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Didn't he say it was because of that lump that caused him so much embarrassment and discomfort???😆

On a related issue, I noticed that "sigh-sigh" still has that enlarged tongue sticking out of his mouth. Seem to recall this being commented on early in his infancy; however, the consensus seemed to me that as his mouth enlarged, his tongue would be able to fit inside. I'm not seeing any visible improvement but then recall that Lilah was essentially "bald" into her second year and EVENTUALLY, as she turned 3, her hair came in. Maybe sigh-sigh's tongue situation will take a similar amount of time to improve as well. PATIENCE seems to be the operative word for these kids, and, I would say, that would also apply to Jackson's legs!

I'm with you on that. When he was talking about his "budget" and then stated it is $700K, I was kind of amused. I'm still not sure exactly what type of job he has in "architecture;" however, it's certainly lucrative and I HOPE he can keep that level of employment for years to come!!

I SPECIFICALLY looked and listened long and hard to yesterday's Tori video of Lilah and can say with no hesitation that, yes, there were many "sounds" and a certain conversational "cadence" coming from Lilah's mouth, but NONE of the words were the least bit understandable...just babbling. I think Lilah will be placed in school this year (I HOPE) and, there she will presumably be given the special services she needs to be able to communicate better than she does now.

Oh, I didn't know that Jacob lived in an RV. Is that their choice or temporary?

I agree with you. QUESTION: How are Jacob and Zach going to manage financially without the $$$ from the show/farm? Jeremy, we know, is "set" because they have some type of income-producing "cockamaymie" business AND he has wealthy in-laws and owns an expensive property. Molly is a financially independent, married, professional with no children (as yet) . Zach and Tori are delusional if they think they can maintain their lifestyle on her income from being a media "influencer." Jacob and Izzy, similarly, (although I don't think they derive income from the show), DO get paid (I'm assuming well) by Matt for helping him on the farm and they also get housing. I can only speculate (never a good thing to do, but who cares🤩) that Matt (with all his millions) will set up some type of "trust" to support Jacob and family until they can find a way to make a living that is steady, reliable and continuing and live comfortably on their own. If, (as with some members of my own family), that day never arrives (financial independence) he will support them forever (probably finding some type of work for them to do).

I follow Tori on Instagram where she freely hawks her online product endorsements and posts a lot of videos with the kids. Nothing is ever mentioned about filming. Does anyone know if the show was renewed and if ZiT are still involved with it? There was talk of pumpkin season 2023 launching with Jacob and his wife playing a big part in running that and the farm, in general; however, today, I read that the farm is back on the mkt so I wondered about their status with the show.

I completely agree that there are people who can thrive in personal relationships, including marriage, while managing mental illness. However, not everyone can successfully manage a marriage, with or without a diagnosed mental health condition. Just the pressure of social media constantly checking up on the status of their relationship and the various business and marketing promotions they were involved with (like international travel that they sponsored...I'm really not sure about the details but I recall reading something about their trips) may not have been compatible with what he and his psych team thought was the most healthy environment for him to achieve the goals he set out for himself.

The most prominent feature about Miles' ability to sustain his marriage to Karen, IMO, is his SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS that he went into public discussion about on many occasions. His Major Depressive Disorder was the lynchpin of his failure to relate in a healthy manner with Karen, and that was from DAY ONE! I recall literally "cringing" as the show filmed him trying to manage his symptoms and Karen trying to be as supportive as she possibly could be. I know she is in the health field and I know she had compassion for his condition; however, maybe Miles believed that regardless of Karen's support he needed "space" from ANY marital responsibility in order to manage his condition as he needed to do with as little social "pressure" as possible. Just my 2 cents.

I'm trying to wrap my head around all those "businesses." All I'm left with is how "steady, reliable and continuing" their income is. I'm wondering what the monthly mortgage payment is on the house they picked,

I noticed that Molly's wardrobe and overall appearance reverted back to the "look" she had when the show began and continued after Bernie was born. That is the cute "apron and neat top combo" in interesting colors. The addition of false eyelashes didn't interfere with her overall "look." Last year (maybe last 2 yrs), she went for a more "casual" look verging on "sloppiness" with jeans and oversized tops. Maybe it had something to do with her 2nd pregnancy. I prefer this "look." She looks professional and adorable!!

