I have a candle going for the Duggar family today, Michelle gave birth to her 19th child, a premature baby girl they named Josie Brooklyn Duggar. Josie weighs just 1 pound, 6 ounces, but, she is listed in stable condition. That's very small. I am sending good Pagan energy to them and if you're a Christian, I'm sure they would appreciate your prayers.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Good energy and thoughts for the Duggar family today
I have a candle going for the Duggar family today, Michelle gave birth to her 19th child, a premature baby girl they named Josie Brooklyn Duggar. Josie weighs just 1 pound, 6 ounces, but, she is listed in stable condition. That's very small. I am sending good Pagan energy to them and if you're a Christian, I'm sure they would appreciate your prayers.
Its time to be responsible & pack it in Momma! This is awful news. All just because they can't go 1 year w/o being pregnant! It's a disgrace. I bet their medical insurance would love to cancel them! Poor baby doll. I hope she makes it. Will be difficult.
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I don't care for their lifestyle, but, now is not the time for me to judge. Today is about sending collective energy to help a wee baby survive. My heart goes out to Michelle.
ReplyDeleteWhy would their God put this innocent baby through all the poking, prodding and pain to come? Maybe for a lifetime?
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DD;
ReplyDeleteThis is so so nice of you.
Thank you for doing this.
I didn't know about the little baby.
Hearing this broke my heart. Such a long road they have ahead of them. Sending good energy their way...
ReplyDeleteI don't know escrow. You know I don't believe in god, but, I do believe in the power of collective thought and energy. I have seen it at work. The Duggars call it prayer.
ReplyDeleteiambriezy, yep. It is going to be a long road for that tiny girl. Hang on baby, you can do it!
ReplyDeleteI too am sending good thoughts to them. Poor precious little innocent baby.
ReplyDeleteI will send my good thoughts to them for the baby. I hope they see the uterus is probably getting to strained to sustain many more babies. Time to call it a day Michelle...peace.
ReplyDeleteany more not many more..shit.
ReplyDeleteMonica..good luck to your little one as well...when she or he arrives :)
ReplyDeleteSending positive thoughts out to the Duggars and Monica,too. Hope that little baby will be okay.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, DD, not a time for judging. Hoping this tiny little baby grows up to be strong and healthy.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad. Once I heard about her gall bladder attack, I wondered how long she would be able to carry this baby. Gall bladder issues in pregnancy sometimes go alright and the babies are delivered at term, but it can be very dangerous. (Very dangerous. For baby.)
ReplyDeleteI'll keep little Josie in my prayers, and pray that the Virgin Mary intercede for and watch over this little one and grant her a healthy life. She might make it just fine, it's just so hard to predict at this point.
Christina
There is something about Michele Duggar I like. I admire people that have strong beliefs and stick to them, I guess people who aren't hypocrites. The Duggars do not seem to be that. Although I do not agree with any of their beliefs, I will be thinking of them and little Josie.
ReplyDeleteAwww. I'm sorry to hear that. sending little Josie positive thoughts and warm wishes.
ReplyDeleteHow very sad, I hope that little precious girl makes it. I'm sending my thoughts, energy and prayers their way.
ReplyDeletePrayers for Baby Josie and the rest of the family.
ReplyDeleteHopefully little Josie is a fighter and can make it through this with flying colors.
I've heard of preemies that size pulling through. It's amazing, though, when you think about it.
ReplyDeleteDD, this is why I love your blog. You have the ability to put your own views and perceptions to the side for the sake of goodness and decency. Just think what a pleasant place our world could be if more people would do that... I will be sending good vibes from Sweden.
ReplyDeletepoor little one. {{{healing thoughts}}}.
