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If Jessa isn't pregnant, that is just a really unflattering dress. I thought she was supposed to be the "fashionable" one?
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On 2/20/2020 at 2:55 PM, Dmarie019 said:
This might be a stupid question as I am not a mom - but does mastitus just happen randomly??? For some I was thinking it happened if you didn't pump or feed often enough?
It's definitely not normal to get it 4 times in a short time span. Usually it happens because your milk supply is high and you aren't pumping/feeding enough so the ducts are clogged. I've never known anyone to get it more than once.
I am actually 2 weeks postpartum myself, exclusively breastfeeding, and am rolling my eyes at Audrey's martyrdom. Yes, breastfeeding can be hard and it's time consuming. Either deal with it or use some formula if it is that bad. I don't know how Jeremy can stand her. My husband would break out the formula himself if I was whining all the time and getting mastasis right and left.
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It would be nice to see this couple display some Christian humility...
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4 hours ago, cmr2014 said:
I think that this is what she thinks she's supposed to say. That's what she's heard her entire life and she has absolutely no frame of reference to what anyone else would think of as a "busy life."
She doesn't have time to do the laundry or clean the house because haha #boymom! What has she seen all her life except a dirty house, dirty laundry, no linens on the beds, no dinner on the table, etc. because haha mama is soooo busy with her kids -- meanwhile J'chelle literally does nothing all day.
I think from Jill's perspective, she is doing everything right, and her posts are completely relateable for any #boymoms or #SAHMs out there.
Yes, you are right. And as a SAHM, I'm afraid to say that there are plenty of non-fundie women out there who are like her. I live in suburban NJ in a pretty secular area but it is common for a lot of my peers to constantly post how they have no time and how hard it is to be a SAHM, especially a "boy mom." I really hate the boy mom term because boys aren't any harder than girls (I'm actually a "boy mom" but that will end because I'm expecting a girl).
Anyway...you know what is hard, Jill? Having to work full or part time and being a mom! I think Jill would seriously have a nervous breakdown in that situation. She is also lucky that she and Derick are at least comfortable and not struggling financially too much. Out of all the Duggars, I'm most interested to see what life has in store for her.
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Sure, kids die from eating hot dogs (chocking)...people die from eating and doing all types of things. But there is something about knowing your kid, too. My son is 3 and eats hot dogs like an adult (holding it in a bun and chowing down) for at least a year. I watch him, and he is fine. I think it's more of an issue if kids rush when they are eating and don't pay attention or shovel food into their mouths. Being a stay at home mom who spends a lot of time around other kids (I'm in a moms club) has taught me that what is an issue for some kids is not an issue for others. I DO, however, think it is weird and not so good that he is eating it in a car. I'd want my son to eat something like that at a table.
Her 5 minutes of peace in the car were sad...and confusing. I think the kids nap and go to bed at a reasonable hour, so she should have time to herself. And, if she let Izzy go to a part time preschool program, she'd only have Sam home for a bit during the week...that would make things more peaceful too, Jill! One would think this woman has a lot more than 2 kids.
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It's more common for younger kids not to nap anymore. I have a 3 year old and people are shocked that he is still napping. I'm going to continue it as long as possible, but he'll have to stop by Kingergarten when he's 5. I don't blame Jill for having Izzy nap. Most kids are more pleasant in the afternoon after some rest. It's a shame that society is so go-go-go these days and that many toddlers stop napping early.
I totally nap during my son's naptime as well on certain days!
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11 hours ago, Zella said:
Question for parents: Does 10 pm seem late for kids that young to go to bed? I remember my bedtime as a small child in the 90s seemed like 7 pm forever, so I just would have assumed he would have figured they were already in bed. Unless maybe they were staying up waiting for him?
Hahaha great minds think alike! I just posted this myself.
10 pm is late for small kids. My son is 3 and is in bed at 7:30. He was in bed at 7 until he was 2. I'm sure they hope that by putting them down later they will sleep later, but every kid doctor/sleep expert says that doesn't work and that toddlers need to be down by around 8ish for best sleep. I know on the rare occasion when my son is up later, he is still up at 7 AM. Kids have a biological clock that generally doesn't allow them to sleep in late in the AM.
Most of the parents in my circle put their little ones (under 5) to bed in the 7/7:30 time frame.
I don't see Jill as being a parent who is overly concerned with schedules.
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19 hours ago, mythoughtis said:
So Derick slept in her room at the hospital every night she was there after both C-sections? Seriously? Most fathers want to go home and get a decent night sleep before the baby comes home.
