Michelle Duggar Hospitalized In Arkansas

[Wall-E1]

It's a sad day when someone views receiving the blessing of another inherently priceless soul as a "horrifying event".

It's the blessing of the 19th inherently priceless soul that is so horrifying.

 

[smilie]

I'm glad that she and the baby are ok.

I, myself, cannot imagine having 19 children. The thought itself scares the life out of me. But that family somehow makes it work. All of those children are healthy and extremely well behaved. They don't seem to be spoiled brats, they are honestly good children. To that you have to credit the parents. They're obviously doing something right.

 

[RyeCrimsonMoon]

Oh wow, I didn't know she was pregnant again either. Well, I wish her luck with her gallbladder and all. I just think it's funny that when I opened up this thread, the first thing I was surprised about was another pregnancy.

I don't know why I watch that show, it's just so... intriguing. All of hose kids are well behaved it's almost sickening, and she is just so.... calm and quiet and so well reserved, I don't know how she does it. I babysit my 8 year cousin and I get the eye twitches, I can't imagine 18 kids and pregnant at the same time.

I think they need to start their own football team. Or even their own baseball league, they have enough for two teams!

 

[happygirl]

I'm glad that she and the baby are ok.

I, myself, cannot imagine having 19 children. The thought itself scares the life out of me. But that family somehow makes it work. All of those children are healthy and extremely well behaved. They don't seem to be spoiled brats, they are honestly good children. To that you have to credit the parents. They're obviously doing something right.

ITA!!

If they want to have 100 kids and can afford them and they are well taking care of that all that matters.

 

[hentob]

To that you have to credit the parents.

Credit their older Buddy. That is who is raising each of the younger ones.

 

[C.Ann]

I'm glad that she and the baby are ok.

But that family somehow makes it work. All of those children are healthy and extremely well behaved. They don't seem to be spoiled brats, they are honestly good children. To that you have to credit the parents. They're obviously doing something right.

ITA!!

If they want to have 100 kids and can afford them and they are well taking care of that all that matters.

So glad Michelle and the baby are doing fine..

 

[wilderness01]

Actually you can have the gallbladder removed if you are early enough in your pregnancy. You really should also be at a hospital that can accomodate high risk procedures, because it is considered that only because you are pregnant.

I don't agree with them having another baby for the buddy to raise, but to each their own. Hope they are both doing well.

 

[tinkgurl]

I didn't know that she was pregnant again!

 

[kimmar067]

!!?!?:??!?!?!?!?!?!!!!???!?!?!

[BTW ~ I'm surprised that her uterus hasn't fallen out yet..]

 

[Freyja]

Hope she and the baby are o.k. It´s not my place to decide how many children other people should have.

 

[DMickey28]

Credit their older Buddy. That is who is raising each of the younger ones.

This. It appears as though all Mom has to do is carry them, pop them out and hand them to the older buddy. The baby grows up going to the buddy for support rather than Mom. Kind of sad ... I know it works for them but traditionally it seems sad.

 

[DWGal210]

Hope she and the baby are o.k. It´s not my place to decide how many children other people should have.

EXACTLY. It always amazes me how people jump all over her and their family.

I certainly wouldn't want anyone telling me how many children I could (or should) have.

 

[travelbug]

ITA!!

If they want to have 100 kids and can afford them and they are well taking care of that all that matters.

Hope she and the baby are o.k. It´s not my place to decide how many children other people should have.

I agree.

 

[disfan07]

I dont think its anyones place to tell them how many kids to have but...

I know that the issue that i see is the way that they are using their other children to raise the younger ones. Its one thing for older siblings to have responsibilities but IMO i think they expect their kids to do too much and the parents are not really raising their own kids

 

[Mermaid02]

I just can't believe it took them until #17 to get to JENNIFER!

Not a fan, but I'm glad she is okay.

 

[pixie921]

I know that the issue that i see is the way that they are using their other children to raise the younger ones. Its one thing for older siblings to have responsibilities but IMO i think they expect their kids to do too much and the parents are not really raising their own kids

I bolded the part I wanted to address ... I have no doubt that they are indeed raising their own kids. I grew up in a religious background similar to the Duggars in that birth control was a no-no and families routinely had over a dozen kids. There are a few my age who, while they haven't taken it to the level of their parents and grandparents, still have 8, 9, or 10 kids. Believe me, in each of those families, the parents are the final authority on everything. They set the tone for the home; they are in charge of emotional, spiritual and educational growth. The older kids do indeed do chores and assist with the smaller ones, but they are not any type of authority to the littler ones. And while they might seem odd to outsiders, I don't know any of them that aren't loving, supportive, nurturing environments. From what I've seen of the Duggars, they have the same type of relationship with their kids.

