S04.E03: Bachelor Pad Makeover

[Fostersmom]

1 minute ago, yogi2014L said:

In the doctor scene are Derrick and Izzy dressed alike????

Yes, yes they were. I'm not really quite sure what to make of that. 

I think I heard Jill and Derick say he sometimes gags and pukes after eating now too. Here's my question… how did his father die and how old was Derick at the time? Could it be a psychological response to his father's death? Not that any of them would accept that as a potential cause though. And his mother's not coming off too good in this IMO. Her son started gagging while he was in HS and he still doesn't have a diagnosis. My mom would have been storming down doors until a cause and solution was found. 

As crazy as Jessa's decorations were, that headboard DID need to go. 

[yogi2014L]

9 minutes ago, Fostersmom said:

Yes, yes they were. I'm not really quite sure what to make of that. 

I think I heard Jill and Derick say he sometimes gags and pukes after eating now too. Here's my question… how did his father die and how old was Derick at the time? Could it be a psychological response to his father's death? Not that any of them would accept that as a potential cause though. And his mother's not coming off too good in this IMO. Her son started gagging while he was in HS and he still doesn't have a diagnosis. My mom would have been storming down doors until a cause and solution was found. 

As crazy as Jessa's decorations were, that headboard DID need to go. 

One of my friends had this issue that basically made him puke every time he ate. It turned out to be a throat muscle thing. He lost 100 pounds in a year because he basically couldn't eat. he had to get surgery to correct it and i remember it took a few doctors to figure out what it was. He is fine now but I wonder if maybe derrick has the same thing. It seemed to come out of nowhere for my friend. I think he was enjoying the weight loss and that might be why he took so long to go get someone to fix it . He could eat only if he basically chugged water after to force it down. But unlike my friend Derrick doesnt really have a buffer for weight loss. 

and yeah, it could be psychological too, that is a good point. Maybe he didnt tell her? 

Also eff off tlc with the disgusting puke scene. 

Edited January 31, 2017 by yogi2014L

[farmgal4]

1 hour ago, Sew Sumi said:

Ah, Dr. Fedosky. I remember when he had his license revoked because he was stealing and selling Rx meds on the black market. His wife, who promotes herself as a midwife, but has no further training than a doula (delivered poor toilet baby Michael) is also a sham and ran like hell from the TLC cameras after Jessa's botched homebirth. 

I didn't know you could practice medicine again (legally) after such crimes. Then again, the Duggars aren't really on the up and up. Fedosky probably hoped no one would remember him. Sorry dude. I never forget shit like that. 

Doc Fedosky also had a pretty nasty pain pill addiction, as did his wife.  Not sure if they got help for that little problem or not.  

[Sew Sumi]

An escape room? I imagine they have a fundie-ized version for fools like the Duggars. They have no grasp of real history, current events (other than the election of the Cheeto), or culture over the past 50 years. And I'm being generous. 

[sATL]

11 bags ??? Large bags?? Mostly filled with thrift-store finds home goods? I bet the airlines (Delta?) loved them with the overage baggage fees. I guess its too much to like right to ship items ahead. Or plan to stay an extra couple of days to bargain hunt in Laredo . Its not like most on this trip have a "J.O.B." to get back to and trying to watch vacation days.

I find the shows of the "family" showing up and re-doing the guys apartments crossing a boundary line. Its like a takeover. Why do newlyweds need to have a 100% fully furnished and decorated apt on day 1 - can't they do that together, as a married couple ?

I wish I had brothers who would buy me, or even take time to look for, a car as a present :) Didn't understand why they were looking at the largest SUV models.

[woodscommaelle]

Soooooo you guys were gonna buy Jinger a car for her weddding? That's weird to me. And then they ended up buying a boat instead? Huh?

[Adeejay]

That was nice of Jessa to allow Jeremy to hang his Rembrandt in his own apartment.  I hate how Jinger just defers to that bossy bitch!  She probably thinks she is charming and witty, but her laughter sounds fake; she doesn't come across as being genuine. 

[sATL]

8 hours ago, Jeeves said:

Oh, so they're still leading up to Jinger's Wedding (which they've already shown), with this one in which a carload of Duggars can't figure out how to change a lightbulb freshen up the decor in a one-bedroom apartment. And assuming they spread out and repeat the content of this ep as they do the rest? Wanna bet we get to see the clip of Derick puking at least three times? 

