Baby, Kids, Parenting, Reality TV|January 30, 2010 3:08 pm

Duggar Family: Meet Baby Josie, Duggar’s 19th Child!



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duggars Duggar Family: Meet Baby Josie, Duggars 19th Child!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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  • Ashley

    I’m happy for them, but they have got to stop having children. It’s too big of a risk for Michelle no that she is older. The next child could kill her.

    • CORI ROSARIO

      ALL YOU PEOPLE ARE CRAZY HER AGE OR THE FACT ON HOW MANY CHILDREN SHE HAS ALREADY HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CONDTION, THAT SHE HAD. THIS CONDTION CAN HAPPEN WITH ANYONE NO MATTER HOW MANY CHILDREN SHE HAS. BEFORE ANYONE TALKS AND POSY THINGS MAYBE YOU SHE READ UP ON THE FACTS. TO THE DUGGAR FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NO MATTER WHAT THE HAPPENS IN YOUR LIFE. PLEASE DON’T LISTEN TO THE FOOLISH PEOPLE HERE THAT HAVE NO CLUE ABOUT THE FACTS. GOOD LUCK TO ALL

      • Michele

        I watched the show to night I began criing. This is to close for comfort for me. Nov. 18 2009 My uncle died and a few hours later at 29 weeks along I was rushed into an emergency c-section to have my child. He weighted 1 lb 5 oz. So i know just what she is going through. You know it is not easy. I have had 2 of my children in the NICU and this last one was the hardest. He is finally home now and doing great so I wish Michele the best of luck and everything is going to be great. Keep your chin up I watch the show all of the time and I cant begin to image how you do it Michelle but keep it up. We love yo guys and God is with you take care.

    • princy

      nobody has the righ to tell the duggars not to have babies cause babies are gift from god…..and the duggars are gifted that way so be it…..i love you duggars may god bless you

  • devon

    maybe if she gives her body time from having kids she might be able to go through menopause.

    • Molly

      Michelle is only 42. She’s not even in the menopause age bracket yet, sheesh. Plenty of women are having babies up into their late 40′s. If they believe children are a gift from God, and if they are able to support them on their own, then good for them. I only have 2 children, yet I find the Duggars’ wholesome outlook on family life refreshing. I agree, nobody has the right to tell them to stop having babies. Don’t judge them.

      • Kristen

        Molly -

        I totally agree that no one has the right to tell them to stop having babies and that Michelle is not in the menopause bracket yet, provided she became a woman at a normal age. Regardless, though this pregnancy was filled with complications for her and she could have died along with the baby. Children are a gift from God, but might these difficulties be a sign that it is time to stop.

        • victoria

          I THINK YOU GUYS SHOULD STOP HAVING KIDS BECUAS MAYBE THE NEXT ONE WILL KILL MICHELL BECUASE I THINK THE LORD SAFED HER THIS TIME

  • tiffany

    and then you still judge.

  • Lori

    We think their family is blessed by God. We pray they are all well, and will continue to be led by God in their faith. Their children are blessings, each one of them. No one else has a right to tell them to stop having children. They are good people, law abiding, etc… God will take care of them, and in His time, they will know when to complete their child-bearing. Each one of us is a blessing, and each life God gives is a gift.

  • slg36

    bless them all please stop having children your body has been through enough maybe this is gods way of saying enough already!

    • ms. singleton

      If god was done using her then he would not keep blessing her with these little ones.

  • http://yahoo.com Lisa

    I feel that they are doing what God wants them to do God dont give us anything he dont think we can handle hope they all pray for each other and God will reward you all you are in our prayers now and for always God Bless you all.

