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Jill & Jessa "Counting On" Season 2 Episode 2 Recap: All About JANA!

Like last Tuesday’s premiere, Jill & Jessa: Counting On Season 2 Episode 2 offered insight into the lives of some lesser-known Duggars. Most notably and awesomely, “Cinderella” herself, Jana … Watch Jill & Jessa Counting On Season 2 Episode 2 Online You don’t have to watch Jill & Jessa Counting On online to know that Jill and Jessa are but two of 19 Duggars, with kids of their own now. That makes for a lot of kids – and littler kids – in the fold. Jana Duggar, despite being the oldest daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle (she and twin John David are 26), often gets lost in the shuffle. Still unattached, Jana’s love life has been the subject of massive speculation for years among card-carrying members of Duggar Nation. Her love life, in a manner of speaking. Or lack thereof. As anticipated, Jana opened up about being single on Jill & Jessa: Counting On Season 2 Episode 2 Tuesday night. What did she say? “Maybe, you know, I’ll meet the one and get married and have kids and stuff,” she mused when asked where she sees herself in five years.  She’s in no hurry, however, for one simple reason. No, not because she’s controlled by her sisters : Jana has high standards and none of her potential courtship candidates have met them! “There have been different guys who’ve come along and asked … but they haven’t been the right one, and so it’s just one of those things.” “I’m not just out to get married to the first one that comes along,” she revealed. “I mean, sometimes it can be tempting, in those moments.” Jana noted that it can be tough when “your siblings that are married and have little ones are going out on dates and doing their things.” Still, the beautiful reality star insisted that instead of obsessing over getting married, she’s “being busy where God has me right now.” Where God has her – or Jim Bob, Michelle, Josh, Jessa and Jill order her – has been the topic of much debate among her fans. Asked by producers what she thought of the fact that people think all she does is cook and take care of babies, Jana laughed. “I don’t always like to be on the forefront,” she admits. “But I enjoy the behind-the-scenes and working on different projects,” she mused. “I don’t only cook and take care of babies. Surprise!”  Her immediate goal? “Just go on with life.” Solid. What that meant in terms of last night’s episode was to install canned lighting throughout a house and manage a construction crew. Jana Duggar. A Renaissance Woman of many talents. View Slideshow: Duggar Family Members: The Official Power Rankings! The ring-leader of the Duggar Construction Co. LLC (not an official company, but they might as well be) set her sights on Jessa’s home. “I think all projects end up being a little bit more complicated than what you expect if you’re trying out something new,” she explained. The lights she installed looked great, we gotta say. While she was running that show, many Duggars traveled to Central America for missionary work and to visit Jill and Derick Dillard. Though cameras didn’t follow them on their journey – Jim Bob and Michelle were criticized for going – it seemed to go well, to Jana’s relief. Jessa and Ben Seewald, meanwhile, decided it was high time they went on a date – their first since the birth of baby Spurgeon in November. The destination? Tacos 4 Life. According to Jessa, it was “a romantic date location” despite its shabby appearance. Hey, date night is all about the company, right?! As they often do, the happily married Seewalds discussed their plans to adopt children – early and often – once Spurge gets a little older. View Slideshow: 19 Things We Hope to See on Jill & Jessa: Counting On

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Panda-Snowmen Puzzle Leaves Internet Stumped, Irate

It’s been several months since the Internet went totally and completely insane over the color of a dress . So clearly it’s time for another brain-teaser to drive every man, woman and child out of their minds, right? This one comes to us from a Hungarian cartoonist named Gergely Dudas. His pen name is Dudolf; he created the image on Wednesday, December 16; and he then shared it on his Facebook page. The puzzle has since garnered over 112,000 Shares and over 52,000 Likes… although we’re not sure if anyone actually likes it. Based on the responses we’ve seen thus far online, most folks appear to either hate it, really hate it or REALLY, REALLY hate it. All we’re being asked to do here is to find a single panda bear from among a great many snowmen. No problem, right? A panda looks nothing at all like a snowman, right? Okay, sure. Keep thinking that. Then, feast your eyes on this black-and-white-and-white-and-black-and-black-and-white-again-and-oh-my-effin-God-where-is-the-panda????!?!?!?!?! image and then get right back to us, okay? ( HINT : Keep your eyes on the right side of the puzzle. That’s all we’re going to say. And, no, it didn’t take us the last seven hours just to narrow it down that much. We have no idea why you would think that.)

