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Maybe they're trying to widen the family tree branches and breed the 'fabulous' out

How much you want to bet he's counting chores he did for mommy for $ Dickweed, we all do chores when we're 5 years old but we don't count it in our 'work history' or use mommy as a reference on our resume.

Jill's lack of licensing may indeed go back to Boob. I remember a 19kids TH where one of the kids, maybe it was even Jill, explained that they are allowed to learn a skill only if it would benefit the collective group. With so many babies in the future it would definitely behoove Boob financially (bc he's the only one that really matters) to have a kid learn some midwife skills. If the plan all along was for Jill to only deliver her mother's, siblings' or family friends' babies then a state license would be unnecessary in Boob's cheap dim eyes. Remember, this is the guy who believes you can learn a skill after watching for a few minutes and close is good enough. Even if missionary Jill went on to deliver some brown CA babies surely those poor, godless, 2nd class people would be grateful for Jill's limited skills. This would explain Jill's continued presence at the birth's despite her blatant fuckups and the girls' obession with home births. Boob wants to get his $ worth.

They stick out like a sore thumb bc they are not 18-21 yo college students & no matter how much Derick tries to relive the delusional glory of his college days its OVER.

Bigskygirl beat me to it lol I dont know how secretly the Dills left but they probably didnt make a big fuss to avoid repeat scrutiny over their grifting ways. $3000 for the 2 of them is a nice chunk of change. Where did the money come from? Huh Derick? You just happen to have a spare 3k laying around? Or was it c-o-m-p-e-n-s-a-t-i-o-n from the Big Boob for you know, 'volunteering' on the show? I know, raccoons have babies.

I love how Jill's hand is draped over Drek's thigh. I'm no body language expert but I believe that is a clear sign of possession/ownership. I'm thinking Jill is very insecure and jealous of all those short wearing hussy college girls pictured.

To stir the pot, someone should encourage Jessa to enter her boys in the contest as well. The Dugger girls just looooove upstaging each other.

Maybe the Dr meant wait 2 years to conceive if she wants to attempt a VBAC. It would make sense to allow the body time to heal, no? I never had a c-section myself so I don't know.

I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit this but I miss my daily Dillweed fix. Drek's ridiculously delusional daily tweets really brightened my day and put a smirk on my face without fail. A day without Drek putting his foot in his mouth is like a day without sunshine lol

I predict that as more and more of the kidults turn 18, marry and start families the amount of sibling jealousy and backbiting over money will increase dramatically. Boob may want 200 grandkids but has he really considered how he is going to support them all? By making sure all his own kids were under educated and trained for nothing in life Boob has really screwed himself over. A $3-4 million net worth may sound like a lot but not when you have to feed 242 people 3 meals a day 365 days a year (264,990 portions!!) I think the Dillards are only the first of many Duggars to experience financial hardships.

Let's for argument sake say that the Dillards were not compensated for their tv appearances or magazine covers. Derick is currently in school, that's a tuition bill of $10,000. They have to pay rent for the tiny duplex. Then there are recurring monthly expenses for a family of 4 like food, clothing, medical care, transportation, internet/phone, etc. Where is all this money coming from? We know Derick is not making big money occasionally Ubering students on the weekends. Is JB funding the Dillards? Well then that's compensation. Is Cathy funding them? Well then she's a bigger fool than I thought. Is there some big anonymous donor Derick has yet to reveal? C'mon Dillweed, you're an accountant. Even you have to agree that the numbers just don't add up.

Did Anna just brag/throw shade that she's in the lead in the baby contest? Really??

This^^^. I suppose ol' donkey face could also argue that he provided each child with a roof over their head, clothes on their back, food, an education (minimally), medical (even more minimally), music lessons and exotic trips as compensation for their show appearances. While I don't necessarily agree w/Boob, those things dont come cheap or for free despite what Derick thinks.

Derick is angry and bitter because he has to work to support a family instead of getting the free ride he expected from tic and the Duggars. I have no doubt he saw the Duggar's teevee $$, the People covers, GMA appearances, book tours, all expense vacations, multiple cars, planes, properties, etc, etc and thought he wanted a piece of that. Why wouldn't Derick expect tic to pay for Iz's birth? He had seen the tic goose lay golden egg after egg for Boob for years. Before Josh scandal #1 hit Derrck was riding high as a newly minted teevee star, married to Boob's favorite daughter, on the cover of People and living in a free McMansion. He had quit is lowly day job and was fully expecting to travel the world as a missionary/vacationer on tic and Boob's dime. IMHO Derick was a lazy ass grifter from way back who targeted the Dug's gravy train and it didn't work out for him. Haha sucker!! Now go out and get a job and help support your family.

I can picture Dreck saying something pompous like his 'job' is saving men's souls and turning them toward Jesus. Followed by, he gets paid, but not in an earthly sense. Us simpletons, we are far too stupid to understand Dreck's higher calling and superior intellect lol

Radaronline & The Christian Post claim Smuggar and his parents/siblings are simply at RU to eat pizza and say hi. Can't make this shut up ?

Everybody gets a bible but we're taking them back as soon as the cameras leave.

Punchable?

If anything, I think the whole purpose of Si's arranged marriage with Lauren is to rein him in tighter.

Why is Si climbing on a the tank like a 5 year old?? I would expect behavior like that from eternal youth Jackson, but Si? And now we know Lauren wears modesty bike shorts under her heavy denim skirts.

I noticed Shiloh Christian School discounts tuition for Cross church members and offers even more of a tuition break to full time ministry families. For Iz and Sam's sake, I hope this is Dill's plan. Yeah I know, hope springs eternal.

I'm shocked none of the tabloids have written a speculative article regarding Josh's return to Jesus jail. It seems they regularly mine these board for leads.

That could be our new catch phrase. Would you like a root canal? Yeah, no thanks, I'd rather sleep with Smuggar. How about I chop off your arm? Yeah, no thanks, I'd rather sleep with Smuggar. Although honestly, I really cant think of anything i wouldn't choose over sleeping with Smuggar.

IMHO that sweater and shirt combo is not doing Jill any favors. Between the length of the sweater ending at the widest part of her hips and the shirt ballooning over her stomach Jill looks dumpier than usual. I'm not criticizing Jill's present body but i do believe in making the most of what you've been given. Clinton & Stacey would be appalled. I know, baby steps...lol

Not to nit pick but the bio says Jessa took the GED test. It doesn't say she passed it. The Duggar habit of telling half truths makes me suspicious of everything they claim.