VIDEO: Watch The Duggar Kids Film Their Own Show
Posted on Nov 19, 2010 @ 10:12AM - 1 comment
After years of being in front of the camera, the Duggar kids are taking matters into their own hands and getting behind the camera to film their own shows and RadarOnline.com has a sneak peek of their production debut.
Check out Jill directing her sisters as they describe a trip to Washington, DC and watch as the Duggar brothers mess up the take.
The whole family heads to the nation’s capitol where they check out Georgetown Cupcakes and some historical sites too.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Josh Duggar Says 'We're Going For 25' Kids
Posted on Nov 11, 2010 @ 01:45PM - 38 comments
The announcement that the oldest Duggar son Josh and his wife Anna are expecting their second baby was big news for the family and in an exclusive interview with RadarOnline.com, Josh revealed they’re not stopping at two.
“We’re going for 25!” Josh joked. His parents Michelle and Jim Bob have a huge family-19 kids total- but Josh said there isn’t a competition for the most offspring.
VIDEO: Little Josie Duggar Meets The World
Posted on Mar 16, 2010 @ 07:30PM - 6 comments
In the newest episode of 19 Kids and Counting that aired on Tuesday night the littlest Duggar, Josie Brooklyn, is able to be held by her mama Michelle again. She is a mere 2 pounds 3 ½ ounces and is 47 days old and eats about one tablespoon of breast milk an hour.
PHOTOS: Michelle And Bob Visit Tiny Baby Josie In The Hospital
“She’s an energetic young lady,” one of the nurses tells Michelle. This is the second time Michelle is shown holding little Josie and she couldn’t be happier. “She’s like a baby kitten,” is how Michelle describes her daughter who has been in the hospital since her premature birth in December. “I picture her as a precious little gift from God. That is her nickname, my precious little kitten.” Michelle is in the hospital with her daughter cradling her and sitting in a rocking chair. “We are thankful to God and to those who are taking care of her,” Michelle says about the care Josie receives while in the hospital.
VIDEO: Baby Josie In The Hospital
The Duggars moved three hours away from their home to live in Little Rock, Arkansas while little Josie has to stay in the hospital and the oldest girls are taking a road trip home to Springdale to pickup some of their belongings from the family home. Dad Jim Bob takes little James to help him get the car ready for the girls' trip. Michelle talked about how important it is for Dad Jim Bob to teach the boys “big boy things” so they’ll know what to do as they grow up.
PHOTOS: Meet Mackynze Renee, The First Duggar Grandchild
James is a big help to his Dad and says “I was spending time with my Dad and learning about cars.”
They filled the air in the tires of the family suburban and the pop up read “The air the entire Duggar family breathes in a single day could fill the tires of over 100 SUVs.”
VIDEO: Josie's First Hug! Michelle Duggar Finally Gets To Hold 19th Baby
Jill, Janna, Jinger, Jessa and Joy Anna head back to Springdale to check on their brothers John David and Joseph who have stayed behind to take care of the family home and Michelle talks about her oldest boys not being in Little Rock with the rest of the family.
“It’s a comfort knowing that Josh and Anna are back at home keeping the home fires burning,” Michelle says.
VIDEO: The Duggars Donate Blood For Josie
The girls make the three hour drive to pick up more school books, a printer and household items that they didn’t pack when they first moved to Little Rock. When the arrive home to where their two brothers have been staying they are shocked at the condition they find the home in.
Jim Bob Duggar: Baby No. 19 "Is Beautiful And In Stable Condition"
The Christmas decorations are still up in February AND there is moldy food in the kitchen! The sisters are not surprised by their brothers though. “They’re boys; I bet they didn’t even think about it.”
VIDEO RECAP: The Duggar Family Visit Baby Josie At Christmas
The girls spend the night with Josh and Anna and joke about their brother’s weight. “He’s put on a few extra pounds,” they tease about Josh. Jessa talks about how much they love their niece Mackynzie, and how well Josh is doing. “I think he’s matured more, is a great father and he’s doing a great job,” she says.
