Jon and Kate Plus 8 Official Thread - Part 5

[mickeyboat]

The reason I "believe" it to be true is because the timeline totally supports it. Even with PSOC, (which my SIL has, so I know a good bit about it, and what she went through to get pregnant) a doctor will make a couple try for a year. They did not wait a year. They were YOUNG and had many years to try, it's not like she was 40 and the clock was ticking.

I think you are mistaken about a doctor making a couple wait for a year when they have a clear diagnosis. Heck, even before I had a clear diagnosis of PCOS, I knew my cycles were not regular and knew I was not ovulating through temperature charting. I got an appointment with a RE within a couple of months and he started treatment right away after some basic testing.

 

[phamton]

It is also fact that the month she became pregnant with the sextuplets, she had been hopitalized for over-stimulated ovaries. Also verfied many times. Putting these things together, it makes sense.

But unfortunately this deduction was wrong. See: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32429587&postcount=492 The hospitalization for overstimulation occurred after the insemination.

 

[KristiKelly]

I had a friend who was always told she would not be able to have kids without fertility treatments. I don't remember the reason why. Anyway, she has 2 sons and was very surprised that she didn't have the treatments.

Everyone keeps assuming that Jon will be paying Kate child support. I know it works differently in every state but there is a good chance that she could end up paying him child support AND alimony.

Think about it, he has been the primary caregiver (I know he's had help yada, yada), while she has been out touring and promoting her book. SHE is the one who has been bringing in the money. If they truely are doing a 50/50 split at the house then she will be paying him because he has been a "SAHD", if he can also prove that he has been the primary caregiver and gave up his job so she could work then she could end up paying alimony as well.

I thought that if you had/have joint custody 50/50 that no one really pays child support. That's how it should be anyway.

Also, Jon can get a job now - if he wants to. I just have a feeling that a full time 40 hr. week job might interfere with his trips to Utah.

 

[mistydoodles]

I was just picking my daughter up from her last day of school and I couldn't believe what I saw. A mother actually got her haircut like Kate's. I guess people really do like her hair.

 

[DMRick]

The difference is on the DIS it is pretty much anonymous.

You think? I am always shocked at some of the info shared on the Dis about kids, along with the pictures of the kids, so they can be identified. I know so much personal (and private) info about people's children (young and adult), that I can't even imagine, if the kids get old enough to get on, they will ever trust their parents again. I found out something about someone's child the first week I ever posted on the Dis, years ago, and it was a neighbor. I know when young girls have 'come to age', boyfriend/girlfriend problems, in-law problems, neighbor's/child/friends health and job issues, what meds and mental issues some have (and I'm not talking about someone sharing about their own health issues, but about a child, friend, neighbors). This information, while many think they are sharing anonymously, because of other things they share (where they are from, when and where they are vacationing, places nearby to them) can sometimes be traced to the person being talked about. This is not an anonymous board. Not only are some very private things posted here, but they are brought over sometimes to other boards and discussed, which spreads the info further and since it's put out there, it's up for grabs.

That said, and bringing it back to K & J, I have no idea why Kate talked about the kids reaction. I do have two thoughts on it, and no idea if either has any merit.
I wonder if whle talking, she just got caught up..sort of like talking to a friend (like some do here on the Dis), or if she has gotten so much flack about how horribly the kids were going to take it, she felt the need to put it out there, so people concerned about the kids would see that while it wasn't a perfect situation, they were handling it OK.

Do I think she should of said how it went, or what her daughter said? No. But they aren't my kids and it's not my decision. I just

 

[blissventure]

I was just picking my daughter up from her last day of school and I couldn't believe what I saw. A mother actually got her haircut like Kate's. I guess people really do like her hair.

Hope it doesn't spread like the Dorothy Hamill. She's a nice lady, but it seemed like her distinctive haircut was worn by about 1 out of 4 women for a period of years.

 

[WaltD4Me]

Quote: Originally Posted by Epcot luvr
As far as Jon getting a job,
I could see him being offered something along the lines of a morning radio talk show thing. I do not think is a comic genuis but, I do think he could make a living mocking himself.

I could see that. I always wondered if he was going back to work for Kevin (that's who he worked for before right???) when he went and talked to them about the marriage being over?? Maybe asked for a job because he knew he'd need the income if the show was going to end?

I don't think Jon ever worked for Kevin. He worked for Bob, who is Beth's husband, but I don't recall him working for Kevin. If they are smart and careful, neither Kate or Jon would have to actually work a normal job again. I'm sure they lawyers negotiating contracts and they will probably be getting checks for a long time to come from the show.

Personally I can't imagine Jon on a radio show. He talks sort of slow and says "ummmmm" alot. Maybe as a novelty DJ for awhile, but I don't think he has a radio personality at all to where he could do it for any length of time.
I think Jon wants to get on another TV show, not saying anyone wants him, but from the OCC show, I bet he'd jump at being on something like that show in a minute.

 

[DMRick]

I thought that if you had/have joint custody 50/50 that no one really pays child support. That's how it should be anyway.

It depends on the state, but usually both parents income is taken into consideration, as well as who has physical custody (not the same as joint in our state) and percentages based on that.

 

[TanyaLovesPooh]

Everyone keeps assuming that Jon will be paying Kate child support. I know it works differently in every state but there is a good chance that she could end up paying him child support AND alimony.