    • jolie

      Trying to claim these kids are just Jim bob and Michelle just being “blessed by the Lord” is idiotic and ridiculous. God expects people to use good judgement and have common sense…being a labor and delivery nurse- i can tell you that michelle is risking her life with continued pregnancies-the uterine wall is not made of steel and her multiple c-sections put her at great risk! Maybe “God’s will” is for Michelle to figure out her cycle and abstain… And as far as that goes-putting a tiny preemie on a vent is interferring with God’s plan-if you wanna play that game. It’s more than just ultra low birth-weight…there’s barely any lung tissue, brain bleeds..so many tortures to these ulta-preemies.
      arghhhh. ignorance drives me crazy!

  • cecilia says:

    May God bless the whole family..They are truely blessed..May God give them all strength to make it though this..And may Angels watch over all of them..

  • http://mygloss.com Michelle Lamar

    The Duggars are wonderful people and a very strong family. It’s really a joy to get to see part of their lives. Thanks for all the great comments.

  • Gena

    I love watching the Duggar family and their lifestyle. I too believe that every child is not only a gift from God, but a heavenly soul that is brought to earth. However, God gave us a responsiblility to raise our children. It is physically impossible for one mother to raise so many children. God bless you Michelle, but if it wasn’t for the older children, the younger children would not be taken care of as God has instructed us to do. I realize that this is good training for your children when they are parents, but let them be kids for just a little bit, and then give them the opportunity to be parents when they choose. I also realize that you let God decide when you concieve. Truth is, God created us so that our bodies naturally concieve when the time is right. It is very possible to “control” nature without using any unnatural control. Love you guys very much but feel it would be a terrible thing to have anything happen to Michelle from so much physical stress.

    • http://google Linda

      I feel that the Duggars are a wonderful Christian family that is led by God and when all is said and done, HE is the only one that controls our lives. If God did not want them to have a large family, they would not. I admire them all and wish them nothing but the best in whatever direct God leads them. I will continue to pray for all of the family.

      • ansley

        i so agree with u

        • Shirley L

          I agree. God is in control and He will not give more than they can bare.

  • ansley

    Hey I love watching 18 kids in counting!Now it is 19 kids in cvounting!I realized that all the kids names starts with J.I think that is neat.They are all very cute!They are all a gift from god.I was wondering if was goin to have a 20th child!That would be so neat!!

  • Kimberley

    I love this show, but they need to stop having children now. They say that they will continue until God tells them otherwise…. well I think he is yelling loud and clear with this last pregnancy. How selfish!! Has Jim Bob stopped for one minute to consider what his and the children’s lives would be like without Michelle. He almost got to find out. And I would love to know if these pregnancies are discussed with the older children(girls) who end up raising the younger children. Its not fair. If Michelle was actually able to take care of all the children herself, then I say Go For It. But, she isnt and the older girls are worked to death. I doubt they will even want children after raising multliple siblings. They arent setting a good christian example. They are being irresponsible and letting factors other than personal conviction to effect their decisions. Don’t let fame consume you the way it has every other reality family.

    • donna

      I dont agree withyou.I think it is a wonderful ideal to have the older childern help with the younger ones. Some of my best quilities i learned from my parents. HARD WORK being at the top of the list, I might have not liked it at 12 but looking back now I am happy i was rasied to know what hard work was.

  • Sherry

    I love the show but they need to stop haveing childern, They work the Children to death the older girls should not have to help raise the younger ones. They should be able to go out with friends or out on dates, they seam to stay home and work all day. Michelle should raise all 19 kids with Bob not have the older ones help. They should be kids, get a job, date have friends. the values set on the kids are theirs, not Christian! Fame is getting in the way of your parenting, book deals ect. I think their are doing this for the money just like every other reality family, so Bob can stay home.

  • Barbara

    God bless the Duggar family! Preemies are fighters…I know I have two… 26 weeker and 33 weaker. Their faith in God will guide them through the ups and downs. I hope from this experience there will come awareness of the continuos increase in Premature birth every year. The number keeps rising and we need to start asking why.

