March 2nd Bye Old House- The Gosselins return to their old house to tie up some loose ends. Will absence make the heart grow fonder?
March 9th - Trip to the Vet- The Gosselin GERMAN SHEPARD puppies, Nala and Shooka, are growing rapidly. Though they hardly resemble puppies anymore, they're still as curious as can be! But too much curiosity causes an unexpected visit to the vet for one of them.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Jon and Kate at Home Show
Jon and Kate Plus Eight's Kate Gosselin Visits Indianapolis Home Show
Kate Gosselin, star of TLC's hit show, Jon and Kate Plus Eight, spoke to a packed houses during two appearances at the Indianapolis Home Show.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1449824/jon_and_kate_plus_eights_kate_gosselin.html
Kate Gosselin, star of TLC's hit show, Jon and Kate Plus Eight, spoke to a packed houses during two appearances at the Indianapolis Home Show.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1449824/jon_and_kate_plus_eights_kate_gosselin.html
Rosewell GA Show
Just a reminder for those of you in GA, Kate will be in town at the Roswell United Methodist Church March 20th and tickets go on sale on March 2nd floor is 15 balcony is 5 and she will have both books Multiple Blessings and Eight Little Faces with her.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Jon to speak at Pen State U
Jon minus Kate, eight to visit PSU
If you go
What: Jon Gosselin from Jon and Kate Plus 8
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: 100 Thomas
Details: Must present student I.D. at the door
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In 2004, Kate Gosselin used a fertility treatment, heard six beating hearts on an ultra-sound machine and months later gave birth to sextuplets at Penn State's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey.
Her husband, Jon Gosselin, is coming to Penn State Saturday to talk about his journey since his family went from two to 10 and his experience on TLC's Jon and Kate Plus 8.
Gosselin will speak from 6:30 to 9 p.m on Saturday in 100 Thomas about his family and life as a Korean-American as a featured guest of the Asian Pacific American Caucus.
Chen Zhou, treasurer for the Asian Pacific American Caucus, said the club tries to bring Asian-American speakers to Penn State each year to highlight Asian-American culture in a different way.
"The majority of the audience will be there for the TV show, so Jon will spend half the time talking about the show," Zhou (junior-premedicine) said. "And then I hope he'll spend the other half talking about his past, childhood and being Asian-American."
In May 2004, the sextuplets were born in Hershey and were hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit at the Hershey Medical Center. The Gosselins' twins -- Mady and Kara -- were only a few years old when the sextuplets -- Collin, Leah, Joel, Hannah, Aaden and Alexis -- were born.
Dana Pidliskey (junior-advertising) said she enjoys watching the kids grow up on the TV show.
"It is so interesting that they have so many kids and their personalities are enjoyable. I can relate to them," Pidliskey said. "They have religious values and are family-oriented. It's like almost watching my own family."
In conjunction with the speech, there will be a closed question-and-answer session in which Gosselin will answer questions submitted by students.
Students planning to attend the event have submitted their questions on Facebook.
"I want to see how the TV show has changed their lives and if it stops, what will their lives return to -- because they are semi-famous now," Karen Marietta (senior-music education) said.
Pidliskey said she wants to hear any advice Gosselin has for college students.
"I want to hear how his life is changing from popularity. And you don't hear him talk about his culture on the show," she said. "I want to learn more about him."
If you go
What: Jon Gosselin from Jon and Kate Plus 8
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: 100 Thomas
Details: Must present student I.D. at the door
Printer-friendly version
Send a letter to the editor about this
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Add this to del.icio.usBy Cayla Rasi
Collegian Staff Writer
In 2004, Kate Gosselin used a fertility treatment, heard six beating hearts on an ultra-sound machine and months later gave birth to sextuplets at Penn State's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey.
Her husband, Jon Gosselin, is coming to Penn State Saturday to talk about his journey since his family went from two to 10 and his experience on TLC's Jon and Kate Plus 8.
Gosselin will speak from 6:30 to 9 p.m on Saturday in 100 Thomas about his family and life as a Korean-American as a featured guest of the Asian Pacific American Caucus.
