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1 hour ago, CalicoKitty said:

Is finding baby care difficult a generational thing?  Not wanting to feed a baby at night reminds me of a current diaper commercial where a young mom complains that the had to get up 3 nights in a row to change her baby's diaper.  And she just couldn't take it anymore.  The commercial is for diapers that you only have to change every 12 hours.  Poor baby.  It seems that to some people, babies are accessories that do not need a lot of attention.  They are only there to bring attention to the parents.  How could you not feed your baby, or keep it clean and comfortable?

I think it's because for most couples, it takes two full-time working parents to provide the basic necessities anymore, so they're both exhausted. 

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Without a doubt, the first six weeks of parenting, at a minimum, are exhausting. But it is what it is. And stay at home parents are just as exhausted as working parents - except when both parents are on leave or both don't work outside the house - then they can share most or all of the baby duties.

 

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1 hour ago, Salacious Kitty said:

Renee broke it off? Sure Jan. 

Sadly, I can totally see "God guiding" aka Jill pestering, whining and threatening Renee to break it off if MM wasn't going along with the "whatever mahmo wants, mahmo gets" party. Maybe some of Jill's latest "fake Christian" and obedient children posts were inspired by MM, not Tiedi. 

The alternative, that marrying MM was a fate worse than the barndo/stink bus, is too depressing to contemplate.

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1 hour ago, CherryMalotte said:

More like the MM now has perfect peace being away from Jill. 

On 9/21/2023 at 7:47 PM, crazy8s said:

 

We pretty much called this. How much the OTT that is Jill. I do hope it was Renee's choice but I feel it wasn't.  

1 hour ago, CherryMalotte said:

More like the MM now has perfect peace being away from Jill. 

On 9/21/2023 at 7:47 PM, crazy8s said:

 

We pretty much called this. How much the OTT that is Jill. I do hope it was Renee's choice but I feel it wasn't.  

1 hour ago, CherryMalotte said:

More like the MM now has perfect peace being away from Jill. 

On 9/21/2023 at 7:47 PM, crazy8s said:

 

We pretty much called this. How much the OTT that is Jill. I do hope it was Renee's choice but I feel it wasn't.  

1 hour ago, CherryMalotte said:

More like the MM now has perfect peace being away from Jill. 

On 9/21/2023 at 7:47 PM, crazy8s said:

 

We pretty much called this. How much the OTT that is Jill. I do hope it was Renee's choice but I feel it wasn't.  

Sorry for the multiple posts, site was acting weird 

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4 hours ago, CalicoKitty said:

Is finding baby care difficult a generational thing?  Not wanting to feed a baby at night reminds me of a current diaper commercial where a young mom complains that the had to get up 3 nights in a row to change her baby's diaper.  And she just couldn't take it anymore.  The commercial is for diapers that you only have to change every 12 hours.  Poor baby.  It seems that to some people, babies are accessories that do not need a lot of attention.  They are only there to bring attention to the parents.  How could you not feed your baby, or keep it clean and comfortable?

I work with infant feeding professionally, and you’d be surprised at how common the “baby as accessory” and “do we REALLY have to feed and hold it?!” Mentality is. 

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24 minutes ago, awaken said:

I work with infant feeding professionally, and you’d be surprised at how common the “baby as accessory” and “do we REALLY have to feed and hold it?!” Mentality is. 

Crazy, isn't it?  I saw a lot of it as an NICU RN, but for some reason this diaper commercial really bothers me.  The attitude of not "being able to take it" to change a diaper at night, and making it seem that this is normal is really sad.  I guess their "answer" is finding diapers that you don't have to change until you think of it.  I wonder what they do when the baby cries?  Shut the door and turn up the music??

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2 minutes ago, MaryAnneSpier said:

 Was Renee’s boyfriend part of a Duggar or Bates family or one of the families connected to them (like a brother or cousin of Kendra or Lauren)?

No. Just some rando that they probably met at a revival. He lives about 2 hours south of them in Ohio.

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2 hours ago, awaken said:

I work with infant feeding professionally, and you’d be surprised at how common the “baby as accessory” and “do we REALLY have to feed and hold it?!” Mentality is. 

And the wealthier parents hire night nurses and nannies.

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8 hours ago, CalicoKitty said:

Crazy, isn't it?  I saw a lot of it as an NICU RN, but for some reason this diaper commercial really bothers me.  The attitude of not "being able to take it" to change a diaper at night, and making it seem that this is normal is really sad.  I guess their "answer" is finding diapers that you don't have to change until you think of it.  I wonder what they do when the baby cries?  Shut the door and turn up the music??

I had a c-section and the first night, I was so out of it. I remember them bringing in my son and I could barely wake up. I had them take care of him. But after that, I was up and my son ever suffered from inattention or hunger. 

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11 hours ago, libgirl2 said:

We pretty much called this. How much the OTT that is Jill. I do hope it was Renee's choice but I feel it wasn't. 

