In order to save her life, doctors delivered daughter Josie three and a half months prematurely she weighed only one pound, six ounces at birth, and endured a series of health emergencies, including a perforated bowel. Over 21.5 years, Michelle has given birth, on average, every 15 months. On December 8, 2011, the couple announced that they had miscarried their child. We cannot wait to meet our sweet baby GIRL!!! On April 7th 2004, Michelle was awarded "Young Mother of the Year" from American Mothers Incorporated[63]. Anna Duggar is pregnant with her and Josh Duggar 's seventh child, she announced via Instagram on Friday, April 23. According to Jim Bob. Both mom and baby are great and healthy! Their first child, daughter Bella Milagro, was born on November 8, 2019. previously hinted that they were content with the two sons they already have, What Dress Code? The series was cancelled in the wake of a scandal involving Michelle's oldest son, Josh. Because of this incident, Michelle and Jim Bob decided to trust their fertility entirely to God and stopped using any birth control. "We are so excited," Michelle Duggar told TODAY Moms before the broadcast. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. Josies medical drama and Michelles own fight for survival was documented throughout their TV series. Jedidiah Duggar and his wife, Katey Nakatsu, are pregnant with a baby girl. Marriage: November 1, 2014. I hope that her short life can encourage other people who have gone through things like this. The pregnancy is going smoothly, and both baby and Jessa are doing well. [15], On December 11, 2009, TLC reported that Michelle had given birth to her nineteenth child via an emergency C-section. "19 Kids and Counting" airs tonight on TLC. Michelle Duggar's last pregnancy was fraught with danger. Married on July 21, 1984, the Duggar family matriarch, 54, and patriarch, 55, have welcomed 19 children together over the course of their union. The Duggar family seemingly cant get enough of their new little blessings. 4 after experiencing a miscarriage in 2020. Other family During this season that we are celebrating the birth of Christ, we are so excited to share with you that we are expecting the gift of a child ourselves! the Counting On stars revealed. Chickenpox lollipops: special (illegal) delivery, Birth as performance art: 10 reasons it's a bad idea. - Its a happy Mothers Day for an Arkansas woman shes pregnant with her 18th child. On May 21, 2015, police reports were made public that accuse Josh Duggar, eldest child of 19 Kids and Counting stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, of child molestation. The kids are delighted, and we can hardly wait to welcome this little one into our arms this summer.. Counting On fans from Reddit shared their thoughts on who's actually the 29th Duggar grandkid. Thelaw school studenthas also been open about why they were waiting to have more kids. Her big brothers adore her! Theyve been looking forward to meeting her for a while, too. which they say occurred because Michelle was taking birth control and didn't know she was pregnant, they decided to let God "bless them with as many children as he . The first time Michelle remembers meeting her now-husband was the next year. On Christmas Eve of 1983, Jim Bob proposed in Michelles's parents' living room and she said yes[7]. She applied for a job at a local yogurt shop that Jim Bob's mother happened to be managing. She was the couple's seventh and final child. The couple said that they had expected Josie to be their last, but were excited for another child. Pregnancy Announcement: April 21, 2015. Jackson, age 7, immediately started rooting for another boy. The couple also shares sons Henry and Spurgeon. They have one child, Truett Oliver (5/2/22)[61], On March 26, 2022, Michelle's son Jeremiah married Hannah Wissmann in Nebraska. Children truly are a gift from God. We are so excited, Jinger, 26, told People. Now three and a half months pregnant, the mom of 19 says she wasactually surprised to discover that she's expecting again at 45. "We are so excited," says Michelle, 45, who is now about three-and-a-half months. Im not actually as scared as I thought I was gonna be after miscarrying at 20 weeks, she told fans right after taking a pregnancy test that seemed to confirm the news. Their second child, son Charlie, was born in September 2022. Their third child, son Marcus Anthony, was born on June 2, 2013. Together, they have 1 child. Approximately 10 to 15 percent of women have preeclampsia Michelle had it with her second pregnancy and the condition can strike randomly. Duggar Q&A: What's the hardest part of having so many children? Having a girl has been quite the adjustment, though. She definitely has lived up to her name, which means beautiful