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Derick Dillard Responds to Jill Duggar Pregnancy Rumors

As you may have heard, there are many, many people who believe that Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard are expecting their second child right now. Right at this very second, Jill could be pregnant with Dillard Baby #2. It’s very possible, and even likely, for a number of reasons. One, their first and only child, precious little Israel, is 18 months old now. That’s 18 entire months, or one and a half years, where there’s been a vacancy in a young, married Duggar woman’s woman. It’s almost inconceivable. Two, in nearly every recent photo of Jill Duggar, the 25-year-old has been hiding her stomach in some way  or another. It’s kind of a weird move if she’s doing it for no reason. Well, there’s always the possibility that she’s doing it solely for attention, that she knows some weird belly covering will get people talking. But let’s give her the benefit of the doubt on that front. Even if we do, however, the evidence of a Jill pregnancy continues to mount … Three, Jessa Duggar is pregnant right now , and the last time she was pregnant, both Jill and Anna Duggar were pregnant at the same time. Wouldn’t it be fun to do all that over again ? And four – and this is probably the biggest reason people think she’s pregnant – Derick himself has said that they’re planning their second child . Earlier this month, TLC released a clip of the couple, and Derick revealed that they are getting down to the business of baby making. Most likely. While “adoption is something Jill and I have talked about in the past,” he said, he thinks “our next child will come about biologically.” So as you can see, there’s a lot to suggest that Jill is following in her mother’s steps of turning her uterus into a clown car. But, according to a recent statement – a brief, but direct statement – from Derick himself, it’s simply not true. On Friday, one of Derick’s Twitter followers asked him if Jill is pregnant with the couple’s second child. His response? “Not yet.” Interesting, and also gross. It’s sort of an odd way to answer that question, isn’t it? It implies that he and Jill are trying for another pregnancy, which brings to mind imagery that we’d rather have never had to experience. It also brings up the Zika issue again. Jill and Derick have spent several months doing missionary work in El Salvador, and they plan on going back soon. That means that if they are trying to get pregnant, they’d be putting the health of their future child at risk. Oh, these silly Duggars …

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Jessa Duggar: Jill Living in Another Country is SO HARD For Me!

For most of the past year, Jill Duggar has been living in El Salvador with her husband, Derick Dillard, and son, Israel. The couple spent ten months performing missionary work and living in austere conditions. They’re currently back in their home state of Arkansas, but Jill and Derick say they’re planning to leave the country again soon . They haven’t announced their destination, and they may not even have one in mind yet, but it seems certain that the Dillards won’t be residing in Tontitown for much longer. On last night’s episode of Counting On , we saw Jill and Derick make their triumphant return home. Naturally, they were welcomed by a veritable army of Duggars. “We’re so excited to have Jill and Derick back in town,” Josiah Duggar told the camera at one point. “Nobody wants to miss out on this, so we’re all going to the airport to welcome them.”  Jessa echoed the sentiment, adding: “We’re all really excited. For most everybody, it’s been nearly 10 months since they’ve got to hang out with them and see them in person.” Jessa got more emotional than her siblings when discussing Jill’s return. The sisters have always been close, and after getting married and becoming moms within a year of one another, they have more in common than ever. So it comes as no surprise that Jessa is feeling the pain of Jill’s absence more acutely than her brothers and sisters are. “Jill and I have had so much in common over these past three years,” she continues. “It’s been difficult for me not to have that connection with her, sister to sister – now mom to mom. So we’re looking forward to having them back.” It’s a touching moment that’s made a bit sad by the fact that we now know Jill won’t be home for long. View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald Photos It seems that Jessa didn’t know that at the time the scene was filmed, but she could’ve assumed that her sister wouldn’t stay in one place very long. Here’s hoping TLC is working on a spinoff in which the Dillards and Seewalds travel the world together Carmen San Diego-style. In the meantime, you can watch Counting On online at TV Fanatic.

