Joe & Kendra: Looking Forward To Side Hugs

[Ljohnson1987]

JoeKen: And Baby Makes 3. We will have to think of new names for this thread. 

[Sew Sumi]

Joe and Kendra: Figured Out the Horizontal Mambo

[LilJen]

11 hours ago, ginger90 said:

http://www.duggarfamily.com/2017/12/joe-and-kendra-s-christmas-traditions

I didn't watch the video, but HOW can a newlywed couple have their own Christmas traditions? Traditions take years to develop, people. Maybe I'm being too intellectual here.

[Arwen Evenstar]

4 minutes ago, LilJen said:

I didn't watch the video, but HOW can a newlywed couple have their own Christmas traditions? Traditions take years to develop, people. Maybe I'm being too intellectual here.

You’re using critical thinking AGAIN. I had to resist the temptation to snark on the same stupidity.  Joe and Kendra have been married for 3 months.  They know ABSOLUTELY everything about being married.

[louannems]

Another horrible, super boring video!  Could they be any more generic?  Joe has Gothard Speak down pact with his encouraging others!  Poor veterans who had to sit through the Duggar Family singing!

Kendra couldn't get a word in, could she?  But she really had nothing much to say about anything, really.

[ginger90]

20 minutes ago, LilJen said:

I didn't watch the video, but HOW can a newlywed couple have their own Christmas traditions? Traditions take years to develop, people. Maybe I'm being too intellectual here.

That's the question that made me watch it, lol !

[floridamom]

The tradition at Christmas question was referring to their own families that they grew up with...Joe with the Duggars and Kendra with the Caldwells...what each family did when JoKen were little.

[Ljohnson1987]

JoeKen: From Side Hugs to sex in no time flat

[Gemma Violet]

Wouldn't it be better to view the video from the TLC website?

http://www.tlc.com/tlcme/tlcme-videos/joe-and-kendra-share-their-favorite-christmas-traditions/

We're putting money in their pockets by going to the Duggar Family official site.  

[Arwen Evenstar]

5 hours ago, louannems said:

Kendra couldn't get a word in, could she?  But she really had nothing much to say about anything, really.

Kendra is a cute kid, but that incessant tittering of hers makes me stabby!

[MsJamieDornan]

On 12/21/2017 at 11:29 PM, JocelynCavanaugh said:

With that many kids, there has got to be one who just plain doesn't want children of their own. Whether that Duggar is able to admit that, even to him/herself, is another issue. Just like I would never wish infertility on someone who wants children, I'd never wish children on someone who doesn't. 

I grew with friends that had 18 kids in their family. They only have 8 kids among them.

[ChiCricket]

How do we ask a mod to please do a poll for a new title for this thread?

They've obviously gone way past sidehugs. I really can't figure out how you contact a mod.

[frenchtoast]

When we did the last round of polls we wanted all the topics of kids once married to include any kids/family, too. So we're just going to leave the topic title as is. After they get married, it's meant to be a catch all topic title. So, no poll, but making jokey title suggestions is always allowed. 

[DangerousMinds]

13 hours ago, LilJen said:

I didn't watch the video, but HOW can a newlywed couple have their own Christmas traditions? Traditions take years to develop, people. Maybe I'm being too intellectual here.

No, I was thinking the exact same thing!

[flyingdi]

Regarding the video:  OMG, Joe, You married your sister Joy!  This gives a whole new meaning to sister wives!

[Churchhoney]

On 12/23/2017 at 7:36 PM, LilJen said:

I didn't watch the video, but HOW can a newlywed couple have their own Christmas traditions? Traditions take years to develop, people. Maybe I'm being too intellectual here.

I guess the problem is that there's pretty literally nothing you could ask these two somewhat dim children to which they would or could have an answer. And since they at least know what Christmas traditions are, they can say something in answer to this question, instead of just sitting with their mouths hanging open.

TLC has no interest in asking them about their crazy religious beliefs, and they've probably both been coached by their families to shut up about those as well. And aside from those, they appear to talk amongst themselves about nothing at all. So unless you're going to ask about favorite breakfast cereals, you've pretty much got no open lines of inquiry. 

I guess I'm sort of surprised that they didn't ask them for marriage advice, though, given history. But that's probably saved up for the next video. Since they'll almost certainly be giving public addresses on that topic at some national conference before next year is out. 