Chen Zhou, treasurer for the Asian Pacific American Caucus, said the club tries to bring Asian-American speakers to Penn State each year to highlight Asian-American culture in a different way.
"The majority of the audience will be there for the TV show, so Jon will spend half the time talking about the show," Zhou (junior-premedicine) said. "And then I hope he'll spend the other half talking about his past, childhood and being Asian-American."
In May 2004, the sextuplets were born in Hershey and were hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit at the Hershey Medical Center. The Gosselins' twins -- Mady and Kara -- were only a few years old when the sextuplets -- Collin, Leah, Joel, Hannah, Aaden and Alexis -- were born.
Dana Pidliskey (junior-advertising) said she enjoys watching the kids grow up on the TV show.
"It is so interesting that they have so many kids and their personalities are enjoyable. I can relate to them," Pidliskey said. "They have religious values and are family-oriented. It's like almost watching my own family."
In conjunction with the speech, there will be a closed question-and-answer session in which Gosselin will answer questions submitted by students.
Students planning to attend the event have submitted their questions on Facebook.
"I want to see how the TV show has changed their lives and if it stops, what will their lives return to -- because they are semi-famous now," Karen Marietta (senior-music education) said.
Pidliskey said she wants to hear any advice Gosselin has for college students.
"I want to hear how his life is changing from popularity. And you don't hear him talk about his culture on the show," she said. "I want to learn more about him."
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Grandma Soup
1 Soup bone w/meat and reserved frozen drippings from roasts
1 Onion chopped
3 Carrots sliced
3 Potatoes
5 Stalks of celery
Fresh Green beans
Frozen Corn
1 can (large) Tomatoes (Diced)
3 Bay leaves
Salt and Pepper
Boil soup bone in water enough to cover for 1 1/2 to 2 hours - until meat comes off bone easily.
Remove bone - when cool enough - remove meat and cut into fine pieces. Return meat to stock add beef drippings - add onion, carrots potatoes celery, greenbeans, corn tomatoes and bayleaves - add more water if needed - cook on a low, after first coming to a boil. 1 hour cook another 1/2 to 1 hour - stir often add beef boulion if needed. Cook macaroni separate or it will sop up all the juice
1 Onion chopped
3 Carrots sliced
3 Potatoes
5 Stalks of celery
Fresh Green beans
Frozen Corn
1 can (large) Tomatoes (Diced)
3 Bay leaves
Salt and Pepper
Boil soup bone in water enough to cover for 1 1/2 to 2 hours - until meat comes off bone easily.
Remove bone - when cool enough - remove meat and cut into fine pieces. Return meat to stock add beef drippings - add onion, carrots potatoes celery, greenbeans, corn tomatoes and bayleaves - add more water if needed - cook on a low, after first coming to a boil. 1 hour cook another 1/2 to 1 hour - stir often add beef boulion if needed. Cook macaroni separate or it will sop up all the juice
Kate's French Toast Recipe
1 1/2 loaves of bread
6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
3 tsp vanilla
lots of cinnamon and powdered sugar on top!
Enjoy!!!
6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
3 tsp vanilla
lots of cinnamon and powdered sugar on top!
Enjoy!!!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The New House
Well, watching them move makes me think oh my boxes of stuff! About Kate going to LA to me it seemed as if most of her stuff was done and John was bringing some things to the house and packing up what he needs to do waiting for Kate to get back. No matter how well prepared for the move that you are when it comes to the actual moving day there is still so much more to pack up, bedding and last minute things.
On Kate's choice of shirts Living the Dream, made me laugh b/c moving is so not glamorous!
Then once getting to the new house, the march of the ants bringing the boxes to where they are suppose to be and sorting through all the stuff that you do have. They looked like they were getting organized, the kids have more places to run, and hide so does Jon it seems from Kate her famous Where are you? Seems to be the newest question to everyone in the house! The more bathrooms, and room will lessen the stress of everyone being so cooped up, they will eventually spread out but they are still unsure of their surroundings I am sure. Well more on the new digs later!
On Kate's choice of shirts Living the Dream, made me laugh b/c moving is so not glamorous!
