Michelle Duggar Chats About Her Breast Milk Ban and Losing the Baby Weight (Again)

Dyan, so rude to say that about how Josie looks. Preemies all have that look until they get older and then you would never know the difference.I agree fully with Lyndsey, she says it all. And really lets not even go there with the millions of people that I would call true breeders if you will for all the wrong reason (money) and no real interest in the quailty of the person they are bringing into the world.Remember years ago having a big family was the normal of course that was to help on farms and all. Maybe a reality show of the life of huge family's living in small apartments living off the goverment and letting the kids run wild in the streets would that not be reality.At least this show is showing how life can and should be if you ask me.I admire Mom so much for she does and the and the good kids she is sending off into the world!

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This woman needs psychological help. She not only endangering the life of the child, but herself. Obviously the pregnancies are becoming more complicated. What happens to all of these children if she doesn't make it the next time around if she decided to bear another? The older children must work to help sustain the family, as well as, act as parents to care for the younger ones. They have no idea what it is to truly be a teenager. Thank goodness that precious little girl is okay. I have to wonder if any doctor has ever raised the concern this woman is off psychologically. In fact, they did a story on them in Psychology Today and it wasn't exactly favorable.

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What's the purpose of 19 kids? There's no way that guy can support them without outside help.

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In this day and age it's very nice to see a family that is FAMILY oriented. They don't live off of us! This is one large family that is happy, well rounded and is supporting itself. Why do people think that they need to quit having children. They are doing fine and aren't asking for a thing from people except to watch their show and see how to raise your own children with respect, ethics and love. I give them a big hand!!! Hope baby Josie does well, she and the Dugger family will be in my prayers. As for the person who said the premature birth had to do with having so many kids---get your facts straight---one has absolutely nothing to do with the other!!!

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i think this is Gods way of way of saying ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!

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Time for the next one!

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I don't agree that the baby looks retarded, she does however look like a premature baby looks for a while until they are about a year or two old.... Whomever it was that stated she looked retarded you might want to look up premature pictures on the web.. and well the nurse she should already know this... As far as should they have more, I recall the parents saying that the kids have to put their name on a schedule to get time with them... I'm sorry but that's crossed the line, if you have to schedule appointments just to spend time with your kids, then you shouldn't be having anymore!

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This mother is sick in the head, the father too. That poor little baby Josie, God love her. I agree her husband needs to get fixed and she needs to get a job! Who supports all these kids? I know they do a show but are you kidding me? the new house is insane ..how do they afford it all? crazy! , no one wants more Duggars!!!!! THose kids look sheltered too with the clothes they *make* and things they do, they are WEIRD! THey are going to have issues in the real world. Most ppl dont live sheltered lives, you need some street smarts. I agree with the person who make the cult comments the whole situation is just WEIRD and not right! Stop having kids, i get sick to my stomach when your show is on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't even believe ppl actually WATCH this awful show...seriously?! its explotation and they are loving it all the way to the bank!

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First, let me say that I greatly admire the Duggars' parental skills and abilities. They seem to be great parents who are raising loving, responsible and capable children. However, I have to question the wisdom of even thinking of having another child, in view of what they have gone through with Josie, not to mention what Josie has gone through herself. Michelle is 43 years old and I have no doubt that her advanced maternal age contributed to Josie's prematurity. Older women run a higher risk of early delivery, according to the March of Dimes, and premature babies often suffer from health problems that will follow them through adulthood. In addition, older women are statistically more apt to bear children with birth defects like Down Syndrome and other chromosone-related abnormalities. The list of other problems associated with advanced maternal age is too long to detail here, but anyone who wants to learn more can go to the March of Dimes website and see for themselves. In my opinion, if the Duggars feel their lives won't be complete unless they have even more children, then perhaps they should consider adopting children in need of loving homes and families. Jesus said, "What you do unto the least of my brethren, you do unto me." I would have so much more respect for the Duggars if they offered their love and opened their homes to adopted children.

