Part 1
Lauren says the wedding day is almost here and they are excited. They keep looking like they want to kiss, the producer says “get a room.” Josiah and Lauren are saving their first kiss, which has been a struggle for them. Ms. Cindy is doing their wedding and Josiah and Lauren are picking out baby photos.
Josiah says he is 8 out of 19. Joe says he was talkative, an entertainer. They show Josiah pretending to drop Jordyn back in the 18 KaC days. Lauren has matured him. Mrs. Swanson says she stopped scrapbooking after 3 kids. She is the first of 9. Jessa says the family is sweet and precious; Joy says she is steady and a gem. They show Lauren and Josiah setting up for Joe and Kendra’s wedding- Josiah asked Ms. Cindy to put them together and she obliged. Lauren says the beginning of their relationship- around Joe and Kendra’s wedding to the day they get married will be about 9 months. They were friends, courted for 6 weeks and then engaged for four months, according to Lauren. Mr. Swanson says they’re a team. The Duggar’s can’t believe the day has come. They gather the photos to give to Cindy. Josiah says he will cry when she comes down the aisle.
It is the wedding day, and they are getting ready, Lauren and Josiah are excited. They each get ready. Josiah’s groomsmen wear foodie socks. Josiah says it will only take him 15 minutes to get ready. Dwain Swanson is the father of the bride and “the officiator” (his word). Lauren says she’s not nervous and her mother says she was nervous on her wedding day but Dwain is her rock. Siah and Joe talk, Joe says he will be a great husband and says he should honor her and think of her first. Joe is the best man and he is happy for Siah. Josiah says he is looking forward to seeing the dress, the kiss, and leaving. Dwain is ready to see her, the do the strange Dad first look thing and he cries and hugs him. “He wouldn’t sell me for a million dollars but here he is giving me away.” She asks if he is ready to marry them and he jokes he will delay the sermon. They are 30 minutes away and Lauren is calm and looking forward to it.
The wedding party starts to make their way in. Josiah walks in both mother and the groomsmen take their place. Dwain prepares to walk Lauren down, and the doors open.
Part Two
Lauren and Dwain make their way down the aisle and Josiah gets teary eyed. Lauren smiles at friends as they walk by and Dwain gives her away. Josiah leads her onto the stage and Dwain takes his place. Dwain is crying. He talks about marriage being a covenant, standard Duggar wedding into and they say they understand the weight of the covenant. They wrote their own vows. Josiah goes first, and he says he take her to be his wife, to be his friend, provider, protector and to be faithful to her, to love her like Christ loved the church and that he will help raise children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord and that they will work better together than apart and everything they do will be for God’s glory. Lauren says she takes Josiah to be her husband, and commits to be his helpmeet, cheerleader, lover, best friend and closest confidant, raise children as a team in the nurture and admonition of the Lord and that they will display Christ and use their marriage to demonstrate the gospel to the world. They exchange rings next. This is done traditionally. John and Abbie are sitting together with his arm around her!!! Cuties!!! The parents come pray over the bride and groom and then Dwain announces that they are pronounced husband and wife. Josiah says “Can I kiss her, dad?” and does so, a long kiss with a little dip. They laugh after kissing and Dwain says it’s not bad for a first kiss. Dwain presents Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Duggar and they kiss again and then he lifts her up and runs out of the church.
Joe and Kendra’s First Baby
Part 1
Kendra is sitting on the couch with her mom, Lauren and Joe. She is 38 ½ weeks along and is having contractions. She is excited but but also nervous about labor. She is looking forward to meeting him. She says that last contraction was a stronger one. Kendra says she thinks she is in active labor, having consistent contractions. They discuss breathing techniques. Joe says he is anxious to meet the baby and nervous about seeing Kendra go through pain but excited to welcome him into the world. Mrs. Caldwell is actually a great coach, using breathing techniques. Kendra’s mom is also expecting and and they have become closer through that experience. Lauren says her role to be in charge of timers and running for things. Kendra and Joe are taking to the producers and they have to pause to breathe through a contraction. She says about 6 on a 1 t0 10 scale. Mrs. Caldwell worries that during transition she may hold her breath and pass out- this is a tendency of Kendra’s so they are all trying to be careful with the breathing. Lauren says having them there she will do great. Kendra says it may be a long night- if they don’t go to the hospital tonight, they’ll have check tomorrow. Kendra is going to try to sleep but if they don’t make it through the night they will all meet up again to do this again.
At 2am, the Caldwells are up. Kendra can only stand, she is feeling it so they are heading over. Joe and Kendra have collected everything to go to the hospital. Jana says her advice would be to stay calm but they have everything ready so now it’s just the waiting process. Joe and Kendra head to the hospital. There is very dramatic music but the family is very calm. Jana says Joe is calm under pressure. Kendra is very uncomfortable and Joe talks her through the breathing exercises. Joy says labor is one of those things you have to go through to understand. Jessa says labor stories can scare you and Jessa says it could be difficult and you need to know that but don’t dwell on it. The contractions are less than two minutes apart as they drive in. Ben says labor was when reality hit that they were having a baby. They arrive at the hospital, Joe is giving their name when Kendra starts having trouble breathing.
Part 2
At the hospital, Joe jokes with his in-laws. Jessa says Joe texted them when they went in and Kendra is doing well, contractions are two-three minutes apart. Kendra says she is hanging in there and changing in through the contractions. Jessa says it can take a while the first time for the baby to come. Jessa gather up the kids at the main house to make a welcome home banner and gift baskets for them.The phone rings and Lauren calls with a quick update. The contractions have slowed down a bit, the doctor is going to break her water and then it will speed things up. Jessa says it is normal but hopefully breaking the water will move it along. The water is broken and labor is going more quickly. Kendra says she can’t and Joe is there the whole time coaching her and having her breathe with him.
Back at the house, they are making banners and waiting and preparing dessert baskets for them and then they are heading to Joe and Kendra’s.
At the hospital, Kendra wants to get on the bed and she is powering through. Her family is supporting her.
At Joe and Kendra’s, Jessa has the kids lay out the baskets and then they hang the banners and dropping off the deserts and then they go to the big house for the news.
At the hospital, Kendra is pushing, and Christina, a nurse and Joe are coaching her. They assure her she is so close. The last big push comes, and they give her her son. He begins crying and she is overwhelmed to see him. Joe gets to hold him.
At the house, Jessa get the text that he is there. No pictures yet, and the younger girls are so excited. Jana says they will be great parents. Joe talks to him while he fusses. Joy says they should help each other out as much as they can, especially Joe. Ben says prepare to have sleep patterns rocked but they will adjust and figure out the new normal.
Joe and Kendra are preparing to leave the hospital and they announce his name is Garrett David. Joe says it is a strong name for a strong leader. Joe says Kendra will be a sweet mom like her mom and his mom. Kendra says it will be strange to be the two of us with him. Kendra says Joe will be a great dad and she is super excited. They show a card with the full name and details to conclude.
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