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Michelle Duggar Hospitalized; Thanks Fans For Good Wishes
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Michelle Duggar is expecting her 19th baby. Credit: Beth Hall, AP
Michelle and her husband Jim Bob issued a thank-you video to fans who were concerned with the reality star's health.
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Duggar, star of TLC's "18 Kids and Counting" was diagnosed with painful gallstones, according to a story in People magazine. Network representatives tell the magazine that the pain was generating some contractions, however.
"This weekend, Michelle Duggar was admitted to an Arkansas hospital due to gallbladder issues," says the rep. "The pain from a gallstone was generating some contractions. Just to be safe, she was airlifted a Little Rock, Ark., hospital, so that in the unlikely event that she had to be delivered early, she would be close to a NICU center. Though there were some fears that the baby was in trouble initially, it soon was discovered to be solely the gallstone causing the discomfort. Michelle is resting comfortably, and the baby is doing fine."
Doctors say that pain medication should keep the attack under control and that there is no immediate need for surgery at this point. "The hope is that any necessary surgery can be delayed until she delivers," the TLC rep tells People.
However, Duggar's husband, Jim Bob, will be playing Mr. Mom for at least a few days while Michelle remains under observation. Her attending physician, Dr. Curtis Lowery of the University of Arkansas for Medical Services tells People that there is "every reason at present to expect that mother and baby will proceed with a healthy pregnancy."
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 51)
12-08-2009 @ 9:19AM
Amanda said...Good! Maybe if he has to take care of all those kids, he'll stop breeding! (I'm not trying to be crass, but seriously, 19 kids?)
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12-08-2009 @ 11:59AM
Suzanne said...Amanda, how many children anyone has or doesn't have is absolutely none of your business.
12-08-2009 @ 12:13PM
Pat said...Oh, No. Michelle Dugger LOVES all the attention; and it gives her someone to control!
12-08-2009 @ 12:08PM
rose said...Yes, you are being very "crass"
12-08-2009 @ 12:21PM
stz66 said...Good point - I totally agree. Enough is enough.
12-08-2009 @ 12:49PM
kessily said...I'm sorry.. what business is it of anyone how many children they have? They have a 2 parent family in which both parents spend time with the kids (shocking in this day and age). They have raised their children to be polite, well-mannered, respectful of each other, and yet they still manage to have plenty of fun. To top it all off they have NO debt, and fully financially support themselves without any trouble. That is more than 80% of the 1-2 child families can say.
If they were on public assistance I would have a problem with it, but they aren't. And while they have many children, they didn't all come at once (octomom) so fully half of the kids are old enough to help with the younger ones, using a buddy system that benefits the older and younger children. No child in that family is doing without attention, love, food, clothes, or education. So get over it.
12-08-2009 @ 1:03PM
nick-k said...wow, you must not be a christian, didn't God command "Be fruitful & multiply"?
12-08-2009 @ 1:19PM
edd said...No more kids....Its all about the $$$$. Buy a box of rubbers.
12-08-2009 @ 1:16PM
jeff said...Amanda, you are totally correct. This many kids takes oil, gas, food space, medicine tax, dollars, everyone else can finish the list. It is selfish to have this many kids. What if we all did this? The world would be done in. Stupid people and mindless idiots that think its ok. Now go grab your bibles and read scripture to me, you the dopes that condone this nonsense and cause the chaos and hide behind that book!
12-08-2009 @ 1:43PM
pawtolderguy said...I beleive children are a gift from God but I think she needs to stop. They live off their TLC program what will they do when the show ends. Jim Bob and Michelle enough is enough.
12-08-2009 @ 2:07PM
Cheryl said...Come on, who will take care of all these children & their children?
I have 3 children & my bladder is shot!
Keep those legs crossed!
12-08-2009 @ 2:13PM
Shetiye said...I totally agree with you Amanda. 19 children are a bit much and even the parents realize the struggle that is why they stopped fully caring for their offsprings years ago. The Duggar parents found a easier way. What makes it so easy for them is that they assign their kids to take care of the other kids. Nobody ever thought about that one I bet.
12-08-2009 @ 2:14PM
pat said...this is what happens when you have litters.
12-08-2009 @ 2:17PM
cami said...amanda, i think it's terrible, with all the children that have no homes and no families, that these people keep making babies and getting positive attention for it! can't she be spayed or something? when you start collecting children like pets, you have serious issues. what i find so appallling is how this breeder is applauded for making more children to people a planet full of the uncared for. if you care so much, why not take care of kids who really need a home? her constant "baby making" is something that should be discouraged, not encouraged, and frankly i think she's stupid and arrogant and should be denigrated not exhalted for her terrible choices. TUBES TIED... HEARD OF IT???
12-08-2009 @ 2:33PM
Julia said...I agree with you Amanda, they have all these kids and kids taking care of other kids instead of getting to be kids themselves so mom and dad can go make more babies! Enough is Enough.
12-08-2009 @ 3:01PM
Teagan said...Judge another lest he be judged too!
12-08-2009 @ 2:39PM
Amy said...Amanda,
It really bugs me when people like you think you have the right to butt in and decide how many children a married couple has. Just because you may not want to have that many children, doesn't give you the right to decide for others. That is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!! These people are NOT living on welfare, every dime they spend, they earn. That's more than I can say for most of America. You should be happy that these two are caring, loving, independant parents who love their children. There are just too many so called parents who use their children to get welfare. Please don't take that the wrong way. I am not in anyway directing this comment toward you. I don't mean to sound nasty, I am sorry, it just bothers me when people say things about people they don't know. I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but what if one of their children read your post? I don't like to see anyone's feelings get hurt.
12-08-2009 @ 2:43PM
tt said...I would love to know WHO are you to be judging. That is a great family you are judging. And HOW are they affecting you???????? Do they ask you for money? food? clothes? Think before you open your mouth or anyone else who like to cast their juding on these people or anyone else.
12-08-2009 @ 2:52PM
M said...I love the Dougers they are awsome go girl 19 kids wow thats amazing i watch every eposide
12-08-2009 @ 2:57PM
Anahit said...Amanda, I totally agree with you. These people are selfish and are using their kids to make money. Anyone who says they can provide for that many kids is full of &%#(. They rely on viewers and ratings. Will they be next to throw one of their kids in a hot air balloon? They don't care about the environment or anyone elses future kids. I hope their kids are not as stupid as them. They need to quit having sex or do something about it. I wish we could deport them to China.