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Jessa Duggar Shows Off Her Baby Bump!

As you surely know by now, Jessa Duggar is expecting her second child with her husband, Ben Seewald. (And if you didn’t know, just go ahead and assume that at any given time, one of the Duggars is expecting. You’ll probably be right.) Jessa’s about five months pregnant right now, and you can see the first hint of her baby bump in this adorable new photo with her sisters, Joy-Anna, Jill, Jana, and Jinger. If you’re thinking that everything is moving so fast for Jessa and her uterus, that’s a fair point: Jessa’s first child, little Spurgeon, will celebrate his first birthday next month. That means Jessa and Ben only waited about six months after he was born to start procreating again. Yikes, ouch, etc. While doctors typically suggest waiting for a longer period of time in between pregnancies, Jessa’s obviously not too concerned about any health risks. This is, after all, the girl that was all “Zika virus be damned!” The Zika virus is equal parts terrifying and mysterious, and Jessa was exposed to it when she visited Jill Duggar and her family in El Salvador, just a few months before she conceived. Women who’ve visited such areas have been advised to hold off on getting pregnant until more is known about the virus, but Jessa didn’t heed that advice, either. Oh, and speaking of Zika, Jill, having lived in El Salvador for several months, is clearly much more at risk than Jessa is. And there have been rumors upon rumors that Jill may be expecting her second child as well. Check out the photo of Jessa’s baby bump one more time. See Jill in the middle there? The photo was posted on the Duggar family’s Instagram page, and there’s a lot of speculation about the way Jill is posing. “Looks to me like Jill is trying to hide her bump,” one person noted. Another speculated that “Jill is pulling Joy pretty tight in what looks like an effort to cover her belly. But if she is pregnant why not announce it? Too early maybe but then again she has a bump so she must be I would think at least 3 months.” So is Jill pregnant, too? Is she using her sister to hide her bump, possibly out of fear of criticism? After all, you know she’d get a boatload of it. Getting pregnant in such an obviously high-risk situation would be incredibly stupid. It’s hard to say what exactly is going on with Jill here. But we do know what the deal is with Jessa, and the deal is that she’s got that beautiful glow about her. And hopefully that glow is 100% Zika-free. Congrats? View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar Baby Photos: Welcome #BabySeewald!

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Ben Seewald: Continuing to Support Black Lives Matter in Defiance of the Duggars

If you watched this week’s episode of Counting On , you bore witness to a rather awkward encounter between Jinger Duggar and her brothers-in-law, Ben Seewald and Derick Dillard. In the scene, Ben and Derick advised Jinger on proper courtship protocol. Because apparently in Duggar Land, there’s nothing weird about two dudes telling their wives’ adult sister how far she should go with her boyfriend: Jinger Duggar Gets Courtship Rules Refresher Anyway, the conversation served as a reminder of just how deeply the Duggar kids (and their spouses) subscribe to the belief system handed down to them by patriarch Jim Bob. Interestingly, however, in the weeks between the when that episode was filmed and when it aired, Ben Seewald hinted that he may not be buying everything that his father-in-law is selling. On his social media pages, Seewald expressed his support for Colin Kaepernick , the San Francisco 49ers QB who sparked a national dialogue about race and police violence when he chose to take a knee instead of standing during performances of the national anthem prior to his team’s games. Despite harsh criticism from commenters on his Instagram page, Ben has been unwavering in his support of Kaepernick and the Black Lives Matter movement. Following the police shooting of Terrence Crutcher last month, Seewald drew further flak for retweeting a minister who begged for unity and compassion for Crutcher’s family: But while he’s been more vocal than ever in recent weeks, Ben has been sensitive to the ongoing problem of police violence in America going at least as far back as the Ferguson protests of 2014. It was around that time that Seewald interviewed the socially conscious rapper Flame for a video on his YouTube channel: Ben Seewald on Racial Unrest For once, fans of Counting On and critics of the Duggars have something in common, as both have expressed their surprise (pleasant or otherwise) over the realization that Ben is so politically aware. Interviewing a rapper of any political stripe is a controversial move for a member of the extended Duggar clan, as the family famously rejects all forms of modern music, even rock with Christian-themed lyrics. Given the amount of power Jim Bob wields in his family many thought he would have a talk with Ben about expressing views that run counter to those of the Duggars and their fan base. But either that never happened, or Ben is more strong-willed than we thought, as earlier this week, the 21-year-old father of one posted a link to this article which every recent incident in which police killed a black man, and urges Christians to act. View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald Photos It’s a bold move by Ben, and it could prove to be an important one. Love ’em or hate ’em, the Duggars have a massive audience for their every musing.

