The Smuggars: Josh, Anna and the M'kids

[itsnotmeitsu]

I wouldn't assume that she is pregnant just because she is wearing maternity tops. I wear mine still. They're comfy, and if you've had three pregnancies in 4 years, they might be easier to deal with.

[Coco]

Plus with multiple close pregnancies she might show really early, or if she's not actually preggo, just look preggo on those pms days we all get. :lol: It takes time to tone separated abdominal muscles and quiverfull moms don't give themselves much of a chance to return to normal after each baby.

[Ellimenopy]

I didn't think Anna was pregnant because the recent IG pics of her face show her looking pretty thin. But then she wears stuff like this and totally does look pregnant. So I could see it going either way. I feel bad for people in the spotlight who are constantly subjected to pregnancy bump watch (but not bad enough, clearly, as I'm posting this! lol)

This shirt has a pregnant vibe to it.

http://instagram.com/p/ppjpYNuWCT/

In this one, her scarf looks like it's resting on a baby bump.

http://instagram.com/p/pmVUsOOWHn/

Not so much here though, and it's same day I think as the last pic:

http://instagram.com/p/pm_AOcmrXI/

There's a picture of Josh&Anna and the Pecan Thieves floating around from the wedding where Anna is wearing a black shirt and looks as pregnant as Priscilla.

I really think that orange top from last night is a pregnancy top. See how it hangs lower in the front than it does in the back? It's cut that way to accommodate a bump. That doesn't mean she's pregnant, as I still sneak a few of my pregnancy tops into my wardrobe, but it proves to me at least that she's wearing pregnancy clothes.

[EmeraldPickle]

So I was instagram stalking Josh the other day and I realized that he clearly does not favor Mac at all. Most of the kid-related photos on there are of Marcus and Micheal. Mac is in some groups shots, the only shots of her with just Josh is when he took her to the dentist...What is it with The Duggars and the Dentist? Seriously it's like a thing with them. Any-who I digress, Mac is so young and shes already being overlooked by him. I think if anybody is gonna end up rebelling it's gonna be her.

[Childless]

Trust me, that statement came from a very highly educated Georgetown U grad who has made a name for himself in DC and who has access to everyone on Capital hill and I mean everyone, even POTUS. You just don't plop yourself in DC and think your the cats ass because you were hired by a Organization that thinks it has pull in DC. It takes years to even get to know the inner workings of politics and years to gain access on a personal basis to those who you work with on The Hill.

Josh has neither the intelligence nor fortitude to work in mainstream politics where its a dog eat dog existence one minute and golf course, 1000 dollar a plate dinner, slap on the back friendships in and out of the Senate Chambers. Josh is lazy as rumor has it.. He and his family have become a laughing stock even by some of the conservatives on The Hill. The Senators and Congresspersons rumor has it are annoyed and far to busy without trying to entertain and explain the inner workings of politics with these " country bumpkins" . Those Conservatives who they campaign for seem to forget the Duggar name if they get elected to office . Josh and the Duggar parents especially public failure Jimboob like riding on the coat tails of Washington crowd. Everyone is laughing at them behind their backs and don't take them seriously. Especially Josh. Rumor has it Josh spends more time at DC eating establishments instead of working. Judging by the size of him I wouldn't doubt it. He seems to have a love affair with food.

This I don't doubt. Most people in DC (and this includes a majority of politicians also) are extremely hard workers. You don't get that far up the ladder (especially in politics) without putting in many, many hours. Even those who are hired to work for politicians put in insane hours. Josh doesn't have the work ethic to make it far in DC politics. Given the fact that he currently has a sweet gig that allows him to raise his family without having to do much, you'd think he'd be happy and not want to leave. It seems to be the perfect fit for someone who'd rather spend their time on TLC funded vacations than working their fingers to the bone. Why screw that up?

[thefreebuhrow]

Has anyone seen today's pic on smugs Instagram. Their's a bit of a dust up in the comments about Marcus being forward facing already. Doesn't surprise me they don't give a damn about safety.

Of course not! When you are fame whoring baby makers, the thought of having a critically injured child or even one that died would be ideal. Not only for ratings and all the attention disguised as prayers, but also for an excuse to be recklessly reproductive like Jchelle and the pill induced miscarriage.

[thefreebuhrow]

If I was Anna, and the public was constantly speculating about whether I was pregnant, I would get one of those movie-prop fake pregnancy bellies, and wear it randomly, about every third time I went out. :lol:

On the other hand, I would never be Anna...

http://www.fakepregnantbelly.com/fake-pregnancy/

[Jana814]

I'm not surprised he is a butt of jokes in DC. He is completely unqualified to work their. Considering most people who work for the government have worked hard to get where they r & all he has is a well known last name.

[pega127]

I'm not surprised he is a butt of jokes in DC. He is completely unqualified to work their. Considering most people who work for the government have worked hard to get where they r & all he has is a well known last name.

Not sure if they "worked hard" to get where they are; BUT, they have advanced degrees and maybe other life experiences far more sophisticated than Smug.

