeah , Have fun with the other little one Grandma and Grandpa.
I love watching the Duggar family….I pray that the Lord will bless and be with Josie…being a mother myself, I know the need to keep God in the center and prais him no matter what…Jim Bob stated on Sunday nite….praise God in the good times and Praise him in the bad….I grew up in a happy household….I have 26 first cousins and love the big family atmosphere….self respect, honor and obedience was of the stable parts of our lives…I believe Michelle and Jim Bob have established these qualities in their children…..God bless….
We are just watching the new episode with the birth of the baby. We are grateful to God for the birth of the baby.
The way the Duggers handled this trial – even with the world watching – shows their character.
One thing I find truly amazing about this family is that every single one of those kids are very well behaved. I know people who have 1 and 2 children that are so misbehaved its sick and totally out of control. The Duggars have well mannered, very intelligent, disciplined children. My thumbs up to a job well done, If they can raise that many children that well behaved, they are obviously doing something right. Most people with a quarter of the size of a fmaily as the Duggars don’t have control over their kids like this family does. We should look at the Duggars kids as positive role models. I am not a fan of super large families, because I have always wondered how 2 parents can spread themselves so thin, but this family does a great job regardless of how much the older girls have to help out. One thing is for sure, all of those kids will grow up to be responsible, hard working members of society with gerat family values, and there is nothing wrong with that!
This is to DJ,Kristina,brishta & last & least Anne.
Pray for God to clean up your dirty self righteous souls.
Christy & Julie said it well enough, but from myself get a life and spend time judging your own actions.
God bless and shield the Duggar family from player haters and the unkind thoughts. I want to see little Josie.
Amen
My mom likes the show but my mom feels if u hava alot of extra money why dont u give it to the needy instead of having more kids.
James,
Actually they do give alot to the needed. They just went to El Salvador and took numerous bags of food and supplies for families over there. They also went and cleaned up homes after the mud slides. They also do the same back here at home. Just because it isn’t published on tv, doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. They are a very gracious and giving family. Josh and John just saved a 6 year old girls life here, because they have been volunteer fire fighters.
this is my opinion god tells u to be fruitful but not like this.She should learn how to close her legs and say no for a change and he should wear protection next time oh wait after they spend money on them and there children he doesnt have the money to buy a box of condom’s i would like to start a donation to buy him a box of condoms.Him and her will meet peter at the perley gates and he will say for population the earth with so many kids im going to send u to hell.
Rude and disrespectful! I also have some of the same feelings about the older children raising the younger, because I feel they should have not as many as their eldest’s can partner up with, but as many as two parents can successfully raise, which they ARE doing so I can’t compain. It’s crazy but not to the extreme of insulting them. Too hell for too many children? Seriously?! Not cool. I was not going to say anything, again because I don’t know them or you and I will not judge, but whoah. That was crossing the line for me.
I think that Jim Bob and Michelle need to quit having babies! Having their 19th child born so premature is a big indication that Michelle’s body can not handle having anymore kids. I think that this is God’s way of telling them that 19 kids is more than enough. I am 1 of 11 children and know all about being from a big family! I love my brothers and sisters but I know how hard it was on the older siblings to have to look after the younger ones most of the time. I don’t feel that any of my siblings got the attention they deserved from my parents. And based on the what I have seen on the show Jim Bob and Michelle don’t spend a lot of time with their kids.
wow you just took the words right out of my mouth. i agree on what you are saying 100%. and yes as for many other people are saying it’s no ones choice but thiers. that is true it is thier choice but when is enough going to be enough. even medical doctors say that the uterus is not made to have 19 children.i mean look they just had thier first grandchild they need to just sit back and relax and enjoy being grandparents and let thier children take on the joy of giving them grandkids. i may not come from a huge immediate family but when it comes from my dads side i know what it is like to have a big family. my grandparents have 12 children of thier own but they also have 39 grandchildren 41 great grandchildren and 2 great great grand children.i guess all anyone can do is pray that thier 19th child will fine and hopefully decided that enough is enough.
People…. get a grip, the Duggars are great parents! I commend them on a great job! They are a special family, they are an inspiration to many, if you think they are wrong then why look at things about them, tv show, articles, and pictures…. You got to this page somehow….. God has richly blessed this family. They honor God in all they do, that is a great example to follow.