The usual serving of vapid, with a side of puke. 

why did they take out the curly light bulbs and replace with the regular ones? I thought the curly ones were more efficient ?

Edited January 31, 2017 by sATL

[Sew Sumi]

Okay, from a poster at FJ, I am half right. 

Despite his issues with the DEA, Fedosky does have a current medical license in Arkansas. His original license was issued 9/8/1995 and was revoked 2/9/2005. His new license was issued 2/8/2008 and will expire 7/31/2017. He has not received a new DEA Certificate of Registration (to dispense scheduled substances), the most recent denial was in December 2011.

So, he's an MD, but he can't prescribe controlled substances. Nice. 

[Spencer Hastings]

Jinger: Ben was sooooo gracious to watch Spurgeon while we worked. 

Yes, so gracious to watch his own child. 

Of course these jokers don't know what to do with his books.  They probably haven't seen that many books in one place before.  I would have openly wept. 

How many times did Jessa mention the size of his apartment?  That's literally what you live in as a newlywed when Daddy isn't footing the bill. 

Poor Rembrandt.  I'm glad Babe isn't marrying Jessa.  He was so over her.

I have the same gag issue as Derrick.  After I eat most meals, I gag up a ton of mucus.  We thought it might be a thyroid issue or acid reflux but no luck.  Strange to see him having the same problems with years of testing.

Edited January 31, 2017 by Spencer Hastings

[Arwen Evenstar]

Is this Fedosky doc the husband of Theresa or Venessa the dicey midwives?

Dr. Jill is supposed to be a midwife and doesnt know the difference between gagging and puking. If I were a doc, I would have sent him back to the gastro doc to get another endoscopy done.

He's lived in third world /emerging countries...no telling some parasite maybe...and has gone for years without any care...but all this vomiting is bad for the stomach and the esophagus. Just because something was ruled out five years ago, doesn't mean you can't have new problems.They are tragically ignorant. I realize this was a reenactment, but my doc would have sent me out that afternoon to an imaging center if he suspected a narrow carotid.

Edited January 31, 2017 by Arwen Evenstar

[Sew Sumi]

27 minutes ago, Arwen Evenstar said:

Is this Fedosky doc the husband of Theresa or Venessa the dicey midwives?

Dr. Jill is supposed to be a midwife and doesnt know the difference between gagging and puking. If I were a doc, I would have sent him back to the gastro doc to get another endoscopy done.

He's lived in third world /emerging countries...no telling some parasite maybe...and has gone for years without any care...but all this vomiting is bad for the stomach and the esophagus. Just because something was ruled out five years ago, doesn't mean you can't have new problems.They are tragically ignorant. I realize this was a reenactment, but my doc would have sent me out that afternoon to an imaging center if he suspected a narrow carotid.

Oui, madame, this Fedosky is married to Teresa the Toilet Doula. I do not know what relationship the Fedoskys have with Venessa, but I bet there was something there. Their world is VERY small. 

[OpieTaylor]

I think Jill's health issue, along with Derick's seemingly genuine health problems, will be the reasons why the Drecks don't return to Central America, or anywhere else, anytime soon.  I can't believe that house they're living in!  Is it really as big as it looks like from the outside?

And speaking of houses, do you all think that Boob is helping Babe and Jinge pay for the bigger apartment? Or I suppose there is the TLC money that Babe is now earning. 

Edited January 31, 2017 by OpieTaylor

[GeeGolly]

For a minute there I thought Derick was going to say maybe HE could help someone out in TV Land who had a problem like his as he figured it out. Nope it was all about sharing his embarrassing symptoms during a fake medical exam so Derick could get help from someone watching.  WTF.  

And why didn't Ben stay home with the baby? He needed to fly to Texas to babysit his own kid and study?

Now they're anticipating the snark and tried to explain away any snark we would have about Decorator Jana staying home. Well the explanation failed. JB & M could certainly look after their own kids. Joy could have flown home instead of to Texas. Grandma could have kept an eye on the adult male Duggars as they took care of the kids. Or maybe they could have planned it when it was convenient for Jana to go.

Even decorating J's & J's apartment had to be All About Jessa. Jessa's adult version of kicking the bunk and being rewarded with the jewelry box.

And way to save money; spend hundreds of dollars to transport items they could have purchased in TX. I guess Jessa didn't get Jeremy's intentional spending memo.

