'19 Kids and Counting' Josh and Anna Duggar Welcome Son Marcus Anthony
The Duggar clan of 19 Kids and Counting has another newborn to add to their ever-growing family.
Josh Duggar and his wife Anna announced the birth of their third child, Marcus Anthony Duggar. Marcus joined his older sister and brother, 3-year-old Mackynzie and 2-year-old Michael, on June 2.
"We are so excited to announce the arrival of our third child, Marcus Anthony Duggar," the happy parents told Today. "Mackynzie and Michael are thrilled to welcome a little brother and we are so thankful that mom and baby are well. We are blessed to have our family close as we celebrate this gift from God."
Josh is the eldest of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar's 19 children. Now 25 years old, Josh married Anna in 2008 and have since appeared with their children on the family's TLC show.
Michelle and Jim Bob's children all bear first names starting with the letter "J," and the moniker tradition is continuing with their grandchildren. However, that is not the only familial ritual Josh is perpetuating through the generations. He and Anna are taking after his parent's ideals by not using birth control and leaving the size of their family up to God's determination, according to Today.
The couple announced their pregnancy on the Today show in March. Marcus' birth was filmed for the reality program and will air on Father's Day, June 16.