miracle. Today we are basking in Gods goodness!, Courtesy of Joy and Austin Forsyth/Instagram. #mothersday, read the caption via Instagram on May 8, revealing their babys sex and due date. New baby Josie . Until an announcement on Sunday, February 27, only one member of the family was known to be pregnant. Joy-Anna Duggar, 19, is pregnant with her and new husband Austin Forsyth 's first child. Amy Duggar, the rebel cousin to the main Duggar brood, took to Instagram on Easter Sunday in April 2019 to share the exciting news with her followers that she and her husband, Dillon King, were expecting. From the day we found out we were expecting, we both guessed boy, and if our predictions are right, then we already have a ton of clothing and accessories ready to pass down. Duggar was arrested on April 29, 2021, but. One completely new aspect of this pregnancy? Home; Dante Opera. . The couple quickly fell in love, with Michelle claiming that she knew Jim Bob was the one by the end of their first date. After suffering a devastating miscarriage in December 2011, Michelle Duggar is trying to get pregnant again with her 20th child. IE 11 is not supported. Jana, 31, shared a group photo, which included her mother Michelle, 55, on Instagram. She weighed 4 ounces and was 2.4 inches long. Furthermore, she did not buy a wedding dress, opting to wear Jim Bob's mother Mary's wedding dress. Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar, stars of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting, are expecting their 20th child this spring. Being married to Josh Duggar is Anna Duggar's claim to fame. In 2019, the rumors continued, with Jill shutting them down in February. Frederick means Peaceful Ruler and Michael means Gift from God, they shared. They announced the arrival of baby No. Notably, Michelle's oldest grandchild, Mackynzie, is two months older than her youngest child, Josie. We are so grateful to God for the precious gift of a new life! Michelle attended Westwood Elementary School in Springdale, AR[3]. ", And, he adds, "We didn't want to stop on an odd number.". Garrett has already been such a loving big brother to Addison, and we look forward to Addisons reaction to a life-size baby doll. The tie-breaker is a baby girl expected to arrive in February 2021. Weve been keeping a little secret! Jill and Dericks statement read, which was posted to their blog on February 27. Josh, 33, who is the eldest of the Duggar family's 19 children, met 32-year-old Anna, who is one of eight children, at a Christian homeschooling convention back in 2006 when she was a teen.Not long after, and to the delight of the Duggars and Anna's own ultra-conservative parents, Mike and Suzette Keller, the two began courting. They cut their trip short so that they could begin working on fixing up their new home. Were just kind of enjoying life.. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar still love them very much, but at times, it seems that Jinger walks to the beat of a different drum. Courtesy of TLC. I am taking a nap every day, and we are just taking good care., Jim Bob agrees: If we had lived by fear after Michelle had preeclampsia after her second delivery, we would have missed out on all our wonderful blessings, he says. She and Derick already have two sons: Israel, who turned 5 years old in April 2020, and Samuel, who celebrated his third birthday in July. They'll find out the gender around Christmas, Michelle told TODAY Moms. #duggarmarathon hashtag on Twitter 19 kids and counting A Timeline of the Duggar Family's Rise to Fame and Slide From Grace. Michelle dates other dudes before JB, is a cheerleader who wears thigh high skirts, and is popular. Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar currently have 18 children ranging from 0 to 21 years old and a grandchild on the way, making it pretty clear that their kids intend to follow in their pregnancy footsteps. Duggar Girls. The pair announced the arrival of their son, Charlie, via Instagram on October 1. On November 5, 2016, her daughter Jinger married Jeremy Vuolo in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Joseph, 26, captioned the photo "Happy birthday momma." It seems that Joseph was one of only two Duggars to publicly wish Michelle a happy birthday on Monday. These days, however, the couple seem more prone to sparking rumors that theyre not planning to have any more kids. "They think miscarriage means nothing. That's 12 years of her life! Michelle Duggar has had a previous miscarriage in her second pregnancy, according to People magazine. She is married to Jim Bob Duggar, and they have nineteen children, Josh, Jana, John, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joe, Josiah, Joy, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn, and Josie, as