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Counting On Season 3 Episode 6 Recap: Welcome … to the Main Event!

Tuesday on  Counting On Season 3 Episode 6 , Ben Seewald joined forces with NFL stars to give back to the Northwest Arkansas community. Also, Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo planned a trip to New York City. Come along as THG recaps all of these key events and more. Watch Jill & Jessa Counting On Season 3 Episode 6 Online “Sports can be a great avenue to invest in kid’s lives,” Ben told producers in the not-so-articulate fashion fans have come to know and love. Ben is usually a source of boundless optimism for wife Jessa and the other people in his life, but last night’s episode featured a rare moment of self-doubt for the 21-year-old. “If the camp doesn’t go well, I’m going to feel pretty bad,” Ben said at one point. Fortunately, with the help of former Steelers and Colts linebacker Steve Conley, the camp went off without a hitch. Crisis of self-confidence averted! Elsewhere in the episode, Jinger Duggar prepared for a trip to the East Coast with fiance Jeremy Vuolo. Of course, this was before Jinger and Jeremy got engaged .  So yes, Jinger traveled with a whole crew of chaperones (Michelle, Jessa, Ben, and even Baby Spurgeon). The Duggar devoted may have already known this as the trip that prompted Jinger’s hair crisis . Jinger Duggar: Curling Iron Crisis! More importantly, however, it’s also the trip on which Jeremy popped the question. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see that moment in last night’s installment. But that doesn’t mean the episode ended on a cliffhanger. If you watch Jill & Jessa Counting On online , you are keenly aware that Jeremy has already made his intentions very clear to Jim Bob Duggar and the rest of Jinger’s family. Just to drive the point home, he made certain to point out that he was packing the ring that he and JB had picked out for the occasion. “I’ve got a small surprise for Jinger you could say,” Jeremy told the cameras with a smirk. Ben told the cameras, “Jinger has no idea what’s coming for her!” We think she might have an inkling Ben. Y’all haven’t exactly been subtle in keeping in plotting this little surprise. In other contrived plot lines, Jana Duggar set out to redecorate the guesthouse in preparation for Jill and Derick returning from abroad. Hey, other people have to do something while the Jinger and Jeremy show marches on, right? It’s reaching the point that Jinger’s siblings might be more eager for her to just go ahead and get married than she is. On second thought, no one is more eager for Jinger’s wedding than Jinger is. In fact, it’s possible that no one has ever been more eager for anything than Jinger is for her wedding. View Slideshow: Jinger Duggar Photos: From Childhood to Courtship! We can’t say we blame her. The girl’s 22 and her physical contact with the opposite sex has been limited to side hugs. Should be a fun wedding night. Just sayin’.

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Jessa Duggar: PREGNANT With Her Second Child!!!

