Jill, Derick & the Kids: Moving On!!

[Zella]

29 minutes ago, SMama said:

Does this mean she gave birth or just that the shower is coming soon.

I feel like if it were anyone but Amy, my guess would be it is just a shower. But Amy is nothing if not awkward as fuck and given to making everything all about her, so your guess is as good as mine. 

[Absolom]

5 minutes ago, emmawoodhouse said:

Why does Jill need a shower? She probably already has all she needs for another boy. 

They're sliding into tacky and grifty with a shower for a third kid. 

[SMama]

54 minutes ago, Absolom said:

They're sliding into tacky and grifty with a shower for a third kid. 

Did they have one for Samuel?

[CalicoKitty]

This could also just be Amy's way of saying the baby will be here soon.  The winking emoji made me think maybe Jill is in labor.  Of course, they do have a mail box for "happy mail", so nothing would surprise me.

[emmawoodhouse]

27 minutes ago, SMama said:

Did they have one for Samuel?

They were in Danger America for most of that pregnancy. If ahe had a shower, it would have been very late...kind of like what Amy is implying here.

[riverblue22]

Showers for second and third babies seems to be a thing these days.  I'm not a fan of that but I am happy to see Jill celebrated, and I hope some of her siblings attend.

[Cinnabon]

4 hours ago, emmawoodhouse said:

Why does Jill need a shower? She probably already has all she needs for another boy. 

That generation seems to feel entitled to multiple showers. It’s unfortunate.

[Snow Fairy]

Maybe something happened and Jill ended up in hospital or on bed rest? 

I think the baby will be early or it is already here

[GeeGolly]

3 hours ago, riverblue22 said:

Showers for second and third babies seems to be a thing these days.  I'm not a fan of that but I am happy to see Jill celebrated, and I hope some of her siblings attend.

I'm guessing if Amy is hosting the shower, no Duggars will be there.

[libgirl2]

8 hours ago, riverblue22 said:

Showers for second and third babies seems to be a thing these days.  I'm not a fan of that but I am happy to see Jill celebrated, and I hope some of her siblings attend.

Second or more showers were not big when I was younger. I can see getting some new and fresh items. Maybe that car seat is on its last leg or you need more sleepers. 

[Stevie Nicks]

22 minutes ago, libgirl2 said:

Second or more showers were not big when I was younger. I can see getting some new and fresh items. Maybe that car seat is on its last leg or you need more sleepers. 

Just getting a few new items for the new baby and having friends over to talk and socialize is nice too. Not a full on "getting everything" shower but more a get together and getting a few new things 

[GeeGolly]

I've heard of "sprinkles" as a shower for a second or third kid, but I think they're usually for someone who had a boy and is now having a girl or vice versa. Gifts are usually inexpensive, hence "sprinkle" not "shower". Things like clothes, pacifiers and blankets.

I'm guessing the Dillards definitely needed a new infant carseat, which they must have purchased by now.

[SnapHappy]

New Baby + Duggar = Gift Grab

It's encoded in their DNA and can't be bred out.  

[Scarlett45]

I don't mind baby showers/sprinkles for second or third babies. They are often a chance for friends to socialize and celebrate the upcoming birth. Typically people do not expect big gifts at these things. 

If Amy throws one for Jill I think its nice, I am glad they have a genuine friendship.

[StaceyNotStacie]

There’s a bit of an age gap with Sam and the new baby, so maybe they don’t have as much baby stuff as they had for the first two. 

[GeeGolly]

12 minutes ago, StaceyNotStacie said:

There’s a bit of an age gap with Sam and the new baby, so maybe they don’t have as much baby stuff as they had for the first two. 

True, but its my experience that 3rd time moms know they don't need the extra stuff. Plus the Dillards can buy what they need.

[Dehumidifier]

12 minutes ago, StaceyNotStacie said:

There’s a bit of an age gap with Sam and the new baby, so maybe they don’t have as much baby stuff as they had for the first two. 

Yes, they probably loaned out stuff and it never came back. I think some of the baby equipment we had for my 5 years younger sibling were loaned or gifted from neighbors or relatives.