Edited December 26, 2017 by Churchhoney

[Lunera]

Amy, Joe, Kendra and some Duggars are taking a Christmas vacation 

[floridamom]

Isn't Kendra pregnant? Why is she sliding down the hill in an inner tube?

I don't see Jana on that aircraft. She is the one who needs a vacation.

[MamaMax]

Tubing, pregnant and in a skirt.  I can't with this one.

[Christina87]

2 minutes ago, floridamom said:

Isn't Kendra pregnant? Why is she sliding down the hill in an inner tube?

I don't see Jana on that aircraft. She is the one who needs a vacation.

The ONLY one who needs a vacation!!!

[ginger90]

Personally I wouldn’t go tubing while pregnant. I slipped and fell on ice with one of my pregnancies and was so freaking scared, and that was just walking down a driveway.

[yogi2014L]

10 minutes ago, MamaMax said:

Tubing, pregnant and in a skirt.  I can't with this one.

Seriously. I am of the ' you are pregnant not disabled" mindset, but this is mindbogglingly stupid. 

Edited December 28, 2017 by yogi2014L

[yogi2014L]

26 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

Personally I wouldn’t go tubing while pregnant. I slipped and fell on ice with one of my pregnancies and was so freaking scared, and that was just walking down a driveway.

In all the pregnancy literature states that downhill skiing is on the no list, and tubing can be even more dangerous than skiing so I am not sure why those pea brains thought it would be ok. 

Snow tubing can actually be really dangerous, people have died when their tubes have flipped and they land wrong/collided with others ect. 

ETA: Is she being cared for by  professional "midwife"  Jill? Because I think any actual OB Or midwife would say no you should not tube while pregnant. 

Edited December 28, 2017 by yogi2014L

[Lisa418722]

I think Kendra going tubing while pregnant just shows she is still a child at heart and not ready to be grown up.  A pregnant woman would say "I would love to go with you, but I can't risk it since I'm pregnant."  

[Churchhoney]

50 minutes ago, floridamom said:

 

I don't see Jana on that aircraft. She is the one who needs a vacation.

Hey, somebody has to stay home and get the work done. 

[Westiepeach]

Who is the blonde sitting next to Grandma Mary?

[Churchhoney]

32 minutes ago, yogi2014L said:

In all the pregnancy literature states that downhill skiing is on the no list, and tubing can be even more dangerous than skiing so I am not sure why those pea brains thought it would be ok. 

Snow tubing can actually be really dangerous, people have died when their tubes have flipped and they land wrong/collided with others ect. 

ETA: Is she being cared for by  professional "midwife"  Jill? Because I think any actual OB Or midwife would say no you should not tube while pregnant. 

I think that this is our answer. They would have had to read something or consult with a professional who had read something (other than the book of Leviticus, that is). So ... not likely they would ever hear this advice. 

[tabloidlover]

Guys!!  Relax!!   Kendra and baby are protected because Jesus.   

[Sew Sumi]

12 minutes ago, Westiepeach said:

Who is the blonde sitting next to Grandma Mary?

That's Deanna, Boob's sister/Famy's mom.

[MyPeopleAreNordic]

I'm really not that claustrophobic, but OMG that picture from inside that plane packed with Duggars gives me hives. The idea of all those people crammed in there, being stuck in a tin can with any number of Duggars, and a Duggar flying the plane all make me uncomfortable. I'm honestly more uncomfortable thinking about Kendra and baby flying in that than I am thinking about her snow tubing. (And I flew in the early second trimester of pregnancy. I know there's no issue with doing so. But doing so with the Duggars in such a tight space would drive me crazy.)

I don't know what it is but this picture just gives me the vibe of "this isn't going to end well" in regards to Duggar aviation.

Also, Amy. Have a seat. Yes, you have wealthy freak family members with a private plane who can take you on trips. We know. #Blessed and all. Barf.

Edited December 28, 2017 by MyPeopleAreNordic

[doodlebug]

1 hour ago, floridamom said:

Isn't Kendra pregnant? Why is she sliding down the hill in an inner tube?

I don't see Jana on that aircraft. She is the one who needs a vacation.

