I feel so bad for Mars. I am sure she is dealing with some PPD, but Doug is really just the WORST and is obviously making her feel worse. I hope she finds a job and leaves his ass.
Me too. I have a feeling that's where they are headed...it seems like the show is trying to show many different family dynamics, so she could end up being the single mom. IMO she'd be better off!!
I feel so bad for Mars. Moving in with your SO, the hormonal effects of child birth, LO having to stay days in the hospital for health complications, and being laid off.... All in 3 months. How can she not be depressed and stressed? Doug doesn't even try to understand or at least support her emotionally.
Sal's parents...oh man. I feel for Destiny. What a hard position to be in! I would be so frustrated in IL's who expect certain traditions for their grandchildren when obviously Destiny isn't comfortable with it.
Sal's parents...oh man. I feel for Destiny. What a hard position to be in! I would be so frustrated in IL's who expect certain traditions for their grandchildren when obviously Destiny isn't comfortable with it.
Haha My family is just like Sal's! I think all Catholic-Italian families are exactly the same. She's going to have a really long road ahead of her trying to raise her child against their traditions.
I bet people see Ashley and Tyson's story and start lining up to help nanny, at least I hope so. I can't imagine how they are handling this. I'm still freaking out about having ONE baby financially... I want to send them money that I don't have!! Kristina and Jason are annoying me with their "we're perfect 50/50 partnership". Sal and Destiny....Sal needs to speak up and his parents need to start respecting what they (or she) wants for that baby. Marsadie and Doug....just go away. Mars....you'd be better off without him. Altho he did sound fairly human in therapy...after saying he was just going to lie about everything. Sorry for the book lol
I wonder what is going to happen with Kristina and Jason since they just leased some office space in DC for their second location of their business and then afterwards he dropped the bomb about taking another job. They acted cool about it at the time, but I think that has to blow up over time. If I were Kristina I'd be so pissed off and he'd be in the doghouse. Even though Doug said he'd lie about stuff in therapy, I thought he looked genuinely shocked/concerned when Mars mentioned the whole postpartum depression thing. But then again when they showed the previews for the show next week it looks like everything has escalated even more. Will be interesting to watch. I hate the way that Doug made himself the martyr in the situation when he was telling the camera how he brought in 100 percent of the income, cooked, and cleaned, etc. Like seriously? I felt like reaching through the tv and smacking him. I can't imagine that having postpartum depression and taking care of a baby is easy. It's almost as if he was saying in between the lines that, that isn't a job in itself. I can't imagine the finances with Ashley and Tyson either. I know my DH is freaking out about the budget with just one baby coming. I cannot imagine having to deal with that with four.
How did Doug not know Mars has PPD??? Does he realize anything going on around him, or is he really that self absorbed? And I wish he would stop wearing tanks. His hairy arms make me gag.
@durbie92 their perfect relationship is grating on me too. And @yogahh I'm with you on all counts...how could he have been so genuinely shocked when she said she had PPD? He's just so focused on what he's bringing to the table and what she isn't. I just look at him and think "delusions of grandeur" ... hence the tanks...
I tried watching the first episode a few nights ago and was so mortified by the whole segment with the couple that called 911 that I gave up. It's a little bit scary to think of these people as parents.
@yogahh I agree on all of the above. His reaction to her saying she has PPD seemed a little fake but at the same time he's so self absorbed that I don't know if he's just that dense or a liar. And his threatening to leave and co-parent all the time is so cruel, particularly if he had any clue she was really suffering.
I feel like it's a positive thing that TLC is showing PPD, but she's been going through this for 6 months I think? How did production not step in and suggest she speak to someone? Her situation breaks my heart on so many levels.
@yogahh I agree on all of the above. His reaction to her saying she has PPD seemed a little fake but at the same time he's so self absorbed that I don't know if he's just that dense or a liar. And his threatening to leave and co-parent all the time is so cruel, particularly if he had any clue she was really suffering.
I feel like it's a positive thing that TLC is showing PPD, but she's been going through this for 6 months I think? How did production not step in and suggest she speak to someone? Her situation breaks my heart on so many levels.
