Jessa, Ben and Their Brood: Making a (Diaper) Mountain out of a Mold House

[Alexis]

I just wonder if somehow they planned on the due date being the same as their anniversary. Probably not (neither seems that smart, honestly) but it does feel a little too cutesy and coincidental.

Jessa's due date could be anywhere from mid-October to mid-November and they could have made the decision to say it was November 1st just to try to add to the fun/cute factor. You know, Jill had the honeymoon baby but Jessa gets the "born on the first anniversary" baby!

Edited April 21, 2015 by Alexis

[flyingdi]

Knowing how practical Jessa is, maybe she'll offer naming rights to the highest bidder.  "Daddy, you want us to call him Jim-Bob?  Hand over the cash."

Knowing Jim-Bob, his reaction would likely be, "That's my girl!"

[Ljohnson1987]

And today is Jason's birthday.

"Which one is he? Jana, tell me which buddy team Jason is on" J'Chelle knows nothing about the kids that she proudly reminds us every week that she delivered.

[truelovekiss]

I know I'm just going to be let down again, but I don't think Jessa and Binjermin are going to have a theme. If I remember right, during the Jubilee naming session, it was Jessa that suggested Jarvis. It's not really my taste, but it's off the beaten path, and maybe a little hipster. I can definitely see them going a little bit outside the box.

[flyingdi]

The above photo is actually one of the reasons I like Jessa.  She looks like she's in on the joke.  Not that having a baby is a joke.

[McManda]

Nothing new now, but this was tweeted out three weeks ago by some unknown tweeter:

 

 

I feel like if you're shopping in both the juniors and maternity you're too young to actually be having a baby.

[EarlGreyTea]

Holy shit she looks like Amy.

I'm actually laughing at the face she's making, like someone else said, it looks like she's making fun of herself and her family with it.

eh, I was hopeful she wasn't pregnant, but it is her only job.

 

I actually think she looks a whole lot like Ben in that photo. They say you pick someone who reminds you of yourself.

 

And yes, how disappointing, although they won't see it that way. I really hope Ben gets some kind of trade or career or schooling. But why should they? They have TLC money (which, it's temporary but they've been paying them out now for at least 8 years or whenever the first special was so I can see why they think it'll always be there), they live rent free, but they still get nice trips to Paris and around the country for speaking engagements. As long as this is all happening, I see no real kind of career for Ben. Why should they listen to dissenting opinions when  their Facebook and Instagram comments are mostly ass kissing. I can see why they have such an inflated sense of self-worth. Fame really changes people.

[Sew Sumi]

Am I allowed to say s#it on this board??? The article is disturbing too. She says 'having this first year to share just the two of us has been special' ignoring the fact that it was about the 10th quote with special in it, they have only been married 5 1/2 months and she's entering her 2nd trimester. Where was this first year just the two of us???

Yeah, I finally got to read the People article. She spoke as if that year had already passed. 

 

It also appears that Binsemination happened right around the time of that People shoot  (2/6, IIRC) when they did the home tour (and that screengrab of the hearts over her belly was caught). So, there's that. 

[Happyfatchick]

Weewald!!!!  Priceless! (Although I was pretty attached to Bae B. Jesus Seewald).

 

I don't really hate Jessa's pic with the 3 of them.  She looks like (to me) she's saying to the world at large (us, of course!) Yep, you were alllll right.  Jill doesn't have that whole healthy PG thing going on.  She's obviously thinking (at that point) Can I sit down???  She looks terrible.

"Who?" - Michelle.

HAAAAAAAAAAAAA AHAHHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DangerousMinds]

Nothing new now, but this was tweeted out three weeks ago by some unknown tweeter:

 

 

I feel like if you're shopping in both the juniors and maternity you're too young to actually be having a baby.

Maybe she was just grieving the Juniors clothing she is leaving behind.

[Rhondinella]

You might be old enough to be his mother but I AM the mother of a child born in 1995. Yikes - that really puts his age in perspective.