Then once getting to the new house, the march of the ants bringing the boxes to where they are suppose to be and sorting through all the stuff that you do have. They looked like they were getting organized, the kids have more places to run, and hide so does Jon it seems from Kate her famous Where are you? Seems to be the newest question to everyone in the house! The more bathrooms, and room will lessen the stress of everyone being so cooped up, they will eventually spread out but they are still unsure of their surroundings I am sure. Well more on the new digs later!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Jon Gosselin Money Saving Tips
Jon Gosselin: Tips for Saving Money this Holiday!
November 24, 2008 at 9:20 AM by Cafe MichelleL - Comments (57)
Photo by: Six Gosselins Website
Jon Gosselin made time for CafeMom's Daily Buzz last week! I asked for help to create questions for my interview. Thanks to my friends at CafeMom, I had lots of great questions for Jon. He was amazing, funny and very nice. Jon is working with Microsoft to give families ideas on how to save money this holiday season. Saving money and budgeting for presents is a concern for most families this year. Toddler Buzz had a great article last week on Budget Santa about cutting back for the holiday season. Jon and Kate are tightening their belts too and he gave me some great suggestions to help stretch the family budget.
aidensmomma508 asked how Jon and Kate buy presents for all the kids without going broke?
Jon: This year we are giving one big family gift to the kids. We have little gifts for their stockings but we decided to give the family one big present that we can all share. We are getting a new family computer, with a monster hard drive and web cam. I'm excited because I plan to use the computer to spend some quality time with the kids, by playing educational games. The kids are really excited to get the new computer, the older girls always have something they need for school, so this computer will be a big help.
bagjmama wanted to know how Jon and Kate stay awake on Christmas Eve, with so many kids to get things ready for.
Jon: I don't sleep much. I go to bed at 1am and get up at 6am, most days out of the year. So Christmas Eve isn't that hard on me!
Here are some other tips from Jon Gosselin:
Jon: I've read that many families are opting for a family gift this year. Some other ways families can save money by using computers and technology:
Keep in touch with friends and family using video messenger.
Start a blog to keep loved ones up to date on family news if you can't travel to visit.
Use digital photo frames to instantly share photos with friends and family.
Design your own holiday cards that cost pennies to print.
Kate and I used the Live Search cashback program this year and we were really happy with the results. Kate was a little skeptical at first but after she saw the money we got back, she was all for it!
I told Jon I wanted him to start an online training class for husbands, with the new computer's web cam! Since Jon listens to Kate, I would love my dear husband to take a class from him. Jon was very gracious and listened to my plea for husband help but don't look for any online classes anytime soon.
I really enjoyed talking to Jon. He was just as funny and nice in the interview as he appears on the show. I love the show and I know I'm not the only fan here at CafeMom!
If you are a Jon and Kate Plus 8 fan, the family website is another great way to keep up with the Gosselin family. In addition, Jon and Kate, along with friend Beth Carson, have a new book. Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets is already a best-seller.
November 24, 2008 at 9:20 AM by Cafe MichelleL - Comments (57)
Photo by: Six Gosselins Website
Jon Gosselin made time for CafeMom's Daily Buzz last week! I asked for help to create questions for my interview. Thanks to my friends at CafeMom, I had lots of great questions for Jon. He was amazing, funny and very nice. Jon is working with Microsoft to give families ideas on how to save money this holiday season. Saving money and budgeting for presents is a concern for most families this year. Toddler Buzz had a great article last week on Budget Santa about cutting back for the holiday season. Jon and Kate are tightening their belts too and he gave me some great suggestions to help stretch the family budget.
aidensmomma508 asked how Jon and Kate buy presents for all the kids without going broke?
Jon: This year we are giving one big family gift to the kids. We have little gifts for their stockings but we decided to give the family one big present that we can all share. We are getting a new family computer, with a monster hard drive and web cam. I'm excited because I plan to use the computer to spend some quality time with the kids, by playing educational games. The kids are really excited to get the new computer, the older girls always have something they need for school, so this computer will be a big help.
bagjmama wanted to know how Jon and Kate stay awake on Christmas Eve, with so many kids to get things ready for.