As long as these families are turning out upstanding contributing members of society (doctors, lawyers, engineers -- yes, even the girls! -- they're not out to oppress their females) I can't hate on them for choosing to have a ton of kids, just like I'm sure they wouldn't hate on me for choosing to have only one.

 

[mhsjax]

I bolded the part I wanted to address ... I have no doubt that they are indeed raising their own kids. I grew up in a religious background similar to the Duggars in that birth control was a no-no and families routinely had over a dozen kids. There are a few my age who, while they haven't taken it to the level of their parents and grandparents, still have 8, 9, or 10 kids. Believe me, in each of those families, the parents are the final authority on everything. They set the tone for the home; they are in charge of emotional, spiritual and educational growth. The older kids do indeed do chores and assist with the smaller ones, but they are not any type of authority to the littler ones. And while they might seem odd to outsiders, I don't know any of them that aren't loving, supportive, nurturing environments. From what I've seen of the Duggars, they have the same type of relationship with their kids.

As long as these families are turning out upstanding contributing members of society (doctors, lawyers, engineers -- yes, even the girls! -- they're not out to oppress their females) I can't hate on them for choosing to have a ton of kids, just like I'm sure they wouldn't hate on me for choosing to have only one.

I agree, I have family like this and I can tell you one thing, those kids are a lot better off than most kids. The parents are very loving, the kids are taught responsibility and they are very polite and loving. The daughters are not held back at all. I can't believe all the judgement here, they are supporting those kids and they all seem to be great kids. I bet half of the people on these boards aren't doing as well raising their kids, as the Duggars are theirs. but that is JMHO.

 

[robinb]

She was med-flighted ("airlifted") to the hospital for possible premature contractions? Is this a normal procedure or was she treated in a special manner? There is at least one hospital nearly in Fayetteville less than 20 miles away.

 

[C.Ann]

I bolded the part I wanted to address ... I have no doubt that they are indeed raising their own kids. I grew up in a religious background similar to the Duggars in that birth control was a no-no and families routinely had over a dozen kids. There are a few my age who, while they haven't taken it to the level of their parents and grandparents, still have 8, 9, or 10 kids. Believe me, in each of those families, the parents are the final authority on everything. They set the tone for the home; they are in charge of emotional, spiritual and educational growth. The older kids do indeed do chores and assist with the smaller ones, but they are not any type of authority to the littler ones. And while they might seem odd to outsiders, I don't know any of them that aren't loving, supportive, nurturing environments. From what I've seen of the Duggars, they have the same type of relationship with their kids.

As long as these families are turning out upstanding contributing members of society (doctors, lawyers, engineers -- yes, even the girls! -- they're not out to oppress their females) I can't hate on them for choosing to have a ton of kids, just like I'm sure they wouldn't hate on me for choosing to have only one.

I agree, I have family like this and I can tell you one thing, those kids are a lot better off than most kids. The parents are very loving, the kids are taught responsibility and they are very polite and loving. The daughters are not held back at all. I can't believe all the judgement here, they are supporting those kids and they all seem to be great kids. I bet half of the people on these boards aren't doing as well raising their kids, as the Duggars are theirs. but that is JMHO.

While I don't make a point of watching every single time there's a new episode on, it's certainly refreshing to see such a wholesome, loving, respectful, supportive family that helps one another out at all times - as well as helping out others less fortunate in the U.S. and abroad..

 

[OhMari]

I had this same issue.
I was induced (early) due to the gallbladder attacks causing contractions and landing me in L&D, too.

My attacks started in January and no surgeon in this town would touch me until after I delivered. They said the risk is too great they'd cause pre-term labor and I would lose the baby.

I waited... through months of painful stinkin' attacks and trips to the ER for pain medication... and finally had it removed a few weeks after Lucas was born, in July.

I hope she recovers quickly and doesn't have many more attacks. That is not something I'd wish on anyone!

I was given morphine for a gall bladder attack. I wonder what they gave Michelle, I wouldn't wish an attack on anyone, they are horrible.

This. It appears as though all Mom has to do is carry them, pop them out and hand them to the older buddy. The baby grows up going to the buddy for support rather than Mom. Kind of sad ... I know it works for them but traditionally it seems sad.

I don't know about that, Michelle showed us the crib in her room, and says she nurses. Plus Jennifer #17 seems really attached to her dad. Same with the little boys.

Heck, I had 4 kids and I always paired them up as buddies. And it wasn't the same either, it just depended on the situation. I know the Duggar's have a lot more kids and maybe can't give them attention 24/7, but I'm glad my kids were there for each other. Just recently my older two, told me a story, how they went hiking down a creek, when they were 10 & 12 and decided to go swimming. One got stuck in the mud, and the other one pulled them out. They also had 2 cousins with them, and both the cousins sat there laughing and wouldn't help. Both told me, they remember me instilling in them, that you are "buddies" and buddies help each other out.