Michelle Duggar's 19th Baby Born After Emergency C-Section

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Michelle Duggar welcomed baby No. 19 Thursday -- much earlier than expected.

"Michelle, who has been in the hospital recovering from a gallstone, was taken to the OR for an emergency C-section," a rep for TLC, which airs her reality show "18 Kids and Counting," told TMZ Friday morning.

Remember what these stars looked like when they were pregnant?

At 6:27 PM PST, Michelle and her husband, Jim Bob, welcomed their daughter, Josie Brooklyn, who was due in the spring. She weights in at just 1 lb., 6 ozs.

The baby is stable, but was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Arkansas Hospital for Medical Sciences.

Adds the rep, "The most important thing right now is for Mom and baby Josie to get as much rest as possible. The family is grateful for all the prayers and well wishes during their recovery."

Last weekend, Michelle was airlifted to the hospital when the gallstone pain caused her to have early contractions.

In a message recorded on their iPhone Tuesday, the couple thanked "everyone for praying for Michelle."

Watch their video message

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If this couple chooses to have more children is not up to us, regardless of our opinions. I don’t have to decide if they are right or wrong. That’s up to them , her doctor and God. As long as they are not a financial drain on society I don’t believe any of us should say negative things against them. Really we, with smaller families, could learn a thing or two about budgets and organization.

LynnA
April 3, 2010

Everyone has their own opinion about things, I do understand that God said go out and be fruitful, but you as a person with reasoning know that enough is enough. Being fruitful back then was logical, now on the other hand, is a totally different story, at present there are billions of people and earth is getting smaller and smaller, whereas back then there were only a few. That phrase that God said, he was referring to that time and era.

jhoey27
December 29, 2009

My heart goes out to this family. I pray that God will keep his hand on that precious baby girl and the entire Dugger family.

Brittany
December 18, 2009

Better guard the hospital door or he will try to breed again for the other children to care for. He has no respect for his wife. Breeding this often cannot be healty. Disgusting.

sue
December 17, 2009

I do not understand people who say negative thigns about this family. So what if they have many children??? Look at them, I am sure most of your kids are not even close to Duggar children. They love and respect each other. They don’t go out there and get into trouble, don’t do drugs, don’t fight and don’t judge others. And no one should even be talking about Michelle’s “factory”. That is none of your business. If you think that it is so easy to give birth to 19 children, than do it. I do not think you would. So be quite, and don’t judge!!! May God Bless Duggars.

me
December 14, 2009

Prayers are with the family.
It will be a long road for the little one to gain strength but, faith will sustain the family.
This IS NOT the time to judge the Duggar’s but to support them.

WIndsor Mom
December 14, 2009

wow im so sorry that this has happened to your family , your in my prayers and i have asked god to hold your lil josie close and keep her safe and watch over her and help her fight , and that michelle you take it easy and rest for your new baby to grow and be ok , and all those other babys you have at home that need you ,we are moms and moms we are what makes the world ok , god be with you and your family god bless from betty ondrovich, kingman az

betty ondrovich
December 12, 2009

it’s funny how this family has changed so much. from the beginning when they shopped at the goodwill or salvation army for things and bought cheap stuff in bulk to now… posting blogs and tweeting from their iphones. they’re corrupted in ways they never imagined. they need to get out of the spotlight and go back to the way they were living when God was the center and not reality tv.

asl
December 11, 2009

I don’t think anyone can judge this couple. They are a self sustaining family with no overwhelming debt load. Like others have said, they have seemingly well adjusted children that respect others. I simply pray for the health of Josie and Michelle.

Lola G
December 11, 2009

I watch several ‘reality’ tv shows, Kardishians, Girls Next Door, some shows on MTV, and I wonder what this world is coming to. Then I watch the Duggars, my heart feels good and the show makes me happy, it’s a good show you can watch with your whole family. We live in America and the Duggars can have as many children as they want. They do not have to adopt if that is not their choice. They are not having children out of wedlock and living on government assistance. Nor or they having children and putting them up for adoption. I am very happy that they share their lives and lifestyle with us on their show, I feel very Blessed. I’m also happy that TLC keeps a good wholesome show like this on the air in times likes these. Maybe more people should watch and see what an actually family is supposed to be! I’ll be praying for the family during this time.

Sandi
December 11, 2009

“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” King James Version, Genesis 1:28
They are only doing what God told Adam and Eve and ultimately everyone to do. They are good people…leave them alone for goodness sake!

ES
December 11, 2009

For those of you who are saying it’s a SIGN she should not have more children…then when a women who’s having her 1st baby has this happen (premature baby, gallbladder problems) is it a sign she shouldn’t have any children at all?