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Leah Messer & Jeremy Calvert: Getting Back Together?!

Leah Messer has been the subject of a number of scandalous rumors over the past year, and sadly, many of them turned out to be true. A good number of them, of course, had to do with her divorce from Jeremy Calvert , which was finalized in June.  In the months since, more attention has been paid to Leah’s relationship with her first husband, Corey Simms, as Leah lost custody of her twin her daughters with Simms back in October. Now, however, the gossip hounds are turning their snouts back to Leah and Jeremy as well. Specifically, various sources are spreading the rumor that the troubled couple is planning to give things another shot.  In fact, Calvert was reportedly shocked to see a recent tabloid story reporting that he and Leah were on the verge of reconciliation. “Jeremy was shocked by the story, because it couldn’t be further from the truth,” a source close to the situation tells Radar Online. “He and Leah are definitely not together, and haven’t been since the divorce.” The insider says that Jeremy and Leah have decided to remain on the best possible for the sake of their 2-year-old daughter Addie. However, they have no intention of giving their marriage another shot. Additionally, Teen Mom 2 producers have been pressuring the ex-couple to spend time together for the sake of Leah’s storyline on the show’s next season. “Producers organized a dinner for Leah and Jeremy to talk about co-parenting and their plans for Addie’s future,” says the source, adding that Leah is still dating T.R. Dues , and that the relationship is quickly getting serious. So, that’s that. All subject to change, of course.  As always, you can watch Teen Mom 2 online  at TV Fanatic for more of the crazy ride that is Leah’s tumultuous love life. View Slideshow: Leah Messer Bad Parenting Excuse Hall of Fame

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Jessa Duggar: INTENSE Labor Documented in "Counting On" Clip!

Jessa Duggar’s excruciatingly long labor was caught on camera – by her mom, Michelle Duggar – and will soon be shown on TLC. In a sneak peek at the third and final installment of TLC’s Jill & Jessa: Counting On, the focus will NOT be on Josh Duggar for once! The first-time mom appears to be in intense pain, which one can completely understand given her 48-hour-long labor this past November. “This is painful,” Jessa says in Michelle's footage. That's putting it mildly. Her husband felt for her. “She was in pain, so I was feeling the pain too. It was pretty difficult,” Ben Seewald, tells the camera. “It just kept dragging on.” Fortunately, Jessa delivered her son, Spurgeon , at home on November 5, but lost a lot of blood and had to be rushed to the hospital. Through it all, Ben was the rock Jessa needed. “Ben was just solid. He was there and he stuck by her side, and it was just really sweet,” Michelle Duggar said of her son-in-law. Check out the intense clip below, and watch Jill & Jessa: Counting On online to catch up on the first two episodes prior to the finale. Be forewarned, though, that the series has focused largely on Anna Duggar 's plight and Josh Duggar's transgressions so far. You know, for those adverse to that guy.

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Spurgeon Seewald: Fans React to Jessa Duggar’s Baby Name

By now, you’ve probably heard that Jessa Duggar has named her firstborn son Spurgeon Seewald . Spurgeon Seewald: What’s In a Name? Needless to say, the name is a bit odd, even by the standards of the Duggar family, which previously gave us such gems as Joy-Anna (not to be confused with her sister Johannah), Jinger, and Josh. (Okay, “Josh” isn’t a weird name, but Josh Duggar is a total freakshow.) Anyway, Jessa and husband Ben Seewald have explained why they chose the name Spurgeon , but some fans are still feeling mighty confused – and some of them are oddly pissed off. So here are some of the most memorable comments from around the web. Feel free to offer your own thoughts on the name, just remember that while his parents are fair game, it’s not cool to poke fun at an infant. View Slideshow: There are SO Many Duggars! Sadly, he’ll probably experience enough of that years from now. (Once his high school classmates realize he comes from a famously chaste family, you know “Spurgeon the Virgin” will haunt him until his wedding day.) Anyway, take it away, Internet jerks: “Good thing they homeschool cause that poor child. His nickname would be sperm germ or some psycho sh-t the kids these days come up with.” “Sounds like the name of a sea vegetable. Poor kid, he’s gonna be bullied.” “Good God. I’m starting to think these people pick ugly names for their kids to get attention. First Israel and now this. That poor child!!” “So sad, poor kid. Spurgeon Seewald, sounds like the name of Spongebob’s cousin!” Congratulations to the Seewald family! That being said, please do not use the nickname “Spurge”. Spurge is dirty slang for the male ejaculation (akin to splooge). Not trying to leave filth on this very clean page, but it does seem this particular audience would be in ignorance of that fact. That last comment resulted in an interesting conversation about which terms for male ejaculate are considered socially appropriate. Sigh. Good luck, kid. We’re just gonna call you Elliot, okay? View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar Baby Photos: Welcome #BabySeewald!

