S03.E01: Your Amygdala Is Showing

[OnceSane]

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Brandi adopts a baby boy; LeeAnne blames her enlarged amygdala as the source of her sour disposition; Kameron's husband, Court, gives her an ultimatum; Cary and LeeAnne arrange a summit; D'Andra throws an anniversary party.

Airs August 15, 2018.

[LilaFowler]

Ugh, I don't care about LeeAnne and I wish she hadn't come back. She drags this show down.

[heatherchandler]

On 8/12/2018 at 11:04 AM, LilaFowler said:

Ugh, I don't care about LeeAnne and I wish she hadn't come back. She drags this show down.

Leann is the reason I watch the show!  I love her.

[Keywestclubkid]

On 8/13/2018 at 12:36 PM, heatherchandler said:

Leann is the reason I watch the show!  I love her.

Right she is a huge reason I watch. Now the pink dog food lady on the other hand ugh 

[nexxie]

“LeeAnne blames her enlarged amygdala” - interesting premise/excuse.

[QQQQ]

Is "amygdala" Latin for psychotic personality? If so, I think LeeAnne might be on to something...

[Keywestclubkid]

Yay it’s starting I missed my crazy Leann 

[dosodog]

Leanne is the reason I watch Dallas.  

Stephanie on the other hand.....add Cary and her husband......

Forgive me.  I do not want to listen to a baby crying.  Bruin can go to.

[Keywestclubkid]

I like that they actually feel like they are real life friends 

[StevieRocks]

I'm confused and perplexed that she was able to buy a baby so quickly. Isn't there usually a waiting period?

[nexxie]

D’andra’s mother is too fuckin’ much!

[Pickles]

LeeAnn looks like she has gotten tiny.

[StevieRocks]

Kam, aka Dum Dum, doesn't seem to be able to process the simplest of information. Fortunately, her little daughter understands what Daddy is saying, and I'm DYING laughing that she keeps saying, "Awkward." Bwah! 

Edited August 16, 2018 by StevieRocks

[nexxie]

I wouldn’t work with LeeAnne - amazing to me that she still has a job on the show after threatening people.

Edited August 16, 2018 by nexxie

[Pickles]

Cary's makeup at the restaurant looks so natural compared to LeeAnn's huge eyelashes and heavy makeup. 

[Keywestclubkid]

Leeann totally manipulated carey into being friends again Jesus Christ if it wasn’t on tape I wouldn’t have believed it getting her to go from I don’t want to be friends to let’s have girl gab in 10 secs 

[dosodog]

I love my in laws!  But they called right in the middle!  And I missed why....

Rich is suddenly a pirate?

No.  Wait!  Leanne threw a glass and a shard got in his eye.

"This is why you use plastic."  Still laughing at that one.

[Keywestclubkid]

That was kind of a gross sex story to be talking about in front of an entire family. 

[WhoaWhoKnew]

30 minutes ago, StevieRocks said:

I'm confused and perplexed that she was able to buy a baby so quickly. Isn't there usually a waiting period?

I'm glad I'm not alone in thinking that was...odd at best.

[whydoievencare]

D'Andra's neck and eyelashes are something else.  Not a good something else.  She looks like a turtle.  With ridiculous fake eyelashes.

[Keywestclubkid]

Is it evil I’m loving her mother talking shit through this entire party?

[zenme]

So what are the odds Brandy gets a red headed baby? How often is a white, redheaded baby up for adoption? Hmm...if I didn't know better I'd wonder what redheaded husband is up to on his down time...

Edited August 16, 2018 by zenme

[dosodog]

6 minutes ago, Keywestclubkid said:

Is it evil I’m loving her mother talking shit through this entire party?

Yes.

Come sit next to me!  I have ice cream! 

[njbchlover]

23 minutes ago, Pickles said:

Cary's makeup at the restaurant looks so natural compared to LeeAnn's huge eyelashes and heavy makeup. 

LeeAnn's talking head interviews look like Elvira, Mistress of the Dark!   