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The final part of the episode is where the Today show has a live segment with the family, and they all have to get up before the crack of dawn for the show. Michelle talks about why they chose to introduce little Josie to the world. “We’re sharing a challenge in our life,” she said. “This is hard, we’re scared.”
Duggar Brothers Save 6-Year-Old Girl's Life
The family all enjoy the live shot, even if little Jordyn has to be taken out for being fussy during the show!
Next week the Duggar boys take a trip back to Springdale and it seems like they might be up to some silly antics while they’re there!
VIDEO: The Duggars Donate Blood For Josie And She Gets A Feeding Tube
Posted on Feb 24, 2010 @ 06:05AM - 25 comments
Jim Bob Duggar opened the newest episode of 19 Kids and Counting Tuesday night by telling the oldest girls he had a "surprise" for them. Little did they know what their dad had in mind!
"The life of the flesh is in the blood," is a Bible quote Jim Bob read to the five oldest girls as he told them that he had a surprise and they were going to be donating blood at the American Red Cross. Even though he knew the girls would be a little scared he explained to them that their donated blood, if it matched, could go directly to their little sister Josie who was born premature and was still in the hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.
PHOTOS: The Duggar’s Intimate Hospital Moments By Baby Josie’s Bedside
He decided to make it a surprise for the girls because he "didn't want them to fret," but they were still a little nervous about Dad's surprise for them.
"I wasn't too excited about it," Jana confessed. Jinger said, "I don't know, it's kind of scary for us." Jill admitted that she was nervous too but their dad reassured them that "it sounds scary but once you do it it is something you do."
As they arrived at the American Red Cross, Jim Bob said that he would be taking the boys next time to donate blood and then he admitted that it was his first time donating blood and he was nervous too! "I don't like needles," Jim Bob fessed up, but said "It's for Josie and other people who need blood, other than that I wouldn't do it."
VIDEO RECAP: The Duggar’s Son Josh And Wife Anna Visit Florida With New Baby
The girls are joking that Jim Bob keeps talking because he is so nervous about the needle and sister Jana agrees to go first.
A pop up read "If every Duggar gave the maximum amount of blood, it would be enough to save 60 lives."
All of the girls do well, but one of them gets a little light headed. Jim Bob has the most trouble, as he explains that he flinched when they first pricked him so he blew out a vein so they had to go to the other side. He said that he thought Jinger and Jill would be the weakest but "they did very well." He admitted that he "was the weakest of the bunch."
The Duggars are now living in a rented historic home in Little Rock Arkansas, three hours away from their home in Springdale while baby Josie remains in the hospital. Mom Michelle admits that there are difficulties with the new house, especially when it comes to the kitchen.
VIDEO RECAP: The Duggar Family Visit New Baby At Christmas
"It's a challenge not having an industrial kitchen," Michelle said. A pop up says "At their house in Springdale the Duggars have 6 ovens, 4 refrigerators and 4 deep freezers."
After their visit to the blood bank the girls go grocery shopping for the family. While they are a little silly in the store, dropping things Jill says "I think giving blood has drained us all. We're sapped of our energy now."
Michelle praises them, saying "I think it's been a challenge but they rise to the challenge."
Little Josie was born almost four months early on December 8, 2009 and has been in the hospital since she was born. Michelle gives an update on her status and said "It is time for her to get a feeding tube and she could have breast milk. I think I was excited because it meant that she was doing better."
She is concerned about the feeding tube being inserted but said she is "thankful the nurses and doctors are well trained to take care of a tiny baby like her."