[merylinkid]

My brother's significant other is having their third.    Hubby and I got invited to a shower.   It really is an excuse to just get the adults together and hang out.    Gifts are not expected -- although she is having a girl after having 2 boys.   Each baby gets a new quilt from me so that was happening whether there was a shower or not.

[Cinnabon]

2 hours ago, SnapHappy said:

New Baby + Duggar = Gift Grab

It's encoded in their DNA and can't be bred out.  

Unfortunately, they’re far from the only ones in their generation doing it.

[Ohiopirate02]

12 minutes ago, merylinkid said:

My brother's significant other is having their third.    Hubby and I got invited to a shower.   It really is an excuse to just get the adults together and hang out.    Gifts are not expected -- although she is having a girl after having 2 boys.   Each baby gets a new quilt from me so that was happening whether there was a shower or not.

Yeah, and the Dillards do have a lot to celebrate at the moment.  Derick graduated law school, passed the bar, and got a full-time job, and the Dillards have a new home.  Why not celebrate at this point?  I can see waiting to throw a party while Derick was studying for the bar last year (not to mention Josh taking up all the oxygen in the Duggar family these last 13-14 months).

[BigBingerBro]

Jill seems like the type that would just love to be showered with tons of excess baby stuff.  (happy mail??!?)  Also Deertick loves a good grift.

[CountryGirl]

6 hours ago, Scarlett45 said:

I don't mind baby showers/sprinkles for second or third babies. They are often a chance for friends to socialize and celebrate the upcoming birth. Typically people do not expect big gifts at these things. 

If Amy throws one for Jill I think its nice, I am glad they have a genuine friendship.

Yes, to all, especially the bolded. That this is their third child doesn't make it any less special. 

I feel the same way about people who remarry and have as splashy a wedding/reception as their first. Is their second marriage any less significant and deserving of a big to-do than the first? Not in my book. 

[irisheyes]

First baby or tenth baby - diapers are always a great gift. (That’s usually what I give when I’m invited to a shower/sprinkle for a 2nd or more baby.). Unless they’re using cloth, every baby needs diapers. 

[ginger90]

[Lukeysboat]

It makes me so happy that the boys are getting real swim lessons (I don’t even care if there’s a partnership involved). It’s also nice to see Derick involved. 

Edited June 25, 2022 by Lukeysboat

[emmawoodhouse]

1 hour ago, ginger90 said:

That explains why I momentarily saw that Jill had posted. It was a picture of her and Derelict from when she was still a brunette. I assume it was an anniversary post. Weird that she can't post. I hope she gets this straightened out soon.

[CalicoKitty]

Is Goldfish Swim School a chain?  Is it mostly in the southern part of the country?  I have never heard of it before, but I think I did recently see an ad on TV.  But I don't know what area of the country the program was from.  If they have already moved, there must be one in their new location.

Edited June 25, 2022 by CalicoKitty
forgot a word.

[Absolom]

110 locations nationwide.  

They've apparently been going to the one in Rogers, AR.

Oklahoma has one in Edmond.

Edited June 25, 2022 by Absolom

[Stevie Nicks]

19 hours ago, irisheyes said:

First baby or tenth baby - diapers are always a great gift. (That’s usually what I give when I’m invited to a shower/sprinkle for a 2nd or more baby.). Unless they’re using cloth, every baby needs diapers. 

And onesies and socks. Can't ever have too many. 

[charmed1]

5 hours ago, CalicoKitty said:

Is Goldfish Swim School a chain?  Is it mostly in the southern part of the country?  I have never heard of it before, but I think I did recently see an ad on TV.  But I don't know what area of the country the program was from.  If they have already moved, there must be one in their new location.

Interestingly enough, I received an advertisement for it in the mail last week. Or maybe it was a tv commercial. I live in the DC area. 

Edited June 26, 2022 by charmed1

[Zella]

I've not personally heard of them, but in my little town, most people use the community center for swimming lessons. I could be wrong, but I think it is the only indoor pool in our county. It makes sense that the NWA Metro area has more options, though. 

