The Duggars: Who’s Courting? Pregnant? Next In Line? [UPDATED WITH EVEN MORE BLESSINGS!]

Counting On is basically the reality TV equivalent of Game of Thrones:

On each show, there are roughly four million characters, and it’s often difficult to keep track of who’s doing what … or whom.

The Duggars take a slightly more conservative view on coupling than the residents of Westeros, but all the same, courtships, weddings, pregnancies, and births are a big part of what keeps their core audience tuning in.

So here’s a rundown of what some of Jim Bob and Michelle’s kids are up to these days.

Don’t worry – unlike Thrones, the Duggars won’t be leaving your TV screen anytime soon. Not as long as they continue to make sure Earth’s population growth continues unabated.

UPDATE: The Duggar drama never ends! We’ll continue adding the latest developments to the end of this gallery!

1. The Gang’s All Here

A duggar family pic
The Duggars are an almost impossibly large family. With the adoption of Tyler Duggar last year, Jim Bob and Michelle’s brood swelled to 20.

2. The Next Generation

Duggar girls photo
And then there are the grandkids. That number currently sits at 12 for Jim Bob and Michelle.

3. More on the Way!

Jessa duggar at 31 weeks
Of course, as is usually the case with the Duggars, there are more babies on the way. Jessa Duggar is roughly 31 weeks pregnant at the moment.

4. She’s Not Alone!

Joseph duggar kendra caldwell image
Joseph Duggar’s wife Kendra is also expecting a child. The couple just welcomed their first child in June of 2018.

5. The Race Is On!

Josh and anna duggar photo
Of course, Josh and Anna Duggar still hold the record for providing Jim Bob and Michelle with the most grand-Duggars.

6. Aggressive Expansion

Josh and anna duggar with family
The couple welcomed their fifth child in 2018, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be letting up anytime soon.

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The Duggars: Who’s Courting? Pregnant? Next In Line? [UPDATED WITH MORE BLESSINGS!]

Counting On is basically the reality TV equivalent of Game of Thrones:

On each show, there are roughly four million characters, and it’s often difficult to keep track of who’s doing what … or whom.

The Duggars take a slightly more conservative view on coupling than the residents of Westeros, but all the same, courtships, weddings, pregnancies, and births are a big part of what keeps their core audience tuning in.

So here’s a rundown of what some of Jim Bob and Michelle’s kids are up to these days.

Don’t worry – unlike Thrones, the Duggars won’t be leaving your TV screen anytime soon. Not as long as they continue to make sure Earth’s population growth continues unabated.

UPDATE: The Duggar drama never ends! We’ll continue adding the latest developments to the end of this gallery!

1. The Gang’s All Here

A duggar family pic
The Duggars are an almost impossibly large family. With the adoption of Tyler Duggar last year, Jim Bob and Michelle’s brood swelled to 20.

2. The Next Generation

Duggar girls photo
And then there are the grandkids. That number currently sits at 12 for Jim Bob and Michelle.

3. More on the Way!

Jessa duggar at 31 weeks
Of course, as is usually the case with the Duggars, there are more babies on the way. Jessa Duggar is roughly 31 weeks pregnant at the moment.

4. She’s Not Alone!

Joseph duggar kendra caldwell image
Joseph Duggar’s wife Kendra is also expecting a child. The couple just welcomed their first child in June of 2018.

5. The Race Is On!

Josh and anna duggar photo
Of course, Josh and Anna Duggar still hold the record for providing Jim Bob and Michelle with the most grand-Duggars.

6. Aggressive Expansion

Josh and anna duggar with family
The couple welcomed their fifth child in 2018, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be letting up anytime soon.

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Anna and Josh Duggar Rock Ugly Sweaters, Show Off Newborn

Anna and Josh Duggar would like to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas.

Yes, the couple knows, it’s only early December.

But with six excited kids and a closet full of unattractive holiday garments, the polarizing tandem figured this week was as good a time as any to host an Ugly Christmas Sweater party.

Anna jas documented the event on Instagram, providing fans with brand new photos of her brand new daughter, while also drawing a bittersweet contract with last year’s similarly-themed gathering.

Meaning what, exactly?

Scroll down to find out…

1. Then vs. Now

Then vs now
Anna Duggar shared these contrasting photos from 2018 and 2019, both of which were snapped at the family’s annual Ugly Christmas Sweater party.

