Recap: "Behind the Scenes" and "Anna's Having A..."

19 Kids and Counting "Behind the Scenes"
Members of the 19 Kids and Counting film crew share their experiences working with the Duggars. 

Courtney Enlow, Coordinating producer

-Has worked with the Duggars since "14 Children and Pregnant Again" aired more than 10 years ago.

-Courtney says the kids are very well behaved but that she is not afraid to speak sternly if a child is doing something that is dangerous or against family rules.

Scott Enlow (Uncle Scott), Director and Photographer

-Has also been part of the camera crew for more than a decade (married to Courtney).

-Scott says taking family pictures of the Duggars is a struggle. "Getting them all on the same page to do anything is difficult."

-Scott jokes that when a child is misbehaving, he tells them: "You listen to me because I have been in this family longer than you have."

Jim Goodwin (Uncle Jim), Sound Man

-Has been a member of the crew for several years.

-"This is probably the best job I have ever had," says Jim. "The family is truly a delight to work with. The children are very open with us."

John Rotan, Camera Man

-Has worked on the set since June 2009.

-"They are the most fun group of kids and adults I have ever met," says John Rotan. He also says that the crew has "built up quite an immune system working on this show," recalling a chicken pox epidemic that hit the Duggar family a few years ago.  

• Jim Bob says that when the crew first came into his home more than 10 years ago, he was nervous about allowing his kids to be around strangers. Now, the Duggars have full trust in the members of the crew.
• Often, the crew hears big news, such as the gender of a baby, before the rest of the family. "They probably know more about our family than we do sometimes," says John Duggar.
• "There have been attempts to extract secrets by bribery," says Jim the sound man.
• A few years ago, the crew enjoyed handing their equipment over to the children and allowing them to tape an episode of the show. "The kids have just absorbed so much wisdom and information from our film crew because they are so good at what they do," says Michelle.
• The crew has also learned a lot from watching the Duggars parent 19 kids. "Michelle is probably the most patient person you will ever meet," says Courtney. "She runs a great house. She runs a tight ship."
• The crew especially enjoys going overseas with the Duggars. While they were in China, Courtney's water broke, and she delivered her baby. Jana and Jill were by her side through the entire delivery.
• The Duggars all agree that the crew does a fantastic job at filming and producing the show.

19 Kids and Counting "Anna's Having A..."

• Ultrasound technicians come to Josh and Anna's home to perform an ultrasound. They write the baby's gender on a piece of paper and place it in a sealed envelope. Josh and Anna then head to Arkansas and hand the envelope off to Sierra, who is planning a gender reveal party.
• Josh and Anna stop by their old house, where Jessa and Ben are now living. Then they leave the kids with Jim Bob and Michelle and fly to California, where Josh has a commitment.
• In California, Josh and Anna walk along Santa Monica Pier. Anna is afraid of Ferris wheels, so Josh takes her on one so she can conquer her fear. Then, Josh rides a trapeze.
• During their trip, Josh and Anna visit Angels Way Maternity Home, a residence for homeless women who are pregnant.
• Back in Arkansas, Sierra enlists the Duggars to help her set up for the gender reveal party. They make signs to put up along the road leading to the Duggars' gate. Then they take 200 pink flamingos and paint half of them blue, so they can "flock the yard."
• On the day of the party, Sierra and her husband and four children come over to do the final setup. Josh and Anna arrive, and the entire family prepares to find out the gender together. A few of the family members release pink confetti. It's a girl!

Happy Mother's Day!

Even though it's a couple days late.... But Mother's are worth celebrating everyday!!!!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all you Mother's or Grandmother's out there!! We would like to wish all FIVE Duggar Mother's (Mary (Grandma), Michelle, Anna, Jill and Jessa) a Happy Mother's Day! We hope you all have a great day spending time with your families, especially your Mom's!

GRANDMA DUGGAR (MARY): 

Wife to the late J.L Duggar, Mother to JimBob Duggar and Dianna Duggar. Grandmother to: Cousin Amy (Dianna Duggar's Daughter), Josh, Baby Jana, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy-Anna, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johanna, Jennifer, Jordyn, Josie and Jubilee and a Great-Grandmother to: Mackynzie , Michael, Marcus, Israel, Baby Girl Duggar and Baby Seewald! 

Michelle:

Wife to Jim Bob and Mother to: Josh, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy-Anna, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johanna, Jennifer, Jordyn and Josie and a Grandmother to:  Mackynzie, Michael, Marcus, Israel, Baby Girl Duggar and Baby Seewald! Oh and don't for get she is an Aunt to Cousin Amy!