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Jessa Duggar Baby Upate: He’s Huge!

We have an update on Jessa Duggar’s baby boy. An update on Jessa Duggar’s very LARGE baby boy, that is. As reported last night, Jessa Duggar gave birth to her first child on Thursday afternoon, finally becoming a mother after 40-plus weeks of posting photos of her ever-expanding state on Instagram. Husband Ben Seewald then shared a picture of his newborn online this morning, only to follow it up a few hours later with an update concerning child and mother. “Our sweet baby boy was born last night. He weighed 9 lbs and 11 ounces and is 21 1/4 inches long!,” Ben wrote on www.theseewaldfamily.com. “He’s precious and both he and Jessa are doing great.” Glad to hear it! Especially concerning that weight and that length. Holy hugeness, Jessa! We’re relieved to hear you are holding up okay after such a delivery. As for the little one’s name? Ben knows fans are curious. But that doesn’t mean he’s prepared to satisfy that curiosity just yet. “Stay tuned – we will share his name soon,” Seewald wrote online. In light of another Duggar family member entering the world, Jessa’s brother-in-law Derick Dillard and her sister Jill Dillard congratulated the couple on Friday. “Congrats to Jessa and Ben on the birth of their baby boy!” Derick wrote on Instagram, adding: “y’all are great parents already! May you raise this little guy in the love and admonition of our Lord. #congrats #newparents #newnephew #prouduncle.” Jill Duggar, who gave north herself to a boy named Israel , shared a celebratory message of her own on social media, keeping it short, simple and enthusiastic: “Yay! So excited for @jessaseewald and @ben_seewald.” According to TLC insiders, new baby boy will be a focal point on Counting On, the network’s upcoming series of specials featuring Jessa and sister Jill and where their lives are now. View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar Baby Bump Pics: 1 & Counting!

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Jessa Duggar & Ben Seewald Share Marriage Advice: Everything’s More Dramatic at Night!

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald appeared at the Southern Women’s Show in Orlando last week, and the unscripted Q&A session yielded some serious gaffes and surprising revelations. First we learned that Jessa and Ben responded to claims that they’re broke and effectively unemployed by…encouraging their fans to shop at Ross? We’re hoping that was part of an endorsement deal. Anyway, Jessa and Ben’s random money-saving tips were quickly overshadowed by the announcement that Jessa’s home birth will be featured on a TLC special about the Seewalds. That obviously drew an excited response from the crowd, but it seems Jessa and Ben weren’t through offering tips about how to maintain a happy home. Hey, no one understands marriage better than a couple of newlyweds in their early 20s, right? Take it away, Seewalds: Jessa Duggar & Ben Seewald’s Marriage Advice Yes, Jessa and Ben opened up about what goes on in their bedroom at night – and there was nothing remotely sexy about it. Apparently, the Seewalds have a rule against arguing “in the evening” because they feel that “everything is more dramatic at night.” They say they turn to the Bible to help them settle disputes, but frankly, that quote sounds more like tagline from Josh’s Ashley Madison profile ! View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar Posts New Wedding Photos! Relive Her Big Day Now!

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Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald: Guess Our Baby’s Gender!

