Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have 19 kids of their own, and two grandchildren, but for them, there is always room for more children in their big, happy family.
Josh, the couple's oldest son and his wife Anna, will be welcoming baby number three this June, they announced on Today.
Already parents to three year old Mackynzie and almost two year old Michael, the pair isthrilled to be adding on to their family.
Josh told People;
"It is very exciting, It's fun for Michael and Mackynzie being so close in age and this baby will be, too. We feel very blessed and happy."
After they confirmed their pregnancy they planned a fun way to share with their family that they were expecting again.
With cousin Amy helping, Anna and Amy planned a dinner for the big brood of Duggars that included little tiny foods, baby carrots, baby corn, cherry tomatoes to announce a new Duggar would be coming.
Anna said that she has only been sick once, when they were in Asia for the new show that will air tomorrow night on TLC; 19 Kids and Counting: Duggars Do Asia.
She took a test while there but it was negative, she said, and though disappointed, she took another one after coming home that ended up confirming the pregnancy.
Anna and Josh went through a miscarriage in 2010 and then in 2011, Michelle had one with baby girl Jubilee that was extremely hard for the whole family.
Josh said after dealing with those losses he hoped for a happy outcome with this one;
Josh says that after his parents' miscarriage in 2011 and the pain of losing the baby girl they named Jubilee, he hoped for a happy outcome for this pregnancy.
"With my mom's last pregnancy there are questions and the fear of every expectant parent that this could end, There is always some sort of risk with pregnancy and you never really know."
Anna and Josh are just thrilled and thankful and remember to be grateful every day for what they have.
Anna told People;
"We have learned to cherish each day,Jubilee has affected our lives, and every child is so special regardless of how long their life is."
Sister Jill, who is planning on being a midwife and studying for it will assist in the birth of the new baby, which Josh and Anna already know the gender of but do not plan on sharing.
The Duggar's as close as they are, could not be more thrilled for the new edition and are excited to welcome him or her this summer.
New episodes of 19 Kids and Counting start tomorrow, Tuesday March 12, 2013 on TLC.
Watch as the Duggar clan takes Asia over in the three part special, "19 Kids and Counting Do Asia"
Congrats to Josh, Anna and all the Duggars on their new edition.
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