Baby #19 for the Duggars born!

[Chelley00]

That Duggar house has got to be a germ bed with all those little ones around. I can't imagine eventually bringing a vulnerable preemie home into that household where babies are passed around to siblings like toys.

Maybe, but it's not like the Duggar's go to school or places to pick up tons of germs to bring home

 

[xoprincessmomxo]

Prayers for that tiny baby! I, personally, think that it is an irresponsible act to have 19 children and call it God's will, but those are just my beliefs.

 

[Tiggerlover91]

19.....

 

[mjkacmom]

I would be surprised if the baby had lasting serious complications from being born this early.
As I said my DD was born a little over 1 pound, 13 years ago and she has no complications. They have even made major advances since then. I think the clue will be if the baby was deprived of oxygen during the labor or delivery.

Statistically, this child has a high chance of having issues, being born before 26 weeks. I'd be very surprised if she is free of complications.

 

[mickeyboat]

Statistically, this child has a high chance of having issues, being born before 26 weeks. I'd be very surprised if she is free of complications.

Me too. I think the birth of this child is going to greatly change the dynamics of this family, and probably Michelle and Jim Bob's minds about having more children after Josie. It might just be the sign from God that their family is complete.

 

[happygirl]

I wish the family nothing but the best.

Why is it anyone business what she does with her body? I find it so funny I bet half of you are pro -choice and yet feel like you can tell her how many babies to have and what not.

 

[Disney Doll]

While it wouldn't be a choice I would make, these folks seem to do well by their kids, they support them without any government assistance as far as I know, and the kids all seem to be pretty well-adjusted and well-behaved.

Prayers for this little baby....

 

[m&m's mom]

What gets me is that the poster who had the NICU child doesn't have 19 kids.

So it seems we should all be clairvoyant to know the circumstances of how our child will be born and then avoid it at all costs if NICU would be needed.

That makes no sense to me and leaves me pondering as to the judgement I might receive if my baby suffer the same fate.

Some people hit the "NICU lotto" on their first pregnancy--so are we suggesting that them having considered children at all was foolish?

I'm almost disgusted at the inference considering that the large majority of nicu babies do not have 18 older brothers and sisters.

I am not 100% clear on what your point is. I had a baby that spent 4 months in the NICU with my first child. I sure do not feel like I hit any "Lotto".
I did go on to have another child since I was told by all the Dr's invloved that there was nothing wrong and it was "just one of those things". I was barely 30 years old when my first DD was born.
I spent 8 months going to 2 specialists a week to try to avoid what happened the first time with my second DD. If there was anything they found wrong with me that gave any indication I would have another preemie- I would never have done that to another child. Sure enough 2nd DD was born at almost 9 pounds.
I think she has rolled the dice one too many times. I hope she learns the lesson and stops the assault on her body and affecting another innocent baby.

ETA: NO ONE on the DIS or IRL has ever been remotely judgamental about having a preemie to me. I am very educated, excellent health, financially secure and received very good medical care. What in the world could someone possibly be judgamental about?

 

[Minnie&Nana]

My heart breaks for the Duggars. Congratulations on the birth of Josie Brooklyn - Our heartfelt prayer is with you.

They have done nothing wrong, live their lives lovingly toward all, never judging another, yet many here find it easy to judge this family at a time when what they need is our positive thoughts and prayer. I am disappointed to read such a lack of compassion in some of the posts.

When my son passed unexpectedly I did find strength and peace from my faith, but it does not take away the pain and this family is going through a time of personal crisis with their little Josie. Bless her heart...

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I am not 100% clear on what your point is. I had a baby that spent 4 months in the NICU with my first child. I sure do not feel like I hit any "Lotto".
I did go on to have another child since I was told by all the Dr's invloved that there was nothing wrong and it was "just one of those things". I was barely 30 years old when my first DD was born.
I spent 8 months going to 2 specialists a week to try to avoid what happened the first time with my second DD. If there was anything they found wrong with me that gave any indication I would have another preemie- I would never have done that to another child. Sure enough 2nd DD was born at almost 9 pounds.
I think she has rolled the dice one too many times. I hope she learns the lesson and stops the assault on her body and affecting another innocent baby.

ETA: NO ONE on the DIS or IRL has ever been remotely judgamental about having a preemie to me. I am very educated, excellent health, financially secure and received very good medical care. What in the world could someone possibly be judgamental about?

Lotto was not meant to imply it was a reward--but simply that it is a risk with all moms and not one mother can predict that her first or her 19th baby will end up in a situation requiring nicu care.