Anna:

Wife to Josh and Mother to: Mackynzie, Michael, Marcus and Baby Girl Duggar!!

Jill:

Wife to Derick and a Mommy to Israel!

Jessa:

Wife to Ben and Mommy to Baby Seewald!!

An Update on Anna's Pregnancy!

Anna will be 7 months (28 weeks) pregnant on May 10th (Mother' Day)! Here is one of the most recent photo of her and Josh!

Recap: "Jill's Special Delivery"

19 Kids and Counting "Jill's Special Delivery"

• Jill and Derick's midwives, along with Michelle and Jana, come over for a tour of the Dillards' house and to discuss Jill's extensive birth plan. They are planning for a home birth. Derick says he would like to help "catch the baby."
• Jim Bob and Michelle and Josie look for Josie's crib so they can pass it on to Jill and Derick. Then they deliver it to the Dillards. "I've never been this close to a crib before," admits Derick.
• Later, Jill and Derick take Derick's mom, Cathy, for a pedicure. Derick enjoys having his feet washed and massaged, but he doesn't have his toenails painted. "The pedicures were great," he says. "I recommend them with your wife."
• Using baby dolls, Michelle shows the four youngest girls how to hold an infant. The Duggar mom shows them how to feed a baby with a bottle, but when it is Josie's turn to try, she attempts to nurse the doll.
• Michelle shares advice for keeping a marriage strong when kids come into the picture. She says that one's spouse must come first. "Marriage came before motherhood, so my marriage needs to come first," says Michelle.
• Jim Bob says he loves to show Michelle affection, but he admits he sometimes embarrasses the kids, and even Michelle.
• Jill and Derick attend a women's basketball game at Oklahoma State University, where Derick and both his parents attended college. Derick and his dad both wore the school's mascot, Pistol Pete. 
• Jill really enjoys seeing her husband put on the Pistol Pete costume and get the crowed excited about the game.
• How will Jill and Derick handle college when their kids enter adulthood? "We're planning on encouraging out kids to do whatever God has called them to do," says Derick. If that involves college, then the Dillards will support that wholeheartedly.
• "Maybe they will be Pistol Pete," adds Jill.
• On the day of one of Jill's baby showers, a snow and ice storm rolls in, but it doesn't affect the attendance. This is Derick's first baby shower, and his brother, Dan, comes, too. "Guys don't typically do baby showers, but I am secure in my manhood," says the dad-to-be.
• Michelle takes Jill out for tea to talk about labor. Jill admits she is a little nervous.
• The youngest Duggars help Jim Bob wrap a few gag gifts for Derick's birthday, including a "Baby Owner's Manual" and a diaper changing tool kit.
• The Duggars and Dillards, along with Josiah's almost-girlfriend, Marjorie, go over to Jill and Derick's house to celebrate Derick's birthday. His mom gives him an album of his baby pictures, his Oklahoma State bib, and a diary written by Derick's dad when Cathy was pregnant.
• Jill's labor begins when her water breaks at 3am. She takes castor oil to jumpstart labor, and her contractions come on quickly.
• 20 hours into labor: Michelle, Jana and the birth team arrive.
• 48 hours into labor: Jill goes to the bathroom and notices a meconium stain.
• 50 hours into labor: Jill arrives at the hospital, and the doctor checks her and says she and the baby are doing well. Jill refuses Pitocin, a medication that induces labor, at first but ends up taking some later on.
• 60 hours into labor: Still no baby. Jill and Derick are both exhausted but are staying positive.
• 70 hours into labor: The doctor advises Jill to have a C-section. Derick, Michelle, and Cathy all go into the operating room.
• Through Jill's labor, the rest of the Duggars are gathered at home supporting her in prayer. When Israel arrives, everyone is thrilled. "He was worth every contraction, every pain that I had," says Jill.
• Four days later, Jill and Derick leave the hospital. Before going home, they stop at the Duggars' house to introduce Israel to the family. Derick says to his wife, "Can we have another one?" And Jill says, "Yes!"

A Little Bit About Jordyn!

Today we're going to share some facts about Jordyn! Enjoy!


Birthday: December 18, 2008

Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16

Favorite Bible Story: Jonah

Favorite Episode: "Josie's First Birthday"

Jurisdiction: Organizing the Shoes

Favorite Food: Pancakes

Favorite Past-Time: Playing with my siblings

Favorite Family Trip: "Fun City"

Future Plan: Artist