It’s no secret that I greatly admire the Duggar family. I love how Michelle and Jim Bob have chosen to address their critics, as Michelle explains in this video.

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Yesterday Josie Duggar, the 19th child of Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar, finally got to come home from the hospital. Josie was born December 10, 2009 at only 25 weeks gestation due to Michelle’s pre-eclampsia. Weighing only 1 pound 6 ounces, she was what is a called a micro-preemie.

Today Josie weighs in at 4 pounds 9 ounces and is doing very well! She ‘s breathing on her own, eating regularly and is stable.

Our family are huge fans of the Duggars, we watch their show 19 Kids and Counting every week on TLC. They are kind, generous and all around good role models for any size family.

I am very happy for the Duggar family and the full family reunion!

Visit the Duggar family web site.

* Photo by Joe Pugliese

Awesome news from the Duggar family of Arkansas today, and also the same family from the TV show “18 Kids and Counting!”: Michelle Duggar is expecting baby #19 in spring 2010!

Jim-Bob and Michelle Duggar’s oldest son Joshua, and his wife Anna, are expecting the couple’s first grandchild (Mackynzie Renée) in October.

I’m a huge fan of the Duggar’s and I’m very happy for them and their family with the expected blessing of another baby.

Watch the video announcement

The Duggars: 20 and Counting! By Michelle & Jim Bob Duggar / Howard Books Take a close inside look at the supersize Duggar family (18 children plus parents)! Since their first documentary on the Discovery Health Network, viewers have been fascinated with the story of this couple’s faith and belief that children are a blessing from God. Their first book, The Duggars: 20 and Counting, is an inspiring and entertaining collection of stories, photos, recipes, tips, traditions, and practical ideas designed to answer the questions of the curious. Some of the questions they answer are “Why do you have so many children?”, “How do you provide for your family financially?”, “How do you handle mealtimes…transportation… laundry…birthdays?”, “How are your children so well behaved?”, and “Why do all your children have names that begin with J?”. Adopt a few ideas from the Duggars and improve the peace and love inside the walls of your own home. Paperback.