  • mswebb2004

    This is ordained by God and not by man and what we as human think is normmal in the flesh will have thoughts in the flesh. I bet when you see them in heaven with all of their generations before and after you will say now that was a bless man and woman. I hope God remindes you of what you said about them. They have invested into their heaven treasures. If your life is lead by God you have not controll of what he has in planed for your life.
    Another thing I bet you as parent have ask your older kid to hand you something of get something for the other child. And what ever the outcome of thier kids future for helping to raise the other is also in Gods plan. In the Bible if you have read it talks about kids helping to raise the others. Be thankful that these kid where not brought into this world for some evil plot but to a be an imange of Gods many blessing.

    • Candace

      For someone so “well-read” in the Bible, please tell me where God states that your children are to raise the youngest of their siblings? If you have in fact read the Bible so well as you claim, you would also know that God gave us free will so that we might choose to follow in His ways and that we might CHOOSE the plans he has for us. He provides, but he also takes. This is not to be forgotten as he does require us to be FAITHFUL STEWARDS of his blessings, not wreckless in His abundance.

      • Teresa

        Candace,

        Who are you or anyone else to tell the Dugger’s what God says to them? God speaks to each of us and what He says to you He doesn’t necessarily say to me. I do not know the Bible inside and out but I do know it says something about judgment. Judgment is to be done only by the one who holds no blame and there is only ONE who holds that qualification.

        I will not speak for the Dugger’s or address what they hear or don’t hear from God – that is between them and Him. Ultimately if they are going “against” God they will answer to Him for it.

        ET All-

        INHO, I love the family and wish them all the best, how they raise their children (debt free might I add) is none of my business, if I don’t like it, I have the choice 9and free will) to turn the channel. I don’t however have the right to tell them how to raise their family.

        • Candace

          Teresa,

          I will gladly tell you who I am. I am a beloved daughter of the King of Kings. Those who seek his face will find it and those who listen will her him. I do happen to have a relationship with my Lord and Savior, the same God they claim to worship. Please re-read my post. I am not telling them how to raise their family; I am merely presenting my disgust with the way they live. I am entitled to free speech and my opinion, just as you are entitled to yours. I do agree that God speaks to us differently, but I do not think the will of God is so completely different from person to person. God is who He is and does falter in that. I encourage you to look to him and to get to know Him, including through his written word. I think that you might be surprised by who you find him to be. Best of luck to you and to all of the Duggar family.

  • Candace

    I think the way the Duggar family lives their lives is disgusting. As our provider, God intends that we are good stewards of the gifts He bestows. Without all of the national publicity and endorsements, the Duggar family would not be able to survive on their honest income. How do you honestly put 19 kids through college? There is a natural separation process between children and parents, but it seems the Duggar parents are unable to let go. A large motivator in this inability to separate is the fact that the elder children are used as hired hands, maids and daycare workers. It is the responsibility of parents to raise children, not children to raise children. This plea of “doing God’s will” is repulsive. I feel like this family couldn’t be farther from truly understanding the will and person of God.

  • missy

    This family is only following their faith, they do not believe in dating, DANCING, their use of modern technology is limited to the delivery room..LOL and although most of society find this strange, I find it almost exhilarating that their girls are not lost in a social life; never are any of them disrespectful towards their parents, or the boys innapropriate towards those of the opposite sex (like you see sooo much in society these days). I find these to be responsible, good kids…trust me, if any of them were unhappy, you would find them rebelling…they have traveled to the biggest cities in the US, and they have said they are happy to be just where they feel they belong. Don’t hate…

  • Ciara

    I honestly think that it’s 2 much already! they already have eighteen kids! do they have nothing else 2 do besides film shows nd pop out kids?>

  • rocky

    I do agree with one person, this last birth may be a sign that she may not be able to handle another child. Everyone believes in something wether its god or nothing at all responsibility needs to come into play at some point, if i was in jim bob’s shoes i would start wrapping it up, making a decision that my wife is more important than a belief is just common sense to me.

