Even in a small family, matching up socks with the right individuals can be challenging. So how do the Duggars, who have 19 children, manage this task? To make it more simple, the girls wear white socks, and the boys wear black. And they keep their family "clothes closet" very organized with bins for socks and undergarments.
What is your family's laundry system? How do you know who's clothes are whose?
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
"19 Kids and Counting" Put on Hold Until August
Fans have been asking if this is the end of the favorite TV show "19 Kids and Counting," but I assure you that it is not. New episodes of "19 Kids and Counting!" will be back in August, but keep tuning into TLC for reruns. Did you know that the Duggar family has starred in over 80 episodes on TLC and Discovery Channel since "14 Children and Pregnant Again!" aired in 2004?
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Season Finale of "19 Kids and Counting"
Don't miss the season finale of "19 Kids and Counting!" Duggar Home Alone. As the mother of 19 kids, it is rare for Michelle Duggar to have much alone time, but when Jim Bob and the children travel to Big Sandy, Texas for the annual ATI Home School Conference, Michelle spends several days on her own. Is it possible to be lonely when a mother with this many kids gets some time off? Tune into TLC tonight at 9/8PM Central to find out!
Do you like alone time?
Do you like alone time?
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
"Duggars Go Wild" Recap
This week on "19 Kids and Counting" the Duggars went WILD! With 19 children, their house is pretty busy, but when the kids found out they were going to the zoo, their energy level skyrocketed.
The Duggars had the privilege of petting the elephants, but Jim Bob's favorite exhibit was the chimps. "I always wanted a pet chimpanzee" he stated. But I think that's out of the question now. 19 kids and a chimp? Sounds like a lot of chaos!
When Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar paid a visit to Josie in the hospital, they met another couple whose baby was born at 23 weeks gestation and who also had a bowel perforation. They prayed together and encouraged each other. On one of the most difficult days for this new mother, Michelle's hug meant the world to her.
Josie continues to grow, but she must be at least 8 pounds before she can have any more tests done. "I can remember when I could get my ring and stick it up her leg," says Jim Bob. She has definitely come a long way!
The Duggars had the privilege of petting the elephants, but Jim Bob's favorite exhibit was the chimps. "I always wanted a pet chimpanzee" he stated. But I think that's out of the question now. 19 kids and a chimp? Sounds like a lot of chaos!
When Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar paid a visit to Josie in the hospital, they met another couple whose baby was born at 23 weeks gestation and who also had a bowel perforation. They prayed together and encouraged each other. On one of the most difficult days for this new mother, Michelle's hug meant the world to her.
Josie continues to grow, but she must be at least 8 pounds before she can have any more tests done. "I can remember when I could get my ring and stick it up her leg," says Jim Bob. She has definitely come a long way!
Don't Miss "19 Kids and Counting" Duggars Go Wild!
Tonight on "19 Kids and Counting" Duggars Go Wild, Jim Bob is taking the kids to Little Rock Zoo! And afterward, Jim Bob and Michelle meet another preemie at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Tune into TLC at 9/8PM Central.
Did you (or do you) like to visit the zoo? What are your favorite zoo memories?
Tune into TLC at 9/8PM Central.
Did you (or do you) like to visit the zoo? What are your favorite zoo memories?
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Duggars at the Hospital: Josie returns to the NICU
This evening on "19 Kids and Counting" Duggars at the Hospital....
We checked in with Josh and Anna, back in Springdale, Arkansas. Mackynzie is seven months old and is rolling over and even starting to say "Mama." John-David has started his own towing company, which has been a blessing for Josh's car lot.
With Josie home from the hospital, Jim Bob took some of the kids back to their home in Northwest Arkansas to do some spring cleaning. They discovered a Duggar-sized rope swing packed away, and the kids (and Jim Bob!) had a blast swinging from one of the massive trees in their yard.
While they were gone, Josie was rushed back to the hospital after developing a blockage in her intestine. During her 2AM feeding, Michelle noticed that Josie was not eating and was experiencing constipation. Jinger and Jessa awoke to hear Jill talking to a 911 dispatcher. "We ran in the room, and we just started praying," said Jinger. Josie's heart rate had increased, and her breathing had dropped dangerously low.
"I really was terrified because I didn't know what was going on," reported Michelle Duggar. "This was the reason why we wanted to stay in Little Rock, because we know you can never trust a preemie." Having Josie home was wonderful, but Michelle is relieved that she is receiving the help she needs at the hospital.
Doctors are in the process of working out her "plumbing" issues. When she gains more weight, Josie will need laparoscopic surgery on her digestive tract.
We checked in with Josh and Anna, back in Springdale, Arkansas. Mackynzie is seven months old and is rolling over and even starting to say "Mama." John-David has started his own towing company, which has been a blessing for Josh's car lot.
With Josie home from the hospital, Jim Bob took some of the kids back to their home in Northwest Arkansas to do some spring cleaning. They discovered a Duggar-sized rope swing packed away, and the kids (and Jim Bob!) had a blast swinging from one of the massive trees in their yard.
While they were gone, Josie was rushed back to the hospital after developing a blockage in her intestine. During her 2AM feeding, Michelle noticed that Josie was not eating and was experiencing constipation. Jinger and Jessa awoke to hear Jill talking to a 911 dispatcher. "We ran in the room, and we just started praying," said Jinger. Josie's heart rate had increased, and her breathing had dropped dangerously low.