If she is wrong, then so is any mom whose baby was in nicu for having considered to have a baby in the first place since there is *some* risk that ANY mom can have premature labor. That would unfortunately include you since you should have known that pregnancy does come with risks to mom and baby even though statistically most pregnancies are fine.

As for your ETA: You are using your experience to judge Michelle Duggar and going even so far as to conclude that she is at fault for simply having too many babies and that she should have known that a troubled pregnancy had to have come soon. You in essence are blaming her and that is a travesty.

 

[KristiMc]

My thoughts and prayers are with the Duggar family.

 

[Minnesota!]

My thoughts are with the Duggars. They seem like a loving, tight knit family. If they want to have 1900 kids, not my business. As long as they love, support, and raise their kids right, what harm are they doing to (g)you?

My son was in the NICU. Preemies aren't something to take lightly. Many many many survive at that gestation - however, many do not. All we can do now is pray that Josie continues to fight and lives.

My son's NICU nurse told me the smallest baby she ever took care of was 13 oz. Can you imagine????

 

[rparmfamily]

Many many prayers for the Dugger family and baby Josie. I am hoping for a happy ending.

I don't necessarily agree with parts of their lifestyle but I do truely wish health and happiness for them.

 

[C.Ann]

My heart breaks for the Duggars. Congratulations on the birth of Josie Brooklyn - Our heartfelt prayer is with you.

They have done nothing wrong, live their lives lovingly toward all, never judging another, yet many here find it easy to judge this family at a time when what they need is our positive thoughts and prayer. I am disappointed to read such a lack of compassion in some of the posts.

When my son passed unexpectedly I did find strength and peace from my faith, but it does not take away the pain and this family is going through a time of personal crisis with their little Josie. Bless her heart...

I'm so sorry about the loss of your son.. I can't even imagine..

I think what many don't understand here is that regardless of the outcome, this is a rock-solid Christian family who will handle this crisis as a family unit - with prayer, strength, unity, and dignity..

God bless them all..

 

[xoprincessmomxo]

It is our business when they publicize it on a reality show for the world to see. They cannot expect to create a show displaying their very controvertial way of life for monetary gain and then step back and say "you can't judge me". They are setting themselves up to be judged, right or wrong. People have every right to discuss their views on it wether they think they are right, wrong, crazy, or inspirational. Obviously, no one's personal views are going to change their minds with regards to how they choose to run their family, but we are allowed to discuss our personal feelings towards it.

 

[clovergirl5]

My heart breaks for the Duggars. Congratulations on the birth of Josie Brooklyn - Our heartfelt prayer is with you.

They have done nothing wrong, live their lives lovingly toward all, never judging another, yet many here find it easy to judge this family at a time when what they need is our positive thoughts and prayer. I am disappointed to read such a lack of compassion in some of the posts.

When my son passed unexpectedly I did find strength and peace from my faith, but it does not take away the pain and this family is going through a time of personal crisis with their little Josie. Bless her heart...

Im so sorry for your loss

 

[PrincessKsMom]

I wish the family nothing but the best.

Why is it anyone business what she does with her body? I find it so funny I bet half of you are pro -choice and yet feel like you can tell her how many babies to have and what not.

The same could be said for those on the other side of the issue you're referencing. Why do they get to decide what I do with my body?

 

[clovergirl5]

Prayers and well wishes for baby Dugger and her mommy and daddy.

Anyone can have as many children as they want....its nobodys business but theirs. Among everything else, we now need the howmanychildrenyouarealoudtohave police?

 

[mjkacmom]

I wish the family nothing but the best.

Why is it anyone business what she does with her body? I find it so funny I bet half of you are pro -choice and yet feel like you can tell her how many babies to have and what not.

I personally think that, at this point, she's risking her health and her life to go through so many pregnancies, and she should also think about the children she already has. I know that I take many less risks now that I'm a mom.

 

[DMRick]

For me, how many children they have, or having the TV show for profit has nothing to do with hoping this little one is OK. My brother in laws sister was born 44 years ago, and to this date is still the smallest child to survive in the local baby hospital. There was no moving her over to the main hospital in our area, at that time, because they just assumed at less than a pound, she was a goner and there was no fancy nicu at the time. The funeral was already taken care of, it was assumed she would live or not, but there was nothing done for her. She lived and is fine. That said, there are many more that didn't. So no matter how many children they have or how they live their lives, I hope this child pulls through. I actually hope it pulls through with no problems, but I'm sure they will take her however they get her and do a good job raising her.
I do think they have been very fortunate, out of 19 children to have no problems. If they continue to have children, I hope the rest of them are healthy and carried to full term. I know I would stop now, but then I would have stopped 16 kids ago.But the decision is theirs, not ours.