It’s official: The world’s already-considerable Duggar population is soon to increase by one! Following weeks of rumors that Jessa Duggar is pregnant with her second child , she and husband Ben Seewald made the news official in a statement issued to People magazine this morning: “We are overjoyed to announce that Spurgeon has a new title in life as ‘big brother!'” Jessa and Ben told the mag. “We are so thankful that God is adding to our family.” They added that their forthcoming bundle of joy is due in February.  As fans of the family’s reality shows know, Jessa and Ben married in November of 2014 following the usual chaste, Duggar-approved courtship. (The couple shared their first kiss only after they were announced as man and wife.) Almost exactly a year after their wedding, the Seewalds welcomed baby Spurgeon  into the world. The name’s a bit strange, but there’s no denying the kid is cute: View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar Baby Photos: Welcome #BabySeewald! Spurgeon is just shy of nine months old, so it’s safe to say that Jessa plans to keep the Duggar tradition alive by raising LOTS of little ones. As for rumors that Jessa and Ben planned to adopt , the couple hasn’t taken that option off the table. In a recent interview with Us Weekly, Jessa stated that she and her husband would like to explore the possibility of adoption – while she contines to birth a small army the old-fashioned way: “We have many friends who have walked this road, so we have seen firsthand the amazing power of adoption,” Jessa said at the time. “There are so many kids out there who are longing for the love of a family, and we feel strongly about opening our hearts and our home to welcome them in. “We don’t know what the future holds, but as the Bible says, ‘Man plans his way, and God directs his steps,'” she continued. “So we want to move forward with paperwork and a home study, and just be ready for however God opens those doors.” So yeah, it’s safe to say you’ll be seeing a whole lot of little Seewalds entering the world one way or another in the coming years. Our sincere congrats go out to Jessa and Ben.  Now quit slacking, Jill and Derick! We know you’ve been out of the country, but there’s baby-makin’ to be done! Watch Counting On online for more of the ever-expanding Duggar clan. The show’s second season premieres tonight on TLC. We’re sure the network welcomes this last-minute burst of publicity! The show wrapped filming several months ago, so Jessa’s pregnancy will probably get significant screentime. In fact, don’t be surprised if the moment that Mrs. Seewald learns she’s knocked up is featured in tonight’s installment. View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar Baby Bump Pics: 1 & Counting!

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Jill & Jessa Counting On Recap: The Duggar Dating Test

Tuesday night on Jill & Jessa: Counting On Season 2 Episode 4, there was secret baby shower in the works courtesy of Joy-Anna Duggar. There was also a treehouse involved, and more insight into the family’s dating – sorry, courting – process, which is always … something. Watch Jill & Jessa Counting On Season 2 Episode 4 Online Picking up where last week left off,  Jill & Jessa Counting On Season 2 Episode 4  offered us more behind-the-scenes looks at Duggar life. Specifically, Joy-Anna Duggar and family friend Sierra were hard at work preparing a baby shower for another friend, Kristen Young. Kristen and her husband, Justin, run Tacos 4 Life – a favorite local hangout of Ben Seewald and Jessa Duggar, among other Duggars. Meanwhile, some other family members were in treehouse building mode, and in the case of John-David, waxing poetic about his future. “I’m in a position where I am somewhat financially independent,” Jana Duggar’s twin brother, a pilot and firefighter, beamed. “I’m making an income. I’ve got a place to live.” “Hopefully,” added the 26-year-old, “one day I’ll get married, have some kids of my own and build my own tree fort maybe.” John-David didn’t specify when, or with whom, of course, and the topic of Joy-Anna Duggar courting also came up on this episode. Josiah Duggar, whose own failed courtship with Marjorie Jackson made headlines, and Joseph Duggar weighed in on that subject. For anyone to get near Joy-Anna, “he’d almost have to be the perfect guy, and he would go through a lot of testing,” Joseph said. Joy-Anna Duggar Talks Courtship in Counting On Preview “I think if guys come around, they’re going to have to get through a few guys,” Josiah added, equally protective of his sister.  “I say if a guy shows up to court Joy, there will definitely be a lot of us standing back a little bit kind of checking him out.” Joy-Anna’s sister Jinger Duggar chimed in, “I think there are some men that have maybe expressed some interest in her. “She has a great personality,” added Jinger, who’s also single herself, “and so now we’re just trying to see where life leads.” In any case, when asked if she could see herself entering a courtship, Joy-Anna (above) simply smiled and said … not a lot. Back to Operation Treehouse, Jessa, Joy, Sierra and Anna Duggar went shopping for kitchen equipment, but that mission fell apart. Soon, it became a personal shopping trip for Jessa, Sierra and Anna at the thrift store, where Jessa mused on the Duggar dress code: “Duggar modesty standard is being covered from the neck to the knees, so most dresses are going to need some sleeves added,” she said. “Or maybe a little length, too, if they’re too short.” She’s not kidding. Anyone remember that Jessa Duggar swimsuit photo from last summer? Duggar Modesty Standard to the Extreme. View Slideshow: 11 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family So yeah. There’s your refresher if you needed it. Finally, it was time for the baby shower for Kristen, and Sierra headed out to pick up the unsuspecting, expectant friend of the family. One wonders if Kristen was really in the dark. If you watch Jill and Jessa: Counting On online , you’ll see that they were hardly secretive. It’s a small town where people know everything, and details of the treehouse plot leaked months ago. Would a baby shower be secret? Not important, of course. It’s all about getting together and celebrating family, friends and the miracle of life. And Joy being in charge. “I don’t think Sierra has ever left me in charge of a party by myself, so this is going to be fun. I want to do it right for her,” Joy stated. And, obviously, “I want to do something that is good for Kristen, too.” So what happened when Kristen took off the mandatory blindfold? She was definitely surprised, or faked it really well! She totes burst into tears upon seeing all the family and friends awaiting her arrival. Many games, cream-cheese-Oreo-powdered-sugar balls and prayer circles later, the Duggars closed out the event as a great success. Good times as always in Tontitown. View Slideshow: 19 Things We Hope to See on Jill & Jessa: Counting On