And we wonder why he is divorced? I hope Mars is on TB. We love you girl!!! I feel so bad for her. She is young and smart and sweet... she shouldn't feel like she is stuck with this loser.
I really like Destiny and Sal, but man, does he need to grow a backbone. He doesn't want to fight with anyone, so he lets his wife duke it out with his parents. Although I do get the feeling that she is making all the decisions in how to raise Capri and not really asking for his input at all. But last nights episode made me realize I need to join a church so I can get Harper baptized!
@yogahh I agree on all of the above. His reaction to her saying she has PPD seemed a little fake but at the same time he's so self absorbed that I don't know if he's just that dense or a liar. And his threatening to leave and co-parent all the time is so cruel, particularly if he had any clue she was really suffering.
I feel like it's a positive thing that TLC is showing PPD, but she's been going through this for 6 months I think? How did production not step in and suggest she speak to someone? Her situation breaks my heart on so many levels.
And we wonder why he is divorced? I hope Mars is on TB. We love you girl!!! I feel so bad for her. She is young and smart and sweet... she shouldn't feel like she is stuck with this loser.
I really like Destiny and Sal, but man, does he need to grow a backbone. He doesn't want to fight with anyone, so he lets his wife duke it out with his parents. Although I do get the feeling that she is making all the decisions in how to raise Capri and not really asking for his input at all. But last nights episode made me realize I need to join a church so I can get Harper baptized!
I feel like Sal actually agrees with his parents but doesn't want to argue with Destiny, so he just lets her fight with them. It kind of bothers me that she wants to push all of her beliefs on the baby without considering Sal, though. She's vegan and he's not, so she's going to make the baby vegetarian? Seems like a weird dynamic.
How did Doug not know Mars has PPD??? Does he realize anything going on around him, or is he really that self absorbed? And I wish he would stop wearing tanks. His hairy arms make me gag.
@yogahh I agree on all of the above. His reaction to her saying she has PPD seemed a little fake but at the same time he's so self absorbed that I don't know if he's just that dense or a liar. And his threatening to leave and co-parent all the time is so cruel, particularly if he had any clue she was really suffering.
I feel like it's a positive thing that TLC is showing PPD, but she's been going through this for 6 months I think? How did production not step in and suggest she speak to someone? Her situation breaks my heart on so many levels.
I agree. And I hope they didn't stay silent just for ratings. But who knows, it could be that she did see someone and they just haven't shown that part on air yet.
Awwwww man @yogahh I just got over gagging from the thought of people posting pics of their placenta and you had to go and bring up his nasty arm hair!! Blah!!
I just watched the first episode of this. I'm mad at both Mars and Doug. No wonder they are crazy in the later episodes. What did they do ignore the pregnancy for 10 months? Did no one tell her anything? It's grandchild number 4 for her mom. She should know something. How do you have no place for the baby to sleep! How do you not know what kind of bassinet you want? And I pray I don't curse myself, but all I could think is that Mars was a bit of a baby about the labor thing. No attempt at pain management at all. Just screaming. Would hate to be their neighbors at that point. Guess I'm use to my sister's who barely made any noise when contractions hit. This part is strictly my opinion but if somebody tells me my baby is sick because she is not getting enough breast milk, hand me me some formula. Healthy baby is my ultimate goal. We'll work out comes next.
I caught up this weekend. Doug is an a-hole and I have no idea what Mars sees in him. I feel bad for their (super adorable) baby too. I love the quad parents but I think the NY couple is boring. I can't believe how much Sal & Destiny let their parents be involved with every little thing, that would drive me nuts.
Does anyone else's H like watching it with them? Mine has gotten really into it and I love it. It has sparked some very interesting discussions between us!
I caught up this weekend. Doug is an a-hole and I have no idea what Mars sees in him. I feel bad for their (super adorable) baby too. I love the quad parents but I think the NY couple is boring. I can't believe how much Sal & Destiny let their parents be involved with every little thing, that would drive me nuts.