[Keywestclubkid]

That is a true southern mother talking shit from beginning to end at her own daughters anniversary party. 

[nexxie]

8 minutes ago, zenme said:

So what are the odds Brandy gets a red headed baby? How often is a white, redheaded baby up for adoption? Hmm...if I didn't know better I'd wonder what redheaded husband is up to on his down time...

Here’s how it happened:

https://people.com/parents/real-housewives-dallas-brandi-redmond-adopts-baby-boy-fertility-struggles/

[jenifaohjenny]

The adoption thing was weird. Was that the first time Stephanie was seeing the kid? In a store? And how were there not tons of potential parents on a waiting list before Brandi?

[LilaFowler]

Mark and Cary are such label whores. We knew it was a Porsche when we saw it, Mark, you don't have to train your child to say it.

In the span of a day or two, Cary and LeeAnne went from "let's just be civil around each other" to then hugging like they were best friends who hadn't seen each other in years.

I guess this season's feud will be D'Andra and Brandi? Yawn.

What is with the severe Elvira-like styling on this show? Both D'Andra and LeeAnne are guilty of it. They look positively evil.

[dosodog]

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The boy’s biological parents were teenagers, who awarded him to the state at birth. Without a plan in place, social workers were having trouble finding a family who wanted a son — until they were led to Brandi and Bryan.

When does being a boy make it hard to find adoptive parents?

Maybe I missed crucial details, but this is kind of strange. 

Congrats to the addition to their family. Babies are a blessing. 

[Keywestclubkid]

11 minutes ago, LilaFowler said:

In the span of a day or two, Cary and LeeAnne went from "let's just be civil around each other" to then hugging like they were best friends who hadn't seen each other in years.

 

 

Matter of days? Leanne totally mind flipped her in a matter of minutes at that breakfast lol she stroked carys ego and boom went from I just want to be cordial to gabbing lol I was sitting in amazement watching that spectacular mind wipe occur 

[TexasGal]

2 hours ago, StevieRocks said:

I'm confused and perplexed that she was able to buy a baby so quickly. Isn't there usually a waiting period?

Not for ginger witch babies?  (I kid, I personally love a ginger.)

I feel cheated at the off camera takes-backsies by D’Andra’s mom.  

[GreenlinetoHarlem]

1 hour ago, Keywestclubkid said:

Is it evil I’m loving her mother talking shit through this entire party?

No that was awesome

1 hour ago, zenme said:

So what are the odds Brandy gets a red headed baby? How often is a white, redheaded baby up for adoption? Hmm...if I didn't know better I'd wonder what redheaded husband is up to on his down time...

Creative theory! 

[Thumper]

1 hour ago, nexxie said:

Here’s how it happened:

https://people.com/parents/real-housewives-dallas-brandi-redmond-adopts-baby-boy-fertility-struggles/

Thanks for this link.  I still think there is more to this story -- or it was misrepresented on the show.  "She (forgot her name) called me and said there was a baby available for adoption!"  Was Brandi on a list?  Why didn't the Adoption Guy (friend of friend) call her?   Doesn't sound right.

But you can tell Brandi is so happy!  I just wonder about other parents who would love a baby.

[LilaFowler]

Honestly, when I first heard about this, I figured it was probably orchestrated by one of those shady religious adoption agencies. Stephanie is a well-connected person in Dallas, so it wouldn't surprise me if Brandi and Brian were able to write a check and get a baby through her and her friend.

[Kiki777]

Yeah I call shady shenanigans on this adoption.  I'm sure there are plenty of people on the waiting list for a healthy white male newborn- even if he is a ginger (jk though I love redheads and it tickles me that there is a ginger family of five on the show). It was sweet though that Stephanie cried when she met the baby.  He is a cutie.

Agree on Cary and Marc being insufferable label whores.  Insecure, party of two.  Make that three since they are now teaching their kid how to be mindlessly shallow.

i love. Leanne too.  She is hilarious and makes for great tv.  She has the face of a lioness doesn't she?  Gorgeous but terrifying and unpredictable.