ReplyDeleteDD how right you are...the power of collective good thoughts can work wonders. without going into details and borning anyone, i had given birth to our daughter at 28 weeks gest. it was a long road, and she had a tough fight, but she is now a happy, gorgeous (not that looks should matter ;)) wonderful grown woman.
sometimes babies, they have a unfairly rough start. but in some cases it is a darkness before an amazing, brilliant dawn of their life. i hope that is the way that little josie experiences this lifetime.
diz
(((((healing thoughts or baby Josie)))))
ReplyDeleteI don't care for their lifestyle, but, now is not the time for me to judge.
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Ditto. Good thoughts for Michelle Duggar, Baby Josie and the rest of the Duggar family.
I'm as atheist as they come and even I like the Duggars. I couldn't care less how many babies they have - I don't have to raise 'em and they all seem happy and content enough.
ReplyDeleteLike many atheists, I come from a devout Christian family (Catholic) believe the same as the Duggars, which I think is "it's God's call how many kids I have" or something similar. Many parents in my family only stop having kids when it becomes clear that the mother can no longer carry safely to term. They believe that's God's way of telling them to stop. I have my doubts frankly, I think they fear having messed-up kids just like anyone and that's the real reason they stop. Bottom line, to me, is that as long as they don't *cause* suffering to their children through their beliefs then who cares why they stop, as long as they do. But to me, using God as an excuse to bring a suffering child into the world is worse than aborting them.
Maybe the Duggars will feel the same way. Maybe not. Either way, I too hope for the best for their newest baby.
I am sending out all positive energy & prayers to Michelle and baby Josie -
ReplyDeleteAs a mother I know how difficult a time this must be for all the Duggers especially Jim Bob & Michelle. May all our good thoughts help lift this family up.
Their lives will be very different for a long time now. It will probably be months before the baby comes home from the hospital, if at all. Then comes many more months of special care at home. Hope those older Duggar girls are up to the challenge! We all know Momma and JimBoob will get working on the next one as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteMy hubby works in a NICU. I told him about her being a 25 weeker. He says she has a good chance.
ReplyDeleteLots of positive thoughts going out to Josie to get strong, grow her lungs, and get bigger.
Also thoughts out to Momma to heal well from her C section.
I am shocked it took this long for one of their kids to have a health problem, honestly. I don't care for the way these people live but I hope the baby is okay.
ReplyDeleteOn a less serious note-I think the name "Josie Brooklyn" is pretty. It's an unusual combo but I like it.
Ditto to many here - I don't get a lot of what they do (including putting their kids on TV), but they seem to genuinely love their kids.
ReplyDeleteIt goes without saying that I hope the baby pulls through, but I've also been thinking about the previous baby, born not even 12 months ago. Given the enormous needs of the new baby, she'll get little to no time with Mommy - for a child that young, the thought of that just breaks my heart.
Heidi, thank you for asking Hubs
ReplyDeleteabout the chances for this little one. I was wondering. Positive
thoughts going their way.
I am definitely sending a prayer out for the sweet little girl and to Michelle. Babies have survived born at her weight. My son was 6 pounds and was oh, so tiny to us, so I would imagine this little one would fit in the palm of Michelle's hand.
ReplyDeletePositive thoughts for the new baby!
ReplyDeleteMy oldest boy was a preemie he was 4lbs 4oz that is almost 4 times the weight of this little one. I thought he was tiny. 10 days in a wonderful Nicu and months of 2 hour naps feeding him like crazy. He was caught up at a year. So I am very hopeful for this little one. It is scary. Seeing your baby seemingly so fragile I learned quickly they are tough. Mine was the one of the loudest baby in the Nicu. What would have ordinarily been a annoying sound was fabulous to hear a baby with a real healthy cry. I often wondered if all that noise he was making would help the other little babies. At almost 8 years old you would never guess. Except he is still very loud and mouthy.
I just had to hid the Christmas candy and he yells "I'm never speaking to you again."
When he was 5 "your not invited to my birthday."
We are pulling for you little Duggar. Pull through this and give us years of mouthy.
