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BitterApple
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Ha ha, it'll be interesting to see how many siblings are suddenly Carlin's bestie. Pools always bring the freeloaders to the yard.
Did they say whether they're doing an above ground or in-ground?
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I don't know if any of you lurk the Bates sub-Reddit, but someone wrote a hilarious recap of Bates goings-ons of the past week. I put it in small talk because it features most of the marrieds and I didn't want to jumble the individual threads. Anyways, if you need a good laugh:
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Maybe this is their way of transitioning Lawson out of a singing career without admitting he failed? Tiff's ultimate goal could be to RV her way back to California permanently. She could audition for Hallmark movies and Lawson could restart his landscaping business.
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I agree that working from home is going to be a disaster. If anything I think it'll make Alyssa more resentful. I think she's figuring it'll be a Zach/Whit or Carlin/Evan situation where John will dabble for a few hours, then be free to deal with the kids. She's gonna be real pissed when she wants help and John can't because he's on a zoom call or he's busy with other stuff. And assuming this is a serious role, I think John will get annoyed with the inevitable disruptions and noise that come from a houseful of small children.
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5 minutes ago, AstridM said:
Why don’t they just rent an apartment in Nashville, then? It’s a 3 hour commute, ffs.
Because then they'd be right back at square one with Katie whining and crying about how much she misses her family. I can also see Evan in Travis' ear like, "It's no biggie, we make the drive all the time," conveniently leaving out that he and Carlin camp out for a six day clip, not a quick turnaround.
With regards to YouTube, I'd be shocked if they follow through. Child exploitation is currently their biggest moneymaker. Hell, the majority of people on the Bates subReddit thought better content was driving the move in the first place. Not to mention, their overhead is increasing. They've got rent, studio costs and hotels if Travis has to stay over plus taxes and upkeep on the NJ house. I'm not sure Katie can shill enough Dime Beauty for them to live off Influencing alone. Travis could presumably ask to stay at Lawson's, but my Spidey Senses tell me LawDog's ego can't handle a better singer honing in on his turf. I can see him being petty a/f.
11 minutes ago, Dimi1 said:I am dismayed about this....although I have no dog in the fight..lol...to me, Katie is way too unsure and insecure for " Travis - the superstar" ...Katie is gorgeous but comes across as very insecure/lacking in self confidence etc....
Katie said in one of their Q&A's that it upset her when fast food workers flirted with Travis at the drive-thru, so she definitely seems to struggle with jealousy and self-esteem. FWIW, I highly doubt these girls were making a play for her husband. It was probably just benign small talk that Katie misread due to her immaturity and lack of relationship experience.
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I'm dubious as to how much music Travis will be doing. I'm not saying he doesn't have the talent to make a go of it, but a six-hour round trip commute for a guy used to having a home studio is going to get old fast. Even twice a week it would be tiring, especially if Katie insists on tagging along. It wouldn't surprise me if he starts off gung-ho and then it eventually dwindles down as Travis realizes he'd rather be in Starbucks with Evan than sitting in traffic.
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Are they ditching Remi? An apartment doesn't sound like an ideal setup for a Goldendoodle.
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1 hour ago, GeeGolly said:
How long before Katie becomes a co-owner of BSB and Travis is hired on as Quality Control?
It's actually not a bad idea. Katie's social media is rapidly gaining followers. I think she just surpassed Carlin in YouTube subscribers, so she might boost sales. If she does photoshoots with adorable, photogenic Hailey, ka-ching $$$! The downside is two more lazy, immature idiots are brought into the fold, but if it's good for the bottom line, Zach and Whit might not object.
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It was bad enough when they did the joint party for Allie and Zoey, where Allie got shoved aside, but now they can't even be bothered with that? They're lumping all the girls together even though the birthdays are spread out over three months? And Rhett gets a solo party he won't even remember? They really don't give a crap about those girls at all.
