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Derick Dillard Responds to Jill Duggar Pregnancy Rumors

As you may have heard, there are many, many people who believe that Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard are expecting their second child right now. Right at this very second, Jill could be pregnant with Dillard Baby #2. It’s very possible, and even likely, for a number of reasons. One, their first and only child, precious little Israel, is 18 months old now. That’s 18 entire months, or one and a half years, where there’s been a vacancy in a young, married Duggar woman’s woman. It’s almost inconceivable. Two, in nearly every recent photo of Jill Duggar, the 25-year-old has been hiding her stomach in some way  or another. It’s kind of a weird move if she’s doing it for no reason. Well, there’s always the possibility that she’s doing it solely for attention, that she knows some weird belly covering will get people talking. But let’s give her the benefit of the doubt on that front. Even if we do, however, the evidence of a Jill pregnancy continues to mount … Three, Jessa Duggar is pregnant right now , and the last time she was pregnant, both Jill and Anna Duggar were pregnant at the same time. Wouldn’t it be fun to do all that over again ? And four – and this is probably the biggest reason people think she’s pregnant – Derick himself has said that they’re planning their second child . Earlier this month, TLC released a clip of the couple, and Derick revealed that they are getting down to the business of baby making. Most likely. While “adoption is something Jill and I have talked about in the past,” he said, he thinks “our next child will come about biologically.” So as you can see, there’s a lot to suggest that Jill is following in her mother’s steps of turning her uterus into a clown car. But, according to a recent statement – a brief, but direct statement – from Derick himself, it’s simply not true. On Friday, one of Derick’s Twitter followers asked him if Jill is pregnant with the couple’s second child. His response? “Not yet.” Interesting, and also gross. It’s sort of an odd way to answer that question, isn’t it? It implies that he and Jill are trying for another pregnancy, which brings to mind imagery that we’d rather have never had to experience. It also brings up the Zika issue again. Jill and Derick have spent several months doing missionary work in El Salvador, and they plan on going back soon. That means that if they are trying to get pregnant, they’d be putting the health of their future child at risk. Oh, these silly Duggars …

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Jessa Duggar: Jill Living in Another Country is SO HARD For Me!

For most of the past year, Jill Duggar has been living in El Salvador with her husband, Derick Dillard, and son, Israel. The couple spent ten months performing missionary work and living in austere conditions. They’re currently back in their home state of Arkansas, but Jill and Derick say they’re planning to leave the country again soon . They haven’t announced their destination, and they may not even have one in mind yet, but it seems certain that the Dillards won’t be residing in Tontitown for much longer. On last night’s episode of Counting On , we saw Jill and Derick make their triumphant return home. Naturally, they were welcomed by a veritable army of Duggars. “We’re so excited to have Jill and Derick back in town,” Josiah Duggar told the camera at one point. “Nobody wants to miss out on this, so we’re all going to the airport to welcome them.”  Jessa echoed the sentiment, adding: “We’re all really excited. For most everybody, it’s been nearly 10 months since they’ve got to hang out with them and see them in person.” Jessa got more emotional than her siblings when discussing Jill’s return. The sisters have always been close, and after getting married and becoming moms within a year of one another, they have more in common than ever. So it comes as no surprise that Jessa is feeling the pain of Jill’s absence more acutely than her brothers and sisters are. “Jill and I have had so much in common over these past three years,” she continues. “It’s been difficult for me not to have that connection with her, sister to sister – now mom to mom. So we’re looking forward to having them back.” It’s a touching moment that’s made a bit sad by the fact that we now know Jill won’t be home for long. View Slideshow: Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald Photos It seems that Jessa didn’t know that at the time the scene was filmed, but she could’ve assumed that her sister wouldn’t stay in one place very long. Here’s hoping TLC is working on a spinoff in which the Dillards and Seewalds travel the world together Carmen San Diego-style. In the meantime, you can watch Counting On online at TV Fanatic.

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Jill Duggar: Criticized For Putting Family at Risk

It’s been four months since Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard returned to Central America to complete the missionary work that they began in early 2015. Last year, the couple was criticized for coming home ahead of schedule after accepting donations from fans and giving the impression that El Salvador would serve as their new home.  Now, in a strange (but somewhat justified) reversal of public opinion, Jill and Derick are being criticized for staying in El Salvador despite the fact that doing so puts them at risk of contracting the dreaded Zika virus. When news first broke that the virus was endangering the health of pregnant women and their babies throughout the region, there were rumors that Jill and Derick planned to return to Arkansas , thus cutting their missionary trip short for a second time. Now, it looks as though they have every intention of staying put, even though it’s been widely reported that Jill is pregnant with her second child . Jill and Derick have not confirmed the rumors, but they have yet to deny them. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos Their silence on the matter – coupled with the fact that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar recently made an unannounced visit to Jill and Derick in El Salvador  – has led many to believe that the couple is in fact expecting a little brother or sister for baby Israel. Naturally, fans have taken to social media to encourage Jill and Derick to return to the States, as Zika is known to cause birth defects in the children of infected mothers. However, experts say that if Jill and Derick take the necessary precautions (such as sleeping with a mosquito net over their bed), they should be safe. Even so, it’s not hard to see why fans of the couple might be concerned. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar Baby Photos