I do not believe the Duggars or, any parent of two children under 5 when they try to tell me they are having sex 5-6 times a week. Children are exhausting and most people sleep instead.
I understand why adults who work with children and young adults have a second adult around. However, as an adult female, I regularly meet with male coworkers and bosses. If we need the conversation to be private, we shut the damn door. I have had repairmen at my house for decades by myself/ none have accosted me yet. And since these men didn’t bring a chaperone, they were probably not fundamentalist Christian. Yet we all survived. If a friend ever calls me to ask me to come over to chaperone her repairman, I won’t be able to answer for laughing. This kind of nonsense is why the Duggars are laughed at.
Finally - the Duggars are ignoring the ‘blessings from God’ that they claim each child is. Seems to me they need to look into their hearts.
I actually think it is nice if Derick slept at the hospital. My husband did after my c-section because I couldn't get up out of bed by myself and needed him to lift the baby so I could nurse. The hospital staff assumed he'd stay with me and told him where he could sleep and gave him a pillow and blanket.
I don't believe they are having that much sex. He should be tired from law school and they should both be tired from having two young kids. It's one thing to write it on a blog...it's another thing to actually do it.
I also don't ever want to think of these two having sex. They are maybe the two least sexy people ever.
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4 minutes ago, Ohiopirate02 said:
Not going to lie, professors making sure someone else is aware of a one-on-one meeting with a student is sound policy. Some conversations do need to happen without a chaperone, but the professor keeping the door cracked, or alerting a secretary that they are alone with a student don't seem that far-fetched to me.
Yeah, it's actually a good practice. It's sad, but it can take one allegation for your career to be ruined. I used to be a high school teacher, and we were told years ago to never meet with a student alone unless the door to the classroom was wide open. This was regardless of the sex of the student and the teacher.
I don't think there is an epidemic of false sexual abuse allegations against teachers, but they can happen so teachers take a lot of precautions because you don't want that gossip around town- even if it can be disproven.
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4 hours ago, Nysha said:
According to E!News, the baby was stillborn at 20 weeks. They posted pictures of them holding a dressed teeny-tiny baby, so I'm sure they consider her a stillborn baby as opposed to a miscarriage.
Out of curiosity, does anyone know if she was receiving any prenatal care? I wonder if the baby had passed a few weeks earlier but she didn't find out until 20 weeks because that's when she went for a scan.
Obviously this could happen to anyone regardless of whether they are receiving care or not, so maybe it doesn't really matter!
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33 minutes ago, Heathen said:
Funny how people have worn hand-me-down shoes for generations without their feet falling off.
We don't know for sure that those boots came from a thrift store, anyway.
Thanks for posting this. I live in a fairly affluent area, and my mom friends and I frequently share our kids' used shoes because they wear them for like 3 months and then grow out of them. The ones that get completely ruined we throw out, but I've received plenty of used shoes that are almost like new.
I can't snark on anyone for putting their kids in used clothing or shoes if they fit and are clean. Kids grow like weeds. Save some money!
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I can't get worked up over sippy cups and bibs.
My son is 3 and can (and does) use regular cups, straw cups, and sometimes a sippy cup. Just because he uses a sippy cup doesn't mean he isn't capable of drinking out of a "big boy cup." He still likes to use his sippy cup sometimes, so I'm good with that. I don't let him use it all the time because it can lead to tooth decay. (Don't know how often Izzy uses his. But we don't know...Izzy may very well be able to drink from a cup).
While my son hasn't used a bib since he's turned 2, I've seen older kids use them but not get much food on them regardless. So maybe it's there out of habit or because the kid likes it, but they have mastered eating so it's not out of necessity. Unless Izzy is still really eating like he's 15 months old, it's a little strange but I don't think worrisome.
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If they can't afford another baby, I can't blame Derick for saying no right now. That doesn't mean they can't try again in the future. I don't think Jill has any clue what it costs them to live.
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1 hour ago, iwasish said:
Did she just climb on the counter on her own or did her mother put her there?
Shes a bit big for one but she should be in either a high chair or a booster seat... strapped in securely.. very securely.
My son is 3, and while he is capable of eating in a regular chair, we put him in a high chair so he's equal in height to us. It helps him participate in the conversation. : ) He also likes having his own try in front of him. If Dracilla were my daughter, I'd never take her out of one (and I'd use the straps, too)!
