Welcome to the Duggar and Bates families blog. Jim Bob and Michelle have 19 children, 13 children-in-law, and 39 grandchildren with 2 on the way due 2026. Gil and Kelly have 19 children, 12 children-in-law, and 37 grandchildren with 3 on the way due in Winter 2025 and Spring 2026. Gil and Kelly also have 2 foster grandchildren (Brandon and Michaella).
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Update on the Clark family
On January 17th, Katie announced that she had miscarried her third child.
A day later, Travis went public about his affair.
On January 19, Katie shared that she and Travis are currently in counseling. She is currently also being advised by legal counsel.
Both Travis and Katie have asked for prayers and privacy as they figure out what comes next for their family.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Updated Grandchildren born in December
It's time to update our Grandchildren born in December now that Lawson and Tiffany have announced their son's birth.
1. Theodore Bates- son of Lawson and Tiffany Bates. He was born on December 9th.
2. Brynley Duggar- daughter of Jeremiah and Hannah Duggar. She was born on December 25th.
3. Brooks Balka- son of Kelton and Josie Balka. He was born on December 6th.
4. George Seewald- son of Ben and Jessa Seewald. He was born on December 19th.
Updated December birthdays and anniversaries cover
Now that the Bates family has welcomed one more grandbaby into the family. It's time to update our December birthdays and anniversaries cover.
First Cover: Gil and Kelly Bates (December 19), Bobby and Tori (December 16), Zach and Whitney (December 14), Travis and Katie Clark (December 3), Jeremiah Duggar (December 30), Jedidiah Duggar (December 30), Brynley Duggar (December 25), Jinger Vuolo (December 21), and George Seewald (December 19)
Second Cover: Austin Forsyth (December 11), Tori Smith (December 20), Josie Duggar (December 10), Brooks Balka (December 6), Zach Bates (December 30), Jordyn-Grace Duggar (December 18), and Theodore Bates (December 9)
Friday, January 16, 2026
Baby Clark enters heaven
We are saddened to have to make this update.
Travis and Katie recently found out that they were expecting but shortly after Katie experienced a miscarriage.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Travis and Katie.
Update on Theodore Bates
We have an exciting update about Theodore Lawson Bates to share with you.
Theodore was born on December 9, 2025.
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