  • Niccole

    The negative comments I read from you people on here is what disgusts me. Here are two wholesome people trying to praise and follow God in every aspect of their lives and all some of you people can do is pass judgment on how “wrong” they live. Their kids are not worked to death or forced to act as labor hands, its called chores and do not tell me you have never hear of an older sibling watching a younger one before?! All they have done is taken a “normal” household with 2-3 kids and expanded on it to include all the kids. Shame on you all for bashing them for raising their kids, no one is telling you how to raise yours.

    Furthermore, I wish only the best of health on Michelle and new baby Josie

  • Christine S.

    Do you think her uterus finally gave up and stopped working? PLEASE, I THINK IT’S TIME TO STOP ALREADY! You have exercised your right to procreate, please move on to the next phase of life (like being grandparents!)

  • Rhonda

    The Duggars are extremely loving and accepting people. They have come across people that don’t have the same views as them and they listen then express their own views in a loving sometimes joking way, but never do they judge or bash anyone. If only the rest of us could be so kind… Their children are not slaves but responsible members of their family society. They look after the members who are not able to do it themselves. If only the rest of us could be so kind…They always show love toward their younger brothers and sisters as they are learning to raise children in a gentle loving manner from parents who set good examples. They look to God to guide their lives.

  • Ciara

    They are simply crazy.. really crazy and cruel.

  • Cindy

    Regardless of what anyone says or thinks, the Duggars are brilliant people and will know when it’s time for them to stop having children. They’re a loving godly family who are raising children God way.
    There is nothing wrong with having 19 children or more. And I’m not sure why people have problems with the this. Embrace this family and learn from their values instead of being negative against them. You may find their parenting skills actually do work.
    Michelle and Jim Bob, continue enjoying what God has blessed you with. And remember you have fans who support you and pray for you all daily.
    God Bless.

  • Barbara

    God Bless the Duggars, and He certainly has! Don’t make God so small. If He gave them the will and ways to have these children, He certainly has plans for all of them. They are an example to all of us, they live within their means, they give of their time, talents, and money, they walk with The Lord giving Him the glory! Their children are a testimony to the love that they have for The Lord, and others. I pray for them and for the little one. She sure looks feisty.

  • carebear75

    I believe that God know better than we all do…There are many kid in this world that are being born, that are not loved and treasured. The comments that are left of this board some are just negative and others are uplifting. The famous saying my mom always use to say if you do not have anything nice do not say anything at all! With that out…….I think what this family is showing is trully great…how many of us could have our live being taped and trully leave an impact! Think about it before you judge! God bless your family and you will be in my prayers!!

  • Cathy Gunterman

    I just want to wish you the best with the new baby. I will keep you all in my prays. Cathy Gunterman

  • Ki

    we are able to control our own reproduction and are not limited by our environment as other animals are. this is something that can either be handled with care or abused, and the latter will certainly have dire consequences. a child is a gift; we need to make sure that we have enough time to understand each of our children personally and fully.

    i am very glad that josie made it, but i fear for michelle. she is not exempt from the increasing amount of complications that arise with the pregnancies of older mothers.

  • Mommy of a Micro Preemie

    I’m a mother of a micro preemie. She was born at 24 weeks and 1 day gestation. Weighing 1 lb 10 oz and was 13.25 inches long. She spent 93 days in the NICU. Coming home on oxygen, a pulse ox, directics, and iron supplements. I didn’t produce enough breast milk most likely from stress so I pumped and we had to also give her Similac Neosure too.

    My story: I went into premature labor and there was no way of stopping it. Incompetent cervix runs in my family… my Mother had a 25 weeker, and my Aunt had 7 pregnancies all born between 21 – 27 weeks. My Aunt only had one baby survive. Sadly my husband and I decided we’re not having anymore children do to these circumstances.

