I looked for a thread on this, but I didn't find one.

:eek: They want another child. Isn't 17 more than enough?

http://www.click2houston.com/2007/0803/13815730.jpg

link (http://www.click2houston.com/family/13813142/detail.html#)

Couple Welcomes 17th Kid, 7th Daughter Family Up To About 90,000 Diapers

Posted: 9:10 am CDT August 3, 2007

Little Rock, Ark. -- An Arkansas family has just expanded to 17 children.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar welcomed their seventh daughter into the world Thursday.

Jennifer Danielle weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces.

Thirty minutes later, the Duggars were talking about having number eighteen.

All the children's names start with the letter J. They're home-schooled and range in age from 19 right down to the newborn.

There are two sets of twins in the brood. Jim Bob is a 42-year-old former state representative. Mama Michelle is 40.

The Duggars' talent for having children has not gone unnoticed. The family has been featured on several programs on cable's Discovery Health Network.

Discovery Health's Web page says the Duggars have gone through an estimated 90,000 diapers --so far.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

congrat's to the prould mom

Can You Say, Birth Control? LOL! :lol:

http://cache.bordom.net/images/f4417fa96d0de8973a80bf49624aadce.jpg

(Oddly enough, I think it's the same family in this pic as well! LMAO!)

^ Maybe I'm missing something but I really fail to see the humour in that photo. There's no doubt that 17 is way more than enough children for any couple but from all I've read about them, They appear to be very caring and loving parents who have done remarkably well raising their children. To put it more simply, I would much rather the Duggars bring an 18th child into this world instead of an abusive couple bringing one.

From the FAQ section of the Duggar's website:

Link (http://www.duggarfamily.com/faq.html)

How do you make a household of 17 people run smoothly? What is a typical day in your lives?


Our #1 goal is to lead our children to seek a close relationship with God & give Him every area of their lives. We purpose to start each day with a family Bible study, reading a chapter of Proverbs that corresponds with the day of the month. We have heart to heart talks with each of the older children regularly. We try to keep up with their attitudes & actions.

We desire for each child to develop a learning spirit & a servant's heart that looks for opportunities to serve others. It is a joy to see our children becoming best friends. If they can learn to treat their brothers and sisters like they want to be treated, then they can learn to get along with just about anyone along life's way.

Our daily routine begins with personal hygiene (get dressed, brush teeth, comb hair, etc...). Each older child has a younger buddy or two that they help. We eat breakfast & read Proverbs at 8:00a.m., then we "quick clean" the house (older child & their buddy work together to clean their jurisdictions).

Throughout the day we try to pickup as we go along, but naturally things tend toward disorder. So, it is a constant training process with "quick clean" times throughout the day. At 9:00a.m., the older children help their buddies with their studies in phonics, math, violin & piano (J-O-Y- Jesus first, Others second, & Yourself last!). Then the older children start their music & individual studies- math, English, spelling & typing.

We break for lunch at 12:00pm. Jill (age 15) prepares lunch & we all help cleanup. After lunch we work to finish individual studies.

At 1:30p.m. the little ones go down for naps (4 & under). Momma & older children are around the table at 2:00p.m. for Wisdom Booklet group studies - science, history, law, medicine - part of our ATIA curriculm. We work on one subject until we complete the study. We also review & memorize scripture, hymns & operational definitions of character qualities. The children especially enjoy this because they make up motions to help with memorization.

At 4:00p.m., we break from group study to complete individual studies, otherwise this is free time. We have dinner at 5:00p.m. Jana (Age 17) prepares dinner & everyone helps cleanup. We do another "quick clean" of the house after dinner & then have free time. Some may still be finishing up music, seeing we have to take turns on the pianos with 11 students! 8:00p.m.is snack time. Then we get ready for bed (baths, brush teeth, pick out clothes for next day).

9:00p.m. is Bible time with Daddy. This is probably our favorite time of day. Daddy reads the Bible & we discuss the passage together. We talk about the day & bring out points of how to apply what we have learned. We enjoy making up skits & acting out examples of right responses & wrong responses. Often our little ones will fall asleep as Daddy begins Bible time, still they love to be with us at this special time. Bedtime is 10:00p.m.

We have a master schedule of each family member's responsibilities displayed on our dining room wall. This idea came from the Maxwell's, "Managers of Their Homes". For each month, we also have individual daily checklists which cover schoolwork, chores, music lessons, & personal hygiene. These were designed by Daddy so we could see at a glance how each child is doing. These checklists enable us to keep our children accountable & also reward them accordingly.

