Michelle Duggar on Kids Becoming Adults

FAMILY MATTERS on 05.31.13

Michelle Duggar19 Kids and CountingBIO

 

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Question from a "19 Kids and Counting" fan: How do you feel about Jana and Jill pursuing midwifery?

 Boy, it’s definitely been exciting. It’s very interesting to me. Jana from the beginning has just loved children. And being the first-born daughter in our family you would think as she becomes an adult she probably has had her fill with children around all the time -- that she’d probably want to do something with adults. But it is so interesting to see that any time she has an opportunity to do something in the community it always has to do with children. She wants to go to the children’s home. She wants to help mamas deliver babies. It’s just all about kids.

Jana and Jill both have been a team together working in midwifery. Jana really wants to be a doula and assist mothers in labor. She really has a good way about her when it comes to crisis situations. She can take the bull by the horns. Around the house, if Mama isn’t here at the moment and somebody has a boo-boo, Jana can fix it.

Jill is interested in the study of midwifery and taking full responsibility at the birth. I think it’s kind of neat to see the two of them work together. They’re gone for days sometimes delivering a baby; when a mother is in labor Jana and Jill are there for the duration. Whether it’s a hospital birth, home birth or a birthing center the team sticks together. So they get a call, and we don’t know when we’ll see them again. It’s been a very rewarding learning experience for the girls. I think Jill will continue her studies to get her accredited midwifery license. And Jana is piling up the hours in her doula training.

I see Jana now and I remember her personality when she was young. I would have never have thought that she would have gone the direction she did. She was very energetic as a little girl, but she’s very reserved and quiet as an adult. But boy, when she jumps into a crisis situation, she’s in charge, and she’s capable. I just encourage all of them. I tell them there’s absolutely nothing that they cannot do if God has called them to do it; he will equip you with what you need and you will be capable. 

Duggar #15 turns 9

Jackson is turning 9 years old. He was the first duggar to be born on tv.

Jackson birthday trivia

Jackson's birthday trivia! Trivia answers will be out on Friday.
1. Was Jackson the first baby born on tv for the duggars?
2. Who is he close to?
3. How many younger sisters does he have?
4. How many older brothers and sisters does he have?
5. How old was he when Mackynzie and Michael were born?

Jim Bob and Michelle

Jim Bob and Michelle spoke at a graduation today. Here is a photo

Happy 22nd Birthday

Happy 22nd birthday to Jill Duggar! Jill is the second daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle and the fourth child. She is the younger sister of Josh, Jana, John-David and the older sister of Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy Anna, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace and Josie.

She is the aunt of Mackynzie and Michael and the new baby on the way! 

Mother's day 2013

Happy Mother's day to Michelle, Anna, and Mary Duggar. We also want to wish all the mothers out there a happy mother's day as well.

Celebrating Three Generations of Mothers in the Duggar Family

FAMILY MATTERS on 05.09.13

Michelle Duggar19 Kids and CountingBIO

 

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Mother’s Day is changing as our family changes and grows. Now, we celebrate with Grandma Duggar, who lives here at the house, and my daughter-in-law Anna. The children often make homemade cards for each of us, which are my favorite things. I have those treasures in my keepsake box, the special little hand-drawn ones. It’s a precious time for the children to share their creations.

Grandma Duggar – Jim-Bob’s mother, Mary – has always been really wonderful and helpful with the kids, even when she and Grandpa were busy with their real estate business. She has been an important spiritual mentor in my life. When I first met her I was applying for a job working for her at a yogurt shop, before I even knew Jim Bob. I was so impressed by her that I just remember thinking this is a lady I’d like to learn from. I had no idea that I would get that privilege from then on! I am just so grateful for Mary in my life because she has been such a godly influence. She and I have such a sweet relationship and she is a great grandma and mother-in-law. Now that Grandpa Duggar has passed away, she spends a lot of time with the children and they really cherish that time. The kids take turns helping Grandma with her business or just spending time together. At Mother’s Day especially, we try to really recognize Grandma Duggar and thank her for being such a great mom and grandmother.

At Mother’s Day, I also recall memories of my own mother. Mom died an early death and didn’t get to spend many days with my children. However, she was with us for our first baby Joshua, and we have special memories of that time together. He was the first grandchild here in Arkansas that she was really able to spend a lot of time with, since all of her other grandchildren were back in Ohio. She was there for his birth and she brought me all the things that I needed when I was recovering after the childbirth. She was there pampering me and loving on the baby and giving me a chance to catch up on my rest so I could heal. Mom was just enjoying every minute of it. In all the pictures I look back on from that time, I see Mom with a big grin on her face.

Recap: Love and Marriage

Jim Bob and Michelle are heading to Puerto Rico for a marriage retreat after being married for 28 and half years. Michelle reveals that it's always good to things to get better in their marriage. Jim Bob and Michelle reveal that they are only way from their family for a couple of nights a year.

When Jim Bob and Michelle head to leave for the trip, Michelle tells Grandma and the girls that they need a timer for every 20 minutes for potty training Josie. Jim Bob and Michelle are asked what they want to get out off their marriage retreat which is baby number 20. Michelle reveals hat Jim Bob plays basketball with his socks every night which annoys her. Then it's Jim Bob to reveal what is the most annoying thing that Michelle does which is that when ever he calls her to show her something, she makes stops and clean up something and put it away and by the time that she gets there it's gone. He is asked does she nag at him and he replies no since she is just loving encouraging him to do what's right.

Michelle and Jim Bob finally arrive in Puerto Rico with their relationship coach Chris and Anne Hogan. Michelle reveals that they need to work on their communication.

Back at home, The girls are enjoying spending time with their younger siblings when Anna brings them all breakfast. The older girls leave to speak at a birthday party leaving Grandma to watch the little ones. She decides to play some games of Foursquare with them. At the birthday party, they talk about relationships and courtships.The crew asks the girls if there is any courtships and Jill responds no while Jessa says they are observing stage but there is no attached to any of the guys.

Jim Bob and Michelle are experience new things on their second day of trip which is snorkeling. Michelle wears her wholesomewear swimsuit while her husband wears Jeans that cut off at the knee. Jim Bob and Michelle head to do some zip lining which neither of them want to do that again.

On their last day of the trip, Grandma and the kids are cleaning up the house. Jana reveals that some of the kids are more in depth about cleaning. Michelle talks about adopting and reveals that they are praying about it and leaving it to God about what to do!

Coming up on 19 kids and counting!

New episodes of 19 Kids and Counting start in March and run through April and May. One-hour specials on March 12th, 19th and 26th will feature the Duggars' trip to Japan and China. Season 7 premieres on April 2nd.