Jill Duggar

[sarasansh]

Had her baby: www.people.com/article/jill-duggar-derick-dillard-baby-boy-born-israel-david-dillard

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Born at 41w6d, boy, named Israel David.

Discuss.

[ThePinkSuperhero]

I think she looks like her Mom all of a sudden. I feel bad that having a husband and baby is probably the most attention she's gotten in her whole life. I think it's kind of gross how the Duggars are the new Christian Kardashians. Birth Special on May 7th?! Gross.

[junkytrunk]

Should be interesting because I know she wanted an at home birth and it looks like she ended up in the hospital.

Also, that baby was huge! 9'10" and 23" long! Poor girl!

Not really a fan of the name though.

[somethingcleverer]

I'm not a fan of the name although I know it has different meanings to different people. One comment I saw on face book said "I think it's weird to name your child after a divisive political situation" and I have to agree with that. Otherwise I'm happy for them. I just hope she gets to enjoy her life a bit and doesn't go on to breed a million Christian babies.

[aylafsu1881]

My guess is she never got to try for a home birth. Most MW will not do a home birth at 41 weeks 4 days. That is kind of late and they say the placenta can start to deteriorate after 41w. I agree that this is the most attention she has probably ever had (wedding and baby). However, I still cannot help but feel bad for her. She will raise kids her ENTIRE life. I mean she raised her siblings and now she is raising her own kids.

[ThePinkSuperhero]

I love that Jessa is not pregnant yet. Not publicly, anyway. Hope she went right to the doctor after getting married and got herself a nice IUD!

[britbratjf]

Apr 7, 2015 20:23:16 GMT -5 ThePinkSuperhero said:

I love that Jessa is not pregnant yet. Not publicly, anyway. Hope she went right to the doctor after getting married and got herself a nice IUD!

She seems pretty responsible. It's nice that she and her husband are actually getting to enjoy being married before adding kids to the mix. im sure she doesn't have an IUD but hopefully is at least doing NFP or something.

As for Jill, I'm happy all went well for them but geez I hope she takes some preventative measures from now on. Could you imagine never kissing your H or ANYTHING and then boom you are pregnant right away. It would just suck to not be able to get to know each other very intimately before throwing pregnancy & baby in there.

The name is ok...not my first choice but could certainly be worse! Could you imagine if the go with all I names?

[britbratjf]

Oh also, I totally think John David is gay.

[vanessalc]

Couple of thoughts...
Jill is basically the golden child (just check out the house she got compared to Jessa's), so I don't think she was hurting for attention.
I'm really curious why she had a hospital birth (and why dad was seen in scrubs at the hospital)
The name is really religious. So that totally makes sense. David Isreal sounds better in my head, but whatever. I believe they were asked in pre wedding interviews about name themes for their kids. They said no to letter, but that they would have some sort of theme.
Jill won't be taking any precautions. In that world, babies are like Pokemon- gotta catch them ALL! She'll be KTFU by the end of the year is my guess. She drank ALL the Fundie Koolaid.
I find it a bit hypocritical that they harp on being modest and not showing knees and what not, but they post a ton of pictures of their kid half naked.
As for the gay Duggar, my money is on Josiah.

[junkytrunk]

Hmm, I know there has to be a gay one, just based on odds.

Also, I think the girls are all really pretty, but most of the boys are a little goofy looking.

I do think their fame has helped a lot of them branch out in terms of clothing. They used to all wear matching clothes and the boys all wore collared shirts all the time, and now they wear more graphic tees.

I'm just waiting until one of them leaves the house before being married. I really hope it's Jana.

[mrsrek10]

I have never watched this show to know any of their names. I see the parents and these married kids on people or US Weekly...but still can't keep up with names. I am amazed so many ppl watch the show (in general, not just ppl here)...and I am a conservative Christian, what would seem to be their likely audience, who thinks the show would be like watching water drip (boring). Am I missing out?

[sarahandeddie]

I feel bad for Jill. If she gets pg that easily she'll have more than 19 kids! I think it would have been better if they would have had more time as a couple before adding a baby.

It does seem like Jill is the favorite. Even through all of Jessa's wedding stuff they kept comparing it to Jill. I think it's great that Jessa isn't pg yet. I hope they wait until they are ready.

