Jessa (Duggar) Seewald at 36 weeks, 4 days
Have you announced the baby's gender to your families?
Jessa: Ben and I had an ultrasound at 19 weeks to find out our baby’s gender. Ben was okay with keeping it a surprise, but I just couldn’t wait. I had to know! We decided at that point that we would keep it to ourselves and let it be a surprise for the rest of the Seewald and Duggar extended families when the baby is born. So far we haven’t told anyone…but I didn’t expect it to be so difficult to keep a secret. I always want to use pronouns like “he/she” in conversation but have had to focus on saying “the baby” instead. We’re so looking forward to baby’s birth and the big reveal!
**Jessa will be the first of her siblings to keep her child's gender a secret until he or she is born. Josh and Anna Duggar (parents of four), as well as Jill and Derick Dillard (parents of one), planned big reveals months before their babies were due. Josh and Anna also released the name of their first child, Mackynzie Renee, before her arrival.
Are you planning to do a name theme?
Jessa: When we first found out that we were expecting a baby, Ben and I were talking about a letter theme for our kids and Ben suggested, “Why don’t we go with the letter ‘Q’?” lol! Of course that was a joke, but from that point, Ben started calling our little one “Quincy," and the nickname just sorta stuck.
Seriously though, we have talked about it, and we’re not planning to go with a specific letter theme. But we like the idea of using names with lots of meaning behind them, such as names of people who have been great heroes of the Christian faith. And we like the idea of incorporating family names as well. We have been asking our siblings to give name suggestions for both a boy and a girl, and it’s been fun to hear their ideas. Who knows? Maybe we’ll go with one of their suggestions!
Here are the links to Jessa's responses to our other interview questions:
Jessa on Purposeful Parenting
Seewalds Plan a Home Birth
Jessa on Pregnancy
Jessa on Pregnancy Cravings
Update on Ben's Career
Jessa: A Parent's Most Important Role
Baby Seewald's Character
Jessa on Parenthood
Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com
I can't wait to find out! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou're such a beautiful pregnant woman Jessa. It's obvious you are getting close to your due date. Your baby has dropped considerably. Can't wait to see beautiful precious Baby "girl" Seewald.
ReplyDeleteQuincy is good as she is having a boy. She is also carrying low so it may not wait till the 1st.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking the same....from the photo it appears that the baby has dropped and is already engaged... which means she's likely already started dialating a bit. I think Jessa should plan on delivering as early as 37/38 weeks.
DeleteI wonder if they'll make their first boy a Jr.
DeleteGreat name-Quincy! So glad you aren't going with an initial theme.
ReplyDeleteSince I can't have kids, you should use one of my chosen names. :) Patrick, named after "St. Patrick", missionary to the Irish and Samuel -- both heroes who responded to God's call.
ReplyDeleteEven if you can't have biological kids, you should consider adoption!
DeleteI had given 2 names earlier. But thought I would post them here. For a girl Brea Dannielle. For a boy Joshua Alexander. Those would have been the names I would have used, but a baby was not in our future at the time.
ReplyDeleteso happy for u both.. miss watching the show.. wishing u all the best
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a safe labor & delivery of a healthy baby & continue to be a healthy mommy. May God Bless you, Ben and your new bundle of joy!!! Time is ticking, you are in the home stretch now. You look great too!!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing pictures of your baby and seeing you in your specials. Wishing you a smooth and safe delivery. Prayers to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThis isn't related to jessa, but I heard Jinger is courting. Is that true??
ReplyDeleteHows your pregnancy going so far. how are you feeling being a first time parent
ReplyDeleteI;am fr. Quincy Ma. 20 miles fr. Boston, so Quincy is the best name ever!
ReplyDeleteSo excited to meet Ben and Jess at Women's conference in Jacksonville Fl. next weekend. Pray she can make it with it being so close to her due date. Also excited about seeing her and Jill back on television but very disappointed it will be on TLC and that the rest of the family will not be featured. Can't understand why - they did NOTHING wrong. My family loves and miss ALL the Duggars!