We have goals, but then we have reality! We are learning to practice flexibility -Not setting our affections on ideas or plans which could be changed by God or others! Sometimes we have "Daddy Days" when Daddy overrides the schedule and takes the children out for family time, a field trip or a service project. We try to make each day fun. Everyday is an exciting adventure!

Matthew 6:33 says, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you!"

II Corinthians 12:9 says," My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

And people used to bi*ch about Catholics :rolleyes:...Seriously though, this wasnt all that uncommon say, 100 years ago, my Grandmother would have been 100 this year ( she died 2 years ago ) and she came from a family of 15!
( The church in Quebec where she was born urged women to have as many children as they could handle ) I guess it wasnt as bad as it sounds, my GREAT-Granma ( the one with the 15 kids ) managed to live until she was 96! :lol:

^ Maybe I'm missing something but I really fail to see the humour in that photo.

I was only kidding. If they want to have 17 children that's fine, it's their business, not mine.

Well, i guess everyone has to have a hobby.

;)

Women's fertility chances typically go down after age 40, so this may very well be the last Dugger child born to 40 year old Michelle. (Unless, heaven forbid, they seek out fertility treatments!)

I wish I had that kind of structure growing up.

Oh well. At least I had only one brother!

Although they're slightly more religious than I'm comfortable with, if it provides the discipline and guidance they need at this stage in they're lives, then religion has served its purpose.

Hopefully they don't grow up with too many serious issues or complexes.

Good Lord.
I bet the baby just slid out. No pushing involved.

Great story. My mother is one of 13, and her life and our lives were enriched by that fact. You can never have too much love.

I read this article a couple of days ago. I find it interesting how this family wants to have more girls and are willing to have more! Wow! :eek:

Good Lord.
I bet the baby just slid out. No pushing involved.

Haha! like a water slide! just cough and out pops the baby! :lol:

^ Maybe I'm missing something but I really fail to see the humour in that photo. There's no doubt that 17 is way more than enough children for any couple but from all I've read about them, They appear to be very caring and loving parents who have done remarkably well raising their children. To put it more simply, I would much rather the Duggars bring an 18th child into this world instead of an abusive couple bringing one.

From the FAQ section of the Duggar's website:

Link (http://www.duggarfamily.com/faq.html)

How do you make a household of 17 people run smoothly? What is a typical day in your lives?


Our #1 goal is to lead our children to seek a close relationship with God & give Him every area of their lives. We purpose to start each day with a family Bible study, reading a chapter of Proverbs that corresponds with the day of the month. We have heart to heart talks with each of the older children regularly. We try to keep up with their attitudes & actions.

We desire for each child to develop a learning spirit & a servant's heart that looks for opportunities to serve others. It is a joy to see our children becoming best friends. If they can learn to treat their brothers and sisters like they want to be treated, then they can learn to get along with just about anyone along life's way.

Our daily routine begins with personal hygiene (get dressed, brush teeth, comb hair, etc...). Each older child has a younger buddy or two that they help. We eat breakfast & read Proverbs at 8:00a.m., then we "quick clean" the house (older child & their buddy work together to clean their jurisdictions).

Throughout the day we try to pickup as we go along, but naturally things tend toward disorder. So, it is a constant training process with "quick clean" times throughout the day. At 9:00a.m., the older children help their buddies with their studies in phonics, math, violin & piano (J-O-Y- Jesus first, Others second, & Yourself last!). Then the older children start their music & individual studies- math, English, spelling & typing.

We break for lunch at 12:00pm. Jill (age 15) prepares lunch & we all help cleanup. After lunch we work to finish individual studies.

At 1:30p.m. the little ones go down for naps (4 & under). Momma & older children are around the table at 2:00p.m. for Wisdom Booklet group studies - science, history, law, medicine - part of our ATIA curriculm. We work on one subject until we complete the study. We also review & memorize scripture, hymns & operational definitions of character qualities. The children especially enjoy this because they make up motions to help with memorization.

At 4:00p.m., we break from group study to complete individual studies, otherwise this is free time. We have dinner at 5:00p.m. Jana (Age 17) prepares dinner & everyone helps cleanup. We do another "quick clean" of the house after dinner & then have free time. Some may still be finishing up music, seeing we have to take turns on the pianos with 11 students! 8:00p.m.is snack time. Then we get ready for bed (baths, brush teeth, pick out clothes for next day).

9:00p.m. is Bible time with Daddy. This is probably our favorite time of day. Daddy reads the Bible & we discuss the passage together. We talk about the day & bring out points of how to apply what we have learned. We enjoy making up skits & acting out examples of right responses & wrong responses. Often our little ones will fall asleep as Daddy begins Bible time, still they love to be with us at this special time. Bedtime is 10:00p.m.