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Jill & Jessa Counting On Recap: The Duggar Dating Test

Tuesday night on Jill & Jessa: Counting On Season 2 Episode 4, there was secret baby shower in the works courtesy of Joy-Anna Duggar. There was also a treehouse involved, and more insight into the family’s dating – sorry, courting – process, which is always … something. Watch Jill & Jessa Counting On Season 2 Episode 4 Online Picking up where last week left off,  Jill & Jessa Counting On Season 2 Episode 4  offered us more behind-the-scenes looks at Duggar life. Specifically, Joy-Anna Duggar and family friend Sierra were hard at work preparing a baby shower for another friend, Kristen Young. Kristen and her husband, Justin, run Tacos 4 Life – a favorite local hangout of Ben Seewald and Jessa Duggar, among other Duggars. Meanwhile, some other family members were in treehouse building mode, and in the case of John-David, waxing poetic about his future. “I’m in a position where I am somewhat financially independent,” Jana Duggar’s twin brother, a pilot and firefighter, beamed. “I’m making an income. I’ve got a place to live.” “Hopefully,” added the 26-year-old, “one day I’ll get married, have some kids of my own and build my own tree fort maybe.” John-David didn’t specify when, or with whom, of course, and the topic of Joy-Anna Duggar courting also came up on this episode. Josiah Duggar, whose own failed courtship with Marjorie Jackson made headlines, and Joseph Duggar weighed in on that subject. For anyone to get near Joy-Anna, “he’d almost have to be the perfect guy, and he would go through a lot of testing,” Joseph said. Joy-Anna Duggar Talks Courtship in Counting On Preview “I think if guys come around, they’re going to have to get through a few guys,” Josiah added, equally protective of his sister.  “I say if a guy shows up to court Joy, there will definitely be a lot of us standing back a little bit kind of checking him out.” Joy-Anna’s sister Jinger Duggar chimed in, “I think there are some men that have maybe expressed some interest in her. “She has a great personality,” added Jinger, who’s also single herself, “and so now we’re just trying to see where life leads.” In any case, when asked if she could see herself entering a courtship, Joy-Anna (above) simply smiled and said … not a lot. Back to Operation Treehouse, Jessa, Joy, Sierra and Anna Duggar went shopping for kitchen equipment, but that mission fell apart. Soon, it became a personal shopping trip for Jessa, Sierra and Anna at the thrift store, where Jessa mused on the Duggar dress code: “Duggar modesty standard is being covered from the neck to the knees, so most dresses are going to need some sleeves added,” she said. “Or maybe a little length, too, if they’re too short.” She’s not kidding. Anyone remember that Jessa Duggar swimsuit photo from last summer? Duggar Modesty Standard to the Extreme. View Slideshow: 11 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family So yeah. There’s your refresher if you needed it. Finally, it was time for the baby shower for Kristen, and Sierra headed out to pick up the unsuspecting, expectant friend of the family. One wonders if Kristen was really in the dark. If you watch Jill and Jessa: Counting On online , you’ll see that they were hardly secretive. It’s a small town where people know everything, and details of the treehouse plot leaked months ago. Would a baby shower be secret? Not important, of course. It’s all about getting together and celebrating family, friends and the miracle of life. And Joy being in charge. “I don’t think Sierra has ever left me in charge of a party by myself, so this is going to be fun. I want to do it right for her,” Joy stated. And, obviously, “I want to do something that is good for Kristen, too.” So what happened when Kristen took off the mandatory blindfold? She was definitely surprised, or faked it really well! She totes burst into tears upon seeing all the family and friends awaiting her arrival. Many games, cream-cheese-Oreo-powdered-sugar balls and prayer circles later, the Duggars closed out the event as a great success. Good times as always in Tontitown. View Slideshow: 19 Things We Hope to See on Jill & Jessa: Counting On

