Josie Duggar, Baby #19, Finally Sent Home

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Josie Brooklyn Duggar, the youngest child of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting, has finally made it to the family's Arkansas home.

Her brief life has already required two hospitalizations, but "We're so happy that she's doing well," Michelle told People. "She's finally home, home, home."

Josie was born on December 10 at only 25 weeks, weighing 1 lb. 6 oz., after Michelle's life-threatening high blood pressure and emergency C-section.

Since then, Josie has battled for her life. She gained weight and was released on April 6, only to return only a few days later when her vital signs fell.

Doctors searched far and wide for a cause of her problems.

A giant family reunion awaits Josie Brooklyn Duggar.

"Her digestive issues have been linked to lactose intolerance," says Dr. Robert Arrington, co-director of the NICU at Arkansas Children's Hospital.

"We are all very happy that she is doing so well and fully expect her to continue to thrive. Today, as she's leaving, she looks like a full-term baby."

Now 7 lbs. 6 oz., Josie is at last ready to settle her into a schedule at their Little Rock rental home with her 18 siblings. Well, actually, only 17 of them.

Her oldest brother Josh, 22, lives with his wife and daughter, who's actually older than her aunt Josie. But they'll come visit for support, we would imagine.

Josie's emotional homecoming from the hospital will be featured on the premiere of 19 Kids and Counting. That's a lot of kids ... and a lot of love to share.

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    sky

    God says in the Bible that you should marry and have plentiful children for they are a gift from god. Abortions are also out by the way.

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    Nicki

    I don't mean to be rude, but for the record, birth control is TWO words. Just saying...lol

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    pmjrsd

    THE ONLY REASON THEY CAN AFFORD TO RAISE THE DARN KIDS IS BECAUSE OF SOCIETY. EVERY TIME YOU WATCH THEM ON TV OR BUY THE MAGAZINES WITH THEM, YOU SUPPORT THEM. HELLO PEOPLE! STOP WATCHING THE SHOWS AND BUYING THEIR CRAP. OVER TIME WATCH WHAT HAPPENS! INCLUDING THE CHURCH THAT PUTS IN ALL THE TIME WITH THE HOUSE EVEN. WELL, IT SAVED THEM MONEY THERE TOO. STOP SUPPORTING THEM AND GET OUT OF THEIR BUSINESS. THAT WOULD BE WORTH SEEING ON TV. THE DUGGERS AND AFFORD THEIR FAMILY!!

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    Chrissy

    WoW!! 19 kids all healthy, they are very lucky especially with Michelle's advanced maternal age! I just had my 5th daughter and will be 40 in a couple of weeks. I personnally do not want to play russian roulet and have any more kids. My husband agrees since I also have had 3 miscarriages. I guess if Jimbob and Michelle want more, more power to them!!

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    Sandra Davis

    I applaud your efforts in raising your family debt free ! I guess the only question I have is ... Don't you want your children to go to University ?