Earlier today at a routine doctor's appointment, the doctor was unable to detect a fetal heartbeat and informed the family that they had lost the baby in the second trimester.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Duggar family during this time, losing a child is a horrific and tragic event in anyone's life.
"Earlier today at a routine doctor's appointment, Michelle and I received the sad news that we lost the baby. Michelle is resting comfortably at home with the support of the entire family. We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, but ask for privacy during this difficult time." -- Jim Bob Duggar
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Though I'm sad for their loss, I can't say I'm surprised.
It is sad, & I do feel sorry for them, but I just don't think her body can handle having any more kids. Especially since her body had the last one so prematurely. I know they don't believe in birth control but I don't think they should risk her health or any future baby's health any longer.
I'm sure that they're devastated...It's so heart-wrenching to miscarry, but it's even worse after the first trimester. All parents dream about meeting their little one, and a woman can feel like all will be smooth sailing once those first few months are behind them. The kids were expecting another brother or sister, so I'm sure that they're pretty let down, too.
My heart goes out to them....what a sad day for their family.
Their first pregnancy was a miscarriage, which prompted them to take whatever God handed to them. Perhaps they will take this as a sign that their family is as full as it should be. They seem to have raised great children with no help from anyone, and I give them full respect where it's due. So sad to hear about a loss.
That is really sad.
It is sad that they had a miscarriage and I hate to say this, but maybe this is some sort of sign that they should stop having kids already and overpopulating the planet...
Miscarriages are never easy. My heart goes out to their family.
That is so sad
That is really sad and they deserve compassion and privacy. But it was bound to happen... as others have pointed out she has pushed her body to the limit and it is not worth risking her life or to have a challenged baby, birth control or abstinence.
this is incredibly sad but I hope it serves as a sign for them to STOP having kids. enough is enough and its just getting ridiculous.
I feel bad for them. I hope she gets better soon. Still, I think it's a sign they should stop trying to have more kids. A mother should listen to her body. Don't put herself and her baby at risk.
As much as I don't agree with their views on having children, a miscarriage is always a sad thing :(
Very sad. I think it may be time for them to stop having children. It could potentially harm her...
It is very sad, been there done that. But since they gave all their pregnancies over to God, maybe this is God's way of saying enough is enough and take care of the kids and 2 grand kids they have. After all, the baby born in 2009 has some issues, you'd think that would have been a wake up call!
Seriously, people? Is this really the time to be voicing your opinions about whether or not she should have more children? Does the word "tact" ring a bell?
Meh.
Very sad, but like other posters have said, perhaps it's time for them to recognize that their family is is as complete as it's going to be. My prayers do go out to them, though.
..The sorrowful period of time following a miscarriage is not the time to offer unrelated, irrelevant advice--such as your preference of their family size.
Agreeing with the other posts, it's really sad but maybe this is a sign that they need to stop. That's great they aren't on welfare and the kids have good morals and guidance, AND they seems like really nice people but enough is enough. I think when you become a grandma you need to stop having your own.
Though I have made my feelings very clear on the Duggars, I do find this very sad and losing an unborn child, regardless, is pretty heartbreaking. But hopefully they will take this as a sign that enough is enough and she should not be having anymore children.
@snarkius@xanga - Um... It doesn't matter. I'm sure they're not reading xanga.com posts. Tact is for the birds. Sorry, no bells rung.
My heart goes out to her.
And, yeah, this really isn't the time to be commenting on how this is a sign to stop having kids. Sorry, I just think that's really rude.
@Megabyyte@xanga - I agree. Everyone thinks they know what's best for her, but it is HER decision. And like she says, in God's hands. I feel very sad for them. :( Commenting on how they should stop is very obnoxious!
Sad. but seriously, their last baby was in such bad shape. I just knew something would be wrong with this. I seriously hope they don't have anymore, cause I bet there will be problems. If they REALLY want another kid.. adopt. There's enough kids out there anyways