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I cannot understand why they think their decision not to use birth control is in harmony with God's "will". They say they believe in the Bible, but, James 3:17 says that the "wisdom from above" is REASONABLE! The chance of this woman having problems with another pregnancy at her advanced age is very high, as is her chance of having a child born with Downs syndrome.
For two healthy people to regularly engage in unprotected sex and then conceive a child is not a "miracle"..the chances of it happening to ANY COUPLE, saints or sinners is very high..it's pure biology! Saying that she keeps getting pregnant because it is "God's will" is like saying you stuck your hand in fire, and it was his "will" that you got burnt!

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To DYAN, the child is NOT retarded. I'm thinking she has Down Syndrome, and as a parent with a child with Down Syndrome, I can tell you that my child is anything but RETARDED. Let's not use the 'R' word please, it's meaning has nothing to do with our children. I agree that it's time for the parents to stop procreating, and just enjoy the kids that they have now, and be thankful that they are truly blessed in all aspects of life. I don't watch the show, but we all know that if we could get a tv show that paid well, we'd probably do it too!

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Let's see - the Dugger children are well-mannered, well-spoken, active, athletic, educated, all play at least one musical instrument, have traveled throughout the USA and abroad, believe in God, do charity work, are self-supporting (yes, they DO receive a salary from the network - work is work) from their program as well as multiple real-estate investments, are not like the "Housewives of wherever"...and their irritating, spoiled families..... They can throw back and laugh silly, they all understand the concept of CHORES, they've learned how to build a home from foundation to roof, they've experience/learned multiple other skills...and, MOST of all, the parents truly love each other!!! Gee -- I can see why people dislike them. As far as adding more children to their household, personally, I think it's time to stop -- only because Michelle has physically been through enough, especially with the close call with her own life carrying Josie. It's time for her to put HER life ahead of a new baby's, and think about how devastated her family would be without her. They're a wonderful family and I truly enjoy watching them.

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She is sooo cute! I'm very happy for the entire family that this little one is finally home and healthy. If being lactose intollerant is the worse lasting effect of being a premie, that's really no big deal. She can have milkshakes with lactose free milk and ice cream - when she's old enough.

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Hello, people. There is no lactose in breastmilk unless you are eatimg dairy products. If you cut dairy from your diet, as I did, you can continue to breastfeed. Doctors are morons.

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Michelle, I am so happy that Josie is home. I am a Mom of 7 myself, my last were 26 weeks triplets. they were 1lb 2 oz, 1lb 8 oz and 1lb 13 ounces. We lost the biggest one, Baby Alexa to an aggressive blood infection at 8 days old and then almost lost Angelina 5 weeks later from the same infection. It is very hard going to the NICU and not being able to hold them. Angelina was so small and fragile even touch hurt her. They are both home now at 15 months old and doing great. I am sure you will see in no time at all Josie catching up to her corrected age. God bless you and your beautiful family.

Elida
Sttaen Island, NY

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ok....... this lady needs to STOP having kids!!!!!!!! It is beyond selfish to think it's in God's hands........... GOD also gave us birth control and I find this woman quite discusting.

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I LOVE THE SHOW AND SO HAPPY TO SEE JOSIE IS HOME AND ALL IS WELL WITH THE DUGGAR'S

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JIM BOB HAS HIS OWN BUSSINESS AND WAS DOING WELL BEFORE TLC CAME IN THE PICTURE.AND I KNOW TLC IS PAYING THEM TO BE ON THE SHOW BUT THIS FAMILY IS NO WAY LIKE KATE GOSSELIN. IF YOU HAD SEEN JON AND KATE PLUS 8 WHEN THEY FIRST DID THEIR SHOW IT IS AS MUCH DIFFERENT BETWEEN KATE THEN AND NOW IT IS LIKE NIGHT AND DAY WITH HER.
BUT IT IS TIME FOR THEM TO HANG IT UP

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