The Duggars are counting on each other during their major milestones.
On August 2, Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald added their sixth child to their family. As they celebrated this joyous occasion, they were surrounded by their dear ones, including her father, Jim Bob Duggar. The heartwarming moment of Jim Bob meeting his new grandson for the first time was captured and shared with Jessa’s followers.
In the August 8 YouTube video, Jim Bob was shown on screen, saying “Number 39.” As Ben handed over their new grandchild to him, he remarked, “He’s definitely a treasure.
When Jessa mentioned that her newborn, whose name hasn’t been disclosed yet, weighed “exactly ten pounds,” her father was thrilled to find out that his estimate for the baby’s weight was very close.
“You know,” he exclaimed as he held the baby. “I said 9.15, that’s what I guessed.”
Ben confidently told Jim Bob that they weren’t too far from the mark, because even their doctor had recently achieved a significant milestone with the birth of the baby boy.
Ben relayed that the doctor had commented, ‘It seems we’re dealing with a baby weighing around ten pounds,’ adding that it was one of the larger infants he had ever delivered.
Jessa, who is blessed with children named Spurgeon (age 9), Henry (age 8), Ivy (age 5), Fern (age 3), and George (age 19 months) alongside her partner Ben, had the unwavering support of her parents throughout her entire birthing experience. In a YouTube video posted on August 3, Michelle Duggar was present by Jessa’s side during labor, while a midwife provided assistance from the opposite side of the bed.
In this rephrased version, I’ve attempted to make the sentence more conversational and easier to read:
“For Jessa too, it was a significant moment – one that also signified a milestone for her 16-year-old sister, Jordyn Duaggar, who was honored to be included in the birth.
In the video, Jessa mentioned that Jordyn had never attended one of her deliveries before. So, I suggested to her, ‘Jordyn, why don’t you cut the umbilical cord?’ She seemed thrilled at the prospect, so she ended up being the one who did it.
For Jessa—who shared she was expecting her son in March—his birth story sparked a lot of emotions.
Upon the arrival of the newborn, everything seemed perfectly fine yet I found myself overcome with tears,” the 30-year-old expressed in another part of the video. “The baby was crying, and there I was, also shedding tears. It was an incredibly heartwarming moment for us, filled with immense gratitude.
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The original sweethearts from high school, who later became the parents of nearly forty children and grandparents, are these individuals.
Michelle recounted her experience of being “rescued” at age 15. One evening, Jim Bob was conducting home visits for his Baptist church when he was directed to the Ruark family’s house. His friend had mentioned that a girl from school who had recently been “rescued” and was a cheerleader resided there.
The family extended an invitation to Michelle to attend Sunday school at their church. Jim Bob expressed that he hoped God would make them each other’s spiritual guides-however, it seemed Michelle didn’t find their initial encounter particularly memorable. A year later, Michelle applied for a job at the frozen yogurt shop owned by Jim Bob’s parents. In a letter posted on their family blog in 2017 for their 33rd wedding anniversary, Michelle recalled that she met Jim Bob at the counter where he was standing near the cash register. She mentioned that he was timid but kind, and while she didn’t remember much about their conversation, she remembered that he eventually gathered the courage to ask her to accompany him to their junior-senior banquet.
In a more simplified version, the sentence could be rephrased as: It was at Shiloh Christian where she had dinner with him, but it wasn’t until later, when they spent hours discussing the Bible at her parents’ house, that Michelle felt their bond deepen. As she put it, “our hearts were knit together” from there. They both graduated high school in May of 1984 and got married in July, with Michelle being 17 and Jim Bob being 19 years old at the time.
The couple dedicated themselves to God and each other for the long run.
Jim Bob previously served as a state legislator in Arkansas, representing the sixth district in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002. During his tenure, he held the position of vice chair in the House of Corrections and Criminal Law Subcommittee. After attempting to secure a seat in the U.S. Senate in 2002, his campaign ended during the primaries. In 2006, he also ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for Arkansas State Senate District 35.
He and Michelle, who are both licensed realtors, have been actively involved in conservative causes, a part of their lifestyle that has made them both avid supporters and vocal opponents. They were also fans and critics of the reality TV show “19 Kids and Counting,” which debuted in 2008 as “17 Kids and Counting.
As of October 2024, they were grandparents of 33 with three on the way.
The oldest Duggar family member, Josh Duggar, was born on March 3, 1988. Similarly, he also took up a role as a conservative activist, advocating for the Family Research Council.
