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Bizzymammabee · 05-09-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

The Duggars, as far as I know, make and do basically everything themselves. They're all homeschooled, they get most of their clothes from goodwill (etc) stores, and they built their house by themselves.

It is definitely an incredible way to live life. Very old fashioned beliefs and that is pretty good. I just worry when the kids get out in the other side of the world. Not sure how well they will cope with mainstream life.

Thorsmomma · 05-09-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

The only thing I wonder about is how they can afford all the spending and huge new home and all the rest. At one time he said something about a good investment was why he doesn't work anymore. That seems kind of strange to me.
I just hope having so many kids doesn't kill her. I wouldn't think that having so many would be doing the ol body any good.

THey built their home with their own hands! They are very thrifty, and I can't remember the exact amount she said she spent on grocery's per month, but it was such a LOW number!! I can't believe how many kids they have! At least they have built in babysitters!

adorame · 05-09-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tillys_mom

Oh my! How old is she now?

They posted her age as 41 in the article on Yahoo home page.

jrsygal37 · 05-09-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

Holey mackerel they are pregnant with baby number 18. Yowza.....

Man they'd better take up another hobby. LOL.

Elaine

Tnyorkiemom · 05-09-2008, 08:12 PM

i love to watch their shows and read about them......they said they spend less than 2500 on groceries for everyone including cleaning supplies....their is just 3 of us here now....oldest moved out....and we still have a grocery bill over 1000 a month....she is unreal....they say she never screams at anyone....and she cant remember the last time she had to "spank" one of them...they believe in spanking but just dont have to do it....everyone helps out and learns at a very young age to take care of themselves and to respect each other....i wish i could live my life with the mental outlook that Michelle Duggar does....quote quote she says " saying there is too many children is like saying there are too many flowers".....man to be more like her...

Ozzie'sperson · 05-09-2008, 08:31 PM

My hat's off to them, but ya know, there is a cure for that.

Me, I've never met anyone worth reproducing more than two or three times.

I have two friends from high school who each have four kids. We kid the one because she had them one at a time. The other one, well, all she wanted was a second child ... and got triplets.

jencar98 · 05-09-2008, 08:45 PM

Think about it.....she has been pregnant for over 13 years of her life

silyjillie · 05-09-2008, 11:15 PM

Wow that's crazy. 18 children! Good for them tho.

mizzwanned · 05-09-2008, 11:26 PM

How can her body stand it????

Nikki+2 · 05-10-2008, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mizzwanned

How can her body stand it????

I doubt her body is built like most women's anymore. If I felt that I really could not prevent never ending pregnancies, I would have to prevent the act that causes pregnancy.

I know it's not my place to judge but that is bizarre! That woman's body has got to be wrecked! When I was younger, I worked with a woman who had 7 children and she told me some horrifying things about herself and the changes in her body. God knows why she told me such personal things- I was only 19 at the time, but it has stuck with me. We are not built to be baby factories.

Nikki+2 · 05-10-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozzie'sperson

My hat's off to them, but ya know, there is a cure for that.

Me, I've never met anyone worth reproducing more than two or three times.
I have two friends from high school who each have four kids. We kid the one because she had them one at a time. The other one, well, all she wanted was a second child ... and got triplets.

4doggiemama · 05-10-2008, 07:35 AM

I think the ability to with stand pregnancy after pregnancy is different with each woman. We have a lady in our small town who is having her 4th surrogate child after having two of her own. After each pregnancy she returns to her thin, vivacious self.

Connie · 05-10-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

I feel a couple should have as many kids as they want as long as they are the ones caring for the child's needs. I disagree with the older siblings having most if not all of the responsibility of the children. To me that is unfair. Helping around the house, and helping the younger children is the way it should be but it seems like they don't just help they take on a lot of the responsibility. Pretty sad if you ask me.

My thoughts exactly!

yorkiesmiles · 05-10-2008, 09:15 AM

I definitely know people who believe in a "a quiver full" -- I would imagine that is where they fall.

See Psalm 123: 3-5
Behold, children are a gift of the LORD,
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one's youth.
How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them;
They will not be ashamed
When they speak with their enemies in the gate.

I know people who believe that it is God's decision about how full your quiver is. They don't use birth control. One of my gf's is a great testament to this lifestyle - every time God blesses them with a new child, her husband has received a hefty raise and/or promotion

websites and books are devoted to this philosophy QuiverFull .com

Nikki+2 · 05-10-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 4doggiemama

I think the ability to with stand pregnancy after pregnancy is different with each woman. We have a lady in our small town who is having her 4th surrogate child after having two of her own. After each pregnancy she returns to her thin, vivacious self.

The lady who told me the scarey stories about herself was thin too. I don't want to be graphic but a lot more than your dress size can be affected and I'm not just talking about the obvious.
I guess it's worth it to her. I was just commenting on how I would feel about it.

05-09-2008, 08:12 PM	#35
Tnyorkiemom Smokey's Mommy!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Georgetown Tn Posts: 1,914	i love to watch their shows and read about them......they said they spend less than 2500 on groceries for everyone including cleaning supplies....their is just 3 of us here now....oldest moved out....and we still have a grocery bill over 1000 a month....she is unreal....they say she never screams at anyone....and she cant remember the last time she had to "spank" one of them...they believe in spanking but just dont have to do it....everyone helps out and learns at a very young age to take care of themselves and to respect each other....i wish i could live my life with the mental outlook that Michelle Duggar does....quote quote she says " saying there is too many children is like saying there are too many flowers".....man to be more like her... __________________ Mommy and Daddy Sugar Freckles Smokey Romeo Ally Niecy Alissia and Ariella

05-09-2008, 08:31 PM	#36
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	My hat's off to them, but ya know, there is a cure for that. Me, I've never met anyone worth reproducing more than two or three times. I have two friends from high school who each have four kids. We kid the one because she had them one at a time. The other one, well, all she wanted was a second child ... and got triplets. __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

05-09-2008, 08:45 PM	#37
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	Think about it.....she has been pregnant for over 13 years of her life __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

05-09-2008, 11:15 PM	#38
silyjillie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 1,060	Wow that's crazy. 18 children! Good for them tho. __________________ Jill, Meeko's Mom

05-09-2008, 11:26 PM	#39
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	How can her body stand it???? __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

05-10-2008, 07:35 AM	#42
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	I think the ability to with stand pregnancy after pregnancy is different with each woman. We have a lady in our small town who is having her 4th surrogate child after having two of her own. After each pregnancy she returns to her thin, vivacious self. __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

05-10-2008, 09:15 AM	#44
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I definitely know people who believe in a "a quiver full" -- I would imagine that is where they fall. See Psalm 123: 3-5 Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They will not be ashamed When they speak with their enemies in the gate. I know people who believe that it is God's decision about how full your quiver is. They don't use birth control. One of my gf's is a great testament to this lifestyle - every time God blesses them with a new child, her husband has received a hefty raise and/or promotion websites and books are devoted to this philosophy QuiverFull .com __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*