I think it's nice that the boys are still able to continue something after the move that they've apparently enjoyed in the past. 

[Misslindsey]

My nieces went to Goldfish for swimming lessons. They are in the west suburbs of Chicagoland. I went to some of their lessons when I babysat them. I just remember that it was a saltwater pool.

[AnnaBaptist]

3 minutes ago, Misslindsey said:

My nieces went to Goldfish for swimming lessons. They are in the west suburbs of Chicagoland. I went to some of their lessons when I babysat them. I just remember that it was a saltwater pool.

They are in the NYC area, too.

I am glad to see Izzy and Sam getting swimming lessons.

[awaken]

Well heaven forbid Jill can’t post on Instagram. Not sure how I’ll make it through the weekend. 

[awaken]

Although, isn’t that a post of hers, saying she or derick can’t post?  🤔

[ginger90]

2 hours ago, awaken said:

Although, isn’t that a post of hers, saying she or derick can’t post?  🤔

That was on Facebook.

[GeeGolly]

It seems kind of weird both their accounts are acting funky. I know very little about IG - does it mess up frequently?

Jill is probably desperate to get it working because from what I understand these influencer relationships are much less casual than they seem.

[ginger90]

Instagram in general has been wonky for me the past few days, and I don’t even post on it. Pages taking forever to load, etc..

[Ljohnson1987]

Why does Jill need a shower for her third son? I've always found this tacky. 

[ozziemom]

4 hours ago, Ljohnson1987 said:

Why does Jill need a shower for her third son? I've always found this tacky. 

Since the most important thing in most of the Duggar women’s lives is having a baby, a baby shower is probably a social highlight. 

[Stevie Nicks]

6 hours ago, Ljohnson1987 said:

Why does Jill need a shower for her third son? I've always found this tacky. 

Well not a full on shower. But I see nothing wrong with getting a few new things for the new baby. A blanket, some onsies, socks or an outfit or two. Not a ton of stuff, but some things specifically for this child. 

[Cinnabon]

1 minute ago, Stevie Nicks said:

Well not a full on shower. But I see nothing wrong with getting a few new things for the new baby. A blanket, some onsies, socks or an outfit or two. Not a ton of stuff, but some things specifically for this child. 

I’m sure she has what she needs already, since she has 2 older sons.

[Stevie Nicks]

1 minute ago, Cinnabon said:

I’m sure she has what she needs already, since she has 2 older sons.

I'm sure she does too. But what's wrong with a couple of new things for this baby? 

[CountryGirl]

4 minutes ago, Stevie Nicks said:

I'm sure she does too. But what's wrong with a couple of new things for this baby? 

Absolutely nothing. 

[ginger90]

[lookeyloo]

I guess we don’t know what is left from the first two. Or what condition it is in. Maybe her friends and family just want to celebrate her and the new arrival.  As long as it isn’t costing me anything I’m happy for them to be happy. I still hate their disgusting views of course. 

[SMama]

No Duggars were able to make it, not even Joy? That’s sad, but it seems Jill felt loved by those present. She’s been through so much, it’s good she and the new baby were celebrated. 

Edited June 27, 2022 by SMama

[Gemma Violet]

15 minutes ago, SMama said:

No Duggars were able to make it, not even Joy? That’s sad, but it seems Jill fell loved by those present. She’s been through so much, it’s good she and the new baby were celebrated. 

How do we know no Duggars were there?  Jill just mentioned who hosted, not who attended.

[YupItsMe]

4 hours ago, Cinnabon said:

I’m sure she has what she needs already, since she has 2 older sons.

I would imagine the little clothes would be pretty ratty after all these years and use by 2 little boys and the car seat would have expired. 

I was my mother’s 5th girl and a shower was thrown for her. It’s nice to celebrate each baby and for it to have some nice new things. I’m sure no one was obligated to bring gifts, but they probably all did. 

[awaken]

Oh noooooo, sorry to say it, but Jill’s blonde looks so wrong, and Amy looks terrible. 

showers aren’t just for getting stuff. Celebrating the new baby and the parent about to give birth is very meaningful, regardless what number baby it is.