Edited January 31, 2017 by GeeGolly

[kalamac]

Obviously the best time to have more children is when you're unemployed and have a mystery medical condition that seems to be getting worse. I'm sure having a newborn and a toddler couldn't possibly be stressful enough to further wear out an already sick person.

Idiots the lot of them.

[ThinkerBell]

6 hours ago, sATL said:

why did they take out the curly light bulbs and replace with the regular ones? I thought the curly ones were more efficient ?

They probably also replaced the good china with paper plates.

[Annb67]

7 hours ago, yogi2014L said:

Also I wonder what Jilly was alluded too when she said from " a few complications?" in CA she is feeling great...hmmm. zika?

 

Also LOL at the preview of them doing an escape room. I wonder if they had to get  special dumbed down escape room

They probably had to leave a trail of tater tots

[DangerousMinds]

8 hours ago, Fostersmom said:

Yes, yes they were. I'm not really quite sure what to make of that. 

I think I heard Jill and Derick say he sometimes gags and pukes after eating now too. Here's my question… how did his father die and how old was Derick at the time? Could it be a psychological response to his father's death? Not that any of them would accept that as a potential cause though. And his mother's not coming off too good in this IMO. Her son started gagging while he was in HS and he still doesn't have a diagnosis. My mom would have been storming down doors until a cause and solution was found. 

As crazy as Jessa's decorations were, that headboard DID need to go. 

This is scary. My recently deceased boyfriend had these symptoms too - puking after exercise and sometimes eating. And he died suddenly and unexpectedly from a aortic dissection. Same thing John Ritter and Alan Thicke reportedly died of. Derick needs to get to a specialist ASAP.

[Barb23]

I remembered Dr. Fadosky & his shenanigans right away.  He said he had seen Jill before as a patient but not Derick or Izzy. Makes me think Izzy has never had any well baby visits or shots before they left for CA. (Like we suspected.) I had similar vomiting& gagging problems growing up caused by sinus problems & my nerves. 

Like another poster said, I can't believe they brought all those checked bags of junk instead of shipping them ahead. I haven't flown for a long time - how much did that cost?   The changing of the light bulbs had me perplexed too.  Jessa acted like they were poison just like the books.  Babe's old headboard was dated but looked like it had more storage possibilities than 2 spindly night tables. 

Did I actually hear JD or Joe use the all familiar phrase "season of life" when they were at the car auction?  I can't imagine a guy in his twenties saying that.  I'm beginning to think the car auction wedding gift was just for the show.  I know they didn't find a car there but did they eventually find one somewhere for Jinge? 

Did anyone else notice Joy looking adorningly at Babe when they were at the store?  She acted like he was her headship not Jinge's. 

[Lindy Dear]

9 hours ago, Sew Sumi said:

Dr. Scott Fedosky...

https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/fed_regs/actions/2011/fr1117_5.htm

Wow!

[Lindy Dear]

22 hours ago, drafan said:

"Decorator" Jessa broke about every single rule of interior design......crappy, tacky, homemade "art" , all hung too high (known as "skyed"), taking down meaningful things like books, paintings, and substituting Hobby Lobby shit...the list goes on.

Must go:

Words: Bittersweet. Babe. Unreal. Surreal.

Things: Infinity scarves. Car lots/auctions. Jill's clothes.

Ideas: Flashbacks. Flashbacks to flashbacks. Recaps. Made-up careers for the girls, who really don't have any.

Derick is gagging. I will attest to that. (Not to defend any of these fools, but he sounds kind of desperate, and he probably heard that The Flip or Flop guy found out he had thyroid cancer from a nurse viewer, and he's open to suggestions.) It did sounds like TLC  ***cough JB cough** stuck a microphone down his gagging throat. Gross. JB thinks gross = ratings.

ETA: The bachelorette party was effing BEADING at the TTH???? Did I see that correctly?  Well, at least they'll all be ready for craft time at assisted living someday.

Yes, Yes, Yes.   and I concur with all begging for an end to use of the word Babe,

Also describing all moves, marriages, childbirths as "its the season....

Jessa's performance went as expected...pushy, bossy, know it all with absolutely horrible, horrible taste.    Not seeing a lot of love between her and the hubby of late....feeling more and more sorry for the poor Ben. Thank Heavens Jeremy prevailed in getting the Rembrandt placed prominently ....that took some doing.  Do hope he moved everything back or out  the minute Jessica got on the plane.