I just want to tell the Duggars Congrats on their new Little Blessing. I just want to tell you that Baby Josie was born on my 35th. Birthday. I am very proud to share my Birthday with Josie. She is truly a Blessing from God. I hope she makes a full recovery and leads a very Blessed life. I came from a very large family also, and I would not want it any other way. Again, congrats on Baby Josie.
Hey Jim Bob
Try using a condom!
Hey Suzanne,
Guess it is ok for all the rest of the trash out there to go and sleep around. But when a family who isn’t main stream, you have to be nasty. It is a shame that you don’t get it!
Suzanne,
YOU DONT GET IT AT ALL
PEOPLE, you are crazy the lord blesses you with a gift of family evedently you dont go to church enough to know that…that should be a possibility in your life……i love church and the Duggar family they are very nice and loving, some poeple that dont have a family dont understand i have a family and i couldnt live with out them…………i have 2 girls and a boy and without them i would die…..Some people have horrible comments and some i really like, just please keep them in your prayers and hope baby josie will make a full recovery..
I dont know what is the matter with some of you people, the lord blesses you with loving children.I have two beautiful children of my own,and they are such a blessing in my life.I think the Duggars should have as many children as they want,and thats between them and God only.keep little Josie in your thoughts and prayers and also her parents and siblings
Heather,
Hey what have you guys been up to…..hows is Jayce i heard she got the flu???? she is in my prayers…
I read That the oldest son was sent away for looking at Girls
and That the Dad Got him sleeping with one of the Daughters
And Christy You Must be Family You Know So Much Because you don’t write Like a Friend …I think He needs to a Cut and Mitchelle Stop having Babies and Raise the Ones she Have and Give the Older Girls a Break … I, am Afraid he will go after the Older Girls if Mitchell Stop Havings Baby’s Now that BE SICK….
I do not know how they get there kids to behave I would pay to know i do my best with my kids but it is hard and I only have 4 little ones I feel like I am doing something wrong every time I watch the show May God help me and help them and each one of you His will be done Amen
I hereby forgive my friend for her desire to have six children. Her contribution to overpopulation is NOTHING compared to these freaks! It’s nice to have so much love to share but come on, families like this belong in the Middle Ages. No wonder America is such a filthy nation, with all the rubbish and ridiculous overconsumption going on…
I think having a big family is wonderful. My distaste with the Duggars comes from the fact that there are so many orphan’s who need families from all over the world, who would be so fortunate to join such a wonderful family, but they keep giving birth. Adoption is a life gift that would be given to all of their children. I would have so much more respect for them, and truly believe that they are living according to God’s will, if they expanded their family through adoption, giving a home to a child who will otherwise have a very bleak future.
I have two biological children and one child who was adopted from Central Asia. Our adopted son is a gift to all of us, and we are honored to have him as part of our family. Our last child was a micro-preemie, born at 24 weeks and weighing 1 lb. 3 oz. While he is doing very wellnow, it has been a long road with him. They face a long road ahead of them, even if little Josie seems to come through the NICU experience unscathed. I will be saying prayers for that baby and for that family to stop having children!!!!
I really believe that God is telling them it’s time to stop. Enough is enough! Quit playing with God’s gift of reproduction and just enjoy the gift of the children you already have.
I guess that I was playing with God’s gifts too when I had my only daughter ten weeks early. God says in His word to be fruitful and multiply. He did not place conditions on multiplying. The Duggars are fully trusting God’s power and wisdom. The Bible also says in Matthew 7:1 to judge not lest you be judged. Too many people are judging instead of praying. Prematurity is not a punishment; it is a part of life. There are some things that can be done to prevent prematurity like preventative prenatal care to ensure everything is going smoothly but then some parents have taken all the necessary steps and still have a premature child. Everything is not for everybody. Having nineteen kids is not the plan for everyone and Michelle made that clear. They are following God’s word as close as possible. Their children are learning how to be responsible and productive for God instead of being glued to video games, the computer, t.v. and other electronic devices. Our children have become so detached from people and responsibility that the number of single parent households have dramatically increased. If children are taught Godly principles early, respect and responsibility, then chances are that they would be prepared adults holistically. If the views are not agreed with, that is fine for you. Do not watch the show, read about them or comment about them. Just live the life you choose to live and let them do the same.