Maybe Jana got to stay at home all by herself for once.  That might be her preference. It would certainly be mine if the only other option was hanging out with that bunch of losers.

While there isn't anything terribly risky to an early pregnancy with snow tubing, I wouldn't recommend it.  However, since my patients are not Duggar-dumb, I must say no one has ever asked, either.  Downhill skiing, especially later in pregnancy when the center of gravity has shifted, is not a good idea.  I usually tell pregnant women to avoid any obviously dangerous sport like bungee jumping, parachuting, climbing mountains, etc as well as anything requiring really good balance like skiing, gymnastics, horseback riding.  I think snow tubing qualifies as dangerous enough to avoid in pregnancy.

[Temperance]

But Jill had some mid-wife training. I'm not saying she's a midwife, but she did have some training. It's kind of a like having degree in law without passing the bar or finishing law school. Despite that she doesn't seem to know much, although it's possible she was not asked an opinion on this trip. That actually seems likely.

Skiing is really expensive hobby for buy-used save the difference Duggars.  It requires equipment and gear. It's really dangerous, enough people have died that most people who ski wear helmets now. I can see the Duggs being old-fashioned and cheap not wearing them. If Kendra is tubing on a ski-slope, a helmet would be a good idea since the pitch of the ground is similiar. Same goes for Amy.

I've haven't commented on the pregnancy yet, but sufficient to say I'm neither surprised nor happy for them. She's second trimester? Have they announced when she's due?

I wonder if TLC is filming. It seems possible. 

Edited December 28, 2017 by Temperance

[doodlebug]

Just now, Temperance said:

But Jill had some mid-wife training. I'm not saying she's a midwife, but she did have some training. It's kind of a like having degree in law without passing the bar or finishing law school. Despite that she doesn't seem to know much, although it's possible she was not asked an opinion on this trip. That actually seems likely.

Skiing is really expensive hobby for buy-used save the difference Duggars.  It requires equipment and gear. It's really dangerous, enough people have died that most people who ski wear helmets now. I can see the Duggs being old-fashioned and cheap not wearing them. If Kendra is tubing on a ski-slope, a helmet would be a good idea since the pitch of the ground is similiar. Same goes for Amy.

I've haven't commented on the pregnancy yet, but sufficient to say I'm neither nor happy for them. She's second trimester? Have they announced when she's due?

I wonder if TLC is filming. It seems possible. 

Jill's training was not with a certified midwifery school, it was a homestudy course offered by lay midwives who are not even legal in many states and who perform homebirths exclusively because hospitals don't consider them qualified.  In other words, she is NOT a midwife, she just plays one on TV.

[BitterApple]

My, my, traveling to ski vacations on your private plane? Quite the lifestyle for a bunch of people who have no real jobs.

[drafan]

That synthetic skirt/slip on the outside of the snowsuit exceeds all my expectations for supreme stupidity. Makes Mullet's swim get-up look positively sane.

 

(ETA: Above sentence brought to you by the letter S.)

Edited December 28, 2017 by drafan

[Love2dance]

11 minutes ago, drafan said:

That synthetic skirt/slip on the outside of the snowsuit exceeds all my expectations for supreme stupidity. Makes Mullet's swim get-up look positively sane.

 

(ETA: Above sentence brought to you by the letter S.)

Hahahahaha ?

[xwordfanatik]

Did Granny really want to go on this trip?  Her fake smile says otherwise.  

Oh, right!  Boob tells her what to do, and if it's a photo op, well, that's reason enough.

What a sad life for an old lady.

[Sew Sumi]

I think Mary lives with Deanna since the divorce. They seem to do a lot of activities together with Famy. I think it's more Deanna getting Grandma out of the house and involved in stuff to keep her mind sharp as she ages. Trust me, I know what it's like when they become less mobile and appropriate activities are harder to find. 

[babyhouseman]

6 hours ago, Lunera said:

Amy, Joe, Kendra and some Duggars are taking a Christmas vacation 

It must be a resort for the fundy. The Bates went there for a show a couple of years ago.

Edited December 29, 2017 by babyhouseman
forgot detail

[BitterApple]

4 hours ago, MyPeopleAreNordic said:

 

I don't know what it is but this picture just gives me the vibe of "this isn't going to end well" in regards to Duggar aviation.