Jon: I don't sleep much. I go to bed at 1am and get up at 6am, most days out of the year. So Christmas Eve isn't that hard on me!
Here are some other tips from Jon Gosselin:
Jon: I've read that many families are opting for a family gift this year. Some other ways families can save money by using computers and technology:
Keep in touch with friends and family using video messenger.
Start a blog to keep loved ones up to date on family news if you can't travel to visit.
Use digital photo frames to instantly share photos with friends and family.
Design your own holiday cards that cost pennies to print.
Kate and I used the Live Search cashback program this year and we were really happy with the results. Kate was a little skeptical at first but after she saw the money we got back, she was all for it!
I told Jon I wanted him to start an online training class for husbands, with the new computer's web cam! Since Jon listens to Kate, I would love my dear husband to take a class from him. Jon was very gracious and listened to my plea for husband help but don't look for any online classes anytime soon.
I really enjoyed talking to Jon. He was just as funny and nice in the interview as he appears on the show. I love the show and I know I'm not the only fan here at CafeMom!
If you are a Jon and Kate Plus 8 fan, the family website is another great way to keep up with the Gosselin family. In addition, Jon and Kate, along with friend Beth Carson, have a new book. Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets is already a best-seller.
All you wanted to Know......
An interview with Jon from Jon and Kate Plus 8
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Jon & Kate Plus 8 is a reality television show produced in the United States by Figure 8 Films about the Gosselin family, consisting of parents Jon and Kate and their eight children—a set of fraternal twin girls and a set of sextuplets (three girls and three boys). The show follows the family through their daily lives, focusing on the challenges of raising multiple children. The show originally aired on Discovery Health but starting with Season 3, airs on TLC. It also is consistently one of the highest rated show on TLC (just behind Little People, Big World).[citation needed] The family originally appeared in a one-hour special titled Surviving Sextuplets and Twins. The family lives in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
Story
Kate Gosselin is one of five children.[1] She has three sisters and a brother. The latter, Kevin, is often seen on the television series with his wife, Jodi, and their four children Ashtyn, Braden, Alyssa, and Bennet.
Jonathan Gosselin is the middle child of three boys. His brothers are Thomas Jr. and Mark. His father, Thomas Gosselin, was a pediatric dentist who died in 2005. The couple met on October 5, 1997 at a picnic. According to the "How It All Began" episode, Jon was working at a hotel and Kate had recently graduated from her nursing program. According to Kate, "I never believed in 'love at first sight', but this came really close." They were married on June 12, 1999 in "a perfect garden wedding with equally perfect weather".
Kate's desire to start a family was met with a feeling that she would not be able to conceive. She underwent testing and was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome. The couple decided to turn to fertility treatments and immediately began intrauterine insemination or IUI, a procedure where no embryos are left over from the procedure.[2] By February, Kate was pregnant with twins. The couple was thrilled, admitting to having prayed for twins because they were both baby crazy and feared they would fight over one baby. On October 8, 2000, Cara Nicole and Madelyn "Mady" Kate Gosselin were born, six minutes apart, after a "rough" pregnancy.[3]
Your whole life flashes in front of your eyes... we had a house that was too small, we didn’t have a vehicle big enough, we didn’t have the income that would be required... there were just all these things flying at us. All those thoughts flooding through my mind equaled completely impossible.