ReplyDeleteBoy name Oliver Quincy......Girl name Olivia Qunicy.
ReplyDeleteJessa and Ben, Best of luck to you with your new arrival on the way. Jill has gotten her midwifery certification. I would think she would be there as well as many family members as you and Ben want for the special event. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteGetting close now jessa so exciting, can't wait to see you back on TV :-)
ReplyDeleteCan't Wait to See Baby JessaBenQuincy Seewald!! I Love all of You!! Just 45 miles from You and I want to come get kisses when the Baby Comes!!!!! =;} Becky Fancher Kingston, AR.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you both. May you have a safe and easy delivery. Prayers for healthy, happy family. Prayers continue for your whole family. Let them all know there are those of us that still completely believe in FAITH based beliefs. Hugs from Kansas...........Lois
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Can't wait to see the pic of the little one. Prayers sent for an easy birth.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! I am so excited for them!
ReplyDeleteName it somthing unique like Deuteronomy pleaz.
ReplyDeleteQuincy is a boy's name. So perhaps she is having a boy???
ReplyDeleteI like the name Quincy. It is unique. Even though I know it is only a nickname.
For a girl, I like Faith. Lauren Faith would be pretty.
LOVE Jessas individuality. You can be a good Christian without living in a bubble.
ReplyDeleteI think it's wonderful what you and your family are doing-focusing on family, faith, and happiness, as well as staying away from certain behaviors that could be seen as sinful. I have watched every one of your shows, read almost all of your books( except for the last one) and I think your family is amazing!!!!!!!! I wish that 19 kids and counting could come back on television because it really teaches people how a family should live, act, and behave!!!!!!!!!! The Duggar family is amazing!!!!!!! Sincerely, Sarah Lovejoy (Devoted Duggar Fan) Huntington, WV October 10th, 2015
ReplyDeleteOh, don't tease us like that! I thought they were releasing the name!
ReplyDeleteA boy name is Scott James girl Allie Jewel
ReplyDeleteI still want to know if they are going to adopt a child. Have they filled out the paperwork to set an adoption in process?
ReplyDeleteMiriam, Fairh, Christa, Sarah seem like good strong Christian names for girls. Noah, Benjamin, Asher, Jacob, Christian, Adam, Andrew for boys.
ReplyDeleteI think if it's a girl they should name her Michelle.
ReplyDeleteFor a boy use Quincy Benjamen and a girl Faith Michelle
ReplyDeleteHappy times. I'm excited for jessa and Ben. Healthy baby is all we can pray for
ReplyDeleteQuincy would suit in a way as its Latin for 5th born; jessa was the fifth born of her family!
ReplyDeleteAlso I'm exactly 2 days older than jessa and the fifth child too!
I like that she's keeping the sex of the baby secret as a surprise, even for her family! I think it's a boy !
ReplyDeleteFor a girl name you could do Laney or Laney Elizabeth. For a boy Garrett.
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to name my baby girl Aimee Cherie' . Paul is a very good name also...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, I wanted to keep our fourth child's gender a secret but I just couldn't take it anymore and finally gave in to telling friends and family as well, I can't wait to see if this precious baby is a boy or girl!!
ReplyDeleteJessa looks wonderful! I think she'll make a wonderful mother. She is so incredibly blessed to have such a huge support system. How is Anna Duggar? There are rumors floating around the internet, and I don't want to just believe what is out there. That's why I'm asking on here.
ReplyDeleteI am sooo exited for you, Jessa!!! God Bless you and your family!!! I am still following your family's news on your blog. I can not wait for the next segment of you and Jill's lives to be aired. Lots of Love to all!!!
ReplyDeleteSo Happy for Jessa and Ben! Can't wait to see the little precious one! Just wondering, do you know the Duggars?