 

 

Ben was born in 1995?!?!?!  I need to lie down now while my 19 year old son (born in 1996) fans me with the brochures from the college he just enrolled in for the Fall. Geez.

 

And I vote WeeWald for the baby nickname.  Hee!

[hlemommy]

I know this won't happen but... If no one sent them baby gifts (fans) Jessa might actually find out that babies cost money, money ben doesn't make washing toilets

[riverblue22]

Take away the teevee money and the future is very grim for all these girls.

[BitterApple]

I agree Jessa was snarking on Jill's interminable "raised eyebrows, arched back" daily pregnancy pose.

Regarding the recent People photo, did they photoshop Jessa to make her look more pregnant than she really is? She doesn't look to be showing quite so heavily in recent Internet pics.

[DangerousMinds]

Jessa grew up poor (until TLC) so she should know what life is like with children and not much money. Short memory, perhaps?

[HundFan]

How about "Visit Seewald?" (It's an animal-themed attraction in San Diego.)

[hlemommy]

Jessa grew up poor (until TLC) so she should know what life is like with children and not much money. Short memory, perhaps?

You never know how hard it is until you have your own. I had my oldest at 16 I thought it would be easy bc my grandma made it seem easy... it's not easy not at all!!

[Fuzzysox]

How about Bay B Jesus WeeWald?

[JoanArc]

 

You really have to wonder. Even with all his bluster about providing for yourself, I read that a supermarket clerk claimed way back before the show that Boob and family were heavily dependent on food stamps.

Wouldn't surprise me, at least during their early years.

[BitterApple]

The only Duggar who seems to get the idea that the TLC money won't roll in forever is Josh. Jill will be okay because Derick has the education to make a decent living. Jessa and Bin will be screwed.

[autumnh]

I totally think that they are using that November 1st due date for the pure awwww factor *gag*

 

Bin and Jessa on the Duggar teat and as we all know..the Duggars are loaded. I would be that as long as Bin goes along, ol'JBob will keep him on in  a Duggar handyman capacity. Besides..he isn't qualified to do anything. Heck, I have a hard enough time understand what he says most of the time anyways. 

 

I keep saying...that as long as they stagger these courtships, weddings and births the TLC train will keep paying and their fangirls will still be drinking the Kool-Aid. Unfortunately, I think they will be around  for a long time to come. Oy vey.

 

I fully expected her to get pregnant. Now that Jill is married and Izzy is born...do you not find it suspect that this pregnancy announcement comes a week or so after Izzy's entrance? This pregnancy and birth..plus Anna's birth and Josiah's courtship guarantees a few more seasons.

 

I cannot stand them. They certainly are not dumb when it comes to business though. Frugal and simple? Riiight.

Edited April 21, 2015 by autumnh

[graefin]

Leave Jessa and Ben A Message of Congratulations

    April 21, 2015

    By Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar

    Exciting news! Jessa and Ben are expecting a baby! Jim Bob and I are so excited for them and we know Jessa and Ben will make great parents! Please join us in wishing them a message of congratulations by posting a comment below!

 

http://www.duggarfamily.com/news

I see their command of the English language is as strong as it ever was.

[abseedee]

How about "Visit Seewald?" (It's an animal-themed attraction in San Diego.)

My cold meds must be fogging up my brain, it took me a couple of minutes to figure this out, DUH!

 

How about Bay B Jesus WeeWald?

or....Bay B Jesus Weewald Visit Seewald?

Edited April 22, 2015 by abseedee

[Leigh3]

From my 17 daughter when I told her Jessa is pregnant "They are too young. Do either work? Do they have insurance?" "well I hope they figure something out because the TLC gravy train can't last forever"     Good questions.

Edited April 22, 2015 by Leigh3

[CofCinci]

19-year-old unemployed manchildren are known to be the best fathers.

[truthtalk2014]

I just wonder if somehow they planned on the due date being the same as their anniversary. Probably not (neither seems that smart, honestly) but it does feel a little too cutesy and coincidental.