I’m glad that the baby is doing well. I don’t have a problem with large families but at some point it’s time to stop. When the mother’s and baby’s health are jeopardized it’s time to be thankful for the healthy children you have and concentrate on raising them. And displaying the couple’s fertility with a national TV show being paid at $50,000/episode — I just can’t believe that they’re doing this purely for the love of having children.
I get it. These people are insane. Those children are going to grow up with no sense of reality or street smarts. The parents need to stop having sex and start preparing their children for the culture shock that will no doubt come when they are introduced to the real world. No dancing. . . I see. Repressed sexuality much? How hypocritical of them. The father probably gets off seeing his wife all knocked up. Maybe the sex is better when she’s pregnant and thats the obsession. I hope the older kids aren’t “touching” the younger ones. “Puritan” Americans like this make me nervous on so many levels. Can’t wait to hear how twisted they were REALLY living in 15 years on E! True Hollywood Story.
Bquiet
I love that they have raised so many wonderful, well-behaved children in a loving, christian home. And I also understand if they do not believe in birth control. HOWEVER, there is such a thing called natural planning: When is best and when to rest. Grab a calendar. 19 children in 20 years? That did not happen by chance or accident. I know they say they will have “as many as God blesses them with,” but they have to be TRYING to get pregnant at a continuous rate like this. Not at all saying that they shouldn’t. Just don’t act like each one is a suprise or unexpected blessing that just happens to make good tv. as if it may happen or it may not, stay tuned! you know? It just seems like everything is a show these days. Again, no judgement here, just an opinion to share. I hope and pray everything goes great with the newest and glad they are doing well.
I don’t think this family is as perfect as some may think. They have their issues with the children like the younger ones climbing on the outside of the staircase and getting into candy, and the older children needing braces and learning how to drive. I also see that some of the older children are more interested in caring for the little ones, while others are interested in cooking. The children are allowed to enjoy individual interests like playing an instrument and working on cars. The parents seem to enjoy each of their children’s personalities. You know, it is very similar to a teacher knowing her 25 students. I can tell you it is a challenge, but one person can spread a lot of love and care.
I love this honest to goodness family.I watched it today when they had an ice storm. Their children and their friends and children cleaned up.
But, Who really knows this family and what the kids really think..good or bad? I had 4 children and I was spread thin, I did depend on my older child to help me a little here and there but the ultimate responsibility was ours and it is wrong to place too much adult responsibility on a growing child. It has to be way easier for them since their kids don’t really know any better due to their sheltered life styles.
we love the duggers they live a great life and they really care for each other what else do you really need
Okay I have no problem with large families [I'm Catholic after all lol.] but it is so unfair that people can get a TV show and so much attention and resources just because they have TOO MANY kids. It’s a bit like John and Kate plus 8 and Octomom. Kids are supposed to be blessings, little human beings, not a hook for a TV show. And I think with the risk of overpopulation and resources being stretched as it is, that they need to CALM DOWN and stop it at 5, not 20! I’m not gonna make room for them just because their parents can’t stop doing it. And the older girls are going to have to be mothers when they should be having their own childhood. Your kids need to be kids, not free babysitters! And despite the fact that her health problems are obviously a side-effect of her parents’ innability to quit while they were ahead [many kids ago], I wish little Josie the best of luck and a full, happy life.
I really want to be careful what I say here. So, I am going to try to put this the best I can.
I am twenty-six years old and lost two twin boys last year around the same gestation as josie and I was very sick. What happed to Michelle can happen to anyone. (At any age).
I myself could not be more thrilled that Josie is ok and that they have a family full of healthy beautiful children.
There beliefs are good for many reasons. I can’t think of one thing that this world has handed me that I could not live without. I am not talking about traveling, family, friends or even enjoying your life. I am talking about nasty music or even things I have seen on billboards that I could live without. There are alot of very bad people who get their ideas from those very places.
The girls are awesome. I am the oldest and I have a younger sister and I would have loved to have had more. What makes no sense about the comments is this- highschools are just trying to accomplish getting the point accross just as the Duggars have done. They send you home with plastic baby dolls that cry all night and they just cross their fingers that they get their point accross. As a young girl it is great to know what kind of responsibility a child is.
In addition..there is nothing wrong with making a difference in your brother or sisters life. Its more important to the success of that family than you will ever know.
May God Bless you and keep you all.