Another Baby for the Duggars?!
Yes, it is true. Just when we thought, or hoped, this family was done in the baby-making department, the Duggar Family is expecting yet another addition to the family. Rest assured, this little one will not be child number 20 for Jim Bob and Michelle, but will be their first grandchild.
Many of us watched in disbelief and awe as the Duggar family quickly expanded before our eyes through the past few years. Now we get to see their eldest son, Joshua, and his wife Anna take on the child-rearing tradition. One question on my mind: Is he hoping to have the same kind of family in which he grew up? He was raised in a household where his parents believed in having as many children as God gives them. It would not be a surprise to me if he ends up with his own large Duggar clan one day.
One thing is for sure, that boy will make a great daddy! He must already have so much knowledge in raising children. As a new mommy, expecting my first child in August, I have learned so much just by watching the show. As crazy as Michelle and Jim Bob may appear to the average viewer for even having that many children, I have looked to their show as an additional resource for managing a household with children. I mean, if they can do it with 19 kids, I can surely handle one, and eventually the three more that my husband and I hope to have.
One thing I admire about that family is that they do not let having so many children get in the way of doing various outings with the children. Even with a little newborn, Michelle continues to appear calm and collected and prepared as she handles her little one on the outings. This assures me that if you are a mommy of a newborn, it doesn’t mean that you must remain confined to the house while the rest of the family gets to enjoy the world out there. During one show I watched the other day, Michelle contributed this ease to a helpful breast feeding item called My Brest Friend ($34.95)
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It straps around mommy, providing the baby with the perfect positioning for latching on and eating comfortably. Michelle was actually standing as she used this item to provide extra support since she was not in a place where she could easily sit down to feed the baby.
Of course, you would also need a good breast feeding shawl to keep you covered and able to feed your baby while on outings. One great product that I will be adding to my registry is this 4-in-1 Nursing Shawl by L’ovedbaby ($29.95). There are not clasps or ties to mess with. As a poncho-style faux suede poly shawl, you simply place it over your head and feed with comfort and confidence as it will not slip or come untied. It comes in a selection of beautiful colors, and it is so versatile! Not only is it a breast feeding shawl, but also can be used as a stroller or car seat canopy and a lightweight blanket for the baby. It comes with its own carrying pouch, which can also be used as a mini diaper bag for quick outings.
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Source: LATimes, Babble
