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For people who are supposed to desire a "blessing" every year, they seem awfully excited about dropping those girls off for four days! Only 16 more babies to go Alyssa. Hilarious if they end up creating baby number four on this little get away. LOL. Hopefully they are starting to realize that producing a mega family isn't the best idea. It's really a shame those two didn't hold off on the babies after getting married so that they could enjoy some one on one time together. Then they wouldn't have to freak out over a 4 day mini vacation just to get to eat junk food, sleep and have sex with some privacy. Just a thought I had after my initial post.

I just finished watching the birth episode for baby Khloe` and I will say, Whitney has the easiest labors and births. I'm super jealous. Those babies just seem to slide right out of her while she peacefully lays there. If I didn't know any better I would think she was getting a pedicure or a massage by the looks of her facial expressions. As someone who recently struggled with a birth, pushed for hours and had a 4:00 a.m. emergency c-section... she surely is "blessed" in the birthing department. Also, there is also no way in he** that I would ever want every family member I've ever known watching me birth. I find it fascinating that they want to pack as many into the hospital suite as possible. I guess if you have an easy time of it there's not much to worry about but still. Ick.

When Erin and Chad were discussing a new home, I like how Erin mentions she wants a "small home" because it's so easy to organize. Uh uh. I also think it's cute that she says they only need one more bedroom. Who are you kidding Erin? You are planning on pushing out at least 15 or more children, you need a massive compound to accommodate the brood you're planning. I don't know why these people beat around the bush so much. Just be real. You need a good sized home for your large/growing family. Chad is going to have to bite the bullet soon and get a mortgage. (Somehow, some way.) It has got to be killing Erin to see some of her siblings own a decent sized home before her. As their family grows...I wonder if they are starting to question whether any of this is smart? Or do they truly believe God will provide for their mega family? I know I would be freaking out if I had 4 kids packed into one tiny bedroom!

Crack this case! I know this Erin’s birthday post but who is this Tikky lady?? She’s the one that sends Alyssa all the matching church dresses every Sunday. Is she a fellow fundie or leg humper. It looks her child might be pictured here.

Yes! The terrible carpet is gone. That flooring made the room look 100% better. I think she also got rid of the tacky wall decal near their bed. In general, the remodel made the room look much cleaner and neater. I think Alyssa is a little bit of a hoarder...

That would be pretty tight for a family of 5. Just hypothetically speaking....$40,000 minus the typical 20% in taxes and whatever else they pay in for health insurance leaves roughly $32,000. Broken down by month that's about $2,700 left to pay a mortgage, home & auto insurance, GROCERIES, electric, water, internet, gas for the vehicles, etc. That's not even counting what they spend on family outings, entertainment, matching clothing, hair and nail appointments, household furnishings, eating out or or the gazillion family pictures they take. I would imagine their insurance doesn't totally cover the cost of a hospital birth every year either. I still don't know how they do it!

I think the tradesmen make way better money than law enforcement. Aside from Zack's assumed benefits (those are important!), I'd say a small town cop tops out at round 40K a year. I'm in a rural southern area like them and that's a little more than the going rate here. How he and Whitney are are raising a family of 5 on that and owning a home is beyond me. I don't think Whitney is selling houses anymore either. Who knows if she really ever did! I remember a few years ago Zack & Whit were getting a lot of flack in other forums for being so spendy. Whit was really showcasing a lot of new trendy clothes for the whole family, apple watches, new furniture, trips to Charleston, etc. I'd say they probably look at different forums from time to time and adjust things to save their image. Of all the couples, I think it's a tie between the Websters and the Balkas. If Josie was still doing hair they'd win by a long shot. I do think once Evan finishes his schooling, the Stewarts will be right up there with them. Eventually Chad might make some money... if he stops doing all the freebie projects Erin pushes on him for her family...

I so agree with all you have to say! I do not know how Chad supports that family... and you know Erin is going to have one every year until she can't anymore or it kills her. I'd love to know when they are going to move out of that cottage... The only thing I will say about Josie and Kelton is that of all the siblings I think those two would be the most likely to pay Chad something because Kelton actually has a pretty decent job. I could see him feeling obligated to pay another tradesman or at lease offer services of like cost to Chad for plumbing if they ever move their ever growing brood into a larger home.

Jim Boob and Meeeechele have definitely wormed their way back onto the TEE VEE. I hate that they are getting so much air time again. Lauren... I don't even know where to start. It was super uncomfortable in the beginning of the episode where Lauren was sitting on Josiah's lap just starring directly at his face. I think she was trying to do the fundie wife adoration stare but it came off so CREEPY/ unnatural/ forced/staged. She is one weird little girl. More proof that this cult produces some of the strangest people. I used to think that Lauren was the unlucky one who got married off to Josiah because they were in a rush to marry him off to anyone due to the "Josiah is GAY" rumors going round.... now I just feel incredibly sad for Josiah because I can't imagine living with that girl everyday. I can barely stand to watch her on the show. Jessa looked like a cone head. I wish she and Jill would cut a good 12 inches off of their hair. Ick. I'd really love to know how Jeremy and Jinger are affording to buy a home in L.A. Some of the couples seem to be hard up for cash and some of them seem ok but none of them work a real job. I don't get it. Jeremy must have some funds from somewhere.... couldn't be from his soccer days because that was quite some time ago. I've noticed Joe and Kendra seem to have a pretty cushy life compared to the others too. Nicer home, vehicles, things, etc. I'm sure there is some kind of family hierarchy.

I follow Alyssa on insta... does anyone have any information about the “friend” who sends her all matching outfits for her & the girls to wear every Sunday? Apparently she has a Instagram follower who sends matching sets & various other clothing items... where do I sign up for this sort of friend? All jokes aside... is she a “leg humper” fan Alyssa accepts gifts from or is she a close family friend? Tikky_pantilavillarreal. Very interesting.

I follow Whitney on Instagram... she’s promoting the $500 adhesive wallpaper she just bought for the accent wall in baby Khloe’ ‘s nursery. These people certainly aren’t thrifting any more. Also, side note, I absolutely hate the name Khloe’ spelled with a “K” a la the Kardashian Klan. Her name choice is the worst by far in this new round of babies.

Just watched the new episode and I absolutely cannot believe that Carlin was filmed turning her nose up at a church wedding! Even more shocked that Erin backed her up on it stating that a venue would be the preferable choice! Wow... have the Bates changed their tune. I thought the “white church weddin’ “ was the absolute pinnacle for them?

@floridamom I'm in the same boat... I don't get UP either. Apparently the streaming service for UP allows you to watch shows but not the newest season... I'm also loath to pay for watching this show be it streaming or purchasing on Amazon. If anyone knows another way, please let us know!

Anyone know when the new episodes will air? I guess it's technically the second part of season 8? I don't get the UP network so I'm forced to purchase on amazon or seek it out free somewhere online. I finally got to watch the new season promos and dear lord... Erin is just so CRINGE. She seems so fakey and try hard. Everything is just too much with her. Something about her personality irks me. LOL. Definitely not my favorite Bates.

Erin & Chad are currently stacking children like cordwood...they are about to be four deep in one tiny little bed room. Where will they put the next one? You know she’ll produce #5. next year. Her room is cute for a neutral children’s room but I wouldn’t dream of putting anymore than 2 in there! Kids can certainly share but I’m wondering how many they plan to pack in before God tells them to find a bigger living space...