well as legal guardianship of her great-nephew Tyler Hutchins. Duggar, best known for his family's role on the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting," faces up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 on each count if convicted. Michelle became a Christian while in high school. Two weeks later, Jeds brother James Duggar shared a video from their gender reveal party where they announced theyre having a girl. On August 1, 2019, the couple revealed that they were expecting baby No. Together, they welcomed Makcynzie in 2009, Michael in 2011, Marcus in 2013, Meredith in 2015, Mason in 2017 and their sixth child, Maryella, in November 2019. one Duggar couple to be pregnant at a time. On November 3, 2018, her son John-David married Abbie Burnett in Ada, Oklahoma. "Michelle and I both feel like some of the most blessed parents in the world. The doctors said that the baby had miscarried at 16 weeks. It is a miracle. She graduated in 1984. However, Jinger Duggar's pregnancy timeline has played out a bit differently than her siblings. Michelle Duggar Pregnant: How Long Until The Duggars Take Over The World? "As one gets into post 35, 40, 45 age range, you have a greater and greater risk in the sperm to egg fertilization, to the blastocyst [differentiation], to the uterus," he said. Because of this incident, Michelle and Jim Bob decided to trust their fertility entirely to God and stopped using any birth control[11]. On August 30, they shared the happy news with three photos and a caption that said Joy was eating for two! The couple welcomed a baby boy named Gideon on February 23, 2018. Our lives have changed forever with the arrival of our baby girl, the couple gushed to Us Weekly. Jim Bob sent an email to ABCNews saying "We are so grateful for all of the prayers and emails of support for our family Josie is beautiful and in stable condition. The precious life that we see here is not a coincidence, Michelle Duggar told TODAY last summer. After the next generation of Duggars breeds at this rate, there will be 400 members of the clan (not counting the husbands and wives that married in). ", Women grieve deeply, no matter how many children they have had, according to Woods, who is author of "Loss During Pregnancy and the Newborn Period. In May 2019, Josiah and Lauren announced that they were expecting again. She had grown to 7 pounds, 7 ounces. ! they wrote in their caption. When she was 4 years old, Michelle and her family moved from Ohio to Springdale, Arkansas. Leaving their gender reveal to James Duggar and. In March, they announced they are expecting another boy. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Michelle Duggar and her husband Jim Bob are expecting their 20th child, the couple revealed exclusively to TODAY. Are Janelle, Christine and Meri Suing Kody Over Money From Coyote Pass? To the little girl who calls me Mommy and our little boy due in late summer, Ill love you forever! They named the baby Caleb despite not knowing the sex[13]. She said she was featured on an episode of 19 Kids & Counting when Michelle visited Timberline Knolls. [26] The funeral, which aired on the family's television show, was the subject of some controversy after it was discovered the Duggars displayedphotosof the stillborn child at the event. This pregnancy ended in miscarriage in January 1989, and a Christian doctor told them it was caused by the pill. Their daughter, Felicity, a.k.a. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have stayed out of the social media spotlight since their son, Josh Duggar, was found guilty by a jury on charges of possession of child pornography in November.Michelle Duggar recently returned to Instagram alongside some of the Duggar children, but minus her husband.The public shift immediately sparked questions among the couple's followers, who are now asking . May 21, 2015 Josh Duggar resigns from the position at the Family Research Council after admitting to molesting young girls as a teenager, four of whom were his sisters. ", "That doesn't mean a 45-year-old is incapable of carrying a pregnancy," said Woods. 