Does anyone else's H like watching it with them? Mine has gotten really into it and I love it. It has sparked some very interesting discussions between us!
Mine watches with me too. It's nice to hate all the same people I mentioned once on a whim, "what if we fight like Mars and Doug?" He looked at me like I was crazy and just said we are definitely not like them so don't worry.
I caught up this weekend. Doug is an a-hole and I have no idea what Mars sees in him. I feel bad for their (super adorable) baby too. I love the quad parents but I think the NY couple is boring. I can't believe how much Sal & Destiny let their parents be involved with every little thing, that would drive me nuts.
Does anyone else's H like watching it with them? Mine has gotten really into it and I love it. It has sparked some very interesting discussions between us!
Its DH new favorite show! I love that he watches it with me, and seems as into it. And yes, Mars baby is the cutest thing ever!
DH loves this show! It has definitely sparked great conversations.
I'm going to defend Destiny a little because Sal's discomfort with confrontation reminds me of my own DH. I agree that Destiny seems to make all the decisions about Capri but idk that she wants to. When they were talking about baptism while she pumped in bed I got the feeling that she wanted his opinion but because he avoids confrontation he wouldn't just say he wanted her baptized. He seems to avoid disagreements at any level. So Destiny makes the decisions since someone needs to.
I didnt take much of anything Doug said as genuine. Even after he had his "shocked" moment of hearing that Mars had PPD he still seemed to place blame on her. I was really annoyed when he talked about her not being able to get up in the morning. He made her PPD seem like laziness that she's just too incompetent to get over so he's willing accommodate and makeup for her incompetence.
The NY couple is definitely boring and although I don't agree or align with their family/ parenting style I applaud them for seeming to make it work. Mom seems super passionate about her career and I'm glad TLC is highlighting that "mom style."
Ashley and Tyson are sweet. Idk how they're handling the finance part. That would flip me out! TBH her makeup overwhelms me a bit.
DH loves this show! It has definitely sparked great conversations.
I'm going to defend Destiny a little because Sal's discomfort with confrontation reminds me of my own DH. I agree that Destiny seems to make all the decisions about Capri but idk that she wants to. When they were talking about baptism while she pumped in bed I got the feeling that she wanted his opinion but because he avoids confrontation he wouldn't just say he wanted her baptized. He seems to avoid disagreements at any level. So Destiny makes the decisions since someone needs to.
I didnt take much of anything Doug said as genuine. Even after he had his "shocked" moment of hearing that Mars had PPD he still seemed to place blame on her. I was really annoyed when he talked about her not being able to get up in the morning. He made her PPD seem like laziness that she's just too incompetent to get over so he's willing accommodate and makeup for her incompetence.
The NY couple is definitely boring and although I don't agree or align with their family/ parenting style I applaud them for seeming to make it work. Mom seems super passionate about her career and I'm glad TLC is highlighting that "mom style."
Ashley and Tyson are sweet. Idk how they're handling the finance part. That would flip me out! TBH her makeup overwhelms me a bit.
Ashley's makeup bothers me too! How does she have time to take care of quadruplets and put on a full face of heavy makeup every morning?! She doesn't need it and it really isn't all that flattering.
I also agree about Destiny and Sal. He has no backbone.
DH loves this show! It has definitely sparked great conversations.
I'm going to defend Destiny a little because Sal's discomfort with confrontation reminds me of my own DH. I agree that Destiny seems to make all the decisions about Capri but idk that she wants to. When they were talking about baptism while she pumped in bed I got the feeling that she wanted his opinion but because he avoids confrontation he wouldn't just say he wanted her baptized. He seems to avoid disagreements at any level. So Destiny makes the decisions since someone needs to.
I didnt take much of anything Doug said as genuine. Even after he had his "shocked" moment of hearing that Mars had PPD he still seemed to place blame on her. I was really annoyed when he talked about her not being able to get up in the morning. He made her PPD seem like laziness that she's just too incompetent to get over so he's willing accommodate and makeup for her incompetence.