I will stick my theory that with as soon as Renee's diligent guy set the sm boundry and most likely later said he was not in love with the amish country and wouldn't be giving up his job to live within ebike distance of the barndo, Jill started planting the seeds of doubt in Renee's mind that this wasn't the godly man for her. I can just imagine Jill down on her wounded knee wailing to the lord to change mm's heart so he would realize the error of his ways.😂

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5 minutes ago, crazy8s said:

I do too.

Whether she chose to end it or not makes it no less hurtful to Renee. Mama making it a big deal and posting both the entering into courtship and the ending of it would be embarrassing to anyone.

I think the thing with Timbits and Heidi having sm is that they can now see all of the personal stuff Jill posts about her kids. I doubt Nurie/Nathan, Kaylee/Jonathan, Renee, Phillip, Samuel have a clue how much personal info Jill puts out there about them. Now Tim and Heidi can see it all and mention if they feel so inclined. Jill must be seething over that loss of control, among other things.

 

And poor Renee doesn't know how normal break-ups are. At least Nurie went though a similar experience.

You are so right. Heidi and Tim can now see what a lying shit JillR is.

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22 hours ago, libgirl2 said:

I have to admit to wanting to see one. 

You know Jill’s magazine will be nonstop “glamour” shots of Jill, cover to cover. Sure, there’ll be a few articles on how to apply light feminine touches of makeup and how to dress modestly but mostly photos of Jill.

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4 minutes ago, louannems said:

You know Jill’s magazine will be nonstop “glamour “shots of Jill, cover to cover. Sure, there’ll be a few articles on how to apply light feminine touches of makeup and how to dress modestly but mostly photos of Jill.

And I'm sure "The Finger" will make several appearances. And her too tight, circulation stopping toe ring as well.

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29 minutes ago, crazy8s said:

Whether she chose to end it or not makes it no less hurtful to Renee. Mama making it a big deal and posting both the entering into courtship and the ending of it would be embarrassing to anyone.

I think the thing with Timbits and Heidi having sm is that they can now see all of the personal stuff Jill posts about her kids. I doubt Nurie/Nathan, Kaylee/Jonathan, Renee, Phillip, Samuel have a clue how much personal info Jill puts out there about them. Now Tim and Heidi can see it all and mention if they feel so inclined. Jill must be seething over that loss of control, among other things.

 

That is the thing.... it is embarrassing. Jill should have kept her mouth shut but she was already counting on a new SIL. Let them get to know each other before you go off the deep end woman! 

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2 minutes ago, libgirl2 said:

That is the thing.... it is embarrassing. Jill should have kept her mouth shut but she was already counting on a new SIL. Let them get to know each other before you go off the deep end woman! 

I think Jill's addiction to social media is hurting all of her children.

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9 minutes ago, BetyBee said:

Maid of Honor

Matron of Honor, in Jill's case. She is every daughter's BFF.

You got it! And she would be able to buy a  new dress and be the "star" of the wedding! 

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Surely Jill's mag will be copies of her radio gig and pointing out what 90% of the population gets wrong. And for sure it will include pics of her and more pics of her and more pics of her. And we can't forget Renee, she'll need an Etsy page that features more 'femininely' posed pics of her, rather than the earrings. 

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Who is printing this rag magazine?  Hunk only knows how to do tracts.  The boys have been speed-trained to feed those tracts through the big ancient noisy machines without losing any fingers.  Are they capable of learning how to handle full-sized magazine pages of Jill posing without sticking a staple through her head?

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2 hours ago, louannems said:

You know Jill’s magazine will be nonstop “glamour “shots of Jill, cover to cover. Sure, there’ll be a few articles on how to apply light feminine touches of makeup and how to dress modestly but mostly photos of Jill.

 

2 hours ago, crazy8s said:

I doubt Nurie/Nathan, Kaylee/Jonathan, Renee, Phillip, Samuel have a clue how much personal info Jill puts out there about them. Now Tim and Heidi can see it all and mention if they feel so inclined. Jill must be seething over that loss of control, among other things.

 

And probably pages on how to decorate a small space and where to purchase big maps.  

The older kids had to have known how to view Jill's sm post because sometimes they wrote beautiful tributes to her and/or just like recently, replied to something she had written.  So, they had to have access to it right?  Oh wait ...  

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On 10/1/2023 at 2:47 PM, ginger90 said:

Jill’s latest. Using the tag because it’s a long one.

 

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As Christians, we live on the spiritual battlefield.  Many do not want to call what we are facing GOOD and EVIL, but that is exactly how it has always been since the beginning of time.  Yes, God gives us a free will to live how we choose to, but our choices are critical to the direction in which our own spiritual battle will turn.  

I watch lots of Christians be valiant soldiers on the battlefield for many years, but as the battle rages and they watch fellow soldiers peel off the armor that protected them from the wiles of the devil and his devices, they fall prey to the lies of the enemy.  When this so sadly happens, the effects are devastating.  

