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.
I watch your show all the time. I just want too know how you do it all day? Long does john help out all at? And do you us fight about the kids at all?
How does it feel to have 8 kids? In the same house hole do the kids fight a lot over toys?
One more thing i would like to ask when is your new show coming out? And is it true that you are moving to a biger place? And when are you moving?
Hey I love your show. Ever since the day I saw it for the first time i watch every episode, I have never missed one. I was watching the one where you were looking for some one to be around and help out and I went in and I told my dad that I would move there and help you out. I grew up with raising triplets so I have wanted to get in touch with you. That would be my dream job to be a nanny for you. I am 18 and just got done with school but i have always loved kids and every time i can i baby sit and hang out with kids. If you could get back with me that would be wonderful.
Britteny Snow please keep in touch.
I would also like to have an e-mail of yours so i could mayber keep in touch a little better. either one. snowballs.21@hotmail.com…. hope to hear from you soon.
Hello Jon Anf Kate Ur Children Are So Cute And Handsome I Watch Up Show Everytime It Comes On I Would Love To Meet Ur Family So If Yall Can Come To Kansas City Ks Than Iwill Be So Happy So See U Soon I Hope Well Talk To U Later Or See U Guys Soon
~Alexis~
hello i see the programm on travel here in holland and i like it verry much
is it hard to deal with 8 kids
i totally agree with suzanne..thye have loads of money n get to do anything they want in life…n now thy have this huge house..what bull s..they only do the show for the money..i wouldnt like to subject my kids to camera crews everyday n growin up on tv..i feel sorry for them…what about all these other familys with multiples.i cant watch the show no more
I hope people start boycotting shows like this. This is not how true multiples are raised they do not have video crews substituting as baby sitters as one producer has done on the show. Families of true multiples do not get paid for their children to be filmed. They do not get free trips to fla or ny. the moms don’t get free tummy tucks or free hair plugs for dad or a new bigger house to move in. The dad is an it tech and the mom was a nurse. How stupid can you be to implant 6 embryos when you are in the medical field. I am tired and sick of people who use IVF try and get as much money as possible. Get a real job, stop using your children and I will and hopefully no one else will watch the show where you exploit your children so you can get a tummy tuck. You should be ashamed of yourself TLC as well as Jon and Kate.
The little children are so adorable. I am especially partial to AAden. Mady is a brat and she will continue to get worse while she grows up and becomes more like her mother, ungrateful.
Kate treats John like she is so much better than he. He is treated like he doesn’t belong until she wants him to do something. She corrects him as if he doesn’t understand english.
If John is so stupid I am sure there are more than a few woman that would be happy to have him.
Kate needs to stop complaining and start counting her blessing. After all she isn’t all that!
I used to be a fan of this show at the start but the more I watch I just can’t take Kate and her negative attitude twords John. She is always putting him down and being sarcastic to husbands in general. It’s a blessing she gave up nursing! If her treatment of John is any indication of her bedside manor the nursing profession is better off without her!!
hi im samantha and i live in e-town i also go to your church. your kids are awsome.i can name all of them. cara,mady,leah,hannah,alexis,collin.aaden,and,joel THANKS
TO JOHN: DOES KATE EVER FREAK AT THE NEW HOUSE
PS:LOVE LEAH SO CUTE
I have cancer so the show is a way for me to laugh and forget about my problems.
i look up to u kate. all the trips and activities you do for them. your a great mommy. love you all. god bless
i was just scannind through the comments. dont pay them no attention. there just jealous. we got haters every where.
i love jhon and kate plus eight its my fav show
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have a bff named Alexis And her sisters are Mady and Cara cool eh!
god bless
Dear John and Kate,
i just wanted to say that i love watching your show. every monday after work i’ll come home and turn the t.v on to the TLC channel and watch John and Kate plus 8. i heard there was a rumor going around that You both getting a divorce. God!!! i hope that is not true. people that starts rumors on other people, i guess doesn’t have anything else better to do and in reality they are miserable and want to make someone else miserable. and Your children need the both of You and You need them. kate i adore You for how You and john are raising your children. i’m adopted but from my birth mother i have 4 brothers and 5 sisters. several of us are adopted, cause our mother didn’t want the responsiblity of raising all of us. and by watching your show ..you both don’t put up a front like everything is all peaches and cream..i like that you both are straight forward and honest. please tell cara, mady, alexis, hannah, aaden, collin, leah and joel, that julie from georgia says hello and to stay sweet and be safe and stay in school get an education, go to college. cause out here in the real world it’s tough. please take care and may God bless all of you.
hey guys…you guys are my everynight show i lov watching you guys…and your family..you have so very cute kids and i am madly in love with your family i am only 13 but i watch ur show all the time…you are blessed with some beautiful kids and a loving family
take care and love you all…god bless all of you
hy my name is deborah i am from puerto rico i love your program i see it every day i wish i could met u guys that is my dream you think it could be come true