Amy Duggar King was flabbergasted when a fan told her that she needed to have more children.
Unless you have been living under a rock you probably know about the Duggar family. They are known for their large family. They have 19 children. Their children are known for having many children as well and very quickly. Amy Duggar King is Jim Bob Duggar's niece and she was told by a fan that she needed to "pick up the pace" in reference to her having more children quickly so that she can keep up with the rest of the family. The remark came during her birthday celebrations of her son, Daxton Ryan. She was celebrating his first birthday. Instead of people being happy about the birthday this particular fan was wondering why she wasn't pregnant again.
She was very offended by the "stranger" saying something to her like that. She didn't understand why somebody would say that anybody let alone somebody that they don't know. She wrote on Instagram about the comment she receives, “I’m flabbergasted that someone would have the audacity to type these words to anyone!! I mean. Who in their right mind says ‘I think your body is ready to pop out more kids’ to a total stranger?!” She then shared the original message because she was just so confused, bothered, and floored by the audacity of the person. The comment said, “Aren’t you a little behind some other famous people who are having 4 babies by the time they are 20.” They added, “I think your body is fine to have more. You have a fun life but don’t be selfish with your life. Pick up the pace you should have been pregnant again like yesterday.”
Amy said that she just hates when people refer to women's bodies as "factories" that is not how it works. It's not like you just get pregnant and then out comes a baby. It is a lot of work. She also said that although she is a Duggar she doesn't want a large family. She isn't going to have a ton of kids. She said, "Too much noise, chaos, it’s just not for me. But kudos to those mama’s who do! God gave you super human strength.” First of all, people need to stop assuming that she is going to have a ton of kids just because her uncle had a lot of kids. And second of all, people need to stop telling her when she should have more kids. Duggar pointed to her C-section, vertigo, and just being “tired”: “Children are such a blessing, but I can’t imagine being pregnant again right now. I’d be unmotivated, emotional, stressed out and not in a good headspace and that’s ok to admit.”
If she does want to have more children that is her decision and she will make it without the help of complete strangers. She hates when people give their opinions on what she should be doing with her body, her life, and her family.
Sources: Duggar Family Blog,