Anna Duggar talks about learning Josh had been unfaithful in new Jill & Jessa preview
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Anna Duggar talks about learning Josh had been unfaithful in new Jill & Jessa preview

Jill & Jessa: Counting On, TLC’s first Duggar family production since the cancelation of 19 Kids and Counting this past summer, airs the first of its three parts tonight. In advance of the episode, the network has released another preview clip–one in which Anna Duggar shares a bit more of what it felt like to find out about her…

Duggar family turmoil: Upcoming Jill & Jessa special, Anna Duggar’s rumored STDs have Duggars at odds
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Duggar family turmoil: Upcoming Jill & Jessa special, Anna Duggar’s rumored STDs have Duggars at odds

The premiere of TLC’s new Jill & Jessa: Counting On Duggar-based special is less than a week away, and Duggar family turmoil continues to escalate. A spate of recent rumors suggests that Anna Duggar might have caught at least one STD from beleaguered husband Josh, thanks to his ongoing infidelity–and the family recently said the constant controversy threatens…

VIDEO Jill and Jessa: Counting On preview trailer released
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VIDEO Jill and Jessa: Counting On preview trailer released

TLC announced last month that it would be bringing the Duggars back to the small screen with a three-espisode series of specials featuring fan favorite daughters Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald and their families. On Sunday the network officially announced the series would be titled Jill & Jessa: Counting On and they released the first…

Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald returning to TLC with two new specials
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Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald returning to TLC with two new specials

Reports that former 19 Kids and Counting stars Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald were getting their own spinoff are true — mostly. TLC announced today that the two married Duggar daughters will appear in at least two specials about their growing families. The first shows will air within the year. “What we will be following…

RECAP Michelle Duggar appears alongside daughters in TLC’s Breaking the Silence
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RECAP Michelle Duggar appears alongside daughters in TLC’s Breaking the Silence

Former 19 Kids and Counting stars Jill Dillard, Jessa Seewald and (unexpectedly) Michelle Duggar returned to TLC for Sunday night’s Breaking the Silence documentary. In the 60-minute, uninterrupted show on childhood sexual abuse and prevention, the Duggars were briefly shown attending a Darkness to Light seminar in New York City. During the session, they learned…

DETAILS TLC’s Duggar sexual abuse special Breaking the Silence to air Sunday, August 30
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DETAILS TLC’s Duggar sexual abuse special Breaking the Silence to air Sunday, August 30

In the wake of the 19 Kids and Counting Josh Duggar sexual abuse scandal, TLC announced last month that they would be airing an hour-long, commercial-free documentary focusing on the families and survivors of child abuse. Earlier today the network revealed more details about the special, which is titled Breaking the Silence and is set…

PHOTOS Jill Dillard shares mission update: She’s converting gang members
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PHOTOS Jill Dillard shares mission update: She’s converting gang members

Former 19 Kids and Counting stars Derick and Jill Dillard (along with son Israel Dillard) are one month into their long-term mission in Central America. This week, for the first time, Jill shared some updates from her perspective–and it sounds like a productive, if challenging, time. “During the last month, we visited many villages and…

Derick and Jill Dillard confirm mission location, say locals gawk at baby Israel
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Derick and Jill Dillard confirm mission location, say locals gawk at baby Israel

The mystery has been solved! In a new blog post, Derick and Jill Dillard said they are doing a long-term mission in Central America. “We are so excited to announce that we have safely arrived on the mission field and we can now tell you that we are in Central America,” Derick said. Although he…

PHOTOS Jessa Seewald accused of faking mission departure pictures for Jill Dillard
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PHOTOS Jessa Seewald accused of faking mission departure pictures for Jill Dillard

    This weekend, Derick and Jill Dillard announced they were departing for their long-term mission abroad. Jill’s younger sister Jessa Seewald then posted a picture that made it look as if the family was seeing the Dillards off at the airport. However, as with most things Duggar-related, it wasn’t long before some controversy surfaced. “The…

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Derick and Jill Dillard leave for long-term mission, aren’t sharing destination ‘for security reasons’

  And they’re off! Derick and Jill Dillard–plus baby Israel–departed yesterday for their long-term mission abroad. Jessa Seewald wished them well on Instagram, saying “So excited for @jillmdillard & @derickdillard! They’ve been praying about and working towards this transition since late last year, and are so excited to finally be heading to the mission field!…

Derick and Jill Dillard are leaving for a long-term mission abroad
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Derick and Jill Dillard are leaving for a long-term mission abroad

