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Duggars Expecting 20th Child

There’s no stopping the Duggar family. Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar are expecting their 20th child this spring, the couple revealed Tuesday morning on “Today.” “We are so excited,” said Michelle, who is three and a half months into her pregnancy. Jim Bob, 46, echoed his wife's sentiments, saying, “Michelle and I both feel like some of the most blessed parents in the world. Our children are so sweet ... we are so grateful to God.” “We didn’t want to stop on an odd number,” he added. While many are still surprised each time the ever-expanding brood announces a new family member, the mom of 19 says she was most shocked to learn she was expecting at age 45/Christina Evert, New York Daily News. More here. (2005 AP file photo, of Duggars w/16th newborn)

Question: Does anyone think this many kids in a family is OK?

D.F. Oliveria

D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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