3 in a sweet Instagram post on October 5, 2022. It wasnt long, however, before they were opening up about suffering a miscarriageinstead. The couple miscarried a child, River Bliss, on October 3, 2021. Joy-Anna and Austin Forsyth announced their first pregnancy on Instagram very soon after their 2017 wedding. Duggar said that she and her husband will name the child before a burial service. The link was to an article posted in 2001, which discussed the family's involvement in the movement. One rule that captured the attention of fans during their reign on reality TV is the couple's views about birth control. [5], The first time Michelle remembers meeting her now-husband was the next year. The former reality stars also revealed thespecial meaningbehind their youngest sons name. Weve had three in January, three in December. All Rights Reserved. After the pain generated contractions, Michelle was airlifted to a hospital in Little Rock, AR, to be closer to a NICU center, which the family and doctors did not think would ultimately be necessary. She is a beautiful gift from God. During this time, she struggled with self-worth and was bulimic. Josh and Anna Duggar welcomed their fourth child, a daughter named Meredith. There would be more Duggars than Latvians. "Everything we did for our wedding was so inexpensive, but perfect for us," Michelle said in an interview in 2014. [14] On December 8, 2009, the Duggars posted a video updating fans on Michelle's status. She said her doctors have given her the green light for thispregnancy, and so far she hasn't had any health worries. On September 26, 2008, her oldest son Joshua married Anna Keller in Hilliard, Florida. Looking at our child for the first time was such an incredible moment! Michelle Duggar and her 19th child, Josie, who was born 15 weeks early. Spouse(s) Jim Bob gathered all the kids together for a family picture, but instead of telling them to say cheese, told them to say, Moms going to have another baby!, The kids were all asking, Are you joking or are you serious? says Michelle. We are blessed beyond measure with the arrival of our son, Gideon Martyn Forsyth, they shared via Instagram at the time. Ben Feldman and wife Michelle's newest addition is due to arrive in the spring, the Superstore actor tells PEOPLE exclusively. Dec. 11, 2009 -- Michelle Duggar, star of the TLC reality show "18 Kids and Counting" has given birth to her 19th child in an emergency C-section. One day, he and a friend were on church visitation. Announcing Daxton Ryan King! Dillons sister, Loren Bullard, told In Touch. Two days later, on March 15, 2006, a third special, "16 Children and Moving In" was aired. That's where medicine has failed women in the past.". What a precious thing to know that when our daughter opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was the face of Jesus.. On June 11, 2006, a fourth special, "On the Road with 16 Children", featured the family going on a road trip across the Western United States. He was 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 20 inches long. She suffered from gall-bladder problems as well as preeclampsia. Weve both always loved children and seen them as a real blessing from God. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. No matter how many times weve experienced the joy of babies born in our families, theres nothing comparable to the joy in our hearts today! Michelle Annette Ruark was born on September 13, 1966, in Ohio, to Garrett Ruark, Sr. and Ethel Ruark. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Siblings The following is a timeline of events in the case. September 13, 1966 (1966-09-13) (age56) [22], On November 8, 2011, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar announced that they were expecting their twentieth child. Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Another Baby on the Way Jeremiah Duggar announced his relationship with long-time friend Hannah Wissmann in October 2021 and followed with news of their engagement in January. Engagement: August 15, 2014. The ways in which the Duggar parents addressed their son's abuse of their daughters was the subject of plenty of controversy[66]. Feeling that this was God blessing their decision to go off birth control, the couple went on to have sixteen more children: Jill Michelle (5/17/91), Jessa Lauren (11/4/92), Jinger Nicole (12/21/93), Joseph Garrett (1/20/95), Josiah Matthew (8/28/96), Joy Anna (10/28/97), twins Jedidiah Robert and Jeremiah Robert (12/30/98), Jason Michael (4/21/00), Justin Samuel (11/15/02), Jackson Levi (5/23/04), Johannah Faith (10/11/05), Jennifer Danielle (8/2/07), Jordyn-Grace Makiya (12/18/08), and Josie Brooklyn (12/10/09). michelle duggar pregnancy timeline. JillandDerick Dillardpreviously hinted that they were content with the two sons they already have,Israel and Samuel. On November 1, 2014, her daughter Jessa married Ben Seewald in Bentonville, Arkansas. 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman Is a Proud Mom of 14: See Her Kids Today! Web Exclusive: How do the Duggar kids REALLY feel about their mom's pregnancy? She is the wife of Jim Bob Duggar, with whom she has 19 biological children, 1 adopted child, and 25 grandchildren, with 2 grandchildren on the way. 3, daughter Brooklyn Praise Duggar, on February 23. Explore Jana Duggar Wiki Age, Height, Biography as Wikipedia, Husband, Family relation. Ive never had a planned C-section, Michelle says. There would be more Duggars than residents of. In July, the couple revealed theywelcomed their third son, Freddy. 