Joy-Anna (Duggar) Forsyth is approximately 23 weeks pregnant with her first child. She and Austin spent Veterans Day with Austin's grandfather, an Army veteran.
Joy's baby bump is comparable to the size of Jill's when she was at the same stage in her pregnancy with Israel.
Joy and Austin Forsyth with Austin's grandfather, an Army veteran
Veterans Day 2017
Jill and Derick Dillard with Derick's mom and brother
Thanksgiving 2014
And here's a photo of Jessa at 22 weeks pregnant:
Jessa Seewald, summer 2015
Photos courtesy Joy and Austin Forsyth, dillardfamily.com, theseewaldfamily.com
Austin and Joy are quite classy. celebrating Veterans Day. It's nice to see someone who remembers.
ReplyDeleteJoy looks good being pregnant thanks for the update on Joy & Austin Elie & Lily to see how their doing. Austin grandfather is so handsome in the photo.
DeleteIn the UK Rememberance day is the same day we wear red poppies and at 11am we all stop (shops, schools, sports centres etc) and observe 2 minutes silence to remember all those who have served and lost their lives in conflict. On the Sunday nearest the 11/11 we have rememberance Sunday where the Royal family leads the country in an act of rememberance in London and at war memorials and churches all around the country. We as a country remember our service men and women past and present it is important their sacrifice is not forgotten.
DeleteAnonymous at 1:57- I've always admired the way the UK honors their Veterans. It is indeed a sobering event to honor those who have fought for our rights and those who died protecting us and so many others around the globe (even those who are militantly ungrateful). Thank you for posting and sharing.
DeleteThe young ladies have big babies.So
ReplyDeletewhat is the big deal . I hope she is Blessed to have a healthy and strong baby.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
This isn't a valid comparison though,because Jill and Jessa are much smaller framed than Joy even when she wasn't pregnant. Joy has her own beautifully shaped figure and it's always been different than Jill and Jessa- they are long-waisted, longer-legged with narrower hips; Joy is shorter-waisted, with shorter legs, and stockier/sturdier. While I do not believe Joy & Austin engaged in sin prior to marriage, the above post seems like an effort to "prove" it by saying she looks the same as her other sisters at this stage so she didn't do anything wrong. Joy and Austin could and should just simply address the accusations head-on and be done with it. Done this way, it looks like an attempt to persuade- which is bad since Joy has never been shaped like her sisters to begin with. Personally, I think Joy is just showing more so earlier because she is shorter-waisted. On Jill & Jessa, a baby has more vertical room from pelvis to rib cage so the baby doesn't look at pronounced. From one short-waisted, short-legged mam to another, you look lovely Joy!
DeleteI don't think Joy and Austin should have to make a public statement that they didn't indulge in fornication. That's just embarrassing to put innocent people through. Time will tell the truth, and they know that.
DeleteTheir validation will come when the baby is born! This post was a nice way of addressing this made up issue, without validating it. Nicely done guys! Now can we leave Joy alone to enjoy this wonderful time?
DeleteTheir validation will come from God ;)
DeleteThey aren’t making any sort of validation about forication. They simply posed with Austin’s Grandfather for Veteran Day, She happens to be pregnant and people are curious how far along she is. Case closed!
Delete9:26 suggested they should make a public statement, basically, that their child is legitimate. That's where the validation conversation came from.
DeleteJoy looks great! It is interesting that she carries her babies like Jill.
ReplyDeletejoy does look cute asa pregnant person hope she and baby/babies are healthly. most important she,s under the watchful eye of a doctor and not just w/ the midwife service in the event she may have twins or even triplets inside which are high risk for her and babies. wish the very best of luck for both joy and her husband of a healthly child or childern
DeleteThey know there is only one baby.
DeleteKathy- I must have missed that news somehow. Where did you see that, please?
DeleteSo happy to see an updated picture of Joy during her pregnancy! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think Joy and Austin are a cute couple. In my opinion Joy is one lucky girl. She's got a great husband. God bless them. I can't wait to see their little one.
ReplyDelete11:13 AM .. Agree w / you♡♡
DeleteCurious, in the US is the term celebrate appropriate for Nov 11th. In this country, we honor and remember, with deep remembrance those who fought for our country. The whole country stands and observes a minute of silence at 11:11:11. There are ceremonies across the country, sombre events. The one in the capital at the War Memorial (where there is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) has all the leaders of the country, plus representatives from the embassies and representatives of various First Nations groups and others involved, with a fly by jets.
ReplyDeleteWe have the more somber "Memorial Day" in the spring for all those who died fighting for our country. Veterans Day honors living Veterans with gratitude -- it is appropriate to say you're celebrating it, because we're celebrating their service and all they gave.
DeleteYes, celebrate can be the appropriate word, depending on the circumstances. In this case, they were celebrating Austin's grandfather, a man who had served his country honorably. In other cases, we may be celebrating the signing of the Armistice Agreement, ending World War I. In the cases you mentioned, where we are honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, I agree with you that remembrance is a better word.
DeleteThank you for the explanation. Here, Nov 11th is Remembrance Day. It is a very sombre day, a day of reflection. The tradition is wear a Poppy till Nov 11th and then place your Poppy on the steps of your local war memorial. In the capital, the tomb of the unknown soldier by noon is covered by poppies.
DeleteWe do not only remember the end of WWI. The remembrance includes all the other conflicts before WW1 and after, my country has been involved in, including the Peace Keeper tours.
Government offices are closed but it is not a national holiday. Most people, except for the service industry, have to work. Stores are closed in the morning, as a sign of respect.