We have a master schedule of each family member's responsibilities displayed on our dining room wall. This idea came from the Maxwell's, "Managers of Their Homes". For each month, we also have individual daily checklists which cover schoolwork, chores, music lessons, & personal hygiene. These were designed by Daddy so we could see at a glance how each child is doing. These checklists enable us to keep our children accountable & also reward them accordingly.

We have goals, but then we have reality! We are learning to practice flexibility -Not setting our affections on ideas or plans which could be changed by God or others! Sometimes we have "Daddy Days" when Daddy overrides the schedule and takes the children out for family time, a field trip or a service project. We try to make each day fun. Everyday is an exciting adventure!

Matthew 6:33 says, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you!"

II Corinthians 12:9 says," My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Well isn't everything just ****s and giggles. http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/5103/cheesyho8.png

Well isn't everything just ****s and giggles. http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/5103/cheesyho8.png

If you say so.

Good Lord.
I bet the baby just slid out. No pushing involved.
:brent

You crack me up daughter. :lol:


I wish that were the case after each child...;)

I think it's great. If they can afford it and are devoted parents, why not. That's a good looking family there.

Good Lord.
I bet the baby just slid out. No pushing involved.

I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking that. No way would I want 16 sibilings. One was more than enough! j/k

:rofl:

Can You Say, Birth Control? LOL! :lol:

http://cache.bordom.net/images/f4417fa96d0de8973a80bf49624aadce.jpg

(Oddly enough, I think it's the same family in this pic as well! LMAO!)

I cant imagine how they can AFFORD it :eek:

I cant imagine how they can AFFORD it :eek:

According to Discovery Health's fun facts about the Duggars, They are debt free.

Link (http://health.discovery.com/convergence/duggars/duggarfamily.html)

I bet the baby just slid out. No pushing involved.
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I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking that. No way would I want 16 sibilings. One was more than enough! j/k
I was just thinking that. One little brother is enough for me, I would hate to have 16 more, haha.

I was watching Michael Irvin's HOF induction last night and I didn't know it but he came from a family of 17 children too. He gave a very warm loving thank you to his mom and his Aunt who helped raise them. They didn't have much money but they had a lot of love. It was really touching.

These people can really afford it and if they want more than I don't see anything wrong with it. They look like a nice family. :)

^ Maybe I'm missing something but I really fail to see the humour in that photo. There's no doubt that 17 is way more than enough children for any couple but from all I've read about them, They appear to be very caring and loving parents who have done remarkably well raising their children. To put it more simply, I would much rather the Duggars bring an 18th child into this world instead of an abusive couple bringing one.

From the FAQ section of the Duggar's website:

Link (http://www.duggarfamily.com/faq.html)

How do you make a household of 17 people run smoothly? What is a typical day in your lives?


Our #1 goal is to lead our children to seek a close relationship with God & give Him every area of their lives. We purpose to start each day with a family Bible study, reading a chapter of Proverbs that corresponds with the day of the month. We have heart to heart talks with each of the older children regularly. We try to keep up with their attitudes & actions.

We desire for each child to develop a learning spirit & a servant's heart that looks for opportunities to serve others. It is a joy to see our children becoming best friends. If they can learn to treat their brothers and sisters like they want to be treated, then they can learn to get along with just about anyone along life's way.

Our daily routine begins with personal hygiene (get dressed, brush teeth, comb hair, etc...). Each older child has a younger buddy or two that they help. We eat breakfast & read Proverbs at 8:00a.m., then we "quick clean" the house (older child & their buddy work together to clean their jurisdictions).

Throughout the day we try to pickup as we go along, but naturally things tend toward disorder. So, it is a constant training process with "quick clean" times throughout the day. At 9:00a.m., the older children help their buddies with their studies in phonics, math, violin & piano (J-O-Y- Jesus first, Others second, & Yourself last!). Then the older children start their music & individual studies- math, English, spelling & typing.

We break for lunch at 12:00pm. Jill (age 15) prepares lunch & we all help cleanup. After lunch we work to finish individual studies.

At 1:30p.m. the little ones go down for naps (4 & under). Momma & older children are around the table at 2:00p.m. for Wisdom Booklet group studies - science, history, law, medicine - part of our ATIA curriculm. We work on one subject until we complete the study. We also review & memorize scripture, hymns & operational definitions of character qualities. The children especially enjoy this because they make up motions to help with memorization.

