Arkansas mom of TLC’s ‘18 Kids and Counting’ says she was surprised by No. 19

Arkansas mom of 18 surprised by No. 19

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — No. 19 caught Michelle Duggar by surprise. As she gears up to become a grandmother for the first time, the 42-year-old mom of 18 took a pregnancy test on a whim and was shocked to see she was pregnant. She said she feels well, but is plagued by morning sickness.

Michelle and her husband, Jim Bob Duggar, live in Tontitown, Ark.; and are featured with their family on TLC’s “18 Kids and Counting.” Their oldest son, Josh, and his wife, Anna, are expecting their first child next month.

Michelle Duggar said she’s nearly 12 weeks along and due on March 18.