  After learning Derick Dillard recently left his job as a Walmart accountant, we now know the next step for Derick, wife Jill Dillard, and their baby son: The couple announced this weekend that they are leaving for a long-term mission abroad in July. “God has put a desire in our hearts to serve Him internationally…

Josh Duggar thanks Jim Bob Duggar in video message for helping him ‘though the hard times’
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Josh Duggar thanks Jim Bob Duggar in video message for helping him ‘though the hard times’

  For the first time since the 2006 investigation into molestation accusations against him was revealed exactly one month ago, Josh Duggar spoke out in a video message on Sunday — but only to thank dad Jim Bob Duggar for all he’s done. “We are so grateful for you,” Josh said in the video, where…

Derick Dillard, Jill Dillard’s husband, left his job at Walmart — what now for the young family?
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Derick Dillard, Jill Dillard’s husband, left his job at Walmart — what now for the young family?

Since he’s got a new baby and the fate of 19 Kids and Counting is hanging in the balance, it seems like an unusual time for Jill Dillard’s husband, Derick Dillard, to leave his steady job as a tax accountant at Walmart. But that’s just what he did. In the wake of revelations about Josh Duggar,…

Cops called on Duggars in May when they refused to cooperate with new child maltreatment investigation
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Cops called on Duggars in May when they refused to cooperate with new child maltreatment investigation

During their interview with Megyn Kelly, 19 Kids and Counting‘s Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar said they have been fully cooperative with police since the very beginning of son Josh Duggar’s 2006 investigation. However, according to a new report, that isn’t true. In another exposé on the family, In Touch reports that the Arkansas Department…

Recap of Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald’s interview about Josh Duggar
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Recap of Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald’s interview about Josh Duggar

Following their parents’ controversial interview on The Kelly File on Wednesday, 19 Kids and Counting‘s Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald also sat down with Megyn Kelly to share their side of the story and how they forgave older brother Josh Duggar. “This wouldn’t have been our first choice, but now that this story’s been brought…

UPDATE Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald identify themselves as victims, want forgiveness for Josh Duggar
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UPDATE Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald identify themselves as victims, want forgiveness for Josh Duggar

Fox News confirmed today that Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald were two of Josh Duggar’s molestation victims. Both women will speak out about their experiences and healing processes in interviews with The Kelly File‘s Megyn Kelly. “Megyn Kelly spoke exclusively with parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, as well as two of the victims, their…

Are Jessa Seewald and Jill Dillard getting a spinoff with their husbands?
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Are Jessa Seewald and Jill Dillard getting a spinoff with their husbands?

Instead of 19 Kids and Counting, what about Two Kids and Counting, featuring sisters Jessa Seewald and Jill Dillard and their spouses? That’s reportedly one option TLC is considering in the wake of revelations about Josh Duggar’s past. “They’ve invested a lot of time in developing these story lines and the last thing they want…

Duggar Digest: Family marks Mother’s Day in big ways, endorses presidential candidate
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Duggar Digest: Family marks Mother’s Day in big ways, endorses presidential candidate

On tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, the family gathers in Arkansas for the gender reveal party for Josh and Anna Duggar’s fourth child. SPOILER: It’s a girl! “Josh thought it was a boy, I thought it was a girl,” Anna said of their guesses before they learned the baby’s sex. “Mackynzie wanted a girl, Michael…

Duggar Digest: Jill Dillard on motherhood, other Duggars rally against gay marriage and abortion
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Duggar Digest: Jill Dillard on motherhood, other Duggars rally against gay marriage and abortion

Who is ready to meet Israel Dillard? Tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting is a special 2-hour episode all about mom Jill Dillard’s dramatic delivery on April 6. TLC offered an extended sneak-peek last week from Jill’s lengthy labor. “Contractions kicked in very hard, with not a lot of breaks in between,” Jill said of when…

Duggar Digest: Update on Josie Duggar, Jill Dillard is criticized for baby wearing and more
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Duggar Digest: Update on Josie Duggar, Jill Dillard is criticized for baby wearing and more

On tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, Jill Dillard begins to set up her baby’s nursery while the younger Duggar daughters rearrange their rooms. On a much more serious note, younger daughter Josie Duggar has a medical emergency. In a preview clip for the season, Jana Duggar explained Josie “seized 15 minutes before the paramedics got…

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Duggar Digest: Jessa Seewald skirts pregnancy questions, baby’s first vacation and Marjorie Jackson’s official TV debut

On tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, newlyweds Ben and Jessa Seewald get to be alone (aside from TV crews) for the first time ever when they jet off for their honeymoon in Paris, Rome and Italy. (Interesting note: Derick and Jill Dillard decided to keep their honeymoon private, so they just got a more modest…

PHOTO Derick Dillard writes letter to his son Israel David Dillard
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PHOTO Derick Dillard writes letter to his son Israel David Dillard

19 Kids and Counting couple Jill and Derick Dillard welcomed their first child Israel David Dillard on April 6 via C-Section, but before then proud pop-to-be Derick had already penned a heartfelt letter to his son. Derick shared the letter, along with the bible verse that inspired it, on his and Jill Dillard’s blog on…

Jill Dillard opens up on getting an emergency C-section
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Jill Dillard opens up on getting an emergency C-section

For months, 19 Kids and Counting‘s Jill Dillard prepared to have a natural home-delivery with her firstborn. Then she went into labor and was forced to change plans for her health and the health of little Israel. “His birth didn’t go as expected,” Jill told People this week of Israel’s April 6th arrival. “But having…

Duggar Digest: New photos of Jill Dillard’s baby, details on Marjorie Jackson and Jessa Seewald sparks more pregnancy speculation
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Duggar Digest: New photos of Jill Dillard’s baby, details on Marjorie Jackson and Jessa Seewald sparks more pregnancy speculation

On tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting Jill Dillard has a gender reveal party… Surprise, it’s a boy! Who was actually born last week! New photos of Jill Dillard’s baby Although Jill wasn’t able to get the homebirth she wanted, she, husband Derick Dillard and baby Israel are now out of the hospital and adjusting to…

PHOTOS Jill Dillard’s baby set a hospital record
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PHOTOS Jill Dillard’s baby set a hospital record

It sounds like 19 Kids and Counting‘s Jill Dillard will be returning (or, rather, saving) a lot of newborn clothes because 3-day-old Israel David Dillard was simply too big of baby! At 23 inches long, People reports not-so-little Israel is the biggest baby born at the Arkansas hospital this year. There was just one baby…

PHOTOS Jill Dillard’s baby boy during his first moments with Mom and Dad
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PHOTOS Jill Dillard’s baby boy during his first moments with Mom and Dad

Parenthood looks good on Derick and Jill Dillard! The young couple welcomed their first child, Israel David Dillard, late on Monday night in an Arkansas hospital. After the news was announced today, her family shared some sweet pictures of the new parents on Facebook. The photo of Derick bonding with Israel really shows just how…

PHOTO Derick and Jill Dillard welcome baby boy — find out his unusual Biblical name!
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PHOTO Derick and Jill Dillard welcome baby boy — find out his unusual Biblical name!

19 Kids and Counting‘s Derick and Jill Dillard welcomed their son at 11:49 p.m. on Monday, April 6, People reports. Now, instead of Baby Dilly, we can call him by his proper name, Israel David Dillard. EXCLUSIVE: #BabyDilly is here! Israel David Dillard was born 9 lbs., 10 oz. http://t.co/kIWSDxxwSD #19Kids @TLC pic.twitter.com/VtB7Bo7rwF — People…

Duggar Digest: Ben Seewald criticized for ‘disrespectful’ Easter post and did Jill Dillard actually have her baby last weekend?
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Duggar Digest: Ben Seewald criticized for ‘disrespectful’ Easter post and did Jill Dillard actually have her baby last weekend?

I really believed that in lieu of Duggar Digest today, I would be writing a birth announcement for Jill Dillard and Derick Dillard’s son. But, here we are we are at 41 weeks and 6 days without any big baby news. Appropriately, this week’s episode of 19 Kids and Counting shows Jill and Derick going…

Derick Dillard announces Jill Dillard is going into labor
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Derick Dillard announces Jill Dillard is going into labor

Come on, Baby Dilly! Expectant father Derick Dillard announced today that wife Jill Dillard is “beginning to have contractions,” meaning their son’s arrival will happen soon. “I can’t even describe right now the anticipation I am feeling, as I am about to get to meet my firstborn son for the first time face to face,”…

Duggar Digest: Jessa Seewald reportedly ‘struck fear’ into siblings, Jill Dillard plays the waiting game
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Duggar Digest: Jessa Seewald reportedly ‘struck fear’ into siblings, Jill Dillard plays the waiting game

Tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting is a big one as it finally features Jessa Duggar’s wedding to Ben Seewald. The episode will include a glimpse behind the scenes as the couple deals with a large wedding party, “a list of nontraditional requests” and predictions for bad weather. Were Jessa Seewald’s younger siblings scared of her?…

