Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar-Child #18 Has Arrived

Duggar Family Update

Update: Child #18 was born by C-section on December 18, 2008 at 1:40pm. She weighs 7 lbs and 3 ounces and her name is Jordyn-Grace Makiya Duggar. Her birth came just a bit earlier than the original due date of January 1, 2009. The Dallas
 Morning News reported that Michelle's contractions started Wednesday night and the C-section, which was Michelle's third, was necessary because the baby was transverse. According to her father Jim Bob, she is the "ultimate Christmas gift from God".

Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar and the Duggar family are subjects of a reality series on the Discovery Channel. The show is a fascinating chronicle that illustrates how life can be managed successfully in a family of this size.

Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar are licensed real estate agents who live in Tontitown, Arkansas. Their oldest son, Josh, is 20 years old and their youngest child, Jennifer, was born August 2, 2007.

According to their website, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar married July 21, 1984. Like many couples, they decided to postpone children until they were financially secure. Four years later, they decided they were ready for children. On March 3, 1988, Josh was born. Michelle went back on birth control pills, but conceived and had a miscarriage. The Duggars feel that birth control pills are responsible for the miscarriage. The Duggars state that the product information they found about birth control pills and the medical opinion of their doctor confirm that there is a risk of conceiving and having a miscarriage while taking birth control pills. Being Christian pro-lifers, they felt personal responsibility for their loss and determined never to use birth control again. The Duggars state that they asked God for as many children as He saw fit to give them. Michelle quickly became pregnant with twins. They were born in 1990.

Some interesting facts about the Duggars

Jim Bob Duggar was an Arkansas State Representative from 1999-2003.

They start and end every day with a family Bible study.

All of the children are home schooled. Every child learns to play the piano and violin.

Related information
  • Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar and the Duggar family are on the Discovery Channel
  • Jim Bob Duggar was an Arkansas State Representative from 1999-2003.
  • The Duggars are debt-free
 
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I've watched programs on their family too, and they seem like wonderful people. It wouldn't be for me, but they have a very loving family, and they seem to be very organized. Nice job on this.

Posted on 05/21/2008 at 4:05:27 PM

Nice reporting on this. Eighteen children. I can't even imagine!

Posted on 05/20/2008 at 11:05:49 AM

Wow! Eighteen children! That's impressive. Excellent reporting.

Posted on 05/16/2008 at 6:05:23 AM

I love to watch the Dugger family specials on TV. What a wonderful family. They are so caring and sweet to one another. Michelle and Jim Bob are wonderful, loving parents and are teaching their children great values. Good luck to all of them and any more to come!

Posted on 05/13/2008 at 2:05:30 PM

Oh my gosh! Another baby! That is crazy .. . my dad was one of eleven and I always thought that was so crazy. We have a family involved with our 4-H clubs here that have 9 kids and that's crazy . . . .18 . . .WOW is all I can say!!!

Posted on 05/13/2008 at 8:05:18 AM

She has more fortitude than I do! Nice article!

Posted on 05/11/2008 at 1:05:42 PM

At first I was like..."Say WHAT?!" lol It sounds very interesting. I've seen shows that show large families. My mother-in-law was from a family of 9. A lot of times it seems they get the better education of not being spoiled. Helping each other is key. More family bonding. Hmmm, too bad I cannot have any more kids! lol Thanks for the info. I want to watch the shows off their website.

Posted on 05/10/2008 at 9:05:16 PM

Oh, my.

Posted on 05/10/2008 at 8:05:12 PM

Wonderful reporting! I think the Duggar's story is incredible!

Posted on 05/10/2008 at 5:05:48 PM

The Duggers seem to have it all together, alright. It is an unbelievable story. Thanks for sharing your insight.

Posted on 05/10/2008 at 3:05:17 PM

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