Friday, December 11, 2009

Josie Brooklyn Duggar born 1lb 6oz @ 25 weeks


Yes you read that right.  Michelle Duggar had baby #19 last night - a new baby girl named Josie Brooklyn - she was born at 25 weeks gestation and was only 1lb 6oz.  Michelle was put in the hospital earlier this week because she was having issues with gallstones (something I can relate with, I had started getting pregnancy induced gallstone attacks when I was 9 months pregnant with Calahan and I thought I was having heart attacks, it hurt so bad.)  but apparently (according to a friend of a friend of the family) Michelle also developed pre-eclampsia and they had to take the baby out via emergency c-section last night.

My heart goes out for this family because I know what they are going through.  With Noah being born at 1lb 12oz and Nathan at 3lbs 4oz ...... I know how scared they are and how much they are praying.  We're all praying with you Michelle and Jim Bob.  

I actually heard about it last night a few hours after Josie was born, but wanted to see it confirmed just incase it wasn't true. 

This is what TLC has up on their website.   (Taken from TLC Website Here)  There is also an E! News article.



Duggars Welcome Baby 19

12/11/2009

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Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar welcomed baby 19 earlier than expected on Thursday, December 10, at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Michelle, who has been in the hospital recovering from a gallstone, was taken to the OR for an emergency c-section. Daughter Josie Brooklyn was born at 6:27 p.m. weighing 1lb., 6 oz.
Michelle is resting comfortably and baby is stable and in the NICU for extended care. The most important thing right now is for Mom and baby Josie to get as much rest as possible.  The family is grateful for all the prayers and well wishes during their recovery. 
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-TLC.com 



3 comments:

  1. I heard about this.

    I hope little Josie will be okay!

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  2. Poor little thing. Praying that she will be all right! I love watching the Duggar show on TLC.

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  3. I had a preemie too (I'm also an organizer for a preemie mom's group in my area) and my goodness, my heart just broke when I heard of the baby's early arrival. Praying for the baby and her family.

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