[Oz1977]

http://www.fakepregnantbelly.com/fake-pregnancy/

That has to be a joke website, right? Why would someone need to fake a pregnancy? There will be no baby at the end....

[Joan of Snarc]

http://www.fakepregnantbelly.com/fake-pregnancy/

That has to be a joke website, right? Why would someone need to fake a pregnancy? There will be no baby at the end....

Have you met Dede? :lol:

[Mitz_]

Have you met Dede? :lol:

Lord, the things folks put on the Internet. That one is a real beauty, but what do you do after week 40? Oh right! You do a Dede...but she is a tough act to follow.

[Ethdyl]

Thos was on the Pickles and Hairspray FB page. I see she's getting use out of the wedding shoes.

[It'sFunToRun]

Thos was on the Pickles and Hairspray FB page. I see she's getting use out of the wedding shoes.

That just doesn't look like a pregnancy tummy to me. That looks like a post-pregnancy tummy.

[RosyDaisy]

That has to be a joke website, right? Why would someone need to fake a pregnancy? There will be no baby at the end....

Perhaps as a costume or prop. Also, I've heard of men wearing them as a way to understand what their wives/SOs go through (yeah, right)

[fixxin2]

Has Jim Bob ever had a regular job? I thought his money came from TLC and renting cell tower access on his property. Maybe Smugs got his work ethic from watching Daddy.

[It'sFunToRun]

Has Jim Bob ever had a regular job? I thought his money came from TLC and renting cell tower access on his property. Maybe Smugs got his work ethic from watching Daddy.

Jim Bob moved out from his parents' at 19 I think and has never been in debt. If someone has never been in debt, had an inheritance, committed theft/fraud, or been on welfare, then I won't question their work ethic no matter how many odd and inconsistent jobs they've worked. (I wouldn't necessarily question the work ethic of someone who was in debt, had an inheritance and was on welfare, but I definitely won't question someone who hasn't)

[pega127]

Has Jim Bob ever had a regular job? I thought his money came from TLC and renting cell tower access on his property. Maybe Smugs got his work ethic from watching Daddy.

Good ol' JB worked a whole bunch of regular jobs; it just does not seem he works at all, lately! He worked in a grocery store when he first met Michelle, then owned the used car lot/store/towing businesses. He and Michelle had insurance sales licenses, he got into real estate (maybe Michelle, too) and his political short-lived career. I'm sorry, of course he 'works" now: as a speaker and author. In the beginning; he certainly was not lazy and I do give him credit for sticking to his standards for financial freedom.

[pega127]

That just doesn't look like a pregnancy tummy to me. That looks like a post-pregnancy tummy.

Agree. AND where are their kids?

[Jana814]

Not sure if they "worked hard" to get where they are; BUT, they have advanced degrees and maybe other life experiences far more sophisticated than Smug.

Good point! Also I think many of them want to work in DC.

[fixxin2]

Good ol' JB worked a whole bunch of regular jobs; it just does not seem he works at all, lately! He worked in a grocery store when he first met Michelle, then owned the used car lot/store/towing businesses. He and Michelle had insurance sales licenses, he got into real estate (maybe Michelle, too) and his political short-lived career. I'm sorry, of course he 'works" now: as a speaker and author. In the beginning; he certainly was not lazy and I do give him credit for sticking to his standards for financial freedom.

I wonder why the older boys don't seem to share JB's ambition? Is it lack of education & real job skills? Are they discouraged from seeking employment that isn't provided by Daddy? Don't they need some kind of job to provide for more & more Duggerlings? I don't get it.

[JellyHope]

Agree. AND where are their kids?

Geez, nothing wrong with parents NOT being with their children 24/7.

[Guest]

I wonder why the older boys don't seem to share JB's ambition? Is it lack of education & real job skills? Are they discouraged from seeking employment that isn't provided by Daddy? Don't they need some kind of job to provide for more & more Duggerlings? I don't get it.

We've seen some work ethic in JD, who seems to be working non-stop, and Jill. Idk about Joseph's work ethic when it comes to a job, but he seems to be dedicated to working out and being in shape, which is admirable, especially considering what he is fed daily.

I think that people's real work ethic shines through when they have to support themselves or a family. Some of the kids might not work hard because they don't see any benefits- they're living at home with mom and dad and unable to make any decisions of their own. Jim Bob HAD to work hard because his young wife was popping out a kid each year and they couldn't starve.

That being said, I think that Josh has proven to have a very poor work ethic, although he seems to love his children. I think that's a result of the show and him being the "golden child."

[LittleOleMe]

Who is that guy in the photo?? He looks familiar.

Whether that looks like a pregnancy bump or not, it does prove they slimmed her down for the photos and edited them quite a bit, as we were speculating.

[VGL]

Has anyone seen today's pic on smugs Instagram. Their's a bit of a dust up in the comments about Marcus being forward facing already. Doesn't surprise me they don't give a damn about safety.

Just reading this thread now. It looks like Marcus is forward facing in a rear-facing only seat. You can see the handle at the top. I am hoping that he was only placed that way for the picture.