Josie Duggar

[TeresaNJ]

Jim Bob creeps some people out because he is a creep - salesman slick, pushing that old tyme religion any way he can. He's got a nice, submissive wife, a ton of slave-children, what more does he need to be any closer to a caveman? Really, his view of what is God's wish for humans is just so base, it's close to animalistic. That's where the creepy comes from.

It is clearly obvious you do not watch the show. Talk about judgmental.

 

[overlyspoiled4sure]

I don't watch their show & quit watching J&K+8 several months before it ended.

I was surprised to know the mom was expecting again; I heard about that when I saw an episode of YES TO THE DRESS. The store had to almost remake a dress because of her modesty. Hmmmmmmm. Amazing she'd allow the birth to be filmed then IMO. Maybe that paid for the vow renewal dress/alterations??

I sort of agree with Schmeck; amazing a man would keep his wife pg for soooooooooo long. Her body does need to heal sometime, doesn't it??????

 

[momrek06]

Jim Bob creeps some people out because he is a creep

Ya, I agree...he creeps me out too. Now this has nothing at all to do with religion. I will be very honest I do not watch the show at all. Maybe seen a few clips here and there while changing the channel...but what I have seen, I just am uncomfortable with Jim Bob. JMHO.

As far as the babe goes, I so hope she is going to be ok and home soon with her family.

 

[jwsqrdplus2]

Jim Bob creeps some people out because he is a creep - salesman slick, pushing that old tyme religion any way he can. He's got a nice, submissive wife, a ton of slave-children, what more does he need to be any closer to a caveman? Really, his view of what is God's wish for humans is just so base, it's close to animalistic. That's where the creepy comes from.

It is clearly obvious you do not watch the show. Talk about judgmental.

I DO watch the show and I agree with Schmeck's assessment. Jim Bob strikes me as very slimey/creepy. My kids and I do enjoy the show. It is a very different perspective on life than we live. Is it one I agree with....No! But I can't deny that my kids absorbed many lessons abouty family and selflessness. Regardless of anyone's opinion, their show always ignites a thought provoking discussion between me and my kids! And for that, I will keep watching!

My best to Josie and the rest of the Duggars. I hope that she is thriving and will be out of the hospital soon.

 

[chobie]

I don't watch their show & quit watching J&K+8 several months before it ended.

I was surprised to know the mom was expecting again; I heard about that when I saw an episode of YES TO THE DRESS. The store had to almost remake a dress because of her modesty. Hmmmmmmm. Amazing she'd allow the birth to be filmed then IMO. Maybe that paid for the vow renewal dress/alterations??

I sort of agree with Schmeck; amazing a man would keep his wife pg for soooooooooo long. Her body does need to heal sometime, doesn't it??????

JB is creepy. But she's the one who wants to keep getting pregant. Addicted to the attention IMO. Plus it keeps the ratings up. They are shrewd in that respect. After every baby since the show started the first public comments from Michelle has always been "we'd like to have more.". I'm willing to bet as soon as this new baby is out of danger (and I sure hope she will be fine) - Michelle will announce to her adoring fans she wants more.

 

[Disney Ella]

I watch the show and also find Jim Bob creepy.

 

[cheermom1]

Actually I don't think they will have any more...before Josie her and Jim bob went on a diet and she didn't think she would b/c she thought she was going through the change ... so I really think that what they are doing is "if it happens it happens if not then it doesn't" attitude...so maybe they will reflect on Josie a little more and let nature take place in regards to Michelle going through the change..

 

[DMRick]

The news sounds good about Josie. I hope and pray she continues to do well:
http://www.parentdish.com/2010/01/2...tdish.com/2010/01/28/duggars-present-baby-19/

 

[m&m's mom]

I have not read all the posts but I will say giving birth to a 1 pound 5 ounce baby was the most terrifying moment of my life. It was an overwhelming sad moment to have to realize your baby was only going to get 24 weeks to grow before being forced to make it on their own (with medical help of course).
There is no high fives, or "congratulations" that come in that situation. You are scared to death that every person who comes in your room is there to tell you your child died. There is just no way I want people to see that moment in my life.
Now, DD is 13 and practically-perfect-in-every-way, but even if I had known that my DD was going to be fine, there is no happiness in that moment because the struggle ahead was so immense.

 

[laurie31]

The news sounds good about Josie. I hope and pray she continues to do well:
http://www.parentdish.com/2010/01/2...tdish.com/2010/01/28/duggars-present-baby-19/

Oh wow - that's awesome that she is off the ventilator! I pray she is able to come home by her due date.

 

[luvmyfam444]

I heard about that when I saw an episode of YES TO THE DRESS. The store had to almost remake a dress because of her modesty. Hmmmmmmm. Amazing she'd allow the birth to be filmed then IMO. Maybe that paid for the vow renewal dress/alterations??

I missed this - I thought Michelle wore her original wedding dress? I must have dreamed it

 

[Kimberle]

Oh wow - that's awesome that she is off the ventilator! I pray she is able to come home by her due date.

BTDT - She may be off for now, but that doesn't mean she'll not go back on. Preemies are a rollercoster.