I'm not surprised she was in a diaper in the morning since most kids her age needs diapers at night, but she should have been changed as soon as she woke up.
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On 7/9/2019 at 1:14 AM, DaphneCat said:
I'm going to cut her a break on the American meal. Maybe she was hoping since they were in a foreign country they would appreciate experiencing foreign things, not just eat the same stuff they always get. (They WERE commenting that American eggs were white and theirs were yellow - it is possible they would have genuinely appreciated the effort to show them something different.)
However, when it became apparent 5 minutes in to trying to cook said breakfast that neither Jihoon nor his parents were charmed be Dracilla's "manners" she should have dealt with her immediately and not tried to convince Jihoon that his parents were somehow wrong.
I'm with you on the breakfast. On this show we see Americans all the time in foreign countries that try the native cuisine...and we make fun of them if they don't attempt to try what they are being served. If I were visiting Korea I'd want a Korean breakfast, so it's not that crazy to think a Korean couple would want to try an American meal.
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I have no problem with brothers sharing a room, but I do find it odd considering that they have two extra bedrooms. That toddler bed for Izzy looks so small and uninviting. I thought Jill looked pregnant in the video, but it was probably just her frumpy style.
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Yeah, I think Joy had plenty of support.
I don't know how Joy feels, but I am a very quiet person and would prefer just to be with my husband and maybe my parents in a situation like this. It would overwhelm me to be with lots of people. When I'm grieving I can't handle people displaying pity toward me. It just makes me uncomfortable.
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I feel awful for Joy. Pregnancy loss at any stage is terrible, but you definitely let your guard down by the 5th month if everything has been going well. Plus, she seemed to have a healthy first pregnancy, so it must have been very shocking to her.
I hope that she takes time to heal and doesn't try to rush another pregnancy. She needs time to process this loss. She also needs to keep far, far away from Lauren.
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1 hour ago, BravoAddict72 said:
Not everyone takes Spanish and it was not required for that long. We had to take 2 years in highschool and I took French.
Why does a 3 year old still have a bottle and a diaper? 3 is way too old for a bottle in the back of the car. I realize some kids are not completely potty trained at 3 but maybe be trying and have them in a pull up? And this whole 10 minute rule nonsense? She knows she can only behave for 10 minutes inside places and Deavan is ok with this? Oh heck no! My rule was if you cannot behave on your own you will be strapped in the stroller or in the grocery cart. If you continue to misbehave we will go outside and have a "talk". Once we get home it will be nap time since you must be tired if you cannot behave. That feral child needs a bath, her hair combed, and some discipline.
I think Americans don't take studying a foreign language as seriously as other cultures do because you can get a good job here and be fine in most areas just learning one. But in other countries, knowing English is helpful to getting a better paying job especially in a business field. Those that take it seriously do learn other languages fluently. Plus- many Americans don't want to live overseas. Anfisa wanted to come to America.
I took Spanish for 4 years in high school and then in college. I was fairly fluent but then lost it because I didn't have to use it at all after college in my job.
Even though many high schools require a language, many kids will language hop because it is easier. (I used to teach in a high school and it wasn't strange for a kid who really didn't care about learning a language to take Spanish 1 for a year, followed by French 1, followed by Mandarin 1). They were thus able to fulfill the requirement but never have to worry about learning the really difficult grammar rules!
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14 hours ago, TrininisaScorp said:
Yeah. I'm a terrible, shallow person. Aladin is hawt. I would like to test out this theory about Aladin...for science. I, for one, would be more than happy to show him a whole new world; even with my brown hair, skin, and eyes (I need these brown men to be better to us brown ladies). You're more than welcome people b/c
In truth, I think you all are totally right. He's just fine, but can't really get his situation working with her. Aladin seems, at least for now, so different than Mo and Azan. He actually seems happy and less about scamming her. Let's see if that holds.
Deavan is a damn mess. I love that these two useless, in over their heads people, haven't had a conversation about basics like the sleeping situation. I literally don't know anyone who sleeps with their child; like, sure, you get in for cuddles and reading stories in a storm, but the whole night? Every night?. I've heard of attachment style parenting, but that seems like it should at least be a conversation. Drusilla needs someone to parent her. Jesus. Channel her energy. Jihoon is awful presumptuous that he was gonna be hittin' it. She's knocked up; the time in her mind for jiggy jiggy (I'm not ever calling it anything else) was over in that jiggy jiggy motel and that (undoubtedly cheap) bottle of wine. Frankly, I don't care for the way she speaks to him either. It feels condescending.