You see, as Christians, our name is sealed in the Lamb's Book of Life.  We cannot lose our salvation, and Satan knows this.  So, his primary goal in Christians' lives, is to destroy their testimonies.  He does not care in which way he delivers his lies.  Quite frankly, it is more deceptive to others when coming from fellow Christians.  It also "muddies" the clarity to the unsaved of what it means to live Christ-like.

The culture of modern day Christianity, proclaims that "anything goes" as long as we love Jesus.  We have forgotten the trail that was blazed for us by many warriors of the faith. These were Christians that did NOT give up on the battlefield, no matter the trial.

-They were Christians devastated by the persecution of their faith, and came to America to find peace to serve God with a passion.  

-They were women who were beaten by their drunk husband's, and fell to their knees as prayer warriors for their towns to become "dry counties" and for God to deliver their husbands from the addiction of alcohol.  

-They were men that settled a Nation by the sweat of their brow by plowing fields, clearing  woods, building log cabins, all while leading their families in prayer and Bible reading each night.  They were not weak men that turned to pornography to find momentary pleasure.  They were faithful men who loved and cherished their wives, that gave ALL so we could enjoy what we have today.

-They were children that worked hard along side their parents to merely survive.  They did not complain and expect payment for each small contribution they gave to the family dynamic.  They were respectful to their parents and authorities and learned as children the importance of dying to "self".  

-They were women who dressed like modest ladies and were reverent to their husbands while respecting his leadership in the home. 

We have sadly ripped off the the armor that we should so fervently KEEP ON!  Many Christians of today, are basking in the comfortable afterglow of what their parents and forefathers have built for them.  The spiritual Revival of yesteryear, has grown cold in the hearts of so many!  We justify over and over our ecumenical Christianity and call it "growth".  It breaks my heart.  

The "fruit" hanging on the lives of who gave their ALL to Jesus Christ and the ways of the Bible, is waning.  Soon, there will be little to no fruit left and unless we have another spiritual Revival, we will spiritually "starve" as a Nation.  

Let me ask, have you fallen prey to the enemy on the battlefield?   Are you lying wounded, or even worse, have you become a traitor to promote the ways of the enemy?  

Are you striving to live sanctified and holy, or has the enemy convinced you that NONE of that really matters?  The devil tantalizes us into believing that our pleasure and happiness is the primary goal in life.  Chase after THAT, and you will have fulfilled your purpose in life.  Really?  What of the Christians that were burned at the stake for their faith?  

You see, God blesses His children with many things in this life to enjoy, but when we turn against Him and His ways, it slowly turns the compass in an evil direction in which the entire Nation takes.  Christians WILL give account for their part in this.  

I TRULY love people and my heart is to show them the love of Christ, but it is also to encourage wavering, staggering, weak soldiers on the battlefield, to stand strong; to put on the WHOLE armor of God!  To rise up and remember that in the end, when we stand before God with fear and trembling, the exhausting battle against evil, was worth it!  

I heard once, that when the master of a dog gets attacked, the dog barks to defend its master.  My Master- Jesus Christ- and His ways, are being attacked.  I will bark.  

Dear One, are you weary on the battlefield?  Perhaps you have suffered hurt so deep, you don't know how to rise up.  Remember, never turn against the One that will bring you the greatest comfort of all!   

I Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.  
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."

Stand Strong and vehemently wear your spiritual armor.   I love you all!  ❤️  Jill 

Ephesians 6:10 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak."

 

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Barking like a dog, Jill? Suuuuper.

On 10/2/2023 at 10:04 AM, crazy8s said:

Apparently tucked in the once a year vacation video, Jill posted she is starting a New magazine. Jill and Dave already beg for donations of paper for the tracts. So bigger grift for even more paper and then they would have the printing and mailing costs.🙄

 

 

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“One of the girls” until she’s 125 and utterly decrepit.

20 hours ago, CalicoKitty said:

Crazy, isn't it?  I saw a lot of it as an NICU RN, but for some reason this diaper commercial really bothers me.  The attitude of not "being able to take it" to change a diaper at night, and making it seem that this is normal is really sad.  I guess their "answer" is finding diapers that you don't have to change until you think of it.  I wonder what they do when the baby cries?  Shut the door and turn up the music??

I shudder to think of the rashes that will appear on these babies’ bottoms.

8 hours ago, libgirl2 said:

That is the thing.... it is embarrassing. Jill should have kept her mouth shut but she was already counting on a new SIL. Let them get to know each other before you go off the deep end woman! 

Getting to know each other is beside the point. Get married in haste, produce babies as fast as possible, never repent because that mean you aren’t GRATEFUL to God and YOU MUST BE GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING, even a shitty mother, power-hungry father, child molester husband, or rapist husband.

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2 hours ago, oliviabenson said:

Happy Birthday Hannah! She got a soup and maybe a coffee. She didn’t even bring a sister/bestie because my guess she wasn’t allowed. 
 

 

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Let's see.  Big smile, interesting poses, showing her good teeth--yep, they are preparing her for the auction block.  I'm not sure how old she is, but I guess you can't start too soon.

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