2. Jinger Vuolo (second from left) is one of only two Duggar children that shared a birthday message for Michelle Credit: Instagram. [47]The couple has two children, Felicity Nicole (7/19/18)[48], and Evangeline Jo (11/22/20)[49], On September 8, 2017, Michelle's son Joe married Kendra Caldwell in Siloam Springs, AR. Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo announced they were expecting their first child together in January 2018. [16], On December 14, 2009, the family released more information, saying that Michelle suffered from preeclampsia, a rare and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs in about 5 to 8 percent of pregnancies. The secret to soothing a fussy baby is Taylor Swift? Katey Nakatsu, married to Jedidiah Duggar, is currently pregnant with their first child, a son, due in April. About IOT; The Saillant System; Flow Machine. While Jim Bob claims it was love at first sight, Michelle does not remember this encounter. In fact, sexual abuse inside the Duggar family home stretched back decades, starting long before TLC filmed the family's first reality TV special, 14 Kids and Pregnant Again. But the Duggars have always said they leave their family planning up to God, eschewing birth control. However, in February 2022, the couple announced they were expanding their family again. On June 30, 2018, her son Josiah married Lauren Swanson in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. We are so excited to announce that baby #2 is on the way!!! Previously, the couple shared the exciting news that Jessa was pregnant with their rainbow baby. In order to save her life, doctors delivered daughter Josie three. Had a lot of check-ups and were just really, really excited. The lovebirds welcomed daughter Evangeline Jo on November 22, 2020. Weve been keeping a secret, they captioned a YouTube video. She has hyperemesis gravidarum, like morning sickness, but on a more severe level. Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar raised their 19 kids to follow strict rules that include dressing modestly, courting instead of dating and being homeschooled. [23], On December 11, 2011, Michelle naturally delivered the still born child. The Duggars announced their pregnancy publicly last month on TODAY. Josh's wife, Anna Duggar, who is pregnant with their seventh child, previously spoke out in support of his innocence. The couple revealed on December 15, 2022, they were expecting baby No. This special showed how the Duggar family made their lives work in their 2,450 square foot house. Joshua, John-David, Joseph, Josiah, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson & Tyler (sons)Jana, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joy-Anna, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace & Josie (daughters) People Editorial Guidelines. 2 in May 2022, the same month their first child was born! "I really believe that God sees the bigger picture. The family was heartbroken and said that they would give the baby a name and a funeral once they learned the gender. Michelle has come under fire on a few occasions for her ignorance and hatred towards LGBT individuals. On December 2, 2008, Michelle and Jim Bob's first book, The Duggars: 20 and Counting!, was released. They took to Instagram to share the devastating news with their fans and followers, revealing the baby wouldve been a little girl named Annabell Elise. We are so thankful for his safe arrival and this new journey as parents, Joe and Kendra said in their statement. There is no video recording of the wedding, but there is an audio recording on a cassette tape. The two became Mr. and Mrs. Duggar on March 26th and will soon enter a new chapter of life: parenthood! Twitter; Jen Juneau is a digital news writer for PEOPLE since 2016. The couple miscarried a child, Halleli Grace, on November 26, 2019. On June 30, 2018, Josiah married Lauren Swanson in Siloam Springs, Ar. They asked other married couples to share similar pictures, but it was quickly noticed that photos of same-sex couples kissing were being deleted. Watch the video above to see Ivy Jane Seewalds cutest moments! Our children are so sweet we are so grateful to God. "We'd like to thank everyone for praying for Michelle," Jim Bob said before assuring audiences that Michelle and the baby were both fine and resting comfortably at the University of Arkansas for Health Sciences in Little Rock. Forsyth is the fifth daughter born to Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle (Ruark) Duggar, and the. EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump promises executive order on 'radical left garbage' investment 'scams' and praises Republicans for following his lead on