The TLC stars have the best Thanksgiving eve with the arrival of their 'beautiful, healthy baby girl', a daughter whom they named Maryella Hope Duggar, who joins her five older siblings.
- Nov 28, 2019
AceShowbiz - Congratulations are in order for Anna Duggar and husband Josh Duggar. The "Counting On" stars had the best Thanksgiving eve as they welcomed their sixth child, a daughter, on Wednesday, November 27.
The baby, named Maryella Hope Duggar, was born 9:12 A.M., according to Us Weekly. The parents went on revealing that their new bundle of joy weighed 8 pounds and 2 ounces, and measured at 20 1/2 inches.
"On Thanksgiving eve our hearts are overflowing with joy and gratefulness for the arrival of our sixth child! Maryella Hope arrived this morning at 9:12 A.M. 8 pounds and 2 ounces, 20 inches long," Josh and Anna said in their statament. "Anna had a fast labor and delivery without complications. We are so thankful for a beautiful, healthy baby girl!"
The pair also offered fans a glimpse of their new baby on Instagram. "Maryella Hope arrived one day ahead of Thanksgiving Day 2019 and a great reminder to be grateful for all God has done for us!" Anna wrote in a caption alongside a photo of the adorable newborn baby donning a green onesie and peach ribbon headpiece. "We are so excited and thankful to God for His special blessing giving us this precious, happy & healthy baby girl!"
The TLC couple announced that they were expecting a baby back in April through an Instagram post. "We are so excited to announce that we are expecting a new little one! As we watch our children grow and thrive -- we look forward to baby six joining us this fall! #littleduggars," they shared at the time.
Later in June, they revealed the sex of their baby No. 6. "This is the 6th gender reveal for our little family and it always so exciting! Each child God has given us is unique and special — we all look forward to the arrival of our daughter / sister this fall!"
Maryella joins her siblings Mackenzie (9), Michael (8), Marcus (6), Meredith (3) and Mason (2).
Anna and Josh tied the knot on September 26, 2008. Anna previously shared on Instagram a PDA pic to celebrate her 10-year engagement-anniversary with Josh, also 31. "The past 10 years have been a wonderful adventure," the Florida native captioned the July 2018 post. "So thankful for God's redeeming grace and His blessings to us along the way, especially our 5 M's!"