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Bristol Palin Shouts Down Haters, Proves Date of Daughter’s Birth

Bristol Palin is yet to confirm the identity of her second baby’s daddy. But the mother of two did take to Instagram this week in order to confirm the date on which she gave birth to said second baby. The 25-year old welcomed a daughter named Sailor Grace into the world just before Christmas… … but some folks out there seem to think the baby was born several weeks prior to that for some reason. Enter Bristol’s latest rant against her critics, which was included along with the photo above. “For all the people saying I gave birth 11/4/15…here is my IV that was started on 12/22/15 when I was admitted,” she wrote as a caption, adding: “My baby girl was born 12/23/15 stop trying to create controversy where none exists, desperation is the ugliest thing.” As you can see, the picture (which was later deleted) included a shot of Sarah Palin standing alongside her daughter and new granddaughter. It’s unclear why anyone would question the birth date of little Sailor Grace, unless they are trying to stir up questions regarding the identity of the child’s father. In an earlier Facebook post, Dakota Meyer (who Bristol dumped mere days before their wedding last summer) admitted that he’s the child’s dad . Even if Bristol did give birth in November, that time frame would still fit in terms of when she and Meyer were together. View Slideshow: 21 Famously Unwed Mothers So who the heck knows. This is Bristol Palin we’re talking about. Controversy follows her around everywhere, whether it’s due to Bristol saying dumb things or… … okay, granted. It’s usually because Bristol says dumb things . In this case, however, folks should probably just leave the new mother alone to bond with her baby and figure out her life.

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Jill Duggar Comes Under Fire For Photo of Baby Israel

It’s been a tough week for Jill Duggar on social media Yesterday, a photo of her family that Jill posted to Instagram had fans wondering about Derick Dillard’s health . Today, an innocent photo of her son, Israel, has dozens castigating Jill as a negligent mother. As you can see, the controversial photo shows Israel sitting on a blanket in front of a pile of Christmas presents – and an open electrical outlet. Yes, the outlet in the pic isn’t baby-proofed with plastic plug-style covers, and many Duggar fans (and haters) have taken to calling Jill and Derick out on their IG pages. Many have also wondered about the mark on Israel’s eye, which could be a bruise or simply a shadow. Jill and Derick have yet to offer an explanation. Regardless of your feelings on whether or not little Israel is soon to zap himself into the Promised Land, the debate that’s currently raging on Derick’s IG page is highly entertaining: “Look out for that electrical outlet, neglectful parents,” wrote one follower. “People today want children to be bubble wrapped. It’s pathetic,” another countered. We’d give more examples, but the comments on the photo feature plenty of language the Duggars wouldn’t approve of, because what’s the point of expressing your views if you’re not using all-caps and F-bombs aplenty? The point is, some folks think Jill and Derick should be under investigation by CPS, while others continue to believe they can do no wrong.  Watch Jill & Jessa: Counting On  online to decide for yourself if Jill is the best or worst mother on the planet. There’s probably some middle ground in the debate, but why keep a level head when you take an EXTREME stance?  View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Teresa Giudice: Mistreating Daughter Gia From Behind Bars?

Teresa Giudice is almost through serving her 15-month prison sentence for bankruptcy fraud.  Of course, thanks to Bravo’s (hilariously low-rated) Teresa Checks In specials, the incarcerated Housewife has already returned to the network that made her famous…kind of. We hear Teresa’s voice on the show (through phone calls to her family), but for obvious reasons, she never actually appears on camera. It’s not the first time that Teresa has figured out innovative ways to remind the world of her continued existence. Back in June, a tweet from Teresa  baffled fans, as prisoners are not permitted to use social media. It turns out the tweet was posted by Teresa’s 14-year-old daughter Gia (at Teresa’s request), and if that were the only time that Gia was asked to assist with her mother’s career during her sentence, it probably would’ve been no big deal. But as Teresa Checks In demonstrates, Gia has basically served as her mother’s proxy during the past ten months, and many fans feel that such treatment constitutes abuse on Gia’s part .  “I hate that! Those kids should never be involved in grownup’s business,” tweeted one viewer. “People usually change when they go to prison, but it’s so obvious Teresa and her husband won’t change one bit,” wrote another.  Obviously, Teresa isn’t in a position to defend her parenting decisions, but we get the feeling she’ll have plenty to say on the matter when she’s released.