Don't know what has happened to jinger   She used to be the somewhat bearable one.  Maybe she's drunk with joy about getting to move far, far, far away....she looks at Babe  as if he's her god. delivering her to the promised land.   Free at last?  

Poor Derick. 

Edited February 1, 2017 by Lindy Dear

[laurakaye]

11 hours ago, mjstrick said:

It looks so GOOD....BAAABBE!  Ugh.  She used to be my favorite.  

Except.  Doooo-vette.  What?

How soon until Jeremy gets completely tired of hearing his wife exclaim "BAAAAAAAABE!!" in that gushy, adoring voice every time he does something like open a jar of pickles, fix a shelf, put gas in the car, etc.  Sheesh, give it a rest, Jinge.

Are the producers going out of their way to point out how ridiculously sheltered the Duggar kids really are?  Asking them questions about Texas, if they know what a duvet is, or a hype man, etc.  It's painful to see just how little they've all been exposed to the real world, but when they're asked about something and that "ba-doop-de-doop" music plays while they're thinking, it makes them all look pretty stupid.

Did Jedidiah somehow escape the blank eyes and receding hairline that his brothers are cursed with?  He's actually pretty cute.

Derick and Jill are not right, and that "doctor" visit was useless.

#FREEJEREMY'SBOOKSHELF

[Annb67]

8 hours ago, Sew Sumi said:

Okay, from a poster at FJ, I am half right. 

 

 

So, he's an MD, but he can't prescribe controlled substances. Nice. 

So you have a broken leg. It's painful you say? Yea, so uh, here's a Tylenol. Sorry patient, it's a long story. ?

[Rabbittron]

9 hours ago, farmgal4 said:

Doc Fedosky also had a pretty nasty pain pill addiction, as did his wife.  Not sure if they got help for that little problem or not.  

Just checked and his license is active and has no restrictions on it.

Just now, Annb67 said:

So you have a broken leg. It's painful you say? Yea, so uh, here's a Tylenol. Sorry patient, it's a long story. ?

He can prescribe controlled meds as he has no restrictions. 

[Annb67]

7 minutes ago, Rabbittron said:

Just checked and his license is active and has no restrictions on it.

He can prescribe controlled meds as he has no restrictions. 

Wow! That's even more frightening. 

[sATL]

What is this "artwork" supposed to be or represent ?  And I guess mandatory usage of 3M command strips weren't part of the lease..

[Marigold]

12 hours ago, Sew Sumi said:

Ah, Dr. Fedosky. I remember when he had his license revoked because he was stealing and selling Rx meds on the black market. His wife, who promotes herself as a midwife, but has no further training than a doula (delivered poor toilet baby Michael) is also a sham and ran like hell from the TLC cameras after Jessa's botched homebirth. 

I didn't know you could practice medicine again (legally) after such crimes. Then again, the Duggars aren't really on the up and up. Fedosky probably hoped no one would remember him. Sorry dude. I never forget shit like that. 

I remember too!

That's their doctor????

[BitterApple]

What sort of doctor is Fedosky? General medicine? Because it sounds like Derick needs to see a specialist. Derick is an idiot for giving up a job with good insurance. I can't imagine they have any sort of health plan right now if their medical care is in the hands of a quack who lost his license.

I'm sick with the flu right now so I haven't seen the episode, but regarding all the baggage, the last time I flew Delta home to Boston my suitcase was over the weight limit and I paid close to a hundred bucks in extra fees. Why the Duggars would pay money to haul thrift store crap to Laredo is beyond me.

[riverblue22]

Jana stayed home because Jessa and Spurge are "stars" of the show so of course they had to go to Laredo.  I can't believe how they turned Jeremy's home upside down.  If you did that to a non-fundy guy the wedding might be called off, but I guess fundies put up with it because decorating is the female's jurisdiction.

Derick better get to a real medical center if he wants a nice, long life.  Something is wrong there.

My fundy friend (who has good health insurance) is happy...(because Obama)... that her 30-year old daughter is dropping her ACA health insurance because it costs too much.  And her daughter is a big hiker and rock climber, but I guess risk isn't an issue if you are on the right side of God.

Good heavens, those boys (men?) are dull people.  I haven't watched the Bates family that much, but I do know who each young man is because they have their own (celebrated by the parents) personalities.  The Duggar fellows all run together, except James because he is so short. And I do wish Tabitha was marrying JD instead of that creepy guy.