LOLOL.....indisputable. She runs the show, like it or not...he's a B team add-on.

I would like to know too because I follow them on Instagram and they seem to have many story lines conducive to filming but nothing ever mentioned so maybe not....

I saw another Instagram she posted where the kids were in some vehicle (maybe heading out to the airport to attend that Little People's Convention??) and neither Lilah nor Jackson were belted in their car seats? Were my eyes deceiving me?

I've lived in Phx for over 30 YRS and used to get to Scottsdale often for shopping and other things. After the COVID hiatus from "normalcy" I haven't been up there recently (the AZ summer heat makes doing anything outdoors virtually impossible. Today it's 114!)) All that said, I was astonished at how little house $700K could buy in Scottdale, 2023,

Most definitely!!!

Was that on one of those "bonus scene" re-runs that they always label "NEw" on my cable guide? If so, I missed it. Care to clue me in on what business she was hawking?

Of course you're right! How naive to purchase real property on that basis. I took it that they were equating getting "married" to some expensive "wedding." One thing has little to do with the other. You can have the "wedding reception" at a later date. Personally, I always thought (not that anyone should care) that the BIG WEDDING should be held after about 10 yrs of being married (or at least 3 years) as by the time you spend all that $$$ on a reception the couple should know if they are getting along (with or without children). By being "married" you can see how things evolve and if successful and loving, THEN you can spend the big bucks on another ceremony and reception.

I've lived in Phoenix for over 30 years and couldn't BELIEVE how mediocre the homes she was shown were in the $700K price range. The one she bought had absolutely no "curb appeal" with a quirky interior that had no features I thought were appealing. The 2nd Scottsdale choice was also very modest in appeal. The 3rd home in Phx was better insofar as attractive features and SPACE ; however, I understand the kids wanting to remain in Scottsdale schools. When I see what $700K buys in other parts of the Country it pains me to think of how the Greater Phx area compares. Also, there was something off-putting about the buyer's voice and personality that stuck with me throughout the episode.

I think they stayed together for any monetary benefit or advantage they reap from it. I wonder if they're still in that same Rhode Island apt where they've been for years. She made a big fuss over expanding their family a few yrs ago when they "reconciled" but I believe nothing has ever come of that.

I noticed that on Tori's IG YESTERDAY, she had a video about her COACHING Lilah oh WRITING the letter "B"! I think she wrote the "example" on a line on a workbook page, and Lilah was supposed to copy the example. Lilah tried as best she could and I thought it was a "start." HOWEVER, in response to Tori's encouraging "chatter" during the exercise, I still could not make out a word that Lilah was saying, so there's that! Who knows maybe someone who knows someone who knows someone who reads these boards, MAY have brought the fact of Tori's attention that Lilah's speech delay NEEDS ATTENTION!!

Yes, I agree! I think it's because they had Jackson undergo "stop-gap" surgery that accomplished nothing visible but will, they say, have some positive results in years to come. So, on that basis, I guess they placate themselves that they've done everything they could to address the issue.

I also thought she was saying, "si, si" because that's how Tori usually refers to the baby. I REGULARLY see Tori's IG posts and am struck by the fact that although she portrays Lilah regularly in different situations, Lilah's SPEECH has not improved ONE IOTA from the time MANY MONTHS AGO when the show was airing and Tori specifically said on the show that she was going to prioritize Lilah's speech delays with PERSONAL TEACHING TOOLS. I find it so irritating that, apparently, what the viewers observe about Lilah's speech delay is, apparently no "big deal" to Tori (I won't even include Zach as he's completely uninvolved as far as I can tell). That little girl DESERVES parents who are in tune with her special needs so she may be able to function "normally" in society where she will, for sure, have enough challenges. I also agree that Lilah is very cute.

You speak FOR ME!!! I'm blissfully and blessedly divorced and always confirm my heavenly status (to myself) when I watch the show😄 I'

That was my immediate first thought!!☺️