Jessa's due date could be anywhere from mid-October to mid-November and they could have made the decision to say it was November 1st just to try to add to the fun/cute factor. You know, Jill had the honeymoon baby but Jessa gets the "born on the first anniversary" baby!

It is probably earlier- because she has a large bun in the oven.  It just sounds all cute and ice creamy to say it is on your anniversary.

 

I secretly hope it is twins just because it will drive Jill crazy that Jessa is one up on her!  LOL

[Sew Sumi]

You really have to wonder. Even with all his bluster about providing for yourself, I read that a supermarket clerk claimed way back before the show that Boob and family were heavily dependent on food stamps.

Yes, didn't Guinn get pregnant with Bin not long after she was married?

Ben was a honeymoon baby. I know this because I share an anniversary (8/6/94) with the Seewalds. Guinn was 20, Pa Seewald 19 when they married. 

[STFUFrank]

If it's a boy, I vote for Seymour.

Seymour Butts Seewald.

[drafan]

When I came on here, I saw the pic before I read anything. ....I thought it was Cousin Amy and she was preggers, and I thought it was awesome that the Duggars were in support of her. Then I came to my senses and figured that she was showing off her gut to be funny. That crazy Cousin Amy!!!!

 

Jessa? Hahaha. Figured it all along. This is what the whole clan lives for....and I think that it includes every last one of them. Si and his GF will be having one shortly after their teen-age wedding. I'll bet Jana and Jinger are dying to get married and pop 'em out. JB has been inserting Jana into domestic scenes to 'sell' her to the next fundie guy. Barf-a-rama.

 

I also think Mullet LOVES when any of them get married and get pregnant lickety-split ...I don't think she's jealous at all. She likes that they're following in her footsteps. Remember, she's the Queen Bee.  And JB must be rubbing his hands together gleefully...if they can keep this coming, the show will go on!! Sad to say, but they will have 100s of grandkids.

 

Jessa's face says , "Haha. Look at me. I'm pregnant by TheDashingBenjerminSeewald. You internetters thought I was gonna wait???  Hahaha, chumps. I'm cooler than anyone."

Edited April 22, 2015 by drafan

[TheDoctorsCompanio]

So when was that pic taken and who took it I wonder. Before Israel was born yet Jessa had not announced and Anna was there too? Press release waiting in the wings?

I'm guessing Easter.

[BitterApple]

I agree the Nov 1st due date is just a little too on the nose. It's probably within that time frame but an anniversary baby makes for a better narrative.

[Absolom]

 

It also appears that Binsemination happened right around the time of that People shoot  (2/6, IIRC) when they did the home tour (and that screengrab of the hearts over her belly was caught). So, there's that.

Indeed, binjiebaby was conceived about  2/8 if their actual due date is Nov 1 according to the due date calculator.  

 

[snip]

Edited April 22, 2015 by Rhondinella
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[Fuzzysox]

It is probably earlier- because she has a large bun in the oven.  It just sounds all cute and ice creamy to say it is on your anniversary.

 

I secretly hope it is twins just because it will drive Jill crazy that Jessa is one up on her!  LOL

Yeeeeessssss she must have twins! Their names can be Jesus and Mary.

[wanderwoman]

How about Nuthinta Seewald? (Say it fast...nothin' to see wald).

i think they should name the baby Cecil or Cecillia.

[kalamac]

TLC Gravy Train Seewald.

[JoanArc]

I hope for a 10/31 baby. Samhain Jackolantern Seewald.

[autumnh]

Oh my....Bin can pronounce Champs-Élysées better than he can speak English! lol

 

I do think Jessa will be a great mom....I don't think she will be as smother'y as Jill...I just wish she'd go to college..girl has the potential to actually do something.

I hope for a 10/31 baby. Samhain Jackolantern Seewald.

 

OR October 30th...also known as Devil's night! hehe

[abseedee]

Indeed, binjiebaby was conceived about  2/8 if their actual due date is Nov 1 according to the due date calculator.  

 

[snip]

[snip]

 

I think Jessa's face in that picture with Jill and Anna is actually telling us "Yeah, I'm pregnant so what do y'all have to say about that now?