 

[happygirl]

I watch them as well I don't find Jim creepy at all

 

[Aisling]

This is funny, but I find JimBob creepy, too! Nothing to do with his religion, but something about him makes me do this .

Good news about Josie!

 

[tinatark]

I would also say, wait for the "birth" show to criticize them filming/showing it... the family is very modest - I remember when Michelle went to the doctor for ultrasounds, the camera left the room during the actual procedure. I think the show may be the days leading up to Josie's birth, then afterwards.

 

[bettymae1121]

You know, there could be a really good reason why they agreed to let TLC air this. NICU care isn't cheap, they may seriously need the money to pay medical bills.

Speaking of which, does anyone know what they do for medical insurance? Do they even have any? Every show I've ever seen about them shows how they shop for food and clothes, but not how they afford medical care for nearly 20 people!

 

[KiKi Mouse]

From what I have seen from the previews and what I know about preemies...this isn't a "birth". It's an emergency c-section where mom and baby's lives are on the line.

As for the family...I see nothing wrong with the way they live their lives. In fact, I wish I had some of that in my house. Teenagers helping out around the house and not being zombies in front of video games etc....those kids aren't lazy and they don't talk back etc.

I wish the Duggars well with Josie. I know other people that have had babies fighting for their lives and it's no fun. Things seem to be okay with her but you never know what disabilities etc. she may have if any.

 

[Nancy]

I would also say, wait for the "birth" show to criticize them filming/showing it... the family is very modest - I remember when Michelle went to the doctor for ultrasounds, the camera left the room during the actual procedure. I think the show may be the days leading up to Josie's birth, then afterwards.

I was watching it this morning before I came to work and they were doing the Ultra sound for I think baby #17. they stayed in the room for the whole thing, but since the whole family was there they showed their reactions, close ups of Michelle and then the US screen..but they were in there for the procedure.

Count me in as another who is creeped out by Jim Bob...there is just something about him that really bothers me....and yes I do watch the show. I used to think the family was weird but with watching the show they have grown on me. I think the kids are adorable. I still think having that many kids is ...but this is how they choose to live their lives so who am I to say anything.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

I was watching it this morning before I came to work and they were doing the Ultra sound for I think baby #17. they stayed in the room for the whole thing, but since the whole family was there they showed their reactions, close ups of Michelle and then the US screen..but they were in there for the procedure.

Count me in as another who is creeped out by Jim Bob...there is just something about him that really bothers me....and yes I do watch the show. I used to think the family was weird but with watching the show they have grown on me. I think the kids are adorable. I still think having that many kids is ...but this is how they choose to live their lives so who am I to say anything.

I think the reason some people might feel that way is because he is always smiling. Like a politician. He did run for senator and served in the AK house of reps. too. My guess (and I'm totally speculating) is that he started out very shy (he was more reserved than Michelle) and then began pursuing a public career which meant he had to more 'politician-y'. Yes, I just made that word up! But he does strike me as someone who is used to being in the public eye given his background. It doesn't creep me out but I understand what you mean.

 

[GEM]

Despite being from Arkansas, I've never watched this show and know next to nothing about this family. But, all that said, I think this might be an interesting chance to get some information out there about what kind of struggles extremely premature babies and their families endure. So many people just think...oh, she's little but she'll grow....often, it is sooooo much more involved than that. People have no idea. I had my son at 26 weeks. I can't tell you how many clueless people said stupid things like how "lucky" I was to not ever have to deal with the last months of pregnancy, or similar idiotic stuff. I had pre-eclampsia and very nearly died myself. My baby almost died. But, hey, at least I didn't have to be uncomfortable in the summer time heat!

My son weighed one pound and seven ounces at birth. He spent 93 in the NICU (the first 40 days on a ventilator) before coming home weighing 3 pounds and 14 ounces. It was the scariest three months of my life. We had to move two hours away from home to basically live in hospital provided housing so we could be with him day and night. When we weren't by his side, I lived in terror of a phone call from the nurses. On more than one occasion we were called in to say our goodbyes. By all accounts, though, he did very well and is now a happy, healthy six year old. Lots of preemies aren't so lucky and struggle with absolutely life long complications. And, like others have said, when I think about the birth of my child....I don't get that warm, "happiest day of my life" feeling. All I remember is being scared out of my mind and begging the doctors to let me get up and go see him before he died. (They wouldn't let me out of bed for 24 hours and I was so afraid he'd be gone by then.) And, as mentioned before, nobody knew what to say....we got sympathy cards instead of congratulations cards. It was so hard.

So....whatever anybody may think of the family...I don't have a problem with this show if it helps spread some awareness about the reality of giving birth to a very premature baby. We are March of Dimes Ambassadors for our state, so we go out and speak and tell our story all the time. So many people just have no idea.....

This is my son 24 hours after his birth at 26 weeks, weighing 1lb and 7oz.

And this one is from when he was about a week old.

And this was when he was two months old, about a month before he came home.

And this, thankfully, is him at six...a happy, healthy kindergarten student! (Although he is still TINY for his age....wears a size 5T clothes.)