    To the Duggar family, my heart is with you and your family and wish Baby Josie the best. Stay strong baby girl and grow! You have a big wonderful family waiting at home for you. Michelle and Jim Bob I think the Lord is telling you something in my opinion. Maybe 19 is enough!

  • http://mamagloss Vanessa

    She wont stop having kids until she literally can’t have more,and any preemies or handicaps will be looked apon as Gods will for them , now I’m not religous but if we had more people in the world being raised this way , we wouldn’t have so many racists , child abusers , rapists , murderers , etc and to me how could that be a bad thing ? And as for her uterous it obviously works fine , pre eclampsia is not a condition of having to many kids , and Jim Bob isn’t complaining .

    • Kristen

      That’s right Vanessa. The condition is associated with older mothers and with mothers that have had multiple pregnancies, but the former is the most common cause. Still it is a condition that tends to repeat itself once one has it once. Perhaps this is God’s way of saying it is time to stop or at least take a break.

  • Linda

    When I saw Josie, I thought people might think twice before having abortions. Josie is a precious child and all should realize a child in the womb or out of the womb is a child. Those that refer to pregnancy as not involving a life should see Josie’s gutsy zest for life. I pray all goes well for the Duggars.

  • Ryan

    With all due respect. Enough is enough. Please this is become a reality T.V. curcus. It more then 19 kids its the fact that in todays world we watch this family and hear about this family having 19 kids and feed into it. How many kids would the Duggers have had if they were not on T.V. maybe 10 that would be been enough. Soceity had made the Duggers famous for having a large family. What is next? Please Duggers stop having childern or atleast let them watch T.V.. Hey T.V. made you famous and gives you extra income atleast let your childern watch T.V.. Hey its not right to say T.V. is wrong for your child yet collect from the profits and benifits from T.V. and TLC.

  • jessica

    i think they are good people but there are enough mouths in the world these days. how about them finding some kids to adopt. i bet they could do some good in a child’s life that has no one to love it.

  • Rev. RB

    I love watching the family and agree they’re exceedingly good people, but I feel they’re either naive or aren’t being honest about the amount of their carbon emissions footprint which simply cannot be offset by buying used clothing and shoes when one drives huge vehicles and consumes huge amounts of energy to light and heat a huge house to say nothing of heating all that water for all those baths, dishes and clothes washing.

    Praying for the wee one.

    God bless.

    RB
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  • Mindy

    The feminist agenda is absolute darkness! I admire those willing to stand on the Word of God. Michelle Duggar is a beautiful portrait of a godly, Proverbs 21 woman.

    “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28

    • Gloria

      We all are praying for Josie, Michelle and their family, no one is wishing them any harm. Being a feminist and loving God are not mutually exclusive. Feminism is about securing justice and equality for everyone and being well-informed. God gives us free will, to choose if we want to have no children or 20. Women shouldn’t attack each other for making different choices for ourselves and our families.

      God Bless Us All.

      • G

        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

  • meme32

    God bless you all, I saw the episode tonight and she’s a miracle!! Good Luck, you are in our prayers!!

  • Mary

    Congrads on the new baby! Hope all is well.I love your show.

  • kag

    I pray Josie continues to be a healthy happy baby! The Duggar family seems to be a wonderful beautiful family and deserves the best! Good luck and God bless you all!

  • Mary

    Congrads on the new baby. Hope all is well.

  • Mother Of 2

    May God be with you all! Walk in the path God set for you, dont try to alter others paths. God promised he would not put more upon you that you couldnt bare! This I know to be true. May all your hearts fill with joy,happiness and love. That baby is a blessing and is already doing her work here. So far all of you are making comments about her and her family,good bad or indifferent. She’s a blessing as the rest of the family and the rest of you that watch the show and make you statements of the Duggers. Continue with the work of the Lord, God be with you and yours.

