I write a lot about mega multiples on this site because they are rare, but interesting. I have recently started watching Jon and Kate Gosselin’s show on TLC called ‘Jon and Kate Plus 8’.
The popular network follows the family through their everyday life of chaos as they try keep peace and control in their home.
The couple has a set of twins and a set of sextuplets, all born by fertility treatments.
Kate delivered the sextuplets on May 10th, 2004. The babies arrived at 30 weeks gestation weighing between 2.5lbs and 3lbs. At birth all babies need to be on ventilators.
With each episode that I watch, I am utterly amazed at Kate’s ability to keep her household under control.
She prepares all of the families meals from scratch and tries to use as much organic food as possible.
The couple estimates that monthly grocery bills only run them approximately $150/week with their monthly bill sitting between $600-$800.
Each baby has their own crib, but they all share a room. Instead of having big bulky highchairs the couple has opted to use wooden restaurant type model that can be stacked on top of each other when not in use.
When the subject of mega multiples comes up, most people argue that it is virtually impossible for each child to feel special in a home with so many kids.
Jon and Kate do many things to give each child an identity and let them all know they are special. Last year for their 2nd birthday, friends and family sang happy birthday 6 times so that each child could have their own birthday song.
This show is reality TV without the backstabbing, scandal and shocking surprises. Kate Gosselin is Betty Crocker,Martha Stewart and the mom next door all wrapped up in one.
They don’t believe in keeping up with the Jones’, they just want what’s best for their kids.
For parents who think that their life is chaotic, watch this show. It will put everything in perspective. This mom NEVER stops.
The show airs at 10:00 tonight on Discovery (US) and Monday nights at 10:00 on TLC in Canada.
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Hi ,Kate i am so sorry that other pepole dont have anything good to say .I love your show .I have 4 kids one set ot twins,and two older boys .I love all that you do with your kids .I wish i could do that but I just am not organized like you are Kate .I look up to you . and may GOD Bless you.I hope you and jon stay togather for ever for both of you and all of them cute kids….keep up the good work.
p.s. I think it is funny how you and jon
argue,you remind me of me and my hubby LOA.
I laugh all the time my whole family loves all of you .Ihope you stay on TV for a long time .
good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was impressed with the show when I first came upon it several years ago. Lately, I have become totally disgusted with the way Kate treats her husband; how can any person who supposedly loves their spouse denigrate him on public television?!
As for Jon, I have much respect for him. He is laid back and allows the children to be CHILDREN, unlike Kate who seems to orchestrate their every move.
It can’t be easy looking after so many children, but others have done it without all the publicity. in fact, the publicity seems to have gone to Kate’s head (literally and figuratively).
When watching current episodes, I have noted the bored look when it isn’t all about HER.
Jon, I hope for the children’s sake that you stay in their lives, however difficult that may be for you.
Has anyone suggested couples counselling?
God Bless!
Hi there I am Darlene. I live in California and I watch your show. I think that itit wonderful you try your best to do things with your children.I am hoping your guys will coming back for Season 5. But I know it’s hard. With 8 children it hard to do things. But I like your show. Plus the children is so cute. I wish I could met you all. But I know its wishful thinking.Well God Bless you all May He give You both the strenght to take care of your children. Again thank you for a wonderful Show.You both are a good couple.
i love aaden,hannah,collin,alexis,cara,leah,joel
I have a question, friends of mine were sitting in a restaurant here in Pa. near Hershey. They over heard a conversation that John and Kate have been separated for quote some time and John was living in a hotel. These were friends of John and Kates….
I realize the show is taped way in advance, and makes money for the family and they have a contract. But these people were sincere, and spoke about the family like they had know them for a very long time.
I watch this show and feel the public needs the truth…..money or no money.
Does anyone know where Kate’s purse is from that she was using on the last couple episodes, she has it on the show’s from this past Monday.
Hi there again. Its me Darlene from California. in my last comment on March 24. I forgot to tell you bothjon and Kate that you bothare good parents. You know how to entertain your children at the same time they are learning things too.Other than the show, you are providing for tour children. Not like the lady who had 8 children who is getting welfare for her children. I think you both are better.Alos Kate about the lady in one episode that you hired to clean your house. One lady says she cant not get downon her knees to scrub the floors because she has arthritis in her knees. I have arthritis but I scrubs my floor on my knees.And another lady did not move the books to dust and furniture to dust. I see your point. dirt or dust is not good for children with Asthma. My son had asthma when he was in 5 grade. He is now 22. Does not have asthma. I guess a clean house did it. Right.I have medical back ground too I worked as a Certified Nurses assisitant and Caregiver. I am still a care Giver. Again good luck and Godd Bless you. And May he give you both the strenght to do what you are doing for your children.