Pregnant 19 Kids & Counting star Jessa Duggar and her husband Ben Seewald are really, really excited for fans to guess their baby’s gender. Are they having a boy or a girl?! Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald Baby Gender Contest Did you actually think they would tell you in this video? You weren’t alone, but instead, this looks like another 30-second attempt to stay relevant. No, this is not an actual announcement of the gender, just a reminder that Jessa is growing a baby inside her and they are aware of the gender. Lame, yes. But hey, at least people can vote on what you think the gender of #BabySeewald could be. If you’re right, you get absolutely nothing. Bottom line, the Duggars are clinging to whatever attention they can get, even if the Josh Duggar molestation scandal forever tarnished their brand. They’ll probably never be on TV again – save for the TLC sexual abuse special they hope will rebuild their image – but there is always the Internet. Not that they’re pro-Internet most of the time. Anything that serves as a breeding ground for sensual and worldly content is a big no-no in Duggarland. It’s a fine line, and paradoxical, since the world wide web helped them gain so many fans over the years, while also aiding in their recent downfall. One thing we can all agree on though? If you haven’t seen it, the Jessa Duggar swimsuit photo really needs to be discussed. Open the gallery below and you’ll see why … View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald Photos

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19 Kids and Counting Spinoff: Actually in the Works?!?

From 19 Kids and Counting to 4 Adults and… well… Counting? With it seeming more and more likely by the day that TLC will cancel 19 Kids and Counting, People Magazine reports that the network is actually considering a spinoff of this popular/controversial reality show. It would turn attention away from the offspring of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and instead center on newlyweds Jill and Derick Dillard, along with Jessa and Ben Seewald. View Slideshow: There are SO Many Duggars! “The show had begun to focus more and more on the next generation of Duggars , anyway – mainly Jill and Jessa and their marriages and babies,” a source tells People. “That’s when the show got its highest ratings.”  The day after Josh Duggar admitted to molesting a handful of young girls in 2002, TLC pulled 19 Kids and Counting from its schedule. Duggar has asked for forgiveness and said he received treatment from a facility many years ago in order to repent. But it remains unclear just what this entailed. The cable network, meanwhile, is yet to make an official decision regarding the show’s long-term future, despite endless sponsors ending their affiliation with the program. Jessa and Ben, for their part, are awaiting the birth of their first child; while Jill and Derick welcomed baby Israel into the world a few weeks ago. A proposed spinoff would not lack for material. But would it really be a good idea?  The public remains consumed by the Josh Duggar scandal, with questions now arising over the identities of Duggar’s victims and whether any of them remain minors. It may be time for TLC to find another family entirely, do a solid background check on them and leave the Duggars alone to focus on their many household rules… View Slideshow: 9 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family

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Gia Giudice Reality Show: Actually, Disturbingly Coming Soon

In case you needed more evidence that Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice were the worst parents in Hollywood the world… Insiders have confirmed to E! News that a reality star centering on 13-year old Gia Giudice is actually in the works. “It will be all about her group , 3KT. They’ve been filming already for two months,” E! reports, with the source confirming the completed pilot will soon be shopped to networks. Gia, of course, has been a part of The Real Housewives of New Jersey for many years. With her mother and father both having been convicted of financial fraud this year, and with Teresa starting her prison sentence on January 5, one might think the parents would be protective of their children. One might think another foray into reality television may not be the best direction for the young teenager. But one would apparently be very mistaken in Teresa and Joe’s warped world. “Teresa’s thrilled but is keeping her distance,” the E! sources adds. “She’s really not interested in being in the spotlight right now. She wants the focus to be on Gia.” Last month, Gia spoke out on her parents’ impending prison sentence and said the family will be fine. “We’re gonna be better than ever,” she said of when things finally calm down after her mother and father both serve their time. Teresa Giudice will be behind bars for approximately 15 months, beginning next week. Joe Giudice, meanwhile, will then begin his jail stint, which is scheduled to last for 40 months. The guilt they ought to feel over pimping out their daughter for money should last forever, however. 11 Teresa Giudice GIFs That Should Worry Her Fellow Inmates 1. Table Flipping Fiend Teresa Giudice is not gonna take any crap. Her table-flipping reputation will precede her in prison, thanks to The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1.

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