On veterans day we celebrate all who have served our country. Government offices close, there are services at Churches and parks to honor those who served. Many restaurants offer free meals to Veterans. My husband is a veteran and we enjoy going out to eat on veterans day because we meet his Army friends there and visit, catch up on each other's life's. Listen to stories from war. We and hundreds of people hang out outside the restaurant and talked to strangers, who are brothers or sisters even if you have never met before. Veterans day is definitely a celebration. Memorial day is in May. We remember our fallen Veterans. We have services at grave yards. Sing, pray and have time of silence. Memorial day is not a celebration. It is a time to remember. Many people have forgotten want memorial day is really about and just use it as a time to party, drink and BBQ. I think that is sad.
DeleteYes anonymous 11:49 - we remember and we respect but we also celebrate our warriors who had the courage to do what most of us don't. Only wish the pregnancy pics weren't published on the same blog
ReplyDeleteSame here. Not everything is about Joy's pregnancy or the other Duggar women. Let the veterans have their day!
DeleteAustin's grandfather isn't bad-looking for an old Army veteran, thank-you for your service. It was nice Austin and Joy to spend some time with him...Jane
ReplyDeleteThough I love black and white pictures, I wish the top picture was in color so we can see Joy's sweet pregnancy glow.
ReplyDeleteJoy is only three weeks further than me in her pregnancy! This is so fun!
ReplyDeleteCute little baby bump.
ReplyDeleteHi Ellie & Lily I got a question to ask I know the last courtship was JOESPH & Kendra now that their Mr & Mrs Duggar. I would like to know is who is the next Duggar to Court? & When will you put that announcement on your blog soon?
ReplyDeleteI think it's ridiculous that people have to speculate and try to start drama! All women are different! I always had very large baby bumps...as I always had pretty large baby boys! I do not feel you need to explain yourself to Anyone! Praying for a continued healthy pregnancy for Joy and Austin! God Bless you all!
ReplyDeleteLily and Ellie,
ReplyDeleteDoes Joy know the gender yet?
I’m so glad to see the pics of the sisters at the same pregnancy milestone as everyone keeps saying she was pregnant before 🙄
ReplyDeleteA baby is ALWAYS a blessing from GOD!!! Regardless if circumstances. ❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteJoy is ALOT bigger that both her sisters at 22 weeks
ReplyDeleteHer figure was also different than her sisters before she was pregnant.
DeleteJoy is only a little bit bigger than me and I'm 20 weeks along....
DeleteI’m 29 weeks with my second and nowhere near that big. And I’m built more like Joy than her sisters. In fact, you can’t even tell I’m pregnant if you walk up behind me, but I’m almost to the end!
DeleteWill Joy announce the gender?
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why on yesterday's post, people were decrying teen pregnancy being shown on TLC, yet here's a picture of a girl who was also on TLC and also got pregnant as a teenager, and you think it's wonderful? Please explain.
ReplyDeleteSimple, Joy is happily married. They are expecting. Most married couples who are expecting are thrilled as are all those who know the couple. She may have been 19, when she was married and got pregnant, but she was obviously in a completely different situation, then that if a single Pregnant teenager.
DeleteAnon @ 4:10 But all babies are a blessing regardless of the circumstances of their arrival in this world. People make mistakes all the time and as the old expression goes 'it only takes once'. Many young single moms make great parents and work hard to raise their children. Joys circumstances may be different but she is still a teenage mom, no better or worse than any other young mom.
DeleteJoy isn't a teenage mom she is 20 years old.
DeleteHuge difference. Joy got married to a guy who can provide for her, they married to have a family, were preparing for it. Girls from another TLC show were sleeping around and accidentally got pregnant, and now trying to include that pregnancy in their lives.
DeleteTo Anon @ 12:39 pm: Actually Joy is 20 now, so she isn't going to be a teenage mom.
DeleteHelooo...she is 20!
DeleteThis is my first time to this web site and I'm so surprised to see pics of all three girls' pic showing bump around same time frame during each of their pregnancies. I did not realize that you guys would let rumors and gossip dictate what you will try to prove on your blog. You will never win. Just saying.
ReplyDeleteI am actually glad you posted this. I know being on television leaves you to the wolves so to speak. But I have truly felt bad that people will not let Joy enjoy this pregnancy in peace. She is such a cute pregnant momma, it is so good to still see the joyful smile on her face despite all the junk being put out there. Each woman carries in different ways. Praying for a safe and easy delivery for her.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to understand why they keep throwing themselves to the wolves out there. They keep coming back for more.
DeleteI agree, Chelle. People need to be more kind.
Delete"Chelle", is that you, Michelle Duggar?
ReplyDeleteYa reading "Chelle", I now know what U mean, it sounds so much like Michelle, I totally back that U, U must really know the show, 19..., and Ive been watching since 2008, just before, Josh & Anna's wedding, and so I think U are right!!!! GOOD FOR U!!!!!!
DeleteNo I am not Michelle:) But I have also watched the show from the beginning off and on. Pregnancy is a gift from God, but it can be difficult, with all of its symptoms. People can be so mean in their comments. I pray for them and this family daily.
DeleteI love hearing updates on these two.
ReplyDeleteShe's wearing the super duper skin tight shirts too. Why only when pregnant?
ReplyDeleteJoy and Austin are a sweet couple. Joy looks 23 weeks pregnant. She has always had more of an hour glass figure than her sisters. Naturally she will look larger than Jill and Jessa because her original shape is different. They don’t have to prove anything to anyone. They are married and happy.
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