In 2015, police records from the past emerged, implicating him in accusations of molestation towards multiple girls, among them his sisters Jessa Duggar and Jill Duggar, when he was a young teenager. Following these revelations, he subsequently resigned from his position. Later that year, Jessa defended her brother during an interview with Fox News, stating that the harsh labels being used against Josh were “extremely exaggerated and untrue,” a sentiment she expressed despite being one of the alleged victims herself.
His long-time partner, Anna Duggar, who exchanged vows with him during their wedding on September 26, 2008 (as seen on “19 Kids and Counting”), remained loyal to him even in the wake of his confession about infidelity.
Upon admittance to a rehabilitation facility in 2016, his parents deemed it as the “essential initial move towards his recovery and healing process.
The parents of Mackynzie (born October 8, 2009), Michael (June 15, 2011), Marcus (June 2, 2013), and later Anna welcomed their fourth child Meredith on July 16, 2015, the same day TLC canceled “19 Kids”. Their fifth child, Mason Garett, arrived on September 12, 2017. Maryella Hope joined the family on November 27, 2019, and Madyson Lily was born on October 23, 2021, marking their seventh addition to the family.
In an indictment filed in April 2021, Josh faced charges for receiving and possessing child pornography. He pleaded not guilty to both charges. However, in 2022, he was found guilty of both offenses, although the possession charge was later dismissed by the judge. As a result, he was sentenced to serve 12 and a half years in prison.
Following Josh’s birth, Michelle became pregnant once more, however, she experienced a miscarriage. During this difficult time of mourning and seeking wisdom, they discovered that they were expecting twins instead.
She expressed that it was a doubly fortunate event for them, as she explained to Love to Know. This experience served as divine reassurance, continuing their journey of learning. It’s quite extraordinary since she breastfeeds her babies and yet her children are so closely spaced in age. In addition, she finds it remarkable how the Lord has orchestrated this unique sequence of events in our family’s circumstances.
John David Duggar and his twin sister Jana Duggar were born on Jan. 12, 1990.
Following a long-standing acquaintanceship (they had known each other for several years before their paths crossed at a church gathering in Oklahoma, where Abbie resides) and a swift betrothal, John David and Abbie-Grace Burnett tied the knot on November 3, 2018.
As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that I had the privilege of welcoming my daughter, Grace Annette, into the world on the 7th of January, 2020. Fast forward to September 2022, and I was equally overjoyed to expand our family with the arrival of my son, Charlie.
On their 30th birthday in January 2020, Jan wrote a heartfelt message saying, “Since John and I were kids, people have often asked if we share an unusual bond, like feeling each other’s emotions or sensing what the other is thinking…John, for a long time, I said no-but when our daughter Gracie was born, I felt every ounce of your joy, so maybe there really is something to it!
Jana went on to say, “It’s such a delight to see you with Abbie, acting as parents. You two are just naturals at it! The traits that have made you an exceptional brother will undoubtedly make you an outstanding father.
Jana kept tally as eleven out of her eighteen siblings tied the knot, but then found herself falling in love with Stephen Wissmann, whose sister Hannah Wissmann is married to one of her own brothers Jeremiah. Through it all, she acknowledged some moments of frustration, yet remained convinced that it was all part of a divine design.
In an interview with People in August 2024, just before her upcoming wedding, Jana shared, “I haven’t always grasped the overall plan, but I trust that God has the best in store for everyone. For me, getting married later is the choice I made. Our lives are unique narratives; if they were all identical, life would be monotonous.
Jill Duggar, born on May 17, 1991, shares a romantic tale similar to her parents’. She met Derick, who lived approximately 45 minutes away, for the first time during Christmas in 2011 when he visited the Duggar residence while caroling with his church group.
Jim Bob served as the cupid, facilitating a connection between Jill and Derick. They became quite fond of each other through email and video calls. In November, they decided to meet in person when Father and daughter visited Derick in Nepal. Their bond deepened, and by February 2014, Derick proposed to Jill, which she happily accepted. They got married on June 21, 2014. Today, they are proud parents to three boys: Israel (born April 6, 2015), Samuel (born July 8, 2017), and Frederick (born July 7, 2022).
In the month of April, 2024, Jill announced that she had experienced a miscarriage during her pregnancy with Derick, which was their anticipated first daughter.
In June 2023, when the Amazon Prime Video documentary titled Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets was released, Jill and Derick took time to consider the religious beliefs and contentious matters connected to her family that were highlighted in the program.