[Marigold]

Jessa was working those THs really hard.  She was smiling and laughing and trying to be engaging.  

To me, it looks like Babe and Jinger have been kissing. 

Jeremy's mustard color shorts? That made me laugh! 

So I guess shorts and long hair on men is all OK now, Jim Bob? 

I don't remember seeing all the Duggar boys actually doing something together in a group.  I didn't realize there were so many of them! They all look similar with the personality of a wet dishrag (except Josiah).  They are actually interchangeable. 

[sigmaforce86]

I don't understand Jill's reaction to the carotid news.  If it's real she should show some emotion but her face barely changed, if it's fakey show drama shame on them.  Only choice left - it's a re-enactment of a "real" doctor visit and she just can't act out a real reaction to go with it.

Adding a bed to the spare room made no sense at all - it's supposed to be for guests; are they expecting someone every night?  Otherwise why not put a small fold out couch or futon in there to leave room for the desk during the day.  Being a book nerd myself I felt really bad for Jer having them hidden away.  Again they could have fit some or all in the study room if they didn't try shoving a full bed in there but Jessa's plan rules the day.

[Arwen Evenstar]

9 hours ago, Sew Sumi said:

Oui, madame, this Fedosky is married to Teresa the Toilet Doula. I do not know what relationship the Fedoskys have with Venessa, but I bet there was something there. Their world is VERY small. 

Teresa the Toilet Doula!  You gave me yet another reason to love you, Sew!

[sheshark]

I guess the fat-drenched Duggar diet has caught up to Dr. Jill's arteries.  And Dreck twitters that he is quite healthy.  According to the Doper Doctor?  I went on the TLC site to see where I would complain about having a drug abuser doctor featured on the show but found nothing, except Jill and Dreck so happy they are having another boy!  Ha no sister slaves yet!

[Lindy Dear]

One of those Duggar boys better find someone, maybe ANYONE, to "enter into a courting arrangement" soon or even  the Duggars most alt-right followers are going to have to start wondering, .. What's wrong with those boys?  .Especially so since  the  only married Duggar boy is the highly compromised Josh.  And even the sometime-on-air appearance of his sainted wife  Anna can't seem to be sufficient to  pave the way for the return on -air of  Josh.  (thank you, Lord.)

Do any of those boys do anything besides sort of goof around, at their leisure?   The car-purchase turned boat purchase is a case in point.  

As for Jessica serving as "decorator" instead of the more talented Jana....I'm starting to think the  former   "Free Jinger" movement should morph into "Free Jana."

Edited January 31, 2017 by Lindy Dear
changed word

[sometimesy]

Jana had to stay home? Joy joined the group from somewhere to lay on the bed and have a nap. Please let this be a lie and Jana is with her oil baron in Texas or something. I'm hoping Jana realized how inappropriate it would be for her to take over s man's apartment and what a horrible episode that was of a family that shows absolutely NO respect for boundaries. Technically the pool house was a guest house, so that was ok. Imo, none of the Duggars is an interior decorator. Every room looks like they moved the complete setup from a generic furniture store, including lamps and 'artwork'.

JD I really want you to become a bush pilot. You've got a great start, now move up to Alaska and start learning. Take sinner twin, because he knows... he was sitting looking side eye at the non sinner dweeb. He's planning his escape I can tell. He can join the fishing on the show and make good money and maybe there is a Palin for him to date up there or something. Also take Joe, he's like 'I want that boat', then pretends he's going to flip it... haha Joe, got the boat. 

Jeremy, why the hell did you let them place a bed in the office. NO NO.. quick move to a one bedroom or bachelor suite. That horde has NO boundaries.

Jinger, what was that stupid look on the escalator. You are mentally ill, ok I get it you are in love, but you are going to make him crazy, back down girl, you are a bunny boiler type, obsessed-dependent isn't a good look. Your weren't gifted a table, your parents gave you a table as a wedding gift. Speak 2017. Hi Jeremy, it's me. I'm not able to redecorate our place so I brought 7 relatives. I've been preparing for my entire life but am inept at everything and not willing to learn ... teehee. Get used to it, there will be an episode on how I'm' overwhelmed to be a new mother, how I'm overwhelmed to travel somewhere as a family, how I miss my family and love to have them visit etc

Jessa, you aren't a decorator. That plastic flower in a frame is a good example of something, ugly, impractical (gathers dust) and tacky. Add a plant somewhere. Here go to apartmenttherapy.com 

Jill can't even hold a segment. They are so boring and have no charisma. Just remove them from the show completely.