[aimeefarrahfowler]

I am fascinated with the Duggars. (objections to their extreme religious views and junk like that aside), I think they are a sweet family. I think it's obvious they all care for each other and get along pretty well and the little kids just seem like normal little kids.

I was surprised to see Jill in a hospital/birthing center. Not that I care where/how people have babies, as long as everyone is safe. I am sure we will get all the details when the special airs.

vanessalc - does Jim Bob own all those properties? I'm not super current on the episodes, but the house Jessa was moving into looked like the house Josh and Anna moved in before they moved to DC.

[mommymadness]

Apr 7, 2015 23:27:40 GMT -5 aimeefarrahfowler said:

I am fascinated with the Duggars. (objections to their extreme religious views and junk like that aside), I think they are a sweet family. I think it's obvious they all care for each other and get along pretty well and the little kids just seem like normal little kids.

I was surprised to see Jill in a hospital/birthing center. Not that I care where/how people have babies, as long as everyone is safe. I am sure we will get all the details when the special airs.

vanessalc - does Jim Bob own all those properties? I'm not super current on the episodes, but the house Jessa was moving into looked like the house Josh and Anna moved in before they moved to DC.

Yup it is the same house! I don't watch many episodes but I watched the one when they went and looked at what it needed before they moved it and she said it was josh and Anna's house and talked about how Anna had given birth in that very tub! Lol if it we're me I'd be getting a new tub before moving in! Haha

[roo1582]

Not a fan of the name Israel. It sounds like they aren't going to do the names all starting with the same letter. On last night's episode (its my Tues night guilty pleasure), they said if it was a girl they were going to name it Saleah (pronounced Say-la).

I'm assuming she was in the hospital because she was either induced because she was so late or because as someone else said, the MW wouldn't deliver at home due to possible placenta deterioration.

I definitely agree that it seems Jill is the favorite. She got that huge house. Even Josh seemed a bit annoyed that she got such a huge house while he and Anna got the tiny house that needed a ton of work (and that Jessa is now in).

I really like Jessa. I think she's got her head straighter than most of the others in that family. I know she and Ben plan on adopting. It was something she said right after they got married, so I wouldn't be surprised if they wait a bit to actually start a family since that process can take a little while.

I also think it is funny how JimBob is all about "how are you going to provide for my daughter" when the guys ask for permission to marry, yet he's the one that is still housing them. I think its his way of keeping his kids close to home and under his thumb still.

[summergirl1211]

I'm wondering if she was either induced or had a c-section if Derrick was in scrubs. I saw that she still had an iv in some of the newborn pics so it had me wondering yesterday. I'm not a fan of the name either, but it doesn't surprise me that they picked something with religious meaning.

I don't watch the show much but do read People almost daily. I know Jana wants to adopt but my understanding is the adoption agencies require a couple to be married for awhile (5 years maybe?) before they'll even consider it. I wonder if they start to get pressured to start pumping out kids now.

I also am curious what the family would do if any of the girls struggle to get pregnant. Anyone know if they believe in fertility treatments, or is that a big no-no in their religion?

[britbratjf]

Apr 8, 2015 7:40:08 GMT -5 summergirl1211 said:

I'm wondering if she was either induced or had a c-section if Derrick was in scrubs. I saw that she still had an iv in some of the newborn pics so it had me wondering yesterday. I'm not a fan of the name either, but it doesn't surprise me that they picked something with religious meaning.

I don't watch the show much but do read People almost daily. I know Jana wants to adopt but my understanding is the adoption agencies require a couple to be married for awhile (5 years maybe?) before they'll even consider it. I wonder if they start to get pressured to start pumping out kids now.

I also am curious what the family would do if any of the girls struggle to get pregnant. Anyone know if they believe in fertility treatments, or is that a big no-no in their religion?

I'm not sure. But their creed seems to be as many children as God will bless them with so I assume if one has fertility struggles they would think its Gods will & not use fertility treatments.

[aimeefarrahfowler]

Apr 8, 2015 8:00:14 GMT -5 britbratjf said:

Apr 8, 2015 7:40:08 GMT -5 summergirl1211 said:

I'm wondering if she was either induced or had a c-section if Derrick was in scrubs. I saw that she still had an iv in some of the newborn pics so it had me wondering yesterday. I'm not a fan of the name either, but it doesn't surprise me that they picked something with religious meaning.