Jim Bob Duggar: “Baby No. 19 Is Beautiful And In Stable Condition
The nurse told Michelle that Josie is growing and gaining weight and that she now weighs 2 pounds 1 ounce. Michelle is ecstatic with the news because she thought Josie only weighed 1 pound 13 ounces. She said that she still thinks of Josie as a "tiny micro-preemie. Josie was born 11 weeks premature, she's now almost four weeks old."
"I love you, I love you precious," Michelle said as she touched Josie's tiny little hand.
A black screen reveals the tenuous medical situation Josie is in. "Approximately 8 inches of tubing is needed to reach Josie's small intestine. If the tube in not inserted properly, milk could seep into her lungs, leading to potentially life threatening complications."
Duggar Brothers Save Six-Year-Old Girl’s Life
As the tube is being inserted a nurse says "She's not thrilled," and both Jim Bob and Michelle are very worried about her, saying they haven't slept lately.
"Watching Josie go through suffering, it upsets me."
The tube insertion is successful and Michelle said "I was so relieved when they finally go the tube in."
An x-ray was immediately taken and the nurse told Michelle the test results were good, the tube had good placement and in just a few days Josie would be able to eat her mother's breast milk.
"I'm so excited and thankful she's made it to this point," Michelle said. She then revealed her hope for the future with Josie. "In just a few days I may get to hold her."
The preview for the next episode of 19 Kids and Counting showed the boys back home in Springdale dealing with a broken water pipe and dad Jim Bob trying to tell them how to deal with it from Little Rock.
VIDEO RECAP: The Duggar's Son Josh And Wife Anna Visit Florida With New Baby
Posted on Feb 10, 2010 @ 07:25AM - 53 comments
“This is a tough time for our family.” Josh Duggar opened the newest episode of 19 Kids and Counting Tuesday night discussing the premature birth of his littlest sister Josie on December 10, 2009 and revealing that despite her hospitalization he and Anna and their new baby were planning to take a trip.
Duggar Brothers Save 6-Year-Old Girls Life
“Duggars Fly South,” took Josh, Anna and their new baby, three-month-old Mackynzie on a trip to visit her family in Florida for Christmas. “She is such a happy baby,” they said about their darling little daughter. Anna admitted that she’s a “Daddy’s girl,” and Josh spoke lovingly about the changes he’s seen in little Mackynzie. “She’s more active, she shows personality.”
The young couple were worried about Mackynzie crying during the flight, but she was perfectly behaved and was wide awake and excited to see her grandparents Mike and Suzette Keller when they landed. “I’m excited to see palm trees,” Anna said about being back in Florida.
Jim Bob Duggar: Baby Number 19 Is Beautiful And In Stable Condition
Josh, Anna and Mackynzie were staying in a trailer on Anna’s parents’ property and Josh fondly remembered when he stayed in the trailer before they were married. A pop up read “Josh and Anna did not stay in the same room alone when they were engaged.”
The couple then visited Corky Bells, the restaurant where they got engaged and another pop up read “Anna and Josh saved their first kiss for their wedding day.” Anna and Josh kissed and Anna said “We’re catching up for what we missed out on during our engagement, but it was worth it!”
PHOTOS: See First Pics Of Mackynzie, The Duggar's First Granchild
The couple attended church with a family that owned an airplane and Josh had talked Anna into agreeing to let him fly in the small yellow plane. “I thought it would be fun, I know Josh would enjoy it,” she said, but she was visibly nervous as the prop jet took off. “I’ve got a big knot in my stomach,” Anna said. “I feel like I’ve got morning sickness all over again.”
Two fly-overs later Josh safely landed after over an hour and a half of flying and said “We had an awesome time flying – it’s been a blast!”
PHOTOS: The Hospital Pics Of Baby Josie
The couple were happy that Mackynzie was able to spend her first Christmas with Anna’s family. Josh gave Anna new clothes and she gave him a laptop case. Mackynzie received “New toys, clothes and fun things,” Anna said.
The happy young Duggar family enjoyed their Christmas in Florida with Anna’s parents, even with the scary flight!