At 4:00p.m., we break from group study to complete individual studies, otherwise this is free time. We have dinner at 5:00p.m. Jana (Age 17) prepares dinner & everyone helps cleanup. We do another "quick clean" of the house after dinner & then have free time. Some may still be finishing up music, seeing we have to take turns on the pianos with 11 students! 8:00p.m.is snack time. Then we get ready for bed (baths, brush teeth, pick out clothes for next day).

9:00p.m. is Bible time with Daddy. This is probably our favorite time of day. Daddy reads the Bible & we discuss the passage together. We talk about the day & bring out points of how to apply what we have learned. We enjoy making up skits & acting out examples of right responses & wrong responses. Often our little ones will fall asleep as Daddy begins Bible time, still they love to be with us at this special time. Bedtime is 10:00p.m.

We have a master schedule of each family member's responsibilities displayed on our dining room wall. This idea came from the Maxwell's, "Managers of Their Homes". For each month, we also have individual daily checklists which cover schoolwork, chores, music lessons, & personal hygiene. These were designed by Daddy so we could see at a glance how each child is doing. These checklists enable us to keep our children accountable & also reward them accordingly.

We have goals, but then we have reality! We are learning to practice flexibility -Not setting our affections on ideas or plans which could be changed by God or others! Sometimes we have "Daddy Days" when Daddy overrides the schedule and takes the children out for family time, a field trip or a service project. We try to make each day fun. Everyday is an exciting adventure!

Matthew 6:33 says, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you!"

II Corinthians 12:9 says," My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

:grr: that is CREEPY to me. they have 17 kids and then make them do odd crap. just let them live normal lives. it's just...weird. they cant be happy lol

and :rotflmao: at ashlee and courtnee's comments.

that should be illegal

I was watching Michael Irvin's HOF induction last night and I didn't know it but he came from a family of 17 children too. He gave a very warm loving thank you to his mom and his Aunt who helped raise them. They didn't have much money but they had a lot of love. It was really touching.

These people can really afford it and if they want more than I don't see anything wrong with it. They look like a nice family. :)
I saw Irvin's speech too, and you're right Sonny, it was very moving. His siblings must be very proud of him. One of the best things about coming from a huge family is all the extended family. So many aunts, uncles, cousins, just so many people. It must be a lot of fun.

According to Discovery Health's fun facts about the Duggars, They are debt free.

Link (http://health.discovery.com/convergence/duggars/duggarfamily.html)
I seen every documentary related to the Duggars (there have been four I believe) and they are debt free. They learn to manage money, not buy things on credit, buy in bulk (obviously) and so forth. It also helped to have a community and family be there for you. They took a trip to the Grand Canyon, Disneyland and Las Vegas two years ago.

They also had a beautiful house made for them. It is huge and gorgeous. They seem so happy and those kids are so well behaved. They appeared on the Oprah show and even Oprah commented how the kids are quiet and remain still while conducting the interview, whereas other kids would be restless, crying, whining, etc.

that should be illegal

Why?

Why?
thats not a normal environment to grow up in. i find it hard to believe that some of those kids dont get lost in the shuffle.

thats not a normal environment to grow up in. i find it hard to believe that some of those kids dont get lost in the shuffle.
What's so abnormal about that? They don't seem overburded with chores or anything. Sounds like a houseful of happiness and love to me. Illegal, having a lot of kids? I hope you're kidding, because you can't seriously think that.

thats not a normal environment to grow up in. i find it hard to believe that some of those kids dont get lost in the shuffle.

There's nothing wrong with the enviorment the Duggar children are growing up in. What isn't normal is all these kids living with abusive parents who neglect them and then have to be removed by social sevices only to be placed in foster care and then eventually wind up back with the parents where the cycle starts all over again. That is what you call being lost in the shuffle. It's obvious to me that the Duggars can do a much better job raising 17 than alot of people can trying to raise one.

Seriously though, this wasnt all that uncommon say, 100 years ago, my Grandmother would have been 100 this year ( she died 2 years ago ) and she came from a family of 15!


My great grandma (who would have been 102 this year; she died in 04) was one of like 16 or something. Back then, they had a farm that needed tended to. Now, it just seems ridiculous and expensive to have this many. There's too many people in this country as it is. imo.

My great grandma (who would have been 102 this year; she died in 04) was one of like 16 or something. Back then, they had a farm that needed tended to. Now, it just seems ridiculous and expensive to have this many. There's too many people in this country as it is. imo.
I agree. I guess since i'm so close with my sibblings I find it odd. There is no way i'd be able to have long meaninful relationships with 16 brothers and sisters. I dont even have 16 close friends. Being 1 of 17kids would just be weird, like being a number. I dont see how 2 parents can give 17 kids the attention that they need. Lets see in 15 years if those parents can even name all of their grandchildren, or better yet if half those kids even have contact with each other.

