http://www.people.com/article/jill-duggar-pregnant-derick-dillard-expecting-first-child
Thoughts?
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@swedishfish: so the first time she has sex, she gets knocked up? Doesn't surprise me.
I just don't understand why couples rush into having a baby. You have your whole life and I really think you should have some time to enjoy being a married couple.
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I wouldn't have wanted a honeymoon baby for myself, but I'm not surprised given their upbringing/religion/family life to want to have a family at an early age.
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Well, that was fast. But not surprising considering that she was raised in a religion/household that doesn't believe in birth control and seems to view the woman's purpose as being a baby maker.
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@Smurfette: I had higher hopes for her. Thought she would finish her midwife training and have something of a career before babies. They're announcing really early too....their wedding was 8 weeks ago.
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Wow, that was fast. I guess I'm not really surprised either.
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They think bc is a sin so I'm not shocked.
On an individual level I'm happy for her. On a global scale it worries me a little that the ppl whose beliefs scare me seem to breed so much more than those who I'd consider more reasonable. Makes me wonder what the country will look like in 30 yrs
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It's also so crazy to me that with so many women (myself included) struggling with infertility that everyone involved with the duggars are instantly fertile.
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@Smurfette: I'm sure they're not and will never use any form of contraceptive. They probably also had sex 972304734 times on their honeymoon since side hugging was about as far as their relationship had gone physically before the wedding!
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@lawbee11: picturing them on their honeymoon makes me think of the religious couple in forgetting sarah marshall lol!!
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@hotchildinthecity: right?
@lawbee11: that is another thing, you haven't even kissed till you get married and then boom in one night you are supposed to "go all the way". Awkward to me. -
@hotchildinthecity: I thought that too. It's just the first couple of kids though. Maybe it's in their genes?!
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I'm kind of shocked she went public so soon...
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@Smurfette: SOOOO awkward.
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@hellobeeboston: yeah but the girl that married the oldest son....she's not related to them, y'know?
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Side note; I wonder if there is competition between her and Jessa. After all the hype around Jill's wedding and now she's pregnant, Jessa just got a little sidebar about also being engaged.....
@hotchildinthecity: oh right. Yeah. They are all also pretty young!
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@Smurfette: I think it's awkward too! Side-hugs to everything all in one night? Eek, talk about pressure!
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@Ash: I initially had that thought too, but I'm sure it will be covered on the show, so regardless of how things go, it will be out there for the world to see.
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It's her life, congrats to her!
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@lawbee11: hahaha I was watching an episode yesterday where the other courting daughter went on a double date with her parents and they were talking about their decision to not hold hands as if they were talking about sex. Cringgggge!
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@Ash: I feel like most people don't realize how common miscarriages are, especially younger people. So maybe she thinks she is fine after an ultrasound (if she had one).
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I think it's sad they didn't have more time just the two of them, but I'm sure they're really happy about it sooo.... More power to them.
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@hotchildinthecity: yeah but I think she comes from a super fertile family too.
@Mae: this! I'm scared. -
I think it's her life and what she wanted, so happy and healthy 9 months to her!
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@Smurfette: Totally awkward! And she didn't even get to enjoy the excitement and newness of kissing and flirting and all that jazz. There is so much to be said for some fooling around before the actual fooling around!
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@MsLipGloss: Yes! I miss the days where making out on the couch was enough (when you were first dating).
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@MsLipGloss: totally agree!!
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I'm happy for her! Their lifestyle is different than mine but I respect their choices. Especially since they aren't hurting anyone! I see children that are neglected daily. These people love and take care of their children. I'm so surprised how bothered some are by their religious views.
I'm happy for them!
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It makes me a little sad because they hardly even know each other and now they are adding a baby to the mix; why not actually get to know the person you’re going to spend the rest of your life with first? I wonder if any of the daughters will buck the trend and develop identities for themselves outside of their reproductive status.
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It's their choice. If they're happy, then I'm happy. It doesn't matter what we think.
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Not directed at anyone but this post makes me sad. How do any of us have the right to judge their relationship, readiness to have children or how well they know each other? We aren't there. I think as a whole people should just be happy for them.
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@ladybee: why is it sad? They chose to put themselves in the public eye and, therefore, people will comment. Edited out my last sentence.
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@ladybee: Anyone who is on a reality show is putting them self out their for judgement, in my opinion. People are going to talk about it and make judgements based on what they see on the show - that's just the nature of being a reality TV star and signing up to be on the cover of magazines. And we're discussing actual life decisions they have made, not looks or anything snarky like that.
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@ladybee: I'm totally happy for them! Never said I wasn't. Just having some commentary around the speed of the pregnancy and how lucky they are to be pregnant so fast!
Their lifestyle/choices is/are very different from many many others (hence the popular public fascination & reality show & public appearances) - I think everyone just likes to discuss. No malice.
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@swedishfish: aggressive much? I was sharing my opinion, which I stated was not directed at anyone, how it makes me sad how people judge others like this. Don't worry, I'll be staying off your post.
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@ladybee: I edited out my last sentence because I realized it was not nice. You wrote that the post was sad. I don't see what's sad about it. We are allowed to discuss current events.
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@ladybee: They put themselves out there to be judged by having a TV show. I don't have a problem with their religious beliefs, but I do have a problem with having so many kids that you can't take care of them. It is not your older children's job to watch and care for your youngest children.
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I was just stating that it makes me sad how people judge others without all the facts or being in their shoes. Yes it is a current event and they put themselves out there but that doesn't mean seeing so much judgement can't make me sad for them. There are children who are starved, beaten and neglected. To me, the Duggar children reproducing is a win in comparison.
Apparently differing views are not allowed but it is acceptable to be nasty so Ill be staying off the hive for awhile. Best wishes everyone.
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@ladybee: I don't think that anyone is being nasty.
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A first child is ridiculously exciting, regardless of whether you agree with timing or religious choices. Why wouldn't you be happy for them?
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