I don't watch the show much but do read People almost daily. I know Jana wants to adopt but my understanding is the adoption agencies require a couple to be married for awhile (5 years maybe?) before they'll even consider it. I wonder if they start to get pressured to start pumping out kids now.

I also am curious what the family would do if any of the girls struggle to get pregnant. Anyone know if they believe in fertility treatments, or is that a big no-no in their religion?

I'm not sure. But their creed seems to be as many children as God will bless them with so I assume if one has fertility struggles they would think its Gods will & not use fertility treatments.

That's what I think as well. I know Michelle went to a fertility doctor just to talk about her chances of getting pregnant again, not for any kind of treatment.

[pinkluna]

I think he looks like Jim Bob. Poor thing.

[vanessalc]

So, the house Ben and Jessa live in now (Josh & Anna's house) is actually owned by Grandma. JB generously rents it to Jessa& Ben on the cheap. I believe Jill's Mansion was a wedding gift.(?)
As for them all seeming like a happy family, that's because in the Fundie world, it is basically a sin to show any emotion other than happiness. (Especially the girls).

[roo1582]

Apr 8, 2015 9:39:18 GMT -5 vanessalc said:

So, the house Ben and Jessa live in now (Josh & Anna's house) is actually owned by Grandma. JB generously rents it to Jessa& Ben on the cheap. I believe Jill's Mansion was a wedding gift.(?)
As for them all seeming like a happy family, that's because in the Fundie world, it is basically a sin to show any emotion other than happiness. (Especially the girls).

Jill's house is a house JimBob plans on eventually selling.  He buys foreclosed homes, fixes them up, and then sells them.  I think in one of the episodes, he said he was waiting for the market to turn so he could sell it.  Jill and Derek are in it to help "take care of it" until he's ready to sell. 

[vanessalc]

Thanks Roo. I knew it wasn't that simple, but I couldn't remember the details.

[lizwinderson]

I watch the show and actually live about 1.5 hours from them. From what I saw on the video, Jill posted that things didn't go as planned but she was thankful for a healthy baby. Guess we will have to wait until May 5th to find out how the delivery actually went. I bet that secretly enrages her that she didn't get her perfect home birth. Honestly, I find Jill annoying.
I think Jessa and Ben are waiting. I'm sure they are using NFP but anything works. I know they remodeled the house they are living in with new flooring, counters, etc.
I think the wild child is Jinger. I think she would leave in a heart beat if she could. And I can see Josiah being gay for sure.

[sarasansh]

Apr 7, 2015 21:04:49 GMT -5 vanessalc said:

Couple of thoughts...
Jill is basically the golden child (just check out the house she got compared to Jessa's), so I don't think she was hurting for attention.
I'm really curious why she had a hospital birth (and why dad was seen in scrubs at the hospital)
The name is really religious. So that totally makes sense. David Isreal sounds better in my head, but whatever. I believe they were asked in pre wedding interviews about name themes for their kids. They said no to letter, but that they would have some sort of theme.
Jill won't be taking any precautions. In that world, babies are like Pokemon- gotta catch them ALL! She'll be KTFU by the end of the year is my guess. She drank ALL the Fundie Koolaid.
I find it a bit hypocritical that they harp on being modest and not showing knees and what not, but they post a ton of pictures of their kid half naked.
As for the gay Duggar, my money is on Josiah.

I wondered if the name had something to do with a mission trip one or both had been on. Obviously they met while Derrick was doing mission work in Thailand and they've both talked on-screen about wanting to do a lot of mission work together. Apparently Saleah is the name of some villa in Thailand, so maybe there was a connection there?

[sarasansh]

Apr 8, 2015 13:07:53 GMT -5 lizwinderson said:

I watch the show and actually live about 1.5 hours from them. From what I saw on the video, Jill posted that things didn't go as planned but she was thankful for a healthy baby. Guess we will have to wait until May 5th to find out how the delivery actually went. I bet that secretly enrages her that she didn't get her perfect home birth. Honestly, I find Jill annoying.
I think Jessa and Ben are waiting. I'm sure they are using NFP but anything works. I know they remodeled the house they are living in with new flooring, counters, etc.
I think the wild child is Jinger. I think she would leave in a heart beat if she could. And I can see Josiah being gay for sure.