  • Great Woman

    Thats sad how some people just sit around waiting for the chance to “bash” on how another person lives,or to quickly judge them and tell them what they should or shouldn’t do. How about not throwing stones until you have walked a mile in their shoes. I mean honestly you could just give your life to Christ and see where he takes you. You never know he may want YOU to have 19 angels for his heavens! Well just because he wanted the Duggers to bring that many into their home doesnt mean he forgot you now! So get out that good book,wipe off the dust and get on your knees. He is always listening, are you reading to pray?

    God be with the Duggers Always

  • Carrie

    I think it is time for them to stop having babies. I completely agree that children are a blessing from God. I think it is unfair that the older kids are responsible for the kids. I think kids should be kids. The older ones didn’t have the younger so why should the responsibility of the younger ones rest on their shoulders. They are constantly taking care of the house and other kids that it’s not right. I will continue to pray for Josie she didn’t ask for this. What’s going to happen the next time if it kills Michelle. That is 19 maybe 20 kids without a mom. Fertility specialists have proven that each year after 35 is harder on your body with having children. Good luck to the Duggars and God Bless.

  • Mindy

    Michelle Duggar is a beautiful portrait of a godly, Proverbs 31 woman (excuse my typo from earlier).

  • Stacy

    GOD is the only one in this world that has the say so in this familys life. I will pray for the Dugger family and I will pray for all the people that pass judgement when they are not our heavenly father.

    GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY

    • Amanda

      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.

      • http://www.myspace.com/evilsugapopper Emma

        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…

  • Ashley

    I think that if Michell and Jim Bob want more kids they should go for it. I personally do not want more then 4 kids, but seriously its not anybody’s right to tell another human being that they shouldn’t have any more kids. Because why? She might get preeclampsia again, she might die, give me a break. I was 20 years old when I had my baby 3 months early because of preeclampsia. I was healthy, up until the night before I had her. Anybody can get it, theirs not research saying what to do and what not to do to not get it. Michell is a very healthy women and just because she got sick ounce does not mean she’s going to get sick again. Before people start opening their mouths they need to do their research preeclampsia occurs in approximately 5% of all pregnancy’s. 5% out of the millions of babies that our born every year. Nobody knows how it happens, it just happens. And just because you have it one time does not mean you will get it again. And the part about Michell and Jim Bob not being good parents, and having the older kids take care of the younger kids. Michell and Jim Bob are awesome parents. They take care of their family, I mean look at the house they had built for them, all the family trips they take, they have plenty of food and clothing, they are getting an education, and they have lots of love. What else does a kid need. The older kids taking care of the younger ones, its part of being part of a family. I took care of my younger siblings and my kids will help out with theirs. Its the way of life. People just need to mind their own business. Also we need to think about a new born baby who is struggling to survive and hooked up to machines. How about instead of complaining because you think The Duggar’s are having to many kids, maybe you should take your time to pray for that baby of theirs, and maybe do something to help make sure that there are no more premature births. To the Duggar family I fully support you guys. Your wonderful parents, and also wonderful people. Just remember that your baby is going to be fine. My baby was born at 1 lb. 9 oz. took us about 3 months in the hospital but now she’s 9 months old and about to start crawling. Its amazing. Your little girl is going to do amazingly well, she’s in a good place, and as long as your their helping her along and giving her support you’ll be out of the hospital in no time at all. I’m praying for your family, and that beautiful baby of yours.

  • lumbly72

    Hello Duggar Family,

    I am not trying to be mean, but trying to point out the truth. I agree with what you are trying to point out to people with God’s saying: By reproducing you are making riches in family.
    For crying out loud: Quit having children – it’s so dangerous with your age and all the possibilities of having a baby that’s abnormal. You are getting too old for this, retire from having children – tie your tubes, or even think about birth control – they invented these things, did you know? Condoms, birth control pills, the u thing and whatever birth control systems they have. Are you trying to publicly trying to become more popular by producing more and more just to get more and more money?
    I think what you are doing is just for the shows, trying to be famous out there, making money just to continue on the show.
    Please, what you are doing is just wrong – if you are getting too old – discontinue having children because your body can’t handle it anymore – you are not young anymore. Except it.
    I’m sure God will still love you all. He is apologizing.