That family will be able to form their own country after 2 or 3 more generations.

According to Discovery Health's fun facts about the Duggars, They are debt free.

Link (http://health.discovery.com/convergence/duggars/duggarfamily.html)
I hope they didn't do it by getting a bunch of freebies like those greedy McCaughey's. She took drugs, had a litter, so every moron in Iowa gave them free stuff. Seems fair to every other birth. :rolleyes:

At least these people had these kids naturally.

My great grandma (who would have been 102 this year; she died in 04) was one of like 16 or something. Back then, they had a farm that needed tended to. Now, it just seems ridiculous and expensive to have this many. There's too many people in this country as it is. imo.
my step dad is 1 of 8 and at this point in his life cant tell you where or what half of them are doing with their lives.

The kids will naturally be closer with the siblings who are closer in age. Every situation is different, but this family is very close, and that's when the bonds are formed. My husband's father was one of 14, and even now in their 70s and 80s, they're in close contact. Their parents knew all of their 56 grandchildren by name. They were always holding reunions, parties, you name it.
My best friend is one of eight children. There's over 20 grandkids among them now. A closer family you could not find.
I have another friend who comes from a family of three kids, and none of them are on speaking terms. Situations vary from family to family.
I think the Duggars are forming life-long bonds here. The parents are putting a lot effort, time, and love towards their children. It will most likely pay off.

I agree. I guess since i'm so close with my sibblings I find it odd. There is no way i'd be able to have long meaninful relationships with 16 brothers and sisters. I dont even have 16 close friends. Being 1 of 17kids would just be weird, like being a number. I dont see how 2 parents can give 17 kids the attention that they need. Lets see in 15 years if those parents can even name all of their grandchildren, or better yet if half those kids even have contact with each other.
Anything else would seem too utopian to me. Of course, watch these people prove us wrong...

I admit, I can't picture this, because my family is the size of a peanut and no one is all that close, but no matter how many people there were, we'd still be like that because half my family is just stupid and manipulative. So I have a hard time seeing any family as being that happy and close.

I admit, I can't picture this, because my family is the size of a peanut and no one is all that close, but no matter how many people there were, we'd still be like that because half my family is just stupid and manipulative. So I have a hard time seeing any family as being that happy and close.
It does happen. I worked with a woman who was in her mid-50s. She was one of seven daughters, no boys, lol. I never saw anything like it. She and her sisters were always planning trips to Vegas, Ireland once a year. She was Irish Catholic, and they had family in Ireland. Two of her sisters were nuns. They were just so close. I admit, I was actually envious. I'd love to have a bunch of siblings.

lol even if they do have a good family routine (though it seems scary to me) 17 kids just isn't normal imo.

They are better than those families who leave their kids locked in the car to die.

You Go Duggars! Too bad too many families can't be more like you, raising a healthy group of children who are WANTED, and you show it. Too many kids are being born by "accident" and they sometimes pay the price for it.

It does happen. I worked with a woman who was in her mid-50s. She was one of seven daughters, no boys, lol. I never saw anything like it. She and her sisters were always planning trips to Vegas, Ireland once a year. She was Irish Catholic, and they had family in Ireland. Two of her sisters were nuns. They were just so close. I admit, I was actually envious. I'd love to have a bunch of siblings.
I would too. I was alway jealous of people who had a lot of siblings especially since I was an only child until I was about 12.

:eek: I'm cringing just looking at those pictures. Glad that's not me!!

That family will be able to form their own country after 2 or 3 more generations.
Yeah, they'll call it : "Overpopulatia" :rolleyes:

Wow, and they still manage to stick to that routine on their website? :eek:

I think thats pretty awesome. Although now my husband now wants us to have 17 kids. I think 6 will be enough.

I heard that when the Duggars built their current house, they also brought like 20 additional acres surrounding the house. That way, the Duggar kids can build their own houses for their own families when they're older and be within walking distance of their parents' house. Josh is the oldest Duggar at 19... so it won't be long before he wants his own family, I think.

I think it's a neat idea, actually. The Duggars have it together, no matter what other people say. Yes, we may not agree with how they do things, but one thing is really ****ing obvious... They KNOW what works for them and they go with it.

My advice to you guys? Watch the damn specials. You'll learn a lot of things about them, how the family works, etc. It'll answer just about every question you guys have.