---Kate Gosselin[1]
When the twins turned three, Kate began to think about the possibility of having another child, while Jon was not so sure. On the couple's appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show that aired on February 22, 2008, Kate admitted that she had wanted to have another child because she wanted to know what it felt like to not have to split her time between two babies, while Jon was hesitant because he felt like the world is built for a family of four. According to Kate, a Korean infant became available while Kate was an obstetrics nurse. They decided not to adopt the baby boy, but instead return to fertility treatment.[3] By October, Kate was pregnant. Five weeks later (after being hospitalized for over-stimulated ovaries), at the initial ultrasound, the doctor announced that there were six sacs with seven yolks, or embryos. According to Kate, this was very emotional news for them, and left her shaking and sobbing and Jon near tears, unable to look at the sonogram screen. The doctor suggested selective reduction, but the couple was absolutely against doing so.[3]
After experiencing the "worst weekend of [her] entire life",[3] Jon took the girls to the family's church. He asked if he should tell anyone about their situation, and Kate agreed that he should so that the church could start praying for their family. As soon as church was over, Jon and Kate received many calls of encouragement. According to Kate, "I began to feel like we could do this! With God's help, of course!"[3]
In an article written for orato.com, Kate admitted that the video of her when she was pregnant with the sextuplets was actually three weeks before she gave birth. She added:
I remember lying in the hospital bed thinking, 'No matter how far I get these babies, it's never going to be far enough.' Getting to 32 weeks was my goal, but that would still be eight weeks premature, times six. Every day starting at about 23 weeks I had an ultrasound to make sure that all of them were still alive, and each and everyday was just as nerve wracking as the one before. There wasn't an ounce of relief until they were all home. Not long after we had them home, Jon whirled around one day with complete frustration and exhaustion in his voice and said, 'Do you realize we have been walking on eggshells now for an entire year?' That was the honest truth.
—Kate Gosselin, [1]
The sextuplets were born on May 10, 2004(2004-05-10) at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. All six children were delivered within a span of three minutes with more than fifty doctors, nurses and other specialists involved. Since the sextuplets were born in Hershey, they were called "Hershey Kisses" by the nurses and doctors who delivered them.
Children
Twins - Born October 8, 2000
Cara Nicole
Madelyn "Mady" Kate
Sextuplets - Born May 10, 2004
Alexis Faith – 2 lbs 11.5 oz (1.23 kg), 15 inches (0.38 m)
Hannah Joy – 2 lbs 11 oz (1.2 kg), 13.8 inches (0.35 m)
Aaden Jonathan – 2 lbs 7.5 oz (1.12 kg), 13 inches (0.33 m)
Collin Thomas – 3 lbs 5 oz (1.4 kg), 15 inches (0.38 m)
Leah Hope – 2 lbs 14.8 oz (1.33 kg), 15.4 inches (0.39 m)
Joel Kevin – 2 lbs 9.7 oz (1.18 kg), 15.4 inches (0.39 m)
Production
Following the first two one-hour specials and prior to beginning filming on the series permanent light fixtures were installed in the Gosselin's home to facilitate filming and prevent the children from tripping over the wires and cables of temporary lighting. Unlike some reality series in which the stars are filmed at all times, Jon & Kate Plus 8 is filmed three days a week with one day set aside for the interview sessions where Jon and Kate, and occasionally the children, discuss the events which take place in each episode. Jon and Kate also work closely with producers to decide what themes will be presented in each episode. Jon and Kate have remarked that over the years the production crew has become part of the family.[4]
Multimedia
Jon, Kate, and family friend Beth Carson have written a book called Multiple Blessings is set to be released November 1, 2008. Originally, the book was listed with Kate Gosselin and Beth Carson as co-authors, however the cover credits Jon as a co-author as well.[5]
Seasons 1 and 2 of Jon and Kate Plus 8 were released on DVD on July 16, 2008 distributed online only by Discovery.[6] It was released to mass market on September 9, 2008 (October 21, 2008 in Canada), to be distributed by Genius (www.hotmoviesale.com). After this, TLC started selling Season 1 and Season 2 on separate DVDs.
Season 3 was released in November 2008 by TLC. It is coming out on DVD to the mass market on February 3, 2009.[7]
The Gosselins are managed by Media Motion International in Los Angeles.[8]
Download this show
Jon & Kate Plus 8 is a reality television show produced in the United States by Figure 8 Films about the Gosselin family, consisting of parents Jon and Kate and their eight children—a set of fraternal twin girls and a set of sextuplets (three girls and three boys). The show follows the family through their daily lives, focusing on the challenges of raising multiple children. The show originally aired on Discovery Health but starting with Season 3, airs on TLC. It also is consistently one of the highest rated show on TLC (just behind Little People, Big World).[citation needed] The family originally appeared in a one-hour special titled Surviving Sextuplets and Twins. The family lives in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
Story
Kate Gosselin is one of five children.[1] She has three sisters and a brother. The latter, Kevin, is often seen on the television series with his wife, Jodi, and their four children Ashtyn, Braden, Alyssa, and Bennet.