If throwing big parties for each kid isn't affordable or it's too overwhelming, why not have small family celebrations at home? That's what Zach and Whit do. You can buy balloons and party supplies at Dollar Tree. Order pizza, throw hamburgers on the grill, make a cake from box mix. Alyssa could certainly dip into her eyelash extension budget to swing that. I think that would be much more meaningful to a kid than making them celebrate way before or after the fact.
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Does anyone recall, why did Evan sign up for trade school if he had no plans of working in the field? If he wanted to do editing/filming/media why not go to school for that from the get-go?
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Alyssa's posted reels of her and the kids walking in their neighborhood, so I think it's something they do pretty frequently.
To clarify my comment, I didn't mean that Alyssa looks puffy due to weight gain, but rather that she looks unwell. To me, she doesn't come across like she's in a good place physically or emotionally.
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1 hour ago, Dimi1 said:
Something is wrong with Alyssa...she looks really puffy in her latest video with her kids at the library...I know she has had heart issues in the past...She looks bad and she looks like she feels bad..and in the video- Allie - who it Rhetts sister mom...is now being seen watching rhett at the library and watching rhett out in the yard...I bet she watches him all the time - if its now "instinctual" to take care of him...
I noticed that too. Alyssa looks swollen in the face, like she's retaining a lot of fluid. I don't know if she's still being monitored by her heart doctor, but hopefully she doesn't ignore any issues.
With regards to Allie, I think the only time the poor kid gets any positive attention is when she makes life easier for her parents. I assume she's the one watching the rest of the kids while Alyssa works out.
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I like the name Miles, although it came out of left field. It doesn't seem like something Josie would pick.
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30 minutes ago, Heathen said:
In Tennessee, it's a year after a seizure before you can be cleared to drive. I don't know if it's been that long since Carlin claimed to have a seizure. To me, this is just more evidence that she was lying all along.
I agree the whole thing feels off. Did she ever get a diagnosis?
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I'm curious about the weight as well. They made it seem like he was going to be a whopper, but judging by the photos he looks like an average-sized newborn.
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59 minutes ago, Heathen said:
According to Reddit (I know, I know), Male's actual name is Denver. It looks like someone spilled the beans, several times, and now Josie is deleting the comments.
I'll personally find it LOL funny if her big reveal got spoiled again.
Denver Balka? It sounds like a Benjamin Moore paint color.
Man, Josie is being foiled at every turn. She has the baby. Eagle-eyed Redditers spot the bracelet and reveal the sex. Sadly, the little guy has issues and she can't exploit him for clicks as much as she'd like. Katie makes a major announcement. Lydia reveals she suffered a miscarriage and now the one card Josie had left to play has been taken. This is the equivalent of the Hindenburg for an influencer.
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2 hours ago, BetyBee said:
Maybe even a Josie look-a-like, one of her little sisters. Sounds Biblical!
My sister's ex got remarried to a woman who could've been her twin. They looked exactly alike right down to the hairstyle and highlights. The new wife even worked in the same field. I did a double-take the first time I met her. The funny thing is, my sister swore there was no resemblance. She was the only who didn't see it! 🤣
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2 minutes ago, AstridM said:
How does he own it free and clear??
Didn’t Katie say she didn’t really like doing YouTube videos?
To your first point, the Bank of Daddy. When Travis initially found the house, the original owner didn't want to sell. Mr. Clark went over there and talked to him, and next thing you know Travis is getting it for a steal. I think he (or his family) paid something like 80 or 90k, cash. It was a bit sketch at the time because it came across like Pa Clark made the guy an offer he couldn't refuse (wink, wink). Some people speculated Travis bought the place with his music earnings, but I'm doubtful. He's a small Christian artist, not Harry Styles.
With regards to YouTube, yes, Katie has said she doesn't like doing it and that it was Travis who pushed to start the channel. I think she doesn't mind Influencing, because that's just recording short videos and posting, but YouTube is more time consuming and stressful. There's pressure to churn out content and you get a lot more negative feedback.
