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Baby Watch: Jason Duggar & Maddie Grace's Celestial Surprise Just Half a Year Post-Nuptials!

leans back, chuckles Here we go again, folks! In the star-studded saga that is the Duggar family, we’ve got some juicy news. So, let’s dive into the cosmic chaos, shall we? Are you ready for some unexpected Duggar Dish?

Just as Taurus season teaches us to revel in the Earth’s delights, savoring every homegrown moment, Jason Duggar and his newlywed bride Maddie Grace seem to be doing anything but. Last fall, they tied the knot after a lightning-fast ‘engagement’ of just two months—imagine that, not even long enough for the ink to dry on their embossed invitations! But here’s where it gets bizarrely intriguing:

Instead of doubling down on their baby-making endeavors like many in their family clan, Maddie Grace and Jason are shaking things up. It’s like they’re the Venus retrograding through their family’s chart, making everyone question the usual path of procreation. In their first Q&A—oh yes, they’ve finally embraced the YouTube bandwagon—they dropped some big answers.

Maddie, with her practical Taurus energy, announced they’re not in any rush to have kids. She loves them, really, but not enough to start a family day care. While Jason, who’s seen the chaos of his own enormous family, nods in agreement. It seems he’s learned that slowing your roll can actually lead to rolling in more dough—or at least less diapers to deal with.

And here’s where it gets spicy as Libra in love: Maddie states her max at six kids. Six. That’s right—far from the army of 19 his parents managed, Jason and Maddie plan to keep their family at a number manageable enough to still enjoy chowing down on life’s smorgasbord.

Wondering how they’re making this all mesh? They’ve actually started their journey by breaking the archaic courtship rules set by their family. whispers They were found guilty of holding hands before marriage. gasps, fanning themselves

So, what does this all mean under the stars? With Aries, the warrior of independence, influencing their choices, Jason and Maddie are pioneering a new path; one of rule-breaking and perhaps a little life-savoring, as they put their love and marriage first.

Curious about what other Duggar rocks might tumble, or how their new life choices align with their stars? LEARN MORE. Until next time, remember, even the most conservative family has to kiss a little before they can commit to the kids! winksReading Time: 4 minutes

Jason Duggar and Maddie Grace have some news about their little family!

Last autumn, Jase and Maddie married after an “engagement” of two months.

The two did break some rules along the way, but their marriage is still very new.

Now, they’re answering the usual questions from fans in their very first Q&A. And they have some big answers!

Maddie Grace Duggar and Jason Duggar smile and embrace on YouTube in April 2025.Maddie Grace Duggar and Jason Duggar smile and embrace on YouTube in April 2025.
During their very first Q&A video, Jason Duggar and Maddie Grace Duggar smile together for the camera on YouTube. (Image Credit: YouTube)

Jason Duggar and Maddie Grace did their first Q&A

Late last week, Jason Duggar and Maddie Grace posted a Q&A video to their YouTube channel. Their first Q&A, in fact.

As you can see below, the video addresses questions from followers, including those regarding their relationship and their plans for their family.

Jason and Maddie married on October 3.

After just six months and some change of marriage, they have some news that may surprise some longtime Duggar-watchers.

By this time, many members of Jason’s family — and others within their fundamentalist cult — would be actively trying to reproduce, if not already expecting their first child.

“We do not want to have kids for a while,” Maddie Grace announced to the camera.

“I love kids,” she affirmed.

“But I don’t want any right now.”

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Jason Duggar appears in an episode of his family’s TLC reality show. (Image Credit: TLC/Youtbe)

They ‘want to savor this’ for now

Maddie continued, referring to their marriage: “And I want to savor this and just get to know each other.”

That is very sensible. Within their cult, a true relationship cannot begin until after marriage — if at all.

Even with their rule-breaking, their fate is akin to an arranged marriage in many ways.

And, similarly, even if they find that they are not actually compatible, the expectation — and financial pressures — from family will be to stay married, no matter what.

Maddie Grace Duggar speaks on YouTube while Jason Duggar listens.Maddie Grace Duggar speaks on YouTube while Jason Duggar listens.
While Maddie Grace Duggar speaks, Jason Duggar watches. (Image Credit: YouTube)

“I do love that my parents, I think that their calling really was having all 19 kids, I really do believe that,” Jason stated.

“And they’re such incredible parents,” he then claimed without evidence.

“But for us, we also want to enjoy every stage that the Lord has us in,” Jase continued, framing this choice within the confines of his cult’s version of Christianity.

“We want to be able to travel too, travel around the world, do a bunch of things, and it’s tough to do that when you have kids.”

Jason Duggar on TLC.Jason Duggar on TLC.
Jason Duggar during his TLC days. (Image Credit: TLC)

Growing up in a huge family taught Jase the value of NOT having a small army of children

“Even some of the couples in my family have said, ‘Hey, we wish that we maybe would have maybe waited a little bit, that way we could travel and do different things,’” Jason admitted.

“And so,” he continued, “that’s something we both really want to do.”

Jason specified that he would like to visit all 50 states with his wife.

He would also like to visit Israel, which many American evangelicals believe will play a role in the End Times anticipated by their faith.

Maddie Grace Duggar and Jason Duggar explain it all.Maddie Grace Duggar and Jason Duggar explain it all.
Together, Maddie Grace Duggar and Jason Duggar struggle to find the right words to explain their position on certain things. (Image Credit: YouTube)

When it comes to actually having kids, Maddie revealed:

“I would say my max is six, and that’s pushing it. I mean, we did get the question, ‘Do you guys want 19 kids?’ Absolutely not.”

She reasonably added: “That’s too many [kids] for me.”

Maddie offered a much less reasonable characterization of Michelle Duggar, alleging: “I think your mom is an absolute angel for being able to do that because I couldn’t.”

A wide-eyed Michelle Duggar makes a memorable expression on YouTube. (Image Credit: YouTube)

And yes, they broke several cult rules

Though Jason clearly holds views that preclude fans from seeing him as a good person, he has broken away from at least some of the Duggar family’s most notorious rules.

For example, he and Maddie dated and (gasp!) kissed ahead of marrying.

“Growing up in my family, that was against the rules, but for Maddie Grace and I, that’s not a conviction that we have,” Jason affirmed.

He continued: “I love my parents, I think they’re great people, but it’s a rule that we set for ourselves in our relationship, through dating and engagement, and it was something we were OK with.”

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