Jill Dillard baby bump photo at 40 weeks and 2 days
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Jill Dillard baby bump photo at 40 weeks and 2 days

Pregnant 19 Kids and Counting star Jill Dillard is past her due date, but it seems Baby Dilly hasn’t gotten the memo as her bun in the oven continues to bake… and grow! Baby Dilly daddy Derick Dillard took to Instagram earlier today and shared the new Jill Dilly bump pic above featuring Jill holding…

Duggar Digest: Ambulance spotted at Jill Dillard’s house one day before she’s due, explosion at a Duggar building and more
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Duggar Digest: Ambulance spotted at Jill Dillard’s house one day before she’s due, explosion at a Duggar building and more

On tonight’s episode of 19 Kids and Counting, the whole family reflects on their favorite memories with Jessa Duggar in anticipation of her wedding to Ben Seewald. In real-time, it looks like there will soon be another addition to the family… Has Jill Dillard had her baby? Post by Duggar Family News: Life is not…

Duggar Digest: People express concern for Josie Duggar, insider spills on Jessa Duggar’s latest talk and more
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Duggar Digest: People express concern for Josie Duggar, insider spills on Jessa Duggar’s latest talk and more

In tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, we continue to creep closer to Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald’s wedding. Besides working on finalizing their plans, Ben and Jessa go on a double date with Derick and Jill Dillard and hijinks ensue. Details from Jessa Duggar’s latest Southern Women’s Show In real-time, newlywed Jessa Seewald continued her…

Duggar Digest: Jill Dillard has a baby shower, Ben Seewald raises eyebrows at Jessa Seewald’s speaking event
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Duggar Digest: Jill Dillard has a baby shower, Ben Seewald raises eyebrows at Jessa Seewald’s speaking event

On tonight’s episode of 19 Kids and Counting, “Jessa and Ben register for gifts, but Ben is distracted by toys and candy.” Jessa and Ben also join two of her younger siblings for a workout while Jill and Jana make a Nepalese meal for Derick. In real-time, the Duggar family is doing their best to…

Jessa Seewald and Jill Dillard to update relationship advice book now that they’ve actually had relationships
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Jessa Seewald and Jill Dillard to update relationship advice book now that they’ve actually had relationships

Last March, the four oldest Duggar daughters released Growing Up Duggar: It’s All About Relationships, even though none of them had actually been in romantic relationships when they wrote the advice book. Now, since-married Jessa Seewald admits they may have jumped the gun. “We did write a section in there about dating and finding the…

Duggar Digest: Jessa Seewald criticized for Facebook post, Derick Dillard called ‘disgusting’ for Instagram video
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Duggar Digest: Jessa Seewald criticized for Facebook post, Derick Dillard called ‘disgusting’ for Instagram video

In this week’s 19 Kids and Counting on TLC, with Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald’s wedding quickly approaching, he sets out to design a special ring while she goes flower shopping with her sisters. Younger brothers James and Jason also help out by testing recipes for the rehearsal dinner. In real-time, Jessa made news recently…

Duggar Digest: Ben Seewald comments on Jana Duggar’s relationship status, Jinger Duggar shares testimony and Jill Dillard shows off 35-week baby bump
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Duggar Digest: Ben Seewald comments on Jana Duggar’s relationship status, Jinger Duggar shares testimony and Jill Dillard shows off 35-week baby bump

In tonight’s 19 Kids and Counting, amateur photographer Jinger Duggar volunteers to take Jessa and Ben Seewald’s engagement photos. Meanwhile, Jill and Derick Dillard start to prepare for their baby by going to their first midwife visit. In real-time, the countdown is really on for Baby Dilly — with exactly one month to go until…

Duggar Digest: Photos from Jill Dillard’s baby shower, Jessa Seewald announces tour and Duggars have a snow day
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Duggar Digest: Photos from Jill Dillard’s baby shower, Jessa Seewald announces tour and Duggars have a snow day

On tonight’s season premiere of TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting, newlywed Jill Dillard “surprises her family with a big announcement” while Ben and Jessa Seewald’s wedding “is on the horizon.” The return of the show means it’s also time for Duggar Digest, where we take a look at what the Duggars are up to currently…

‘Preggo sistas’ Jill Dillard and Anna Duggar go bump to bump amidst rumors of issues with Anna’s sister
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‘Preggo sistas’ Jill Dillard and Anna Duggar go bump to bump amidst rumors of issues with Anna’s sister

