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.
hi im emmy im jon and kates number 1 fan just to let everyone know i watch their show all the time its on every monday at 11:00 and 11:30 same for all week and its on at 4 also i know the scedule and i know how there kids are they are the best and im glad to know then
Hi I have been hooked on Jon and Kate Plus 8 for weeks now since I have lost my job. You guys may my day go be very fast. Jon and Kate I would enjoy babysitting for all eight of you kids sometime. I love kids and they seem like they would be a delight to be around. They would make the day be a happy day. For someone who suffers from several disability’s that they live with on a day to day basis.
I love your show!!!!On your next new show please give a simple thumbs up or down for me.youguyes ROCK. Now it’s time to say goodby so,goodbye Alexis,Hannah,Leah,Joel,Adain,Collin,Maddie,Cara,Jhon,Kate!
JON AND KATIE PLUS EIGHT! I LOVE YOU GUYS! ALL OF YOUR CHILDREN ARE ADORIBLE! I really love to watch Aiden he’s so funny and he wears glasses!!!!!!!! I’m obsessed with all the kids! I love this show! It’s the greatest show I have ever watched! My Mom writes: I know I should not have a favorite, but I do! Aiden is so sweet and kind – he is the most entertaining to watch. There is never a dull moment with him. The fact that ge refuses to grow up, makes him even more enjoyable to watch. I treasure watching him progress through the years. He will certainly develop into a fascinating, kind and compassionate man.
P.S I AM YOUR BIGGEST FAN
I really enjoy watching the show. Katie you are like a role model to me I have one daughter and work about 50hours a week and It’s hard for me to keep things in order but you have 8 and you seem to make it look easy your house is alway just clean. I would also like to feed my child more organic but I just can’t afford to. However I do try and make sure she get’s fruit and veggie. Anyways I do love the show it’s the best.
Does anyone know by chance what brand that bag was that jon bought kate on valentines day, I love it and was trying to hunt it down. Thank you so much :0)
I was wondering if anyone knows where Kate gets her hair done in Pennsylvania? I would like to get that exact hair style and would travel from VA to get it.
Today was a bad day spent fighting for rights for my son who has ADD, I was feeling low & turned jon & kate plus 8 on & im just so thankful for this show, thank u kate u cheered me up & continue to do so with each show!! Thank U for allowing us in ur home, its a blessing 🙂
The show is often fun and the kids are adorable, but I think that Patti hit the nail on the head in her post: Kate is an absolute beast towards John! I sometimes think that the show, besides showing the kids’ growth and memorable moments, is also documenting the slow disintegration of a marriage. Unless John is super-human, he won’t be able endure that sort of condescension and belittlement forever. Hopefully I’m wrong about that, for the kids’ sake.
I can’t figure out why people are so jealous of Jon,Kate! I think they do an amazing job with their entire family. What couple wouldn’t argue with all that stress? I think they work together better than most couples would.
I love Jon and Kate, I have two kidsd and I don’t know how Kate does it with 8. My hands are full right now. While I’m at work I seek and watch the show. They need to keep up the good job that they are doing. GOd Be Wtih Them no what they are doing.
Just was wondering why Madie gets by with the way she acts. All the little ones get time outs. Madie does far worst things and never ever gets in trouble. What is she special for some reason? I don’t think that is fair.
I love the show and watch it every chance I get. Both John and Kate are wonderful with the children. I was wondering if anyone could tell me where they pruchased the large plactic alligator that one of the girls plays with.
I know what kind of bag Kate got from Jon!
It’s an Ann Taylor Loft Canvas Tote with Patent Leather trim, item # 151587. Per the Ann Taylor website, they no longer have the item for purchase. I located it by using TheFind.com and listing the description by “geometric print canvas tote” and it found by reviewing another style by ATL very similar, so I clicked onto “see similar items” and it showed the exact bag Kate has. I would also try Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls or Burlington Coat Factory for one, you never know if they bought some overstock. I wanted that bag too! Look at Nine & Co totes for something similar as well! I love the show, and think that Kate’s just a human like the rest of us. She does the best she can.
Ditto for Jon, he’s human and loves his wife, faults and all.
Jon & Kate i love your show . you guys are awsome with your beauiful kids . i watch all the time . i can’t fine your e-mail address. so heres mine bluemel8881969@hotmail.com please send me you money munch recipe.
I USED to love this show, but as with most people who get their own show like this, the family changes and its no longer a reality, I WISH my bills were 800 a month MAX, and the money they make from magazines, interviews,the show and free trips they are always offering?? minus the help she gets in the background the film crew once in a while capture??? that was NOT what she was about in the first few episodes. She is milking this for all she has,John no longer works and is on the gravy train so not sure where he pretends to drive off when he says dad is off to work. UGHHH, its sad how quickly some people will change when money starts rolling in.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THE SHOW. THE KIDS ARE THE MOST ADORABLE. HOW LUCKY YOU ARE… NEVER MISS A EPISODE.
Hi my name is cassidi i am 12 years old and i am in 7th grade i love the show my favorite ones so far is Alexis and Joal i can say all the names cause i have them memmroised theres jhon kate maddy cara collin joal alexis hannah aden lexie sorry i cant spell them all right i am a big fan thanks for reading this if you do thanks
i mean leah not lexie