Both of my boys were in the NICU for fevers. The difference was, they weighed 9 lb 1 oz and 10 lb 2 oz. As worried as I was both times, seeing how tiny all the other babies were in comparison made me feel pretty darn fortunate - things could have been so much worse.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this DD. I'll add my positive energy to the collective.
ReplyDeleteA friend's second child was under two pounds when he was born. He's in university now and plans to become a history teacher and the only lasting effect is a charmingly raspy voice to go along with his charming personality. The voice is a result of scar tissue on his vocal cords from being intubated so many times as an infant. I can't even imagine what a parent feels when their child's life hangs in the balance. I know he's lucky but where there are ones like him there is hope.
Does anyone know how old Michelle is?
ReplyDeleteGeez she has a grandchild young than this baby.
ReplyDeleteHey Anon 9:19 STFU and go crawl back under your bridge, you slimey troll.
ReplyDeleteTroll..it shows what you are when you mess up an energy and prayer post for a premature infant. It shows us the truth.
ReplyDeleteBayou Jane... Michelle was born in 1966.
ReplyDeleteDD- I agree with you about this not being the time to judge them. They have my prayers & I'll keep them in my thoughts. Well wishes to them all.
ReplyDeleteHey DD -- How do I find Bayou Jane? I went through your links but didn't come across her.
ReplyDeleteI just posted something that I think she might find funny.
Did you delete my comment that spoke about religion?
ReplyDeleteI hope that Michelle and the baby are going to be fine. My thoughts go out to them.
ReplyDeleteYep. Sorry, but, there was no name on it and it sounded like preaching to me. It got ditched in the troll patrol.
ReplyDeleteAnd really, no offense meant. It's been a long day.
ReplyDeletebest thoughts to the little baby and Duggars! bima
ReplyDeleteThe Duggars are the real deal. I am sending good thoughts and prayers to their new little one. U know she will be surrounded with love.
ReplyDeleteThis is very sad. Maybe God is trying to tell them something. Very sad.
ReplyDeleteI am sending positive loving healing thoughts and energy prayers to the sweet little baby, and to Michelle.
ReplyDeleteI like her. She has the most tender, gentle voice when dealing with the children. (I hate her giggle, though, it makes me gnash my teeth.)
ReplyDeleteHowever, she needs to realize her uterus is not a clown car. It might be time to call a halt when a baby is endangered. She is Of An Age now. Let the others spew forth.
Just to add, I did light a bound candle for the little one.
ReplyDeleteDD I'm sending positive thots to lil baby Josie
ReplyDeleteand Michelle Duggar & her family. Kiki :)
even though im not completley on the duggar band waggon. I do believe they are a good family. They do love children, faith, and family. I wish Momma the very best of luck and that the little one makes it though. Hopefully she will be a miracle child. If drs, aides and nurses around the clock can save 8 babies all at once. Than hopefully than can save this little one. I hope that she doesnt plan on having another one.. Specially not for awhile. This should be a wake up call..
ReplyDeleteI don't agree with their large unnecessary amount of children, but there is a lot of love in this family. They are very sweet to each other, a nice respectful family. Really that's all any of us could ask for. I hope this baby makes it, I wish them the best.
ReplyDeleteAs a granny, I have to add my two cents worth. I used to be critical of the Duggars--too sweet, long skirts, etc, until I began to watch them fairly regularily and recognized a sweet spirit among all of them, especially the sibs. I also like the way the boys are allowed to do "wild" things in the house without anyone telling them to settle down. I sense that what we see is what they are--a huge, loving rollicking family, raising some pretty decent kids to place in society.
ReplyDeleteRight now they are going through a trial--certainly painful for Michelle--gallbladders are no fun!--been there, done that. I suspect the wee baby will be fine. She is undergirded with prayer, and many "good thoughts"....
....and I believe that the Duggers (no offense) accept that each of their children are on loan from God whatever the outcome. I feel positive about this baby, however....and what a cute name they have given her!!
Thanks for posting this news--I didn't know about it until I read it here.