Edited April 22, 2015 by Rhondinella
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[flyingdi]

Ben's much more coherent when you get him away from the rest of the Duggars.  Move overseas, Ben and Jessa!

[truelovekiss]

Totally! (lol) Jessa is more likable than ever too, and she looks so pretty with her hair back. Binjermin is actually pretty sweet, he seems like a good husband. Jessa seems like she's pretty in love with him, too.

[Absolom]

[snip]

 

[snip]

 

I don't think judicious selecting of skirts and shirts from the junior department is inappropriate for Jessa.  I'd rather that than she pick some stodgy Michelle look alike stuff that would make her look middle aged.  

[Betweenyouandme]

[snip]

Yes, looks like Jessa conceived right around 2/8 if that's her correct due date. I hope she's not really further along by much...I don't want to share her due date.

[SoSueMe]

My husband heard me muttering to myself about the Jessa/Ben pregnancy, how they didn't waste much time getting pregnant. He's not real Duggar savvy but he does pick up on my snark. So when I mentioned that the next mission would be for Jill to get pregnant again as soon as humanly possible, he said "wow, that is  degrading". I'm so glad he is on my wavelength.

 

Just noticed how hung up Ben is on halitosis, lol. 

 

[ChicksDigScars]

UGH. I was just reading the leg humpers on Twitter, who are using the hashtag #BabySeewald. ALL of them are "sooooooooo excited." Barf. 

 

Well, except one: 

@ChocolateySmoof: #BabySeewald? Is that what they're calling teenage Ben these days? @TLC 

 

Jessa looks healthier than Jill did at the same point in pregnancy. Jill looked like she'd been spending 24/7 with her head in a toilet at that point. Jessa must not have had morning sickness to the same extent as JillyMuffin did. 

Edited April 22, 2015 by ChicksDigScars

[NikSac]

Did they put a pillow under her dress, or what? She's looked pregnant, but not THAT pregnant in the recent pics. I'd figured her due date to be earlier. Hope all goes well for all three of them.

 

That's what I was thinking!  She hid it pretty darn well up until this photo. I mean it looked like she might be, but this picture's really obvious.

[SoSueMe]

Anna: " I borrowed a pregnancy test from Jill".

Ewww, somehow 'borrowed' sounds like you'll be returning it. I know she would be 'replacing' it but it just sounded funny to me.

[SmallTownMom]

For the life of me, I can't understand what is so exciting about babies having babies. I don't mean Jessa, but Ben!  Really?  He'll be 20 when the baby is born?  I wonder what Guinn thinks.  I can still see her face when Mechelle was talking about GRANDBABIES! in her stupid squeaky voice with her bugged-out eyes.

 

Doesn't surprise me that Jessa is pregnant.  What else is there to do when you have no jobs, no ambition, no education but have sex whenever you feel like it?  You can sleep till noon if you like, then go at it the rest of the day.

 

I'd love to see them have to live a year in the real world.  How are we going to afford a baby?  Let's go to a yard sale and see what we can find.  What about insurance?  What if we have to buy formula?  Who has diapers on sale this week?  I know so many young couples who are struggling to afford a family, working extra shifts and cutting corners.  What do these kids know about anything?  Oh well, your "fans" will send you gifts.  And you don't have to worry about rent or any other bills. 

 

Yeah, I'm thrilled.

[Betweenyouandme]

[snip]

Annnnnnnyway...I see Jessa waited until the end of her third month. But, some would debate about when the first trimester actually ends. It doesn't matter to me. I just hope her baby is healthy since as of now she's pregnant. Now to wait to see what the name is.

[autumnh]

OMG!!! BIn & Jessa in ROME!

 

The business owner kissed her on BOTH cheeks...whoa! hahaha...coming from Brooklyn and an irish/italian family we kiss everyone on both cheeks...but this? for a Duggar? Scandalous! lol

[Seashell Lover]

I wonder if she does have a home birth will she lord over Dill and say I am perfect and you aint?