  • MD

    Did the whole bible belt turn up to type comments? This family are rorting the taxation system- set up a religious organisation in their name to get tax exempt status and buy a huge house in the name of the church. “They pay for their kids so they can have as many as they want” Pffft! Wake up and smell the BS.

  • Juggar Duggar

    I didn’t think it was a big deal having a bazillion kids as long as they could support them, but on the show where the oldest kid took his sisters to his fiance’s house to help her make the bridesmaid modest dresses, it showed Jim Bob and Michelle at home with all the little kids and Michelle (then pregnant with #18) said something like ‘It’s been so long since we’ve been alone with the little kids, it will be good to get the older girls home to help with the babies’ and I realized maybe they could financially support the kids but they literally can’t take care of them without the older kids. I think that’s wrong.

  • grandleymom

    Couple issues with fellow writers:
    1. Children are an heritage fron the Lord (I agree), but if one says “maybe God wants her to stop because of the complications this time” well one leaves no room for God to stop her himself. If He wants her to stop reproducing then He will keep her from getting pregnant again.

    2. Preeclampsia IS more common in young teenage moms, first time moms and the older mom (over 35). To quote the above writer “do your research”. I am an OB RN and yes I have seen all ages with preeclampsia but more often with the above.

    God will see them through the next months and years with Josie and if she has deficits what better family to be raised in?

  • heidi

    stop overpopulatating….there are enough people and kids to adopt.

  • http://todjen@shaw.ca jenny carrigan

    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.

  • Kristina

    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!

    • brishti

      yes you are right.

      • Lucy

        The girls are not complaining, are they?

        • Christy

          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.

        • Annabelle

          Lucy,
          you are so right….the girls might have said something in them interviews all by theirselves…….

    • Suzanne

      Hey Jim Bob

      Try using a condom!

      • Christy

        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!

        • Annabelle

          Suzanne,
          YOU DONT GET IT AT ALL

    • anne

      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.

  • shona

    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!

    • Annabelle

      i wish some people would understand….but they dont

  • Julie

    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.

  • DJ

    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!

    • Christy

      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.

  • Mel

    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.

    • http://TheDuggars Robbie

      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.

    • Christy

      Amen!

  • Robbie

    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

  • candie

    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….

  • http://www.headstonesandmemorials.com/Headstones.php JT Stone

    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.

  • Angie

    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!

    • BJ

      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

  • James

    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.

    • Christy

      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.

  • James

    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.

    • Tree

      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.

  • Susan

    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.

    • margaret

      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.

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  • Lori

    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.

  • Annabelle

    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..

  • heather

    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

    • Annabelle

      Heather,
      Hey what have you guys been up to…..hows is Jayce i heard she got the flu???? she is in my prayers…

  • Ann

    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

  • Ann

    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….

  • Susan

    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!!!!

  • Sarah

    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.

  • Bukika

    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.

  • Mitch

    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.

  • b

    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.

    • Annabelle

      Bquiet

  • Tree

    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.

  • Lisa T.

    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.

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  • http://yahoo Sylvia

    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.

  • teeeteee

    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.

    • d d

      we love the duggers they live a great life and they really care for each other what else do you really need

  • Elizabeth

    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.

    • http://Duiggarsmail Elizabeth Rogers

      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.

  • http://www.whatisguide.net SuzieDsouza

    Wow – it is amazing at the negativity out there. I could not possibly have that many children and I would think most people should not. However, it is obvious they are raising and supporting their family on their own and I certainly do no think one can fake the obvious love and commitment they have to their children. I do not agree with everything they do, but they are certainly not harming their children in any way. Duggar family

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