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.
You have a beautiful family and I think Jon and Kate are doing an amazing job !!!!!! I love your show, because it is so real (ups and downs just like any family). My 2 children absolutely love your show too. Best wishes for your family !!!!!!!!
I love your show and your family. I think you are doing a great job as parents and it shows in you sweet, lively and healthy children. Don’t listen to a word of the negativity! It’s appalling! Especially when a pair of parents clearly love each other and their kids. People seem to have such negativity in their hearts, but I think it’s commendable how gracefully Jon and Kate handle it. God Bless!
what is all the kids middle name.
John & Kate + 8 is a heart warming true story of an American Family. They handle the every day whatevers of a normal family and it is a joy to stay up and watch all episodes that are on tv. I could just put my arms out and give those children a big hug and cuddle them. John & Kate too.
I’m wondering, initially she was pregnant with 7 but delivered 6. There’s no mention as to what happened with #7. Was there a complication?
hi!!!! my name is morgan!!! i am 12 years old!!! i am watching your show right now, and it is the one about the veiwer emails. well, i herd you say you wanted a little dog! i have 2 little dogs and they are great!!!! my dogs are yorkies!!! i think that you should get one if you want a dog because they are small, and they dont shed at all. they are also lovebale and they cuddle up right with you! your kids would love it!!!! also i just have to say that you are all so cool!!!! i love watching your show!!! hope you keep doing the show!!! i wish the best!!!! 😀
I just luv ur show i hope u kept doin it
Sorry I cannot believe these people are selling their children to the highest bidder. Jon & Kate Gosselin you should be ashamed of yourselves.
hey i just want you to kno i never miss your show and that i luv your babies to death and i would do any thing just to meet them so i hope to have the best life and keep up with tohe good work that your doinluv you and your family
I loveeeee the show, I have no kids, I’m not married yet. I only 24 but those kids stole my heart! Alexis and ethan are amazing. Well the entire family is.
good luck, god bless. 🙂
hi. . . im paige i love this show i watch it ever night all though i am a teen iam 15 years old it;s just so funny to watch to kate and john fight their kids or so cute. and i could never imagine that en body could ever have that many kids ! !well g2g bye WISH TO SEE SO SAY:)
The kids look different in this picture- and the boys look kindof out of it
But still wayyyy cute!!!
Wow! Im 21 and Im expecting a baby! I dont know how you do it with 8 kids! Great job!!!!!! My 14 year old sister has an aim acount and really enjoys your show, she was wondering if you had an aim acount? If so her screen name is hayyitsbritt.
-Tori
Hello this is Brittney Tori`s younger sister. I really want to talk to you! So I was wondering if you had a screen name if you do…..LETS CHAT!!!!
-Brittney
Hey its me again. You should get dog! But then again you have enough to handdle right now sooo if a dog is in the near future I would recommend a golden retriever! My older sister Teresa has 5 kids and a golden retriever, and it is a great dog with kids!!!!!
Are there any grandparents? Speaking as a grandmother, I cannot imagine not being there (at least sometimes) to love and help with the kids. I don’t recall even a mention of grandparents.
HEY I LOVE YOUR SHOW IT IS ABSOLUTLY MY FAVORITE I REALLY DONT WANT YOU GUYS TO MOVE AND TELL CARA SHE IS AWSOME AND I THINK ADIANS THE CUTEST ONE BY THE WAY IM 11
The show that amazed me was when she was offered a free tummy tuck and when she made her appointment, asked for a breast surgery as well! That’s some nerve! This man was offering his services for the tuck and she had the nerve to ask for more? It has been down hill for me ever since watching the way she treats her husband who needs to stand up for himself and put her down a few pegs. It’s sad to see the two girls pitching fits all the time and backtalking their parents like they were their servants. It started out SO wonderful, but now, I can’t make myself watch it anymore. Too hard to watch the way she acts.
I am 11 years old I love to watch your show!!!! How do you do it with all those kids I would probably pull my hair out if I had 8 kids!!!! You 2 must be miracle parents or something!! God has blessed you.Mady and Cara must help out alot!!! I think Hannah, Leah, Alexis, Collin,Joel, and Adean are soooooooo cute!!! I am like Mady and Cara I do not have a favorite I like them all.Mady and Cara remind me of me and my little sister Kendra!!! Tell everyone I said hey!!!
I was wondering how Kate’s hair is cut in the back, I just love that style. I watched the show for the first time last night and love it!