 

I agree. I don't wish anything bad on them, but given Boob's cheapness and the family's flippant attitude towards safety, it wouldn't surprise me to see an article on Duggar Aviation ending with the line "the NTSB is currently on scene and investigating."

[floridamom]

Deanna looks like the cat that swallowed the canary in that photo...oh, so impressed with her brother's air plane.

The Bates were there too? Didn't they JUST RETURN from the Bahamas? Gone again?

[babyhouseman]

4 minutes ago, floridamom said:

Deanna looks like the cat that swallowed the canary in that photo...oh, so impressed with her brother's air plane.

The Bates were there too? Didn't they JUST RETURN from the Bahamas? Gone again?

I meant the Bates were there for a show a couple of years ago. I remember seeing the show. 

[Sew Sumi]

Is it the same resort? Famy didn't mention the location that I saw. I don't think the Bateses ventured very far afield from their home when they had their ski trip (repeated during their marathon today, but I only caught the very end, so I didn't see the name of the place). 

[FakeJoshDuggar]

6 hours ago, yogi2014L said:

In all the pregnancy literature states that downhill skiing is on the no list, and tubing can be even more dangerous than skiing so I am not sure why those pea brains thought it would be ok. 

Snow tubing can actually be really dangerous, people have died when their tubes have flipped and they land wrong/collided with others ect. 

ETA: Is she being cared for by  professional "midwife"  Jill? Because I think any actual OB Or midwife would say no you should not tube while pregnant. 

Bwahahaha like she’s going to get actual prenatal care from an actual doctor! I bet she was eating a mercury rich tuna fish sandwich on the way down. 

[ginger90]

8 minutes ago, Sew Sumi said:

Is it the same resort? Famy didn't mention the location that I saw. I don't think the Bateses ventured very far afield from their home when they had their ski trip (repeated during their marathon today, but I only caught the very end, so I didn't see the name of the place). 

In Amy’s post she allowed the location and it was Massanutten Resort .

[Sew Sumi]

Shows how much attention I pay to that stuff! LOL

[ChiCricket]

5 hours ago, BitterApple said:

My, my, traveling to ski vacations on your private plane? Quite the lifestyle for a bunch of people who have no real jobs.

Is it a plane though? I thought maybe they rented one of those mini buses

after they flew in.

I agree, if that's a plane, that's a lot of people crammed in there.

[Lady Edith]

Idiots.  All of them.  Every.  Blessed.  One. 

OMG a SKIRT while TUBING?!?  Seriously, that is just the most idiotic thing I have ever seen. That is not modest in the least...it makes you look like a blooming idiot.  Two words, Kendra...SNOW PANTS!  If you think your lady bits can be viewed or compromised by seventeen layers of padding, you are deluded.

And one more thing that makes you look like an idiot, Kendra.  A mother-to-be who cares about the “precious” life growing inside her DOES NOT DO SOMETHING AS FOOLHARDY AND STUPID AS TO RISK THE SAFETY OF THE BABY BY TUBING OR EVEN GETTING ON TOP OF A TUBING HILL!  If this was a stunt set up by TLC, shame on them!  There is a REASON that people refer to pregnancy as a “delicate condition” because things ARE delicate.  You have to be relatively careful for nine months for a very good reason.  And the Duggars neither seek out nor heed medical advice.  So shame on the person who put the baby in danger by either encouraging or allowing her to do this.  

And one more thing...

Janacation: Staying behind when your parents travel...and you have only seven or eight siblings to care for and five of them can brush their own teeth.

Edited December 29, 2017 by Lady Edith

[Sew Sumi]

That's the ten-seat Mitsubishi plane. You could see bits of the interior when they flew the Smuggars into Rockford for that encounter with the clown last summer. 

[mythoughtis]

I'll be honest.  If the snow tubing was done on a small hill, I wouldn't personally think it would be dangerous early in pregnancy. I wouldn't think to ask a doctor about it.. The tubing hill behind her actually looks like just a slight angle.  Now, down the side of a Colorado mountain.... that's different.  Your mileage may vary, and of course doodlebug is the ultimate authority.  I also think Kendra did have on snow pants under that stupid skirt.  Why they think they have to go that far to show they are a female makes no sense.   Wear pants when it is appropriate and skirts otherwise.  G*d expects you to have common sense.