ESG investing three days after 'anti-woke . [20], On June 3, 2010, Josie was released from the hospital. Around 1981/1982 At 15, Michelle is saved and commits her life to the Lord. Michelle attended Westwood Elementary School. "We wanted to spend our money on our honeymoon, which was our first time to be alone together.". From the birth of their first, Josh, in 1988 to their last, Josie, in 2009, Michelle has been pregnant for 144 months. Visit our Facebook page to comment! He was born 7/7/2022 at 5:16 p.m. weighing 7lbs. The boys invited her to Sunday School and talked with her about her recent conversion. It was a big surprise. Major events included in the series included the births of Michelle's youngest two daughters, Jordyn-Grace and Josie, as well as her oldest four grandchildren, Mackynzie, Michael, and Marcus Duggar, and Israel Dillard, the weddings of three of Michelle's children, Josh, Jill, and Jessa, and the deaths of Michelle's father and stillborn daughter Jubilee. The couple said they had expected Josie to be their last, but were excited for another child. Garrett Jr. (brother)Pamela, Freda , Evelyn, Kathie & Carolyn (sisters) By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. JOSIE DUGGAR'S EARLY BIRTH. [24] On December 12, 2011, the couple set a date for the funeral and announced that they had decided on the nameJubilee Shalom Duggar.[25]. She is short, and yet she can keep up with the big girls and she thinks she is just as big as they are. Part of HuffPost Comedy. However, the reality ended up being very different from the brochure, so they went into town and stayed at a hotel. A few months later, their little one finally arrived in October 2019. "[18], On April 6, 2010, Josie was released from the hospital. While on it, she became pregnant with another child. The Lord is the giver of life and he can choose when that life is ready to go on and be with Him. The funeral, which aired on the family's television show, was the subject of some controversy after it was discovered that the Duggars displayed photos of their stillborn child at the event. Just a couple of days into the new year, John David and Abbie Duggar also got in on the excitement as the new mom gave birth to a baby girl. The two tied the knot on September 26, 2008, and have welcomed six children since then. At 11:46 p.m. on December 11, 2011, Michelle naturally delivered their stillborn child, a girl, at their home in Springdale, Arkansas. "Father, I can't imagine anyone better than this that you have planned for me. Born Later, instead of receiving proper help, Joshua was sent to work for a family friend, helping him to remodel a building for three months. That was the most difficult. She then gave birth to a son, Joshua James, on March 3, 1988. There were a total of ten seasons, containing 229 regular episodes and 16 special episodes. Michelle Duggar Their daughter Jill last heard the baby's heartbeat on November 25, 2011. Michelle Annette Duggar (ne Ruark) (born September 13, 1966) is the matriarch of the Duggar family. Jeremiah and wife Hannah (ne Wissman) announced to their followers on August 30 that they were expecting their first child together five months after their March nuptials. They are expecting their third child, son Baby Boy Forsyth, due May 23, 2023. Josh and Anna Duggar. She weighed 4 pounds and 9 ounces, was able to breathe without oxygen, and was eating every three hours. Josie will turn 2 in December and is developing normally, without any longterm effects from her premature birth. Michelle, who is under the care of a high-risk pregnancy doctor, says she is being cautious, eating a lot of protein and green vegetables and abstaining from caffeine. ! Amy captioned the shot. There are now more Duggar grandchildren than there are Duggar kids. Michelle Duggar has had a previous miscarriage in her second pregnancy, according to People magazine. The pair, who share son Truett, are expecting baby No. After hugs and high fives all around, the siblings are now debating the babys gender and name. Well see, he said. Notably, Michelle and Jim Bob's oldest grandchild, Mackynzie, is two months older than their youngest child, Josie. Naming her Ivy Jane Seewald, they shared, Were so grateful to God for this precious gift. Her husband added sweetly, I just hope shes as pretty as her mommy. He's such a godly man," she prayed after their first date.[6]. Don't miss a beat. First, fans thought she looked like she had a baby bump in one photo, then they noticed that she was going out of her way to crop her tummy out of pictures. Dante The Opera Artists; Dante Virtual Opera; Divine Comedy; About IOT. During a 2011 interview, Jim Bob explained . She was born following Michelles preeclampsia diagnosis at a mere 25 weeks, weighing only 1lb., 6 oz.