Anonymous
December 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Duggar family and their new baby which has a long hard road to trying to stay alive at such a tiny size and until that point when the baby is safe I think attacking them is just cold and mean. I this country people are crying and screaming rights for ALL abortions even partial birth abortion which MURDERS A FULL TERM OR NEARLY FULL TERM BABY so people listen up there is two sides to every coin and your way isn’t the only way instead of KILLING BABIES THEY HAVE DECIDED TO LOVE AND KEEP THEIR BABIES. I think most of America is sick of the radical things constantly being demanded in this country as if there is only one group in this country that can say and do anything they and the rest of us are ignorant hicks who have no rights at all and until this year they pretty much got their way but guess what that’s all changing AT A RAPID PACE and many the people who thought they only had rights in this country and they only had freedom of speech better get ready for rapid and massive change because your days of taking over are over thank GOD! Leave this women alone and those that care keep the baby in their thoughts and prayers until it is safe and ignore the hate mongers because you have every right to voice your opinion in this country and join the massive amount of Americans that are sick to death of their freedoms being taken away and their country being destroyed and being bullied by one group of loud mouths in this country and our numbers are growing, join us and make your voice heard loud! I’m so sick of people being so mean and hateful the change in our country is long over due and there’s nothing going to shut us up or shut us up this time no matter how many threats we get. Has anyone thought these people and others with large familes want and LOVE CHILDREN, I would rather have a world full of loving parents who actually want their children to those that scream about the fetus because their afraid to say that is a real baby being killed I guess it makes them feel better. These people CAN AFFORD a lot of children and up until now she has had no problems with carrying her children and I think its her age thos time that made her have problems. Remember in the olden days when women had huge families and then one day they just stopped because the doctor said their bodies have been used so much having babies that their bodies can’t handle carrying anymore and I’d say this is what happened here. I won’t say anythig negative about either of these parents or their lifestyle BECAUSE IT ISN’T ANY OF MY BUSINESS and its only our business if the children are being abused or neglected and their children are neither in fact they behave better then families with two children, tell me how many parents with only one or two children can get their children to behave as well as their children? These children care about each other and help each other and do everything their parents tell them to do and THEY ALL HAVE CERTAIN JOBS THEY ARE TOLD TO DO AND THEY ACTUALLY DO IT WITHOUT KICKING AND SCREAMING and they don’t talk back or threat their parents and family with anything but reapect, tell me how many familes can get our children to act like these children? little to know on and instead of attacking these people we should be asking them to write a book telling us how to raise good prductive children BECAUSE IT IMPRESSES THE HELL OUT OF ME! Please save your attacks until the baby isn’t near death anymore and healthy enough to go home, its so small and right now its in Gods hands and I’m not hateful and mean enough to disrepect these parents when their little baby girl is hanging onto life!

Sandy Hensley
December 11, 2009

I don’t understand why anyone thinks they should be able to tell the Duggars they have too many kids or it is time to stop having kids. Last time I checked this was the USA we’re living in and we can all have as many kids as we’d like! Secondly, I’m sure Michelle’s OB/GYN will discuss her reproductive options with her…she doesn’t need some stranger saying her uterus is worn out! If you’re a Christian, pray for the baby; if you’re spiritual, send positive vibes their way;and if you don’t have anything intelligent to offer then shut up!

beth
December 11, 2009

they’re a very loving and wonderful family and i pray josie and michelle are well. i especially pray for josie that God will keep her in the hollow of his hands and impart his strength for healthy growth, a sound mind and a heart for God. Amen!

jdluv
December 11, 2009

I wish the family all the best. Jim Bob needs Michelle to help him raise their family and the children need their momma to watch them grow. Also, their grandchild needs to feel the love of both grandparents.
Best wishes and speedy recovery. We must all send positive thoughts. The baby is very small and delicate right now.

Kathy
December 11, 2009

Hope the baby is OK. But please stop having more babies. Parents should never have older kids be baby sitters for mom or dad.

donna
December 11, 2009

What I find concerning is that they feel the need to post messages and pictures to the public during a time that should be highly stressful and personal. This sort of action makes me question the priorities of yet another “reality family”.

Sandy
December 11, 2009

They are in my prayers. Just a thought why not let them walk through a God lesson and not be told by those who have no clue, what the lesson and blessing will be. Lynn and Rachel God can do is own life lessons and blessings without your assistance. I pray both Mother and baby are ok.
Blessings

crj333
December 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you,Michelle and your family. To everyone out there that is judging: we all have our opinions about this situation,but No-one deserves to go through the stress,pain,and heartache of this micro-preemie!I hope the baby pulls through!

Chelsea
December 11, 2009
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