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Jana Duggar to Find Love in New Reality Series?

Earlier this week, we learned that the Duggar family will be returning to television  in a full-time capacity beginning on March 15. The news that Jill and Jessa: Counting On has been picked up by TLC for a full season served as a mild disappointment for some fans who had hoped there was truth behind the rumors of a reality show focusing on Jana Duggar’s love life . Jana has evolved into something of a fan favorite over the years, and with her younger sisters getting married and starting families, many Duggar devotees would love to see her find the right man and leave the compound behind. Now, it seems that those viewers may get their wish, as the first trailer for Counting On contains a very brief cameo from Jana that some fans are interpreting as a hint that she’ll find love in the show’s first season.  It may just be wishful thinking on the fans’ part, or a clever way the network’s clever way of hooking viewers, but whatever the case, Jana is very happy about something in the preview.  The portion of the extended preview that’s piqued the interest of many viewers features a shot of Jana smiling and saying, “I totally didn’t see this coming.” Is she talking about meeting the right man? Only time will tell, but for now, it looks like Jana boosters have something to be excited about.

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Jana Duggar to Find Love in New Reality Series?

Earlier this week, we learned that the Duggar family will be returning to television  in a full-time capacity beginning on March 15. The news that Jill and Jessa: Counting On has been picked up by TLC for a full season served as a mild disappointment for some fans who had hoped there was truth behind the rumors of a reality show focusing on Jana Duggar’s love life . Jana has evolved into something of a fan favorite over the years, and with her younger sisters getting married and starting families, many Duggar devotees would love to see her find the right man and leave the compound behind. Now, it seems that those viewers may get their wish, as the first trailer for Counting On contains a very brief cameo from Jana that some fans are interpreting as a hint that she’ll find love in the show’s first season.  It may just be wishful thinking on the fans’ part, or a clever way the network’s clever way of hooking viewers, but whatever the case, Jana is very happy about something in the preview.  The portion of the extended preview that’s piqued the interest of many viewers features a shot of Jana smiling and saying, “I totally didn’t see this coming.” Is she talking about meeting the right man? Only time will tell, but for now, it looks like Jana boosters have something to be excited about.

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