Jim Bob and Michelle’s fifth child, Jessa Duggar, was born Nov. 4, 1992.
Jessa got acquainted with Ben at church, and he started showing affection towards her in 2013 – an antiquated style of courtship that caught many spectators off guard. The duo didn’t discuss their past relationships openly before getting engaged, so Jim Bob clarified to People, “Courting involves getting to know one another in a group setting, with both families spending time together and the couple establishing shared objectives to decide if they are destined for marriage. Dating typically includes couples being alone together, which can sometimes lead to a more intimate relationship.
Counting On.” Over time, other siblings joined us, and the series evolved into “Counting On,” offering a glimpse into the lives of the Duggar family members.
Over the course of several years, Jessa and Ben added four new members to their family: Spurgeon on November 5, 2015, Henry on February 6, 2017, Ivy Jane on May 28, 2019, and Fern in July 2021. However, Jessa experienced a miscarriage during the 2022 holiday season. She later gave birth to son George in December 2023.
In August 2025, Jessa announced baby No. 6 had arrived.
The sixth Duggar child, Jinger Vuolo, was born Dec. 21, 1993.
In a serendipitous encounter during their shared ministry work in Laredo, Texas, Jinger and Jeremy first crossed paths in 2016. Their relationship blossomed into courtship around the same time, and they officially tied the knot on November 5th, 2016 – a day that also marked the birthday of the bride’s nephew, Spurgeon (amongst quite a large family!). Soon after their wedding, whispers began circulating about potential pregnancy news.
In a year’s time, we anticipate being firmly established, continuing our work in ministry right here in Laredo, and simply aiming to serve the Lord in whatever capacity we can, as Jinger explained on the June 2017 episode of Counting On.
On July 19, 2018, their child named Felicity entered the world. Prior to this, in May of the same year, they announced that Jinger was expecting another child. Unfortunately, she had experienced a miscarriage the previous fall. In November 2020, they added Evangeline Jo to their family.
Son Finnegan Charles was born March 29, 2025.
On January 20, 1995, Joseph Duggar was born. Leveraging the enchanting atmosphere, Joseph, who had met Kendra through church, proposed to her at his sister Joy-Anna’s wedding in May 2017, following only a few months of dating.
Joseph confided in People magazine that he was certainly anxious leading up to the proposal, yet he wasn’t fearful of a rejection because she had expressed, ‘I’m merely waiting for you!'” Kendra added, “I am overjoyed and utterly astonished. There are so many things I want to express, but mostly I’m just shocked.
Since then, they have announced the births of their son Garrett, who was born in June 2018, their daughter Addison, born in November 2019, and another daughter Brooklyn, born in February 2021.
Eighth in line, Josiah Duggar was born on Aug. 28, 1996.
A couple, who had made their relationship public just a few months prior, announced their engagement in March 2018. He revealed that the location where he proposed to his girlfriend, Lauren, was the very same spot where her parents got engaged. This site holds significant family history and is particularly meaningful for Lauren due to its rich past on this property.
Michelle, her future daughter-in-law, expressed her affection in a family blog video post, saying, “We adore Lauren, she is truly a gem.” Jessa and Ben added their congratulations, along with chocolate shaped like X’s and O’s. She teased, “I think you two might want to save your first kiss for the wedding, but if you visit us, we have a sweet treat waiting…” She gestured to the tempting reward.
In the summer of 2015, Josiah and Marjorie Jackson’s relationship ended amicably, as they felt it wasn’t the right time for them. As he shared with People magazine in March 2016, Josiah fondly remembered their time together, stating that they were both attempting to follow God’s guidance throughout their courtship. Unfortunately, Marjorie didn’t feel it was the appropriate moment, so they took a brief break from each other.
On June 30, 2018, he and Lauren got married, describing their wedding day as “absolutely perfect” to People magazine. Their first child, Bella Milagro, was born on November 8, 2019 – a name meaning “miracle baby,” following the unfortunate miscarriage Lauren experienced in October 2018. They were blessed with another daughter, Daisy, in 2022 and welcomed a son named Ezra into their family in May 2023.
Ninth sibling Joy-Anna Duggar was born Oct. 28, 1997.
She had been friends with Austin Forsyth for fifteen years before he began pursuing her romantically. Following this, they moved quickly and he proposed to her in February 2017. They were married on May 26, 2017 at Cross Church in Rogers, Arkansas – the same church where Joseph had proposed to Kendra.