I just wanted to say i love the show john and kate plus 8 I love all the kids very much they are all so cute and they all have cute personalities. I love them all because they are all different I would love the show to continue until they leave home even if you cut back on when the camera guys come to record the show. I love your show alot and i watch it everyday even the old shows. my favorite show is when john and kate got remarried that one brought tears to my eyes I think that John and kate do a great job with there children. Please continue to air the show I would love to see even who the kids marry if they choose to get married. I also love the appasodes where john and kate spend one on one time with each kid. One thing i would love to see them do is a thanksgiving show and easter show. your doing a great job mom and dad keep up the wonderful work god bless you both
Why does John look so miserable all the time. You can tell he’s not happy at all. Kate is such a bitch to him. I hate how she talks down to him all the time and belittles him. He works hard but that does not seem enough for her. It’s sad to watch at times because Kate does not seem to have any affection for John.Kate is such a type A personality and organization seems to be her priority at times.I wish them all the luck with their marriage.
You people have GOT to be kidding me.
This show is so stupid!
You could bring in a camera man to anyones house and film them.
Thats all they did with this show.
I can’t believe that sooo many people watch this.
I have nothing against them or the kids…but I don’t see any point to watching these people on tv.
ok so i dont know what is wrong with you ppl.. who in their right mind wants to sit and watch a mom and dad chase their kids around the house all day? In their show all they talk about is how their the “all american family” when Jon/Jackie Chan is out cheating on kate.. wow thats great. And kate is out in god nows where writing a book while Jon is out screwing whores. And guess what? People like us that watch the show are making them millions! For what? so he can go and run around on his wife all night? I dont know who gave them this show, but they are pathetic! AND ANYONE WHO WATCHES THIS SHOW IS PATHETIC TOO!
Yes, Kate treats John poorly sometimes, John treats Kate poorly sometimes, they both get tough & stern with all 8 kids sometimes. Guess what, people? They are “Human”! Parent’s have to be “Uber” organized just to get through the day with that many kids. I grew up in a family of 12 children! I know what it is like. My mother was basically a single parrent. She did a wonderful job raising us. Our father(s) were never there to help. John does his share to raise his children with Kate. Everybody has problems in a marriage, with children, with family. It is called Life! Now there is a rumor floating about that Kate is having an affair. Does that make their lives our business? If it isn’t on the TV program, then it doesn’t. I agree that it is difficult to separate their public and private lifes, but we all have to try to do our best to remember that. Remember, love makes the world go ’round’. Love Papa Larry H
Aiden is my favorite of the eight. He is adorable and charismatic! The way he bonded with that zoo curator was so precious…
Mady is a little brat and I can not stand her!
Why does Alexis pet sick children? Hasn’t she ever heard of SWINE FLU. If one kid from John and Kate got swine flu they could take out a small colony of people!
John is whipped!!!!!! =D
Jon and Kate I watch your program tonight. I see you and Jon are you children’s 5 birthday. I must say I am sad to see you both unhappy. especially Jon. All I can say is that God Bless you both and that you can work your problems out for the sake of your children. I hope you will get back together. I watch all your programs as much as I can. One of my clients where I work at also watches your program. And is very sad of whats going on.Good Luck to both of you.
All I can say is that God Bless you both and that you can work your problems out for the sake of your children. I hope you will get back together. I watch all your programs as much as I can. One of my clients where I work at also watches your program. And is very sad of whats going on.Good Luck to both of you.
DEAR kate i am a nine year oldgirl .
I love whatching your show!.
last night i cried but teers of joy.
the best part of it was the babys 5th
birthday.
I only wish i could see you in real life.
i have grown to know just about every body
in your family.
so well I feel like i am a part of your family.
I hope youir show gous on for ever.
,your biggest fan stephanie
Kate is getting a bum rap. I see her as a mother — person — dancing as fast as she can. If she doesn’t keep up with the needs of her family — it could turn very bad for everyone. She’s very hard on Jon — but again, I see Kate is desparately trying to hold on to the events of her life — and her barking at Jon is more desparation — coming across as abuse. She’s actually crying out to Jon for help — albeit she can sound abusive. I can remember when I had one 4 year old and a one year old. I felt desparate much of the time, to say the least. Kate can’t AFFORD to let it overwhelm her — as it does, anyway, from time to time. But with two kids, I never felt like I was OFF. People say they should work out their problems “for the sake of the kids”. Well — that idea never works. They need to think in terms of ironing out their problems for their own lives. Thinking and doing “for the kids sake” is how their marriage got in trouble in the first place. They just had no time for each other. One more thing — they knew rather early in Kate’s pregnancy that there were 6 “fetus’s”. They didn’t abort any — they hung on to the little lives. I can understand the motive for going “public”. It is a survival technique. Now they can provide for the little guys — where, without the income from the show, they may have been in very desparate financial straits. Kate’s dancing as fast as she can. Why do us American’s feel the need to tear public figures apart? Give her a break. How’d you do with six 5 year olds — 24 hours a day??? Maybe a little desparate?
Biggest fan<333 LOVE IT! seen every single episode!!! AMAZING <3
~jess
I think she’s turned into a monster. She’s let the money go to her head and feels she is better than everyone else!