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It is very sad that she lost the baby, especially so far along in the pregnancy. I am sure the whole family is upset about it.

It is sad to read some of the hateful things people are saying. She lost a baby and that's really all that matters.

It is horribly sad. I think that is sadder still that some people chose to make horrible comments about a grieving mother and her family. What is wrong with people? Where is their humanity?

I think it's really sad :o(

I agree with Mr. Bee, each family grieves differently and if this helps them through their difficult time, then that's good for them.

I also can't imagine the loss-- especially considering the number of people in their family, it's that many people who are heartbroken. I'm sure it's tough on the kids who have seen so many new babies come, they were probably excited the same way they always get. And considering their 19th was born so premature and they probably went through so much when they weren't sure if she would make it or not...

I agree that if a funeral would be best for their family (especially for the kids, and especially since none of them have experienced a miscarriage in the family) then they should do whatever's best for them. I personally wouldn't do it, but then again, I'm not caring for the well-being of 19 children!

As for their life choices... I honestly think more power to them. Especially since they are debt-free, not living off the government, and seem to be a well functioning family-- which is a lot more than a lot of families in this country. They've been blessed with a miracle 19 times, when some people get zero!

Octomom, on the other hand....

i was so sad to read that she lost the baby. especially since i think she was around where i am in my pregnancy.... (i read that she was due in april).

i'm with @mrbee. i think the family needs to do what they need to do to move on. and if that's a funeral and naming the baby, i hope it gives them the closure they need.

Very sad.

If a funeral gives the family some sort of peace and closure then I say they go ahead and do it. An old family friend did that with two of her babies and she seems really happy with the fact that she is able to pay their respects to them. She also recently had a sticky baby and is raising her to know that she is a little sister. People grieve in different ways and I think they should do whatever makes them happy.

I'm sorry for their loss. I don't judge them for having a funeral or doing whatever they need to grieve, but I hope they decide to do it privately. Considering they were calling People a few hours after finding out about the loss of their child, I don't have high hopes...I'm sure this will be a very special episode of 19 kids and counting.

I'm so sad to hear that. It must be doubly hard to not only have a miscarriage but then for what seems like the entire world to know, as well. I hope they take some time for themselves, away from the cameras, to heal.

@mh.abroad - wonderful response

I also disagree with some of their choices, but having a miscarriage that late in pregnancy is so terribly sad. If a funeral is what they need to grieve their lost baby, then that is exactly what they should do.

It makes me sick that people would make such hateful comments. Whatever happened to "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"?

Like others have said. Bottom line is they lost a baby. Its horrible people are saying such hurtful and horrible things!