2. A Closer Look at 2018

A closer look at 2018
As you can see here, a pretty special lady was included last year. May Mary Duggar, who passed away about halfway through 2019, rest in peace.

3. A Closer Look at 2019

A closer look at 2019
Mary, sadly, isn’t included in this new photo of course. But the newborn named in her honor, Maryella Hope, is warm and cozy in her mommy’s arms.

4. Maryella at 5 Days Old

Maryella at 5 days old
AWWW! We appreciate Anna giving us this major close-up of her sixth child — at just five days old.

5. No Sweaters, All Smiles

No sweaters all smiles
We’re not sure if these are really ugly Christmas sweaters. But they are cute kids! That counts for something.

6. So… Many… Babies

So many babies
This is how the Duggars almost always roll, but it’s even more pronounced these days. Look at all the very young babies featured in this family holiday photo.

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Maryella Hope Grace Duggar: Anna Explains Her Sixth Child’s Unusual Name!

As you’ve likely heard by now, Anna Duggar welcomed her sixth child over the holiday weekend.

On November 27, Maryella Hope Grace Duggar entered the world weighing 8 pounds, 2 ounces.

Like the rest of Josh and Anna’s kids, she was christened with a name that begins with the letter “M.”

But fans immediately suspected there was more to that moniker than meets the eye — and now we know they were right.

Take a look:

1. Welcome, Maryella

M duggar
On November 27, Josh and Anna welcomed Maryella Hope Grace Duggar into the world. Now, they’re explaining why they chose such an unorthodox name.

2. What’s In a Name?

Whats in a name guys
Maryella joins siblings Mackenzie, 9, Michael, 8, Marcus, 6, Meredith, 3, and Mason, 2. Needless to say, Josh and Anna have a thing for the letter “M.”

3. Maryella, Explained

Bonding with sissy
Over the weekend, Anna Duggar took to Facebook and Instagram to explain the reasoning behind the choice.

4. A Shocking Loss

Jinger duggar with grandma mary duggar
As you may recall, Josh’s grandmother, Mary Duggar passed away unexpectedly over the summer.

5. A Loving Tribute

Mary duggar photo
The drowning death sent shockwaves through the close-knit Duggar crew, and as many fans suspected, Maryella’s name was chosen as a tribute to her late great-grandmother.

6. An In-Depth Overview

Anna duggar is stuck with josh
Anna Duggar offered a lengthy explanation of the decision making process on social media over the weekend.

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Anna Duggar Baby Pics: Welcome, Maryella Hope!

Say whatever you want about Josh Duggar.

Seriously, go right ahead. We’re not about to stop you, that’s for sure.

But let’s all acknowledge the following while we do so:

A baby is a blessing — and Josh has been blessed six times over along with his poor wife, Anna.

The controversial couple welcomed its sixth baby into the world the day before Thanksigiving, sharing her name and her gender at the time…

… but waiting a short bit before they shared a multitude of baby photos.

Now, however, the Duggars have delivered.

They’ve posted several photos of Maryella Hope to Instagram and we, in turn, have posted them below.

Click through the precious images now and keep scrolling to learn just hope Josh and Anna arrived at this name for their daughter:

1. Maryella Hope Duggar

Maryella hope duggar
Here she is, folks! Anna and Josh Duggar posted this precious photo on their joint Instagram account, writing as a caption: “Maryella Hope arrived one day ahead of Thanksgiving Day 2019 and a great reminder to be grateful for all God has done for us! We are so excited and thankful to God for His special blessing giving us this precious, happy & healthy baby girl!”

2. In Black and In White

In black and in white
Anna shared a number of photos of little Maryella, including this precious black and white snapshot. We adore the bow!

3. The Perfect Close-Up

The perfect close up
Talk about a perfect baby photo, right? What an amazing close up of Josh and Anna’s sixth child.

4. Excuse Me While I Yawn

Excuse me while i yawn
Sure looks like someone is tired, huh? Perhaps she’ll give Mommy and Daddy a decent night’s sleep soon.

5. And… Stretch!

And stretch
Baby Maryella is here with a huge stretch. We could pretty much watch newborns do this all day, you know?

6. A Full Family Meal

A full family meal
“We are so thankful to God for His grace and for all the blessings He has given to us this past year!” wrote Anna as a caption to this special Thanksgiving Day snapshot. “We are grateful for every moment we get to spend together — and we don’t take them for granted.”

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