Jonathan Gosselin is the middle child of three boys. His brothers are Thomas Jr. and Mark. His father, Thomas Gosselin, was a pediatric dentist who died in 2005. The couple met on October 5, 1997 at a picnic. According to the "How It All Began" episode, Jon was working at a hotel and Kate had recently graduated from her nursing program. According to Kate, "I never believed in 'love at first sight', but this came really close." They were married on June 12, 1999 in "a perfect garden wedding with equally perfect weather".
Kate's desire to start a family was met with a feeling that she would not be able to conceive. She underwent testing and was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome. The couple decided to turn to fertility treatments and immediately began intrauterine insemination or IUI, a procedure where no embryos are left over from the procedure.[2] By February, Kate was pregnant with twins. The couple was thrilled, admitting to having prayed for twins because they were both baby crazy and feared they would fight over one baby. On October 8, 2000, Cara Nicole and Madelyn "Mady" Kate Gosselin were born, six minutes apart, after a "rough" pregnancy.[3]
Your whole life flashes in front of your eyes... we had a house that was too small, we didn’t have a vehicle big enough, we didn’t have the income that would be required... there were just all these things flying at us. All those thoughts flooding through my mind equaled completely impossible.
---Kate Gosselin[1]
When the twins turned three, Kate began to think about the possibility of having another child, while Jon was not so sure. On the couple's appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show that aired on February 22, 2008, Kate admitted that she had wanted to have another child because she wanted to know what it felt like to not have to split her time between two babies, while Jon was hesitant because he felt like the world is built for a family of four. According to Kate, a Korean infant became available while Kate was an obstetrics nurse. They decided not to adopt the baby boy, but instead return to fertility treatment.[3] By October, Kate was pregnant. Five weeks later (after being hospitalized for over-stimulated ovaries), at the initial ultrasound, the doctor announced that there were six sacs with seven yolks, or embryos. According to Kate, this was very emotional news for them, and left her shaking and sobbing and Jon near tears, unable to look at the sonogram screen. The doctor suggested selective reduction, but the couple was absolutely against doing so.[3]
After experiencing the "worst weekend of [her] entire life",[3] Jon took the girls to the family's church. He asked if he should tell anyone about their situation, and Kate agreed that he should so that the church could start praying for their family. As soon as church was over, Jon and Kate received many calls of encouragement. According to Kate, "I began to feel like we could do this! With God's help, of course!"[3]
In an article written for orato.com, Kate admitted that the video of her when she was pregnant with the sextuplets was actually three weeks before she gave birth. She added:
I remember lying in the hospital bed thinking, 'No matter how far I get these babies, it's never going to be far enough.' Getting to 32 weeks was my goal, but that would still be eight weeks premature, times six. Every day starting at about 23 weeks I had an ultrasound to make sure that all of them were still alive, and each and everyday was just as nerve wracking as the one before. There wasn't an ounce of relief until they were all home. Not long after we had them home, Jon whirled around one day with complete frustration and exhaustion in his voice and said, 'Do you realize we have been walking on eggshells now for an entire year?' That was the honest truth.
—Kate Gosselin, [1]
The sextuplets were born on May 10, 2004(2004-05-10) at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. All six children were delivered within a span of three minutes with more than fifty doctors, nurses and other specialists involved. Since the sextuplets were born in Hershey, they were called "Hershey Kisses" by the nurses and doctors who delivered them.