[MinorL]

3 hours ago, StevieRocks said:

I'm confused and perplexed that she was able to buy a baby so quickly. Isn't there usually a waiting period?

Agreed. That story seems so fishy. 

In other news, I still don’t understand why Stephanie says “whenever” instead of “when.”

Edited August 16, 2018 by MinorL

[Sew Sumi]

Whenever instead of when is a Southern thing. I learned about it watching the Duggars butcher the English language.

[RedheadZombie]

3 hours ago, Keywestclubkid said:

Is it evil I’m loving her mother talking shit through this entire party?

I can't really blame Dee. D'Andra has been trashing her mother for over a year now.

[nexxie]

3 hours ago, Keywestclubkid said:

Leeann totally manipulated carey into being friends again Jesus Christ if it wasn’t on tape I wouldn’t have believed it getting her to go from I don’t want to be friends to let’s have girl gab in 10 secs 

But wasn’t it just about their jobs on the show - the point of their coffee meeting was to be able to film together, that day and in the future.

[MrsWitter]

I’m glad others were as confused as I was about the baby adoption. Brandi seems really happy and I’m sure they will give the baby a great home, but something about this all reminded me of a SVU episode with illegal adoption agencies and stolen babies. Crossover potential with NBC in the fall? Paging Detective Benson!

 

ETA: I still can’t stand Kam and her baby voice and pink dog food. But I did like her skirt at the party, which sorta fills me with shame.

Edited August 16, 2018 by MrsWitter

[ghoulina]

It's crazy how much Bruin actually looks like Brandi and Brian's child. Just crazy. 

How did that adoption work, though? It seemed like it happened way too fast. I thought adoptions took months and months. Stephanie contacted them AFTER the baby is born, but Brandi's got a brand-new baby on her hands. Am I just being super naive? Money really can buy you a kid overnight? 

Also, why is Stephanie just now meeting the baby? In a clothing shop? If they're such good friends, wouldn't she have been over to Brandi's house after they brought Bruin home? 

 

I was laughing so hard at the meditation segment. I'm the type of person that could never handle that. I try to do yoga and I'm constantly snarking at the women on my videos, or flipping them off. Chilling out just isn't my jam. 

 

Cameron is still a fucking joke. Someone should tell her that PLANNING to go to design school doesn't prove your intelligence. You didn't actually earn your masters, honey. You just talked about it. That's why I don't get all that fussed about her husband's passive aggressive comments regarding her not being at home. She's probably costing him tons of money for absolutely nothing. 

 

WHY have we never seen Rick with an eye patch before???? 

 

So Cary didn't last as a SAHM. Big Surprise. I knew Mark would fight tooth and nail to get her back under his thumb. He's clever. He "gave" her a lazer center, so she can feel all important like she's running her own business....but it's WITHIN their surgery practice. So he can still keep an eye on her every day. I'm onto you, Mark. 

 

D'andra's mom is the fucking worst. She comes to the anniversary party and remarks on how shocked people are that her daughter is so happily married - "She's had....issues". What kind of mother does that? She's bored. She's schooling D'andra on whom to thank. I'd put her ass at the kiddy table and tell her to STFU. 

Also, honey, don't brag about being engaged 14 times. Danielle Staub has you beat. 

[Keywestclubkid]

6 hours ago, nexxie said:

But wasn’t it just about their jobs on the show - the point of their coffee meeting was to be able to film together, that day and in the future.

yes but Carey went from absolutely not  to fine I'll be in the same room with you but I cant forgive you to no we cant have girl talk at all im not in that space with you to omg lets talk about girl talk in a span of 5 mins lol it was like whiplash

[Jel]

8 hours ago, Thumper said:

Thanks for this link.  I still think there is more to this story -- or it was misrepresented on the show.  "She (forgot her name) called me and said there was a baby available for adoption!"  Was Brandi on a list?  Why didn't the Adoption Guy (friend of friend) call her?   Doesn't sound right.