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Lamar Odom Seeking Kidney Transplant, Sources Say

Earlier today, we reported that Lamar Odom has been transported to a hospital in Los Angeles where he will continue to the recovery process after nearly dying from an overdose last week.  Reports on the 35-year-old’s condition have been mostly positive over the past week, with several sources claiming that Odom has begun ph ysical therapy and is able to walk and engage in simple conversations.  Unfortunately, Odom still has a long way to go. Hospital insiders say that while the damage to his brain is not as severe as expected, he still runs the risk of multiple organ failure. Odom is currently undergoing dialysis , but TMZ is now reporting that he may require a life-saving kidney transplant in the very near future. Odom is currently undergoing six hours of dialysis a day, and will likely never be able to leave the hospital without the donation of a healthy kidney. To make matters worse, doctors are still uncertain about the extent of Odom’s brain damage, as they feel that he’s in too fragile of a state to undergo the necessary tests. Needless to say, Odom’s road to recovery will be a long and difficult one. We’ll keep you updated on his condition as more information becomes available.  View Slideshow: Lamar Odom: A Timeline of Tragedy

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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Return to Central America For Missionary Work

Well, this is unexpected. Just a few days ago,  Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard refunded money to fans who felt that they’d been scammed out of donations that were meant to fund the couple’s non-existent missionary work. Then, last night, the Dillards took to their personal blog to refute claims that they’ve permanently returned to Arkansas: Yes,  Jill and Derick announced that they’re headed to El Salvador (Again!) with the above photo and the following statement: “We had a great visit recently to the States and as always it was a little hard to say goodbye! We are headed back to Central America. In the weeks ahead language school will become much more intense as we work to become fluent in Spanish. “It will be many months before we are able to make a short visit back to the States again. Here’s a few pics as we left this weekend. Please keep praying for us—we are praying for you!” Jill and Derick’s last “short visit” home went on for so long that it was rumored they’d been deemed unsuitable for missionary work . It’s worth noting that they still have yet to deny that rumor, which means it’s likely that Jill and Derick  were  turned down by the International Mission Board , and decided to simply fund the trip themselves. The Dillards still have yet to complete any of the educational coursework that was required of them (language school is not on the list), so it’s unlikely that the IMB and the Southern Baptist Convention simply had changes of heart. In any event, we’ll see how long Jill and Derick last in Central America this time around. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard Refund Missionary Donations to Angry Fans

Back in June,  Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard announced that they would be leaving the US to perform missionary work in El Salvador. The couple collected donations from fans and gave the impression they would be living in Central America for the foreseeable future. Just a few weeks after they embarked, however, Jill and Derick were back in Arkansas , seemingly for good. It was later revealed that the Dillards were rejected as missionaries due to their lack of qualifications. It seems the main problem was that the couple never even attempted to complete the Bible study and other religious-themed education courses that were required of them. Naturally, fans who had made donations were upset to learn that they had essentially helped to fund a three-week vacation for Jill and Derick. Many to took to social media to complain of being swindled by the Dillards. Now, Radar Online is reporting that in an effort to avoid another scandal, Jill and Derick have offered refunds to the fans who donated to their bogus missionary journey. Sources say the fans have been contacted privately by reps for the Duggars. They were reportedly then given the option of having the money returned to them or passed on as a charitable donation. We’re hoping most were smart enough to ask for a check. Knowing these two, the “charity” that would receive their donation might very well be the New Pool Table For the Dillards’ Basement Fund. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard: Missionary Destination Revealed!

Yesterday, we watched the Duggars say goodbye to Jill and Derick Dillard in a “farewell video” the family uploaded to YouTube, but the question of where the couple was headed remains a mystery. We’ve known for some time that Jill and Derick will be doing missionary work in a foreign country, but the newlyweds have kept the details of their journey shrouded in mystery. In fact, the Dillards are so concerned with keeping their whereabouts a secret that they even posted a fake mission trip photo , so as to avoid giving away any details that might lead fans to correctly guess their destination. After all that work we hate to be the ones to let the cat out of the bag, but Duggar devotees have a right to know the truth, right? Sure, why not? Anyway, according to the Duggar Family News Facebook page, Jill and Derick are in El Salvador . It was originally thought that Jill and Derick had hoped to keep their whereabouts unknown so that they wouldn’t be overwhelmed with attention from fans (or critics). Now, however, it seems there may have been another motive for all that secrecy.  The town in El Salvador that’s frequented by SOS Ministries (the company through which Jill and Derick arranged their trip) has been described by an anonymous former missionary as a “place where so-called missionaries convert the same ten locals a dozen times a year.” Jill and Derick choosing a cushy gig for their first missionary trip may not seem like a big deal, but coming, as it does, on the heels of the Josh Duggar molestation scandal , it’s the latest in a long line of reminders that not everything with the 19 Kids and Counting Clan is what it seems.

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