ReplyDeleteJohn quincy
ReplyDeleteadams seewald
like the president
after Thomas Jefferson
I wish Jessa would give us a list of names she is considering. Make it a fairly good size list and have the baby's name included and have her fans guess which one it will be.Then she could eliminate a name every few days or one or so a week until up to the baby is born and the final name is there. It would really get her fans involved.
ReplyDeleteAlso if Jessa gave us a list, she could include both boys and girls names so that the gender will stay a surprise.
ReplyDeleteDeuteronomy Seewald? Wow, that's a mouthful.
ReplyDeletePeople, Quincy is just a nickname like baby dilly when Jill was pregnant. O.K it's NOT the name!
ReplyDeleteWe'll find out soon enough!
@anonymous Garrett is Joseph Duggar's middle name. So they probably will chose something else
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ReplyDeleteHi Avery,
We know the Duggars and were blessed to be able to attend both Jill and Jessa's weddings.
Thanks for being a loyal reader!
Lily and Ellie
Oh my, Jessa you are looking beautiful,and I love the name theme. Will you be on air by the time "Baby Quincy" is born?
ReplyDeleteI like Adrian or Adrienne. I can see Jessa and Ben going with a unisex name.
ReplyDeleteI believe it's a BOY! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi I've had seven baby's three boys four girls I now have two grandsons and three granddaughters I love ❤ the show and your family I am in the UK. Good luck with your little one god bless xx
ReplyDeleteI was am Very Disponed to see Jinger and Joisha There I was Hopeing see Jessa and ben There after Not Being able to go the Last Time as I was Out of Town But MI Familia whent in my Place Hopeing to meet Jessa Soon and the Baby Which I think you should Name: Girl:Britttany Elizabeth Boy Jackson Coltona
ReplyDeleteGod Bless and praying for your baby and new show. Looking forward to seeing you guys again.
ReplyDeletePlease, please,please come back to any channel on T.V. I miss ya all so!!!!! God Bless ya all!!!
ReplyDeleteYou make pregnancy look good :D I was a 'barn' lol. I never knew what I was having until they were born so we always had a boy's name and a girl's name. I like the name you been using if you have a boy that would be adorable along with a 'family member name' or a 'Christian name'. Your sister had a big baby and hard labor. I pray that yours will go smoothly and that both of you will be healthy and with no complications. PS: It is the middle name of John Quincy Adams, the sixth U.S. President, who was named for his mother's maternal grandfather, Colonel John Quincy, after whom Quincy, Massachusetts, is named. John Quincy Adams pronounced his name Quin-zee. The shortened version is Quinn. I have a friend who's daughter-in-law is called Kwin. I found out that Quincy, Qwin...can be either boy or girl name so all you need now is will it be the middle name or first name...lol. Naming a child isn't easy but when I saw my child for the first time I knew what the name should be. God bless you both richly. Quinby is a cute variant of your name too :D (Quinci, Quincie) Here is a link that has some 'suggested' middle names: https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080925204345AARyrJI and here is one with some 'girl' suggestions but not as many: http://nameberry.com/nametalk/threads/69807-Help-with-a-middle-name-for-Quincy/page2 - I like Kwin (I hope I spelled that right, you can always check with Nate Yeske on his FB pg which I listed below..he would be a great person for you 2 to hook up with because you are all so passionate about your family and youth and your faith) because it is a name of a wonderful wife of a friend's son (he is a youth paster in Atlanta)... https://www.facebook.com/nateyeske?fref=ts. They both love the lord and are involved with the church (they have 2 wonderful little kids too). I hope you get to read this because I believe you will be having such a wonderful life (and I don't mean because of you new tv show which I will be watching).
ReplyDeleteObsessed with this! So cool!
ReplyDeleteI have just found your blog but i'm so in love with it. I hope you and your family are doing great. Best wishes from my family :)
ReplyDeleteI still want to know if they are going to adopt a child. Have they filled out the paperwork to set an adoption in process?
ReplyDeleteI like Adrian or Adrienne. I can see Jessa and Ben going with a unisex name.
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