19 Kids and Counting‘s Jill Dillard and Anna Duggar are due to welcome new babies in March and July, respectively — but they’re giving the cousins a jumpstart on friendship with some bump-to-bump bonding. Jill shared the top picture (captioned “preggo sistas”) during her and husband Derick Dillard’s recent trip to Washington D.C. to visit…

VIDEO New 19 Kids and Counting sneak peek shows Jill and Derick Dillard preparing for parenthood
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VIDEO New 19 Kids and Counting sneak peek shows Jill and Derick Dillard preparing for parenthood

Not only is the Feb. 17 premiere of 19 Kids and Counting‘s ninth season right around the corner, but so is the arrival of Jill and Derick Dillard’s first child in March. A new sneak peek for the season originally shared on People shows how the pair is preparing for parenthood… And they both admit…

Duggar Digest: Jana Duggar is hidden in new episodes, the family goes on a college trip and Jill talks about baby fears
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Duggar Digest: Jana Duggar is hidden in new episodes, the family goes on a college trip and Jill talks about baby fears

On tonight’s season finale of 19 Kids and Counting, Josh Duggar and Anna Duggar continue their “unassisted” road-trip with their three kids… Except Jana Duggar was actually along for the ride! See more about that and other happenings in the Duggars’ lives.

Duggar Digest: It’s Jessa Duggar’s wedding week, the family goes on the campaign trail and an explanation of covenant marriage
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Duggar Digest: It’s Jessa Duggar’s wedding week, the family goes on the campaign trail and an explanation of covenant marriage

Tonight’s episode of 19 Kids and Counting is (finally) Jill Duggar’s wedding special. In real-time, Jessa Duggar’s wedding to Ben Seewald is just days away. Find out what the pair and her family have been up in the days leading up to the celebration…

Duggar Digest: Anna Duggar shares wedding advice, Derick Dillard’s mom resumes chemo and Jessa Duggar talks about the earth’s age
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Duggar Digest: Anna Duggar shares wedding advice, Derick Dillard’s mom resumes chemo and Jessa Duggar talks about the earth’s age

With less than one month to do until Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald’s wedding, Anna Duggar shared her advice for engaged couples. Meanwhile, Jill Dillard’s mother-in-law resumed chemotherapy and Jessa Duggar argued about the earth’s age.

Duggar Digest: Duck Dynasty meeting at Value Voters Summit, Jessa Duggar’s thoughts on the Kardashians and Jill Dillard plans for labor
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Duggar Digest: Duck Dynasty meeting at Value Voters Summit, Jessa Duggar’s thoughts on the Kardashians and Jill Dillard plans for labor

The Duggar family was on the road last week with an ultimate destination of Washington D.C., where they spoke alongside top conservatives in the country at the Value Voters Summit. Back in Arkansas, Jill Dillard continued to plan for her baby’s arrival…

Duggar Digest: Throwback pictures, why Jill Dillard’s ‘conception date’ is before her wedding and the family visits Ohio
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Duggar Digest: Throwback pictures, why Jill Dillard’s ‘conception date’ is before her wedding and the family visits Ohio

This week’s Duggar Digest features some awesome throwback pictures from the early 1990s. Also, find out why Jill Dillard keeps saying her conception date is before the day she got married…

Duggar Digest: Pregnant Jill starts baby registry, family stars in 19 Kids & Preaching and Michelle Duggar turns 48
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Duggar Digest: Pregnant Jill starts baby registry, family stars in 19 Kids & Preaching and Michelle Duggar turns 48

Pregnant Jill Dillard is just closing out her first trimester, but already seems to be in full baby-preparation mode with two registries. The rest of her family stayed similarly busy last week with a new evangelism video and birthday celebrations for mom Michelle Duggar.

Duggar Digest: Jessa Duggar shows off engagement ring, parents do the Ice Bucket Challenge and Jill Dillard displays baby bump
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Duggar Digest: Jessa Duggar shows off engagement ring, parents do the Ice Bucket Challenge and Jill Dillard displays baby bump

A lot has happened in Duggarland during the past few days: Watch Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge, see Jill Dillard’s growing baby bump and check out Jessa Duggar’s custom engagement ring.

PHOTOS Pregnant Jill Dillard and Derick Dillard share announcement pictures, reveal due date
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PHOTOS Pregnant Jill Dillard and Derick Dillard share announcement pictures, reveal due date

Jill Dillard is just a few weeks into her first pregnancy, but already seems to be (proudly) sporting a slight baby bump! See new pictures of her and hubby Derick Dillard, as well as what they say about being expectant parents.