Was Josiah the one that had to go to "camp" a few years ago?

[summergirl1211]

Apr 8, 2015 13:07:53 GMT -5 lizwinderson said:

I watch the show and actually live about 1.5 hours from them. From what I saw on the video, Jill posted that things didn't go as planned but she was thankful for a healthy baby. Guess we will have to wait until May 5th to find out how the delivery actually went. I bet that secretly enrages her that she didn't get her perfect home birth. Honestly, I find Jill annoying.
I think Jessa and Ben are waiting. I'm sure they are using NFP but anything works. I know they remodeled the house they are living in with new flooring, counters, etc.
I think the wild child is Jinger. I think she would leave in a heart beat if she could. And I can see Josiah being gay for sure.

I agree lizwinderson that she's probably really upset she didn't get the home birth she wanted. 

Also, regarding the bolded, I'm curious if they are actually allowed to do this. I was reading up on their religion (they're part of the Quiverfull group, right?) and even NFP isn't allowed. It's like if they don't want to get pregnant abstinence is the only option. 

[aimeefarrahfowler]

Apr 8, 2015 13:09:08 GMT -5 sarasansh said:

Apr 7, 2015 21:04:49 GMT -5 vanessalc said:

Couple of thoughts...
Jill is basically the golden child (just check out the house she got compared to Jessa's), so I don't think she was hurting for attention.
I'm really curious why she had a hospital birth (and why dad was seen in scrubs at the hospital)
The name is really religious. So that totally makes sense. David Isreal sounds better in my head, but whatever. I believe they were asked in pre wedding interviews about name themes for their kids. They said no to letter, but that they would have some sort of theme.
Jill won't be taking any precautions. In that world, babies are like Pokemon- gotta catch them ALL! She'll be KTFU by the end of the year is my guess. She drank ALL the Fundie Koolaid.
I find it a bit hypocritical that they harp on being modest and not showing knees and what not, but they post a ton of pictures of their kid half naked.
As for the gay Duggar, my money is on Josiah.

I wondered if the name had something to do with a mission trip one or both had been on. Obviously they met while Derrick was doing mission work in Thailand and they've both talked on-screen about wanting to do a lot of mission work together. Apparently Saleah is the name of some villa in Thailand, so maybe there was a connection there?

I would have guessed their theme would be "The Bible"

[roo1582]

Saleah is a Hebrew name, so it sounds like they are going the Hebrew route in terms of names. Last night in the episode they said what Saleah meant, but I don't remember what they said.

[starfishy]

Apr 8, 2015 13:16:12 GMT -5 summergirl1211 said:

Apr 8, 2015 13:07:53 GMT -5 lizwinderson said:

I watch the show and actually live about 1.5 hours from them. From what I saw on the video, Jill posted that things didn't go as planned but she was thankful for a healthy baby. Guess we will have to wait until May 5th to find out how the delivery actually went. I bet that secretly enrages her that she didn't get her perfect home birth. Honestly, I find Jill annoying.
I think Jessa and Ben are waiting. I'm sure they are using NFP but anything works. I know they remodeled the house they are living in with new flooring, counters, etc.
I think the wild child is Jinger. I think she would leave in a heart beat if she could. And I can see Josiah being gay for sure.

I agree lizwinderson that she's probably really upset she didn't get the home birth she wanted. 

Also, regarding the bolded, I'm curious if they are actually allowed to do this. I was reading up on their religion (they're part of the Quiverfull group, right?) and even NFP isn't allowed. It's like if they don't want to get pregnant abstinence is the only option. 

I've heard this- no sexy time for fun!
Wonder if Jimbob checks up on this.

[aimeefarrahfowler]

Apr 8, 2015 13:26:13 GMT -5 starfishy said:

Apr 8, 2015 13:16:12 GMT -5 summergirl1211 said:

I agree lizwinderson that she's probably really upset she didn't get the home birth she wanted. 

Also, regarding the bolded, I'm curious if they are actually allowed to do this. I was reading up on their religion (they're part of the Quiverfull group, right?) and even NFP isn't allowed. It's like if they don't want to get pregnant abstinence is the only option. 

I've heard this- no sexy time for fun!
Wonder if Jimbob checks up on this.

What about when you're already pregnant?