Michelle writes: She is probably my strongest toddler I've ever had -- both in physical
strength and determination. She's a little spitfire.Other than her height, which Michelle says she makes up for in personality and spunk, Josie has met all of the milestones set forth by her pediatrician. She is even participating in homeschooling with her other siblings.
We're sitting around the table now each afternoon having wisdom-book time and memory-lane time (where we memorize and sing songs), and Josie just catches it instantly. She'll sing all the songs we're singing word perfect and keep the pitch and everything just right.
Now that Josie is thriving, Michelle is able to use her experiences in the NICU to encourage other mothers going through the very same struggles that the Duggars dealt with in early 2010.
I have an adopted brother born 3 mo. Premature. He was born a month before Josie. He is still very little and does not talk more than a few words but he also has a lot of personality that bubbles out through his actions, facial expressions, and few words!
ReplyDeleteYay for Josie! Such a blessing!
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud! A toddler singing on pitch is not average :) Josie is above average!
ReplyDelete-future music therapist!
So glad to see that little Josie is doing so well!! I love watching the Duggar family. May God continue to bless them richly!
ReplyDeleteI do not watch the show as I work the 11-7 shift as a RN. Trying to get a nap before work.
DeleteI am so happy to see Josie is happy and healthy. She is just so adorable her curly hair is so cute as a mum myself, my husband and I had infertility problems but we now have 2 married adult children and NOW have our very happy healthy grandson. My biggest dream would have been an unexpected pregnancy. So to you - the Duggers
You are so blessed.
Congrats to the Duggar Family! :)
ReplyDeleteLily and Ellie, on Anna's and Josh's instagram, they often post pictures of their family, maybe you can put a post about their family... Thanks for all the time you put into this blog!!!
Glad little Josie is doing well!
ReplyDeleteWow I am so happy Josie is growing so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful that the Duggars have allowed us on Josie's journey. I know people get in a tizzy about their prolife agenda, but sharing Josie's story is far more eye and heart opening than any picket signs or chants ever could be and they sure walk their talk, I am so excited to see the new episodes and see what she's into.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of babies. Anna Duggars sister, Susanna Keller who is seen on early episodes of the show, is now pregnant with her first child with her fiance, JJ. https://plus.google.com/107005517854688268428/posts this is her google account and she is updating with baby news.
ReplyDeleteThat is so wonderful to hear..this family is a wonderful example of having strong faith and praying without ceasing..if anyone doubts who god is they should look at this miracle of little Josie this is proof their is a God and to see her doing so well is a great deal even tho their are Dr and nurses we know who has the ultimate power..God bless the family everyone should be like the right and if everyone was this would be heaven on earth.!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, she's beautiful, I'm so happy to see she has flourished, what a blessing!
ReplyDeletechild a true gift from God may the lord bless her life. may the duggars be so thankful for God grace to their child.
ReplyDeleteSo Glad Josie is doing better! God bless her!
ReplyDeleteDon't quit! God bless!
Catherine K
My son is having ear tubes put in tuesday he is about to turn 3 on the 18th. it is good to read about the good outcome of another child close to his age and that this can help.
ReplyDeleteI am still concerned for her
ReplyDeleteaww. She is so cute.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that she healthy after her tragic first few months of life.
Annie
I was wondering how her surgery went since it wasn't filmed. Thanks for sharing. What is her height and weight now? When half of the Duggar family came to WI in March, I was most disappointed about not getting to meet Josie. She's beyond precious! <3
ReplyDeleteOh, so very happy to hear how well Josie’s doing.
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Such a beautiful young lady. I knew that God would have his hand on her. This is a very special family indeed.
ReplyDeleteShe is such a precious gift from God.
ReplyDeletethe way TLC shows old or out of order footage, I wouldn't be suprised if we did see Josie's surgery in the new season. We see most everything else medically that they do
ReplyDeleteHooray Josie! My son was born 3 months early in August of 2009 so I love to watch her and know exactly the 'security' blanket of the oxygen monitor.
ReplyDeleteJosie has gotten so big and so cute! She is a lovely little girl!
ReplyDeleteJosie is my favorite duggar from day one. The first episode I ever watched was the one where Josie was born. And now she is nearly three years old. Its hard to believe!! :)
ReplyDeleteI have a son that was born in january 12 weeks premature. We are currently weaning his oxygen overnight. I cant wait to get rid of the equipment around the house! Glad she is doing well!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see how jorydan and josie have grown. I'm not sure if Michelle is right on Josie being pitch perfect but fact she can remember the words hack right is amazing we shall see soon how the two youngest of Michelle and jim bob's are doing.
ReplyDeleteshe is so big
ReplyDeleteShe is so so so cuite:)
ReplyDeleteShe is so so cuite and Big:)
ReplyDeleteWriting from Switzerland where I am watching 19 kids & counting right now. Been crying a lot but so happy to see Josie in 2012 looking so well. Watched your family story on DVD for a long time and love you all very much (Bates too). God bless you all. Praying and thinking of you from Geneva.
ReplyDeleteWow when I saw Josh and Anna's wedding it was funny when the men ask josh what love do u present to Anna "josh said this ring" and Josh & Anna both look toward John David but he didn't have it but john David look toward the bates son but he didn't have it either but JOHN DAVID told JOSH AND ANNA to wait and everyone laugh then "Anna said oooh nooo we had trouble getting the ring outta the car" then JOHN DAVID came back with the rings and then ANNA did the same but laugh as well haha lolo it was funny.
ReplyDeleteI love there family #lovetheduggers
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