Think about it, he has been the primary caregiver (I know he's had help yada, yada), while she has been out touring and promoting her book. SHE is the one who has been bringing in the money. If they truely are doing a 50/50 split at the house then she will be paying him because he has been a "SAHD", if he can also prove that he has been the primary caregiver and gave up his job so she could work then she could end up paying alimony as well.

Good points. However, Jon has only been "primary caregiver" while she was doing a book tour...so we are talking about only a few months.

 

[Nicolepa]

I *think* that Jon was listed as one of the authors on both books if I remember correctly so he would be getting the proceeds from those books (his "share" for his contributions). As for the speaking, I'm not 100% sure how it works but if the venue is writing a check, I would guess it goes to the agency Kate's working with then Kate gets a cut of that. I don't know that he'd be able to proove he was the "primary caregiver" - or if either of them could at this point honestly. They've both been gone recently. I also think employees pay/time cards would come into play as well to determine who's at home when and when no one's at home but the "help". I would think if this gets nasty, past and present employees are going to be brought in to "prove" J or K's side about who was home when and who did what....yikes!

I agree it's not that cut and dry. I'm just saying everyone is assuming that he will be the one paying child support and that's not necessarily true.

 

[Nicolepa]

I thought that if you had/have joint custody 50/50 that no one really pays child support. That's how it should be anyway.

Also, Jon can get a job now - if he wants to. I just have a feeling that a full time 40 hr. week job might interfere with his trips to Utah.

But that is not necessarily how it works. I know it works differently in each state but I have been helping a friend in Florida. Right now they have 50/50 custody of their child. She makes more than him so she pays him child support.

The percentage that each parent has the child and the parents income is used to calculate how much support is paid. So if they each have 50/50 custody and the mom makes 25% more than the dad, then the mom will pay the dad child support.

In this case where they theoretically are both getting the same income from the same sources it's really going to be hard to figure out. But you can bet that how they are getting paid by TLC etc will be reworked and each one will have their own income and that is potentially what the judges will use.

 

[mickeyboat]

I agree it's not that cut and dry. I'm just saying everyone is assuming that he will be the one paying child support and that's not necessarily true.

I agree with you Nicole. I think Kate probably has more earnings potential at this point, and that it is likely she will be paying child support, or at least a greater share of the childrens' expenses, since they are staying in their home.

 

[mousetravel]

Personally I can't imagine Jon on a radio show. He talks sort of slow and says "ummmmm" alot. Maybe as a novelty DJ for awhile, but I don't think he has a radio personality at all to where he could do it for any length of time.
I think Jon wants to get on another TV show, not saying anyone wants him, but from the OCC show, I bet he'd jump at being on something like that show in a minute.

I couldn't see him on ANY kind of speaking type job, and definately not on anything like OCC. He's not "manly" enough. Remember on the OCC episode where Paul, Sr told Jon he needed to be more manly?!

 

[Buckalew11]

Hope it doesn't spread like the Dorothy Hamill. She's a nice lady, but it seemed like her distinctive haircut was worn by about 1 out of 4 women for a period of years.

1 in 4 seems to be "low",

Anyway, they reason it was so popular was because people could also fix it so easily. It stacked upon itself so it looked fuller w/o even doing anything to it. Add a blow dryer and iron and you had a hairstyle that women could easily do and once fixed it stayed pretty good all day long. It is still a basic that gets modified into may types of styles all these years later!

Oh and Kate's style is featured in Modern Salon this month but it is a variation and better cut than hers. I think they must have put it in there to show what a stylist could do to make her hair look better and more "right".

 

[madge]

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/06/25/kate-gosselin-blue-bikini/#more-364302

I'm not even sure how to comment

that blue is a good color for her, though. I will say that much.

 

[nuke]

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/06/25/kate-gosselin-blue-bikini/#more-364302

I'm not even sure how to comment

that blue is a good color for her, though. I will say that much.

There she is in all her fake bewb glory.

 

[Epcot luvr]

I thought that was where she had been talking about the kids' reaction to the divorce news.
I could be completely mixed up. Haven't been watching, only reading about this drama.

WhitneyNC, that is totally understandable, to get it mixed up. You were correct about what Kate did say. It is all over the place how her child reacted to hearing her parents are getting a divorce. That kid must feel gutted right now, I would. Kate freely talks about how she is feeling, don't think she should tell how her children are.

 

[Epcot luvr]

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/06/25/kate-gosselin-blue-bikini/#more-364302

I'm not even sure how to comment

that blue is a good color for her, though. I will say that much.

Y'all OMG, how much attention does she need. I am 40 and work out on a regular basis, I would never in my wildest dream parade around like that in my yard. Cover up, I am not jealous or a prude that is KRAZY.

 

[mousetravel]

Y'all OMG, how much attention does she need. I am 40 and work out on a regular basis, I would never in my wildest dream parade around like that in my yard. Cover up, I am not jealous or a prude that is KRAZY.

That's what I was thinking! She needs a cover up!

 

[Disneynut5]

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/06/25/kate-gosselin-blue-bikini/#more-364302

I'm not even sure how to comment

that blue is a good color for her, though. I will say that much.

Anyone who does not think she had the ladies enhanced needs to look at those pictures! She has most 100% had them done! I had an old show taped and there is a BIG difference!