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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Josie Duggar, Baby #19, Finally Sent Home