[woodscommaelle]

10 minutes ago, sometimesy said:

Jinger, what was that stupid look on the escalator. You are mentally ill, ok I get it you are in love, but you are going to make him crazy, back down girl, you are a bunny boiler type, obsessed-dependent isn't a good look.

I keep looking at Jeremy and I see a thought bubble over his head thinking:  what in the ever loving fuck have I gotten myself into. 

Said in the voice of one of the characters on King of The Hill (can't remember who):  That girl aint right.

Edited January 31, 2017 by woodscommaelle

[Marigold]

Jinger is really not normal.  She seems very unstable and not very sharp at all.  Jeremy is also a nut but we all knew that from the beginning.  They actually make a great couple.  They are both so darn weird.   

Jana might've been smart to stay home. I wouldn't want to get on a plane, fly to some single guy's apartment and then start moving all his shit around.  To me, that sounds like an awful weekend.  Not to mention, Jessa would be there and she is very bitchy & bossy. I would much rather stay home and try to keep Michelle lucid and watch the little kids than deal with that whole crew. Joy was just brought along as a babysitter for Spurgie so the "couples" could go out to dinner. She was a nanny and luggage lady. 

We all know that Jana had to stay home because Jessa is the "star" of the show etc.  But Jana got a better deal in the long run. 

 

No Snark:  Jinger looked like she gained some weight compared to that period where she was so very thin.  I was happy to see that. 

[Jordan Baker]

15 hours ago, mjstrick said:

Except.  Doooo-vette.  What?

Maybe Bin can beat out a few bars of Little Red Doooo-vette.

And this (from Sew Sumi): Teresa the Toilet Doula. Funniest thing I've read in ages. 'course, now I'm humming "Lydia The Tattooed Lady" (with revised lyrics).

At least something good comes out of this show!

[sATL]

22 minutes ago, woodscommaelle said:

I keep looking at Jeremy and I see a thought bubble over his head thinking:  what in the ever loving fuck have I gotten myself into. 

He definitely had that bubble when the crowd showed up with all that luggage at baggage claim.

Quote " He as never seen so many bags for one group before".. He said "really" at least twice. What's sad , they had to re-check all of those bags (I don't think none of them were carry-on size) when traveling back home.

[fuzzylollipop]

It's been awhile since I've seen an episode that sums up the Duggars so perfectly. J'ichelle and Boob have practically no kids left at home, yet Janarella has still has to stay behind so they can drink Starbucks and hairspray each other's hair.

The older boys are absolutely indistinguishable and have zero personality even when combined into one entity. Also, Joe's looks have vanished in the blink of an eye and he already looks as middle aged as Josh and JD. I don't even know the names of any of the other  boys, but poor things to have to go from looking like an awkward 14 year old to an awkward soccer dad in the span of mere months. 

The Dullards are nothing but a hot mess. I was having breakfast at the moment they decided to replay Derelict's 10 minute long barf n gag scene, so thank you for that TLC. They are both so checked out, it's almost scary. Jill has zero expression for anything. She is completely disconnected from Izzy and from life overall. All she's capable of is to plaster on a blank and fake smile, at least Michelle had 16 kids before she got to the stage Jill is at now with one. Not only was there zero response when she got her diagnosis at the doctor, which fine, as mentioned above it could have totally been a reenactment and we know Jill doesn't have the two brain cells to rub together and fake emotion, but the Derelict barf-o-rama scene was definitely not a reenactment and Jill just lingers back looking like the completely unconcerned mental toddler she is. At least hold back Derelict's man bun! 

Jessa clearly wears Ben's balls as a necklace underneath her modesty layers and I kind of love that she's the real headship in that family but is she trying to get ownership of Jeremy's as well? I know it's the Duggars and after watching them for so many years, I shouldn't be shocked at their lack of tact, but they still got me. I can't even wrap my head around descending to an in-laws house and completely redecorating things MY way and refusing to listen to what they want. Putting a queen bed in that tiny spare bedroom? Rolling her eyes when Jeremy suggested a bunk bed and annoyingly stating, "a couple can't sleep in a bunk bed." News flash Jessa: yes! A couple can "totally" sleep in a bunk bed when they're a guest at another's house for a few days! That comment made me think that her and Ben plan on spending a lot of time in Laredo and bunk beds are beneath her since she left the TTH.