Children
Twins - Born October 8, 2000
Cara Nicole
Madelyn "Mady" Kate
Sextuplets - Born May 10, 2004
Alexis Faith – 2 lbs 11.5 oz (1.23 kg), 15 inches (0.38 m)
Hannah Joy – 2 lbs 11 oz (1.2 kg), 13.8 inches (0.35 m)
Aaden Jonathan – 2 lbs 7.5 oz (1.12 kg), 13 inches (0.33 m)
Collin Thomas – 3 lbs 5 oz (1.4 kg), 15 inches (0.38 m)
Leah Hope – 2 lbs 14.8 oz (1.33 kg), 15.4 inches (0.39 m)
Joel Kevin – 2 lbs 9.7 oz (1.18 kg), 15.4 inches (0.39 m)
Production
Following the first two one-hour specials and prior to beginning filming on the series permanent light fixtures were installed in the Gosselin's home to facilitate filming and prevent the children from tripping over the wires and cables of temporary lighting. Unlike some reality series in which the stars are filmed at all times, Jon & Kate Plus 8 is filmed three days a week with one day set aside for the interview sessions where Jon and Kate, and occasionally the children, discuss the events which take place in each episode. Jon and Kate also work closely with producers to decide what themes will be presented in each episode. Jon and Kate have remarked that over the years the production crew has become part of the family.[4]
Multimedia
Jon, Kate, and family friend Beth Carson have written a book called Multiple Blessings is set to be released November 1, 2008. Originally, the book was listed with Kate Gosselin and Beth Carson as co-authors, however the cover credits Jon as a co-author as well.[5]
Seasons 1 and 2 of Jon and Kate Plus 8 were released on DVD on July 16, 2008 distributed online only by Discovery.[6] It was released to mass market on September 9, 2008 (October 21, 2008 in Canada), to be distributed by Genius (www.hotmoviesale.com). After this, TLC started selling Season 1 and Season 2 on separate DVDs.
Season 3 was released in November 2008 by TLC. It is coming out on DVD to the mass market on February 3, 2009.[7]
The Gosselins are managed by Media Motion International in Los Angeles.[8]
Kate has advice for mom of octopulets
Kate Gosselin has a piece of advice for the Whittier mom who gave birth to octuplets: People will judge you, people will gawk at you, but "keep your head up, and do your absolute best for your children."
Kate is the star of TLC's hit TV show "Jon & Kate Plus 8," which follows the never-boring life with her husband, Jon, and their eight children -- a set of twins and a set of sextuplets.
"I felt like I had octuplets ... I had eight in three years," Kate said. "[The news of the octuplets' birth] caused me to review the feelings and emotions I had when my six were born! So overwhelming!"
The birth of the octuplets to Nadya Suleman, a Whittier woman "who loves children," has raised concerns about the number of embryos implanted and whether the procedure was within medical guidelines.
We asked Kate to reflect on the day-to-day realities that lie ahead for the new mom, the octuplets and their six siblings. (Truth be told, we originally tried to interview the Duggars, who have 18 kids and their own TV show on Discovery, but they declined because, believe it or not, they said they couldn't relate to having eight infants all at the same time.)
Kate answered questions via e-mail from Chicago, where she is doing a book signing for Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets.
Q.: What is the new mom experiencing physically? Emotionally?
A.: Right now, the mother is likely exhausted yet grateful that her babies are here and doing well so far! She is probably inundated with offers from people, companies and the media. Her main focus now though is her babies and their health.... Nothing else matters right now. She is feeling overwhelmed and as though she is in a fog. Feelings of helplessness and fear threaten to overtake! We relied on prayer and lots of it!!! We were blessed with all healthy babies and still don't forget that miracle!
Q.: She’s feeling exhaustion, no doubt, but does she even have time to be exhausted with eight new mouths to feed?
A.: She will ignore her exhaustion and will have to for the rest of her life! The babies' health matters most now. But it will be important for her to take care of herself too or she will not be of any use to her children!
Q.: She is said to be planning on breastfeeding. What do you think about that? Is that even possible?
A.: I think by 'breastfeeding' she plans on offering the option to each baby ... but will pump and supplement for all of them. I pumped/breastfed for six months for my six.... Quite a feat! It was the least I could do for my babies! There is literally not enough time to exclusively breastfeed six let alone eight babies.
Q.: What is she likely to be worried about as she contemplates a future with 14 children? (Other than those college payments.)
A.: Right now, the issue is getting through each day, each hour, each minute. Every day will have issues of its own.... She can and will survive!
Q.: What can she do to help her other six children adjust to their new life?