"I really was terrified because I didn't know what was going on," reported Michelle Duggar. "This was the reason why we wanted to stay in Little Rock, because we know you can never trust a preemie." Having Josie home was wonderful, but Michelle is relieved that she is receiving the help she needs at the hospital.
Doctors are in the process of working out her "plumbing" issues. When she gains more weight, Josie will need laparoscopic surgery on her digestive tract.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Current Josie Update From Michelle Duggar
And now for a Josie Update! Josie Duggar is still in the NICU at Arkansas Children's Hospital, but she is doing great! Michelle Duggar told People Magazine that Josie "reached the 6 pound mark" late last week, and the Duggar family celebrated with a Six Pounder Party. Josie has been eating Michelle's breast milk, with added fortifiers, and her health has been positive. Her doctors have been able to get many of her digestive problems in order, although Josie still needs an enema "here and there," as Michelle puts it.
"She’s getting a little double chin," Michelle excitedly told TLC. "It’s just too cute to see her little face filing out instead of being long and narrow and skinny."
"She’s getting a little double chin," Michelle excitedly told TLC. "It’s just too cute to see her little face filing out instead of being long and narrow and skinny."
The NICU doctors have been performing frequent tests, in hopes that Josie will be able to go home permanently very soon. To see Josie's return to the hospital, tune into TLC at 9/8PM Central on Tuesday for "19 Kids and Counting" Duggars at the Hospital.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Josie Comes Home!
Come back tomorrow for a current update on Josie, straight from Michelle Duggar!
"19 Kids and Counting!" Josie Comes Home premiered this evening on TLC. Josie Duggar was released on April 6th from Arkansas Children's Hospital, where she spent the first 4 months of her life. She had been off oxygen a while before going home but, as a result, had not been gaining as much weight. Dr. Arrington, co-director of the NICU, decided to send a huge oxygen tank home with the Duggars so that Josie could put on some pounds. Jim Bob and Michelle would also have to monitor Josie's hart rate.
Bringing their baby home was an emotional experience for Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. The Duggar family was thrilled to bring Josie home but sad to leave behind the wonderful nurses and doctors with whom they have formed friendships. They were always there, day or night, to give hugs and to encourage Michelle to keep the faith, even when the going was tough."This has been one of the most difficult things that our family has ever gone through" stated the teary-eyed mother of 19.
Back at home, the rest of the Duggar clan prepared for Josie's homecoming by making banners and posters and putting up streamers and balloons. Some of the younger kids had not seen Josie in person since mid-December.
The plan was to stay in Little Rock for two weeks, just to make sure that Josie would not need any medical attention, but the Duggars were heartbroken when their preemie was rushed back to Arkansas Children's. Josie was 4 and a half pounds and doing great when she went home but started having digestive issues just 48 hours later. She remains in the NICU, and the doctors are still unsure when she will be released.
"19 Kids and Counting!" Josie Comes Home premiered this evening on TLC. Josie Duggar was released on April 6th from Arkansas Children's Hospital, where she spent the first 4 months of her life. She had been off oxygen a while before going home but, as a result, had not been gaining as much weight. Dr. Arrington, co-director of the NICU, decided to send a huge oxygen tank home with the Duggars so that Josie could put on some pounds. Jim Bob and Michelle would also have to monitor Josie's hart rate.
Bringing their baby home was an emotional experience for Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. The Duggar family was thrilled to bring Josie home but sad to leave behind the wonderful nurses and doctors with whom they have formed friendships. They were always there, day or night, to give hugs and to encourage Michelle to keep the faith, even when the going was tough."This has been one of the most difficult things that our family has ever gone through" stated the teary-eyed mother of 19.
Back at home, the rest of the Duggar clan prepared for Josie's homecoming by making banners and posters and putting up streamers and balloons. Some of the younger kids had not seen Josie in person since mid-December.
The plan was to stay in Little Rock for two weeks, just to make sure that Josie would not need any medical attention, but the Duggars were heartbroken when their preemie was rushed back to Arkansas Children's. Josie was 4 and a half pounds and doing great when she went home but started having digestive issues just 48 hours later. She remains in the NICU, and the doctors are still unsure when she will be released.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Just Announced: Josie Duggar Update!
People Magazine announced just three hours ago that Josie Duggar is still in the hospital. She was released on April 6th but was rushed back to Arkansas Children's for minor stomach complications just two days later. She now weighs 5 pounds, 14 ounces and has been growing at a steady rate of about 2 ounces each day. Michelle says that Josie loves to eat. "When she feels good," the mother of 19 explains, "she looks at you and smiles and talks. She's definitely a talker and has the sweetest personality."
Josie has been having problems with digestion, and Dr. Arrington, co-director of the NICU at Arkansas Childrens' Hospital, is looking for a more permanent solution. The Duggars hope to have Josie back home with them soon.
Josie has been having problems with digestion, and Dr. Arrington, co-director of the NICU at Arkansas Childrens' Hospital, is looking for a more permanent solution. The Duggars hope to have Josie back home with them soon.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
"19 Kids and Counting" Duggar Heavy Metal
Good morning, Duggar fans! Don't miss "19 Kids and Counting" Duggar Heavy Metal, airing tonight on TLC. I bet you're wondering what the name of this episode means. Well it's not talking about heavy metal music! The Duggars are headed to Stony County Ironworks to watch blacksmiths at work and learn about their trade. While they are there, the family will listen to bluegrass music, one of their favorite genres, and even have the chance to do some iron-working of their own! Tune into TLC at 9/8 Central for some Duggar Heavy Metal.
Do you like bluegrass music?
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