Finally, can Jinger not be Robin to Jessa's Batman for just a minute?! My goodness she needs to grow a spine. I don't think she did anything the entire episode except roll her eyes and walk away anytime Jessa and Jeremy started disagreeing about something. For being the "creative one" you would think she would have more input on her future home. Or at least stand up for Jeremy, who was obviously very overwhelmed the entire episode. 

[Mojitogirl]

I'm surprised that Joy was allowed to arrive in Laredo before the rest of them and hang out alone with Jeremy. 

[OpieTaylor]

6 hours ago, Barb23 said:

 Did anyone else notice Joy looking adorningly at Babe when they were at the store?  She acted like he was her headship not Jinge's. 

I immediately wondered who was Joy's chaperone when she got to Laredo before everyone else? It appeared she was there alone with Babe - and the TLC crew of course. Did she just arrive earlier on the same day that the others got there? Did she travel alone from Wisconsin? Gasp!!

Mojitogirl, you beat me to the same question!

Edited January 31, 2017 by OpieTaylor

[ginger90]

Derick is concerned about what may be a medical issue. So, he lets filming continue with the hope that by the time it airs someone out there may be able to help him? That's normal?

[woodscommaelle]

Joy killed me with her 'I was at a conference' thing.  The way she said it made it sound super important.  Like she had an actual job.

I dislike her more and more with each passing episode.

Edited January 31, 2017 by woodscommaelle

[farmgal4]

6 hours ago, Annb67 said:

Wow! That's even more frightening. 

I'm not sure about Arkansas, but in KY, you have to jump through many hoops to be able to get your narcotics license back.  It starts with longterm inpatient rehab and ends at least 5 years later.  And you are watched very, very closely even after you get your license back.  There are many safeguards in place to protect the patients.

[Whyyouneedaname]

Things this episode made me thankful for: I don't refer to different things happening in my as seasons, that I didn't go to the dr to find out my carotid artery sounds narrow then decide to become pregnant after living in a Zika infested area no less than six months ago, that I haven't sold my soul to TLC to pay for my apartment to be rearranged & that I can pronounce, spell & know the definition of duvet.  And oh yeah I can't even watch Joy talk.

[ehall1052]

I'm not on any social media (FB, Twitter, etc), so please someone message Derrick that (like others have already said here) he has exercise induced asthma. The same thing happens to me. And now it's probably progressed to food sensitive asthma. The only exercise I can do without carrying my inhaler with me is swimming. (Doesn't D have a pool?) The doctor said it was because the humidity of the pool coats my membranes so I can breathe. It also helps to breathe through your nose, not an open mouth.

[Celia Rubenstein]

I've never seen a pumpkin orange and avocado green examination room in a medical office before.  Did the drugs damage Dr. Feelgood's eyesight or something?  Maybe that color scheme is why he wasn't too worried about Derick's constant puking.  His patients vomit at the sight of that room every day and he is just used to it. 

I hope as soon as Jessa packed her yard sale crap and left, Jeremy re-hung his Rembrandt over the living room sofa (where he clearly wanted it) and threw that bleh picture of Texas in the trash.  It looked like something that just came with the frame that was meant to be discarded.  And put those too-small-to-go-over-a-sofa family pictures someplace more appropriate like in the closet with his books.

And incidentally, the Rembrandt was a print, not a "painting" like they kept saying.  And not an especially nice one at that.  The glare coming off it when they were moving it around was blinding.  But despite that fact, Jeremy was really fond of it and as the one thing he seemed to care about the most, his wishes about where it went should have been given more consideration by his future bride.  Sadly,  Crinjer is not up to the task.  Which means Babe needs to start standing up for himself because if he lets this pattern of (insert first name) Duggar calling the shots in his house become entrenched, he's doomed.  Nip it in the bud, Jeremy ... in the bud! 

Which brings me to my next point ... why was everyone kowtowing to Jessa?  Screw her.  When did she become an arbiter of taste?  She's just plain bossy, not talented.  I think the biggest part of it is that she knows everyone around her is a wimp and an idiot and if she comes across heavy-handed they will crumble and give in.  Apparently even Jeremy is someone who will bend to her will.  He might change the pictures around after she leaves, but he will probably switch them back when she comes to town to visit.  Coward.