A.: She can get them involved in the care of the babies.... Point out their unique qualities.... And, no joke, help the other kids learn which baby is which. Quite a job! I remember Cara and Mady being frustrated with themselves when they got babies confused at first! It didn't take long!:) Taking time with each child will definitely be a challenge!
Q.: Will she have to be willing to ask for help when she needs it?
A.: There is absolutely no way she will survive without tons of help!!! Period.
Q.: What’s the one piece of advice that you didn't get, that you’d like to pass along to this new mother?
A.: There are no words to describe the overwhelming emotions that will flow from you -- ones you will have to suppress till way later, ones that you think will overtake you. People will want to help, people will want to simply gawk, others will judge you. Through all of this, keep your head up, and do your absolute best for your children.... You'll never regret it.
Q.: What would you do if you had 14 children? Can you imagine it?
A.: I cannot imagine having any more than eight. It would be almost double my workload and even though I am very organized, I could not do it well!
-- Rene Lynch
Kate is the star of TLC's hit TV show "Jon & Kate Plus 8," which follows the never-boring life with her husband, Jon, and their eight children -- a set of twins and a set of sextuplets.
"I felt like I had octuplets ... I had eight in three years," Kate said. "[The news of the octuplets' birth] caused me to review the feelings and emotions I had when my six were born! So overwhelming!"
The birth of the octuplets to Nadya Suleman, a Whittier woman "who loves children," has raised concerns about the number of embryos implanted and whether the procedure was within medical guidelines.
We asked Kate to reflect on the day-to-day realities that lie ahead for the new mom, the octuplets and their six siblings. (Truth be told, we originally tried to interview the Duggars, who have 18 kids and their own TV show on Discovery, but they declined because, believe it or not, they said they couldn't relate to having eight infants all at the same time.)
Kate answered questions via e-mail from Chicago, where she is doing a book signing for Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets.
Q.: What is the new mom experiencing physically? Emotionally?
A.: Right now, the mother is likely exhausted yet grateful that her babies are here and doing well so far! She is probably inundated with offers from people, companies and the media. Her main focus now though is her babies and their health.... Nothing else matters right now. She is feeling overwhelmed and as though she is in a fog. Feelings of helplessness and fear threaten to overtake! We relied on prayer and lots of it!!! We were blessed with all healthy babies and still don't forget that miracle!
Q.: She’s feeling exhaustion, no doubt, but does she even have time to be exhausted with eight new mouths to feed?
A.: She will ignore her exhaustion and will have to for the rest of her life! The babies' health matters most now. But it will be important for her to take care of herself too or she will not be of any use to her children!
Q.: She is said to be planning on breastfeeding. What do you think about that? Is that even possible?
A.: I think by 'breastfeeding' she plans on offering the option to each baby ... but will pump and supplement for all of them. I pumped/breastfed for six months for my six.... Quite a feat! It was the least I could do for my babies! There is literally not enough time to exclusively breastfeed six let alone eight babies.
Q.: What is she likely to be worried about as she contemplates a future with 14 children? (Other than those college payments.)
A.: Right now, the issue is getting through each day, each hour, each minute. Every day will have issues of its own.... She can and will survive!
Q.: What can she do to help her other six children adjust to their new life?
A.: She can get them involved in the care of the babies.... Point out their unique qualities.... And, no joke, help the other kids learn which baby is which. Quite a job! I remember Cara and Mady being frustrated with themselves when they got babies confused at first! It didn't take long!:) Taking time with each child will definitely be a challenge!
Q.: Will she have to be willing to ask for help when she needs it?
A.: There is absolutely no way she will survive without tons of help!!! Period.
Q.: What’s the one piece of advice that you didn't get, that you’d like to pass along to this new mother?
A.: There are no words to describe the overwhelming emotions that will flow from you -- ones you will have to suppress till way later, ones that you think will overtake you. People will want to help, people will want to simply gawk, others will judge you. Through all of this, keep your head up, and do your absolute best for your children.... You'll never regret it.
Q.: What would you do if you had 14 children? Can you imagine it?
A.: I cannot imagine having any more than eight. It would be almost double my workload and even though I am very organized, I could not do it well!
-- Rene Lynch
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