Oh, Paul! Complete fuck up as always. Consistency is so comforting.
Imma need Cory to man-up. Watching him eat shit every time Evelyn opens her mouth is painful. He's an idiot.
While not the norm, I think it's fairly common for parents to sleep with their toddlers. A lot of moms do the co-sleeping thing for nursing infants now and frequently don't transition into a bed either because it's easier not to go through the transition or because they like sleeping with the kid.
I know a lady who sleeps with her husband and her 2 year old and 6 year old in bed every night.
Personally- not my thing. My son rolls around a lot and no one would be getting a good night's sleep in my house!
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3 hours ago, Ohiopirate02 said:
I do feel sorry for Jill in this situation. There is nothing unbiblical about a married couple exploring their sexuality. The original meaning of the Kama Sutra has been watered down so much over the centuries that I can't believe this particular book could pose any threat. She must have gotten a lot of blowback from the Jill Rodriguez's of the world who are so narrow-minded and insecure in their faith that they cannot even comprehend reading the sacred text of another faith.
If you are secure in your faith, then you can learn about other faiths. There is no risk of you straying from the path. You should also be able to withstand criticism of your faith.
I am Catholic, and I always thought that after marriage pretty much anything sexually was permissible so long as it remained monogamous. I was wrong. My husband and I attended a pre-marriage education class (Pre-Cana) for all couples who want to be married in the church. One lecture was on sex. We got the usual info about "natural" family planning and only having sex if we were ready to welcome a child and were told that sexual acts that didn't lead directly to conception were no bueno. I looked around the room during this, and based on people's faces, I think it's safe to say that no one was really buying this bill of goods. Incidentally, we were also given a book about sex in marriage, and one section talked about thinking of Jesus watching over you as you have sex to help you conceive a healthy child. I threw away the book after that. (Incidentally, I got married in 2009 and not 1899).
So I'm sure that in Jill's faith, sexuality isn't 100% open even after marriage!
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16 hours ago, Cammi said:
Something tells me Deavan was too busy scrolling Tinder for dick and taking Snapchat and Instagram photos to actually be a hands on parent. Two kids before 23? Okaaay.... Definitely not for the faint of heart. Especially being a single mom. And I’m sorry, but she looks at least 29.
Sadly, Deavan probably fits every stereotype that Jihoon's parents have about single moms.
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On 6/20/2019 at 12:14 PM, Jeeves said:
Well said. She'd also be able to enjoy her time with her kids as they grow up, vs. being perpetually distracted by the demands of infants and toddlers. I realize JB and Michelle raised their kids in a super isolationist family-only environment. But even if Jeremy is against sending his kids to school, I can't imagine he would want to deny them the opportunity to play team sports. Which means some kind of organized league. I hope that if such a thing happens, Jinger would be able to sit in the stands and watch the kid(s) play without a passel of babies and tiny kids to tend to at the same time.
Yeah there are upsides and downsides to having kids at any age, but I'm not going to try for any more kids after a year or two (I'm 34) because I want to enjoy my 60s while I'm hopefully in good health and getting ready to retire instead of worrying about having minors to raise. If that means I only have the one I currently have, then so be it.
I think that because we see so many celebrities having kids older (late 30s and 40s), it gives us a false rosy picture. I don't think that having a kid in your late 30s is uncommon at all, but once you hit 40, the numbers tell a different story. Celebrities have all the money at their disposal for various treatments that most of us don't. Even still, if you look at the statistics of women who can successfully conceive- naturally or with IVF- over 40- they are relatively small.
Anyway, I'd rather have a few kids early like Jinger might and then enjoy my life rather than spend decades raising a small army!
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I don't care how many pads you put down...there is no way I'd want to deliver a baby on my couch. I've only had one kid but that amount of fluids that came out of me was astounding. I remember thinking what an epic mess it was making- and I was in a hospital! It bothers me how the Duggars think they are above hospitals but go running there when something goes wrong.
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Christine Brown Woolley: Nacho Sister Wife Anymore
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Is this for a specific state?
I have a child in public schools in NJ and this isn't the case at all. There are two kids out of his class this entire week for vacation and the only day they had off this week was Monday (Columbus Day). Another kid missed a week in September to go to Disney. My cousin is doing the same next week with her kids (Disney trip).
I also used to teach and kids go on vacation all. the time- especially in upper middle class districts. I'm not a fan because I really value classroom time, but it's pretty normal in my area.