He should never have agreed to that big bed in his office, either.  When you have that small of an apartment, you don't preserve half a room for a bed that you only need once in a while. His old dark brown leather love seat would have been perfect in there instead of their master bedroom where it is only going to make the room feel cramped and end up piled with junk because they don't really need it for seating in there.  The space it takes up would be much better utilized by a small dresser.  Plus it would be the perfect perch for Jinger to sit and stare adoringly at Jeremy as he crafts his sermons at his desk.  But since Jessa was decorating their apartment for her convenience and not theirs, none of these things were taken into account. 

What Jinger and Jeremy really need is an air mattress to throw down on the study floor when the Duggars descend upon them.  It's adequate for a couple of days but not so comfortable that people want to stick around too long and you can deflate it and shove it under the bed when you don't need it.  Case closed.  If Jessa doesn't like it, I am sure there are any number of moderately-priced motels in the area that would be happy to accommodate her.  Or she can stay the hell home, her choice.

Edited January 31, 2017 by Celia Rubenstein

[sATL]

7 hours ago, BitterApple said:

What sort of doctor is Fedosky? General medicine? Because it sounds like Derick needs to see a specialist. Derick is an idiot for giving up a job with good insurance. I can't imagine they have any sort of health plan right now if their medical care is in the hands of a quack who lost his license.

I'm sick with the flu right now so I haven't seen the episode, but regarding all the baggage, the last time I flew Delta home to Boston my suitcase was over the weight limit and I paid close to a hundred bucks in extra fees. Why the Duggars would pay money to haul thrift store crap to Laredo is beyond me.

Forgive saying this and I hope I don't offend, as I've been holding this in for a couple of years now. I know we parents have to let our adult children  make choices and run their lives. But if MY offspring would quit a  good paying job w/ insurance, when you have a pre-existing medical condition(s) especially, if they have spouse/children, after getting a college degree that you earned on scholarship AND didn't have a clear/sensible financial plan (outlook), I would beat their A**. 

Derrick needs to reacquaint himself with HIS side of the family - his father passed at early age and I think was a sheriff. Why can't Derrick honor his memory, by honoring his work ethic (link)? I don't care if he was the least-seniority-how-many-grapes-in-bag tax accountant at Walmart, there is no reason he needed to resign to go to CA. Use your two weeks of vacation, help the people, and come back to reality.

TLC needs to add a viewer disclaimer or blurred-bubble to "vomit" scenes , as they seem to like to show people vomiting. just finished watching a season of another tlc series with babies who vomit. we viewer really don't need to see the "output", esp. from a grown man.

Edited January 31, 2017 by sATL

[drafan]

On 1/31/2017 at 6:31 AM, ThinkerBell said:

They probably also replaced the good china with paper plates.

Um, no......Styrofoam plates. Duh.

 

21 hours ago, sigmaforce86 said:

I don't understand Jill's reaction to the carotid news.  If it's real she should show some emotion but her face barely changed, if it's fakey show drama shame on them.  Only choice left - it's a re-enactment of a "real" doctor visit and she just can't act out a real reaction to go with it.

 

A reenactment. Like totally.

On 1/31/2017 at 4:47 AM, GeeGolly said:

 

And why didn't Ben stay home with the baby? He needed to fly to Texas to babysit his own kid and study?

 

And way to save money; spend hundreds of dollars to transport items they could have purchased in TX. I guess Jessa didn't get Jeremy's intentional spending memo.

Ben wants the paycheck. And by putting that crap into luggage rather than mailing it ahead, TLC had to foot the bill.

Who was the Jboy wearing tight hipster shorts? He also had on a free advertising Tshirt for Joy's future season of having a life-long servant's heart.

The whole Derick gag-jogging event was staged . JB knew he would gag, so set the whole revolting thing up , complete with throat-microphone. Same with Jill's neck thing. I'm surprised there wasn't a sound effect to go with that too.

Luckily, I can't remember if I watched this show last  week, so this memory will hopefully be erased by tomorrow.

Jessa is so not having twins...she's saying "boy", so it's most likely a girl. Jessa is sly and she's pissed they're not getting the football team they bragged about.  And WTF was she hammering to that wall inside of a dusty old tag sale frame? It looked like a used tampon.

When is Jinge/Babe's blessing announcement?? Did I miss it?

Edited February 1, 2017 by drafan
a hammer is not a staple gun