But you can tell Brandi is so happy!  I just wonder about other parents who would love a baby.

Yeah, that is weird. Stephanie made it sound almost like the social worker was on the phone, desperately calling around trying to find a home for an infant. No home study? Every adoption story I have heard involved a long, long, loooong wait for a baby. I am happy for all of them because I think Brandi, for all her foibles, is a kind and loving mom, so that's awesome, but the way it played out? I think there's more to the story.

[ghoulina]

10 hours ago, zenme said:

So what are the odds Brandy gets a red headed baby? How often is a white, redheaded baby up for adoption? Hmm...if I didn't know better I'd wonder what redheaded husband is up to on his down time...

Holy. Shit. I did not think of this, but your theory is right up my conspiracy-theory-loving alley! This actually makes a lot more sense than the lightening speed adoption. 

[CrinkleCutCat]

Yes, there’s more to the adoption story.... but that baby landed with parents who just love him to bits so I’m happy for that bubba.

I didn’t watch last season but those flashbacks are making me think I need to search out those episodes and catch up on Leanne’s drama. 

[Keywestclubkid]

34 minutes ago, Jel said:

Yeah, that is weird. Stephanie made it sound almost like the social worker was on the phone, desperately calling around trying to find a home for an infant. No home study? Every adoption story I have heard involved a long, long, loooong wait for a baby. I am happy for all of them because I think Brandi, for all her foibles, is a kind and loving mom, so that's awesome, but the way it played out? I think there's more to the story.

I think it was a couple things that cut down the time they got the child One Stephanie knew the guy who owns/operates the largest adoption agency in Texas ( it made it seem like they were close) Two I think maybe Stephanie knew that without them being able to have a child on their own that adoption was open for them knowing that they wanted a son and three I mean who hasn't used connections to get ahead with things these are rich people its what they do ( its not like these are people not able to care for the baby they have 2 daughters of their own with means to care for the child and no prior offenses that would raise red flags with any adoption agency's anywhere and we dont know the time that she texted her letting her know about the baby and when they got the child.  I'm 1000000% sure it wasn't hey here's the baby )and 4 its Texas are we really surprised (no shade in that i was raised from 5-8 in Texas) 

Edited August 16, 2018 by Keywestclubkid

[CrinkleCutCat]

Ps what the heck is an Amygdala?

Seems like I might be able to blame all manner of things on it....

Edited August 16, 2018 by CrinkleCutCat

[Keywestclubkid]

2 minutes ago, CrinkleCutCat said:

Ps what the heck is an Amygdala?

a roughly almond-shaped mass of gray matter inside each cerebral hemisphere, involved with the experiencing of emotions.

[bosawks]

I"m on board with the adoption story seeming odd.

My baseless and fact free conjecture is that Leeanne is somehow involved in a black market baby scheme and holds this information over Brandi's head!

I believe that woman could procure anything if she put her mind to it........

ETA: Would it surprise any of us that Leeanne was Queen of the Dark Web?

Edited August 16, 2018 by bosawks

[Jel]

4 minutes ago, Keywestclubkid said:

I think it was a couple things that cut down the time they got the child One Stephanie knew the guy who owns the largest adoption agency in Texas ( it made it seem like they were close) Two I think maybe Stephanie knew that without them being able to have a child on their own that adoption was open for them knowing that they wanted a son and three I mean who hasnt used connections to get ahead with things these are rich people its what they do and 4 its Texas are we really surprised (no shade in that i was raised from 5-8 in Texas) 

I think the thing that strikes me as the most odd is that, according to the People story, the adoption agency was "trying to find a home" (sort of implies some difficulty) for the baby. As far as I know, there's never a shortage of homes, just a shortage of infants available for adoption.  And Brandi said they weren't even looking to adopt, so they weren't even waiting at all. She just got a "do you want a baby boy?" call from Stephanie. 

Of course the main thing is that it worked out well for the baby, he ended up in a loving family, and that's the goal.  But if that's the whole story, it seems a little unorthodox, to say the least.