I think Travis has his own ulterior motives with this move. It wouldn't surprise me if his father is like, okay, you've had your fun, but it's time to stop dicking around and join the family empire. At some point, the Clarks need their sons to take over if the generational wealth is going to continue. If Travis wants to do his own thing, that's his right, but I get the sense it isn't so much that he doesn't want to work for the church as it is he doesn't want to work, period. Telling his parents God called him to Tennessee gets him out of it for a while.
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3 hours ago, ozziemom said:
Maybe Papa Clark figured that to stop Katie’s whining about how she misses her family, Tennessee etc etc was to let them move there. I think the Clark’s are very involved in each other’s lives and the Clark family church & school business funds some of Travis’s expenses. And Travis may be pushing this move as good for his music career. So Papa Clark agrees to let them try it figuring reality will set in the first time Katie needs a babysitter or someone to take their dog.
Good theory. I think the big tell will be if they sell their Jersey house. Travis owns it free and clear, so I could see his dad telling him to hang on to the asset and rent it. It would provide steady income and also give them a place to return to when things eventually crash and burn in Tennessee.
Like all of you pointed out, the reality check is going to come when Katie has baby #2. Mrs. Clark will probably stay for the first week, but Katie won't have months of consistent help. And this will also be happening right as Hailey is hitting the Terrible Two's. Cranky toddler plus newborn for parents who've never really done anything on their own? They're going to lose their minds. Addie and Ellie may be conscripted into service, but they seem content to rotate down to Florida. Also, the one who just hit 18 will likely be courting soon.
I don't doubt that Gil, Kelly, Carlin and Evan were in their ears during ILYD and the previous visit. It's too bad we don't get to see Hailey more! Don't you miss this?! If you lived closer, Layla and Hailey could play together all the time! You can do YouTube from anywhere! Poor Katie fell into the trap.
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39 minutes ago, Notabug said:
As noted above, the antibody problem, whatever it is, tends to get worse in each pregnancy. Rh disease is due to antibodies and can lead to stillbirth. Or a baby with hydrops fetalis which is a form of heart failure due to severe anemia and often results in long term issues due to lack of oxygen in the womb and is often fatal. This situation can even require intrauterine transfusions. Also, with each baby, the antibody levels increase resulting in earlier and earlier complications and need to deliver the baby prematurely to avoid stillbirth. And, then dealing with all the issues that prematurity brings. Without knowing what specific antibody Josie has, it is hard to predict her specific chances of a problem; but neonatal jaundice due to blood incompatibility is the least of the risks.
As it is, a kid born at 37 weeks who needed bili lights within hours of birth and is projected to need them for at least 5-6 days is pretty dam*ed jaundiced. And the next kid will most likely have it worse.
Per Reddit, Josie said she has Anti-C antibodies.
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1 hour ago, AstridM said:
If something happened to Josie during the next birth, who thinks Kelton would be like his dad and stay single and raise his kids alone?
Somehow I don't think he'd be that noble. He's probably be dating another hot blonde in six months.
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4 minutes ago, GeeGolly said:
Grayson Parker Balka. 👶🏽♂️
I grew up with a Parker who was the sweetest kid ever. I've always loved the name for either a boy or girl, and I'll be crushed if these clowns use it. 😭
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Should we take bets on how pissed Josie is right now?
She didn't even get the chance to do a newborn photo shoot with Male Balka placed artfully on her padded boobs before Katie dropped a massive bombshell. Talk about thunder stealing! 😂
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1 minute ago, Salacious Kitty said:
It makes absolutely no sense.
Apparently her followers share your sentiments. There's a lot of half-hearted congratulations followed by how sad they feel for Travis' parents. Someone even pointed out how uncomfortable Hailey seemed with Gil and Kelly in the birthday video. Nobody said anything mean, but it wasn't quite the love fest I'm sure Katie was expecting.
Oh and Evan's comment was "Let the party begin!." 🙄🙄🙄. Should we take bets on how fast Trav tires of the Stew Crew?
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Small Talk: Along the Hills of East Tennessee
in Bringing Up Bates
It sounds to me like the site has new moderators who are on a power trip. It said the thread titles are discriminatory, which is absurd.