Joy-Anna and Austin had their first child, Gideon Martin Forsyth, on February 23, 2018. They then welcomed Evelyn Mae Forsyth into the world on August 21, 2020, and later added Gunner James Forsyth to their family on May 17, 2023.
Back in the year 1998, on the last day of December, I welcomed into the world my very own twins, Jed and Jeremiah. These two bundles of joy entered our lives, adding a unique dimension to our family dynamic as part of the Duggar clan.
In the spring of 2021, Jed tied the knot with Katey Nakatsu, following a year of romance. They now share their lives with their son Truett, who joined them in May 2022, and daughter Nora Kate, born in June 2023.
In July 2024, Jed and Katey shared the news of their upcoming twin daughters, who were later named Elsie Kate and Emma Kate. These beautiful girls entered the world on January 8, 2025.
Jeremiah, a qualified flight instructor, is married to Hannah Wissmann (sister of Stephen, who’s Jana’s husband). Together, they have two children: Brynley, born in December 2022, and Brielle, born in February 2024.
They announced the arrival of their third daughter, Emery ‘Emy’ Jane Duggar, on May 18, 2025.
No. 12 Jason Duggar was born on April 21, 2000.
In January 2017, according to the Daily Mail, Jim Bob assisted Jase in purchasing a $33,000 property requiring renovation in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, approximately 30 minutes from the Duggar family’s main residence. Subsequently, he established his own construction business.
In May 2024, he made their relationship public on Instagram with Maddie Grace, and they got married the very next October.
Charmed No. 13, James Duggar was born July 7, 2001.
He doesn’t have a romantic partner yet that he’s openly pursuing, but he is very loving as an uncle to many nieces and nephews.
On his 19th birthday in 2019, Michelle wrote that James is the beloved “fun uncle” of all the local youngsters who aspire to emulate him. James possesses an extraordinary ability to accomplish almost anything he can conceive. As children, we would often discover James tinkering with and fixing various household appliances. He has always been one to disassemble things, understand their inner workings, make improvements, and then reassemble them-with a few unique enhancements!
This year, James dedicated himself to earning his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and now he’s a skilled driver of large trucks and heavy equipment. We eagerly anticipate what lies ahead for him in the future, guided by divine plans!
No. 14 Justin Duggar arrived on Nov. 15, 2002.
In September 2020, he made their relationship with Claire Spivey official. They became engaged in November of the same year, and they tied the knot on February 26, 2021.
In the company of his elder sibling Jill, Jim Bob and Michelle welcomed their 15th child, named Jackson Duggar, on May 23, 2004.
On his 16th birthday, Michelle, Jackson’s mother, complimented his wit and mentioned how eager she knew he was to obtain his driving license.
Johannah Duggar made her entrance into the world on October 11, 2005, which led to the airing of the initial family documentary titled “16 Kids and Beginning a New Life Together“.
Michelle posted on her daughter’s 15th birthday in 2020: “This girl is full of energy and enjoys meeting new people. Her siblings simply idolize her, thinking she’s as wonderful as the moon itself! I couldn’t be more thankful to God for allowing me to be her mother.
Jennifer Duggar arrived on Aug. 2, 2007, then the baby of the family.
Their TLC show that premiered Sept. 29, 2008, was christened 17 Kids and Counting.
Now, OMG, she’s a teenager.
Michelle wrote celebrating her daughter, Jennifer, on her 13th birthday: “Jennifer is trustworthy, devoted… and full of fun!” This young girl is adored by her cousins, often seen carrying one around because they refuse to let her put them down. Jennifer also has a deep affection for animals and diligently cares for her pets daily. Recently, she even assisted in nurturing a brood of 7 little bunnies!
Here on the right, the penultimate Duggar child was born Dec. 18, 2008.
In 2019, Jordyn-Grace was described by her mother as an extroverted girl who seems to instantly connect with everyone she meets. Her laughter is often one of the most joyful moments we experience daily.
As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but share this incredible story about Josie Duggar, born on the 10th of December, 2009. She made her grand entrance into the world not just a bit early, but an astonishing three months premature! At birth, she weighed a mere 1 pound, 6 ounces. Amazingly, this tiny bundle of joy spent a remarkable six months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where she fought and overcame the challenges that came her way. What an inspiring story of strength and resilience!
On her baby’s 11th birthday in 2020, Michelle wrote that Josie is full of vigor. From morning till night, she seldom rests.
In 2020, on her baby’s 11th birthday, Michelle wrote that Josie is bursting with energy. She hardly ever stops moving from the moment she wakes up to when she goes to bed at night.
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