by Christine McManus, Program Manager
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October 3, 2007

Duggar Family Prepares for Child No. 19

September 01, 2009 09:53 AM UTC (Updated: September 01, 2009 10:14 AM UTC)
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The Duggar Family is pleased to announce they're expecting again...make it number 19 this time. The family that already has 18 children (and 1 grandchild) is preparing to welcome lucky Number 19.

In an interview today on TODAY with Meredith Vieira, Michelle Duggar says "We are thrilled to announce that we found out we’re expecting our nineteenth child.” This child will actually be born after their next grandchild who is due October 18th from eldest son Josh and his wife Anna.

The family lives in Arkansas and stars in their own TLC show. According to an article on MSNBC.com,  Michelle has been pregnant for 147 months of her life (approximately 12 years). The couple figures they've changed 90,000 diapers and do about 200 loads of laundry a month.

Wow. That's really all I have to say. Just wow. I can't imagine being pregnant for that long. Or changing that many diapers for that matter! I think it's beautiful that they are raising such great kids but come on - at what point do you start to feel like a baby-machine? For me I think it would've been at kid number 5. It's called birth control folks. At the bare minimum, try the "rhythm method" - who knows, maybe that's what they've been trying all along! Well, best of luck to them. They're happy and healthy which is a lot more than some can say in this country.

What do you think? You can watch the interview video here.>>

 

 

Comments: 27

Peter Joseph Swanson Sep 1, 2009, 9:58am UTC
That planet is so overpopulated, so I'm glad we all don't do that.

I forgot to have kids so I'll just have to work in other ways to have my own fan club.
Peter Joseph Swanson Sep 1, 2009, 9:59am UTC
And I forgot to mention - they are grotesque.

That's the definition of "out of proportion".

They are way way way out of proportion.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Sep 1, 2009, 1:15pm UTC
I agree with Peter.
Peter Joseph Swanson Sep 1, 2009, 10:12am UTC
and FREAK SHOW.

"They're happy and healthy" Are you sure??? I wouldn't want to scratch beneath the surface. Just because they pose nice for group photos doesn't mean a thing.
Christine McManus, Program Manager Sep 1, 2009, 10:15am UTC
Very true Peter. Very true. I was giving them the benefit of the doubt and I guess I HOPE they're happy and healthy. Though with all those kids it could be hard! haha.
Alex in Wonderland Sep 1, 2009, 10:52am UTC
Well I can say that attempting the rhythm method, condoms AND hardly ever having sex will STILL get you pregnant. I'm getting fixed after this one.
I just wonder how they have enough money to take care of them all. But if they are a loving family and everyone is healthy AND happy then it's not awful. Like Misty said, it looks like they are taking care of them. Not all families take care of even one child well.
Cathy J. Sep 1, 2009, 11:05am UTC
This woman is obviously OCD and her husband is enabling her. This is not something to be admired.
Shawnee G. Sep 1, 2009, 1:56pm UTC
Being religious is not OCD. They just do not believe in birth control... there is nothing there to enable.
Vivian P. Sep 1, 2009, 12:06pm UTC
Wow I sure hope the older kids help out with the family being that big. My mother came from a family of 10 and her father a family of 14 so what can I say
lynn a. Sep 1, 2009, 1:14pm UTC
I don't know what to say.
Shawnee G. Sep 1, 2009, 2:00pm UTC
I myself would NEVER choose to have this large of a family. I think I have a large family just having my 4 children. That said...
It is their right to have 40 kids as long as they are cared for in the proper way. Who cares what is paying the bills, especially since it is not welfare (as far as what has been said about the family).
Wendy F. Sep 1, 2009, 2:44pm UTC
Having that many children is their business I guess, I just do not understand why they and other's like them have to go public and have their own reality show ! It doesn't seem to be a healthy enviroment to me . ( do a little research and see where so many child stars end up .)
Donna S. Sep 1, 2009, 3:28pm UTC
That's not a uterus, it's a clown car!
Lisa Westerfield Sep 1, 2009, 3:32pm UTC
Ditto to what Donna said above.
Donna S. Sep 1, 2009, 3:44pm UTC
High fives!
Sarah G. Sep 1, 2009, 9:22pm UTC
It's certainly not for me, but they completely support themselves and they're happy. More power to them.
Mary Kinney Sep 1, 2009, 10:36pm UTC
the truth is that it is people that buy the magazines and watch the shows that encourage some of this kind of behavior like OctoMom and Kate and Jon Gosselin. It is unhealthy even if they are clothed and fed well. Living in the public eye constantly can only skew your viewpoint.
Janna, VP, Ennui Sep 2, 2009, 12:59am UTC
What do I think?

I think it's disgusting. And no, they're not trying any method of birth control; they're one of those nutty Quiverfull families.
→ Victoria ← Sep 2, 2009, 1:20pm UTC
Different strokes for different folks I guess. Hehe. That's sort of punny huh. As for me............well there is no way my husband and I are having five kids let alone nineteen!!
Dania G. Sep 2, 2009, 2:29pm UTC
She is not going to need a Dr. assistant...All her husband needs to do is catch the poor thing...
Rachel N. Sep 2, 2009, 4:16pm UTC
Yeah, I think at this point the kids just slide out of her vajayjay.

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