The NY couple is definitely boring and although I don't agree or align with their family/ parenting style I applaud them for seeming to make it work. Mom seems super passionate about her career and I'm glad TLC is highlighting that "mom style."
Ashley and Tyson are sweet. Idk how they're handling the finance part. That would flip me out! TBH her makeup overwhelms me a bit.
Ashley's makeup bothers me too! How does she have time to take care of quadruplets and put on a full face of heavy makeup every morning?! She doesn't need it and it really isn't all that flattering.
I also agree about Destiny and Sal. He has no backbone.
Agreed on the make up...I said the same thing to my husband during the 1st episode when she was in the hospital & he said she had tons of time to kill on bed rest. But now? Maybe some of the eye makeup is tattooed.
Amen to the makeup. I'm sitting here thinking "damn, even while pregnant I have a hard time showering and brushing my hair and makeup has become more of a special occasion occurrence". I'm sure I'll feel the same or worse when I've got only ONE baby. Sorry, but my priority will not be brushing my hair (let alone doing it) and putting on makeup when I've managed to get some free time.
Im glad someone finally posted about this. I cant stand any of the families besides the quads. I think they are a really sweet family and find them the most genuine. I also watch their youtube channel! ''Gardner Quad Squad''
The rest of everyone on the show, i cant stand them, i cant stand their parents, i literally dont even know who bothers me more. Destiny's mom was number one for a while the way she was so far up her butt when she had the baby but i really think that was staged and scripted. Mars was pretty bad but I mostly felt bad for her since she clearly has PPD, the husband is an atrocious douche bag. The couple who own the nanny business just seem fake to me, and their views on parenting definitely dont jive with me. The show is definitely meant to be over hyped, it absolutely must be, its too insane.
I looked at the description of tonight's show and it says that Doug leaves and goes to Florida after a fight with Mars....................
Is that the part of the preview when he tells her " I am down the street" but they show him on a boat? GRRRRR I hate that guy!
In his glorious tank tops. Bleghhh.
I wish I knew. I only was able to see bits and pieces from tonight's episode. I do know he went to Florida and she left and went to her grandma's and she was not there when he came home. Apparently next week is the season finale. I'm just overhere like well that was short lived.
I really wish Mars would leave him. I know her grandma told her to stay with him because she raised four children alone and it was tough, but him acting the way he does is not good for her either.
I fell asleep before I could finish this week's episode, but the Doug/Mars situation is so awful. If my partner left after a fight, took a vacation without telling me while I was taking care of our child, and struggling I would tear him a new one. I'm getting a clearer picture of why he's divorced and seems like he has no knowledge of how to raise a child despite this being his 4th.
The mother/MIL combo is obnoxious. Asking a nanny if she's willing to BF Capri? Wtf? Also I was beyond pissed when they asked Destiny if she didn't love the baby anymore since she wanted to go back to work, and then proceeded to coo that to the baby.
And Doug. How do you up and fly to Florida after a fight? And then when you come home complain that you "really wanted to see" the child that you had just left so you could cruise around on a boat for a few days while you nursed your hurt feelings over being called out as a d-bag. I don't really understand her grandmother's advice TBO...yes it's going to be hard to be a single parent, but they scream and fight in front of that little girl like it's nothing. Sometimes she's even sitting there between them while they scream and swear at each other. Is that really the way that Mars wants her LO to remember her childhood? It makes me really sad. I don't believe for a second that Doug is sincerely sorry. That's alllll for the cameras.
Anyone else get really frustrated with the fact that they hardly ever show the quadruplet family? I'm fairly certain it is because they truly are a nice family and they don't have a whirlwind of drama surrounding them. They are the only reason I watch!!!
I think I'm the only one that dislikes BOTH Doug and Mars. He's an A-hole and she's ridiculous. I get the PPD thing, but she didn't have PPD before the birth of their (gorgeous) child and my first thought was Oh Lord when the show came on.
Like PP, I also wish they showed Ashley and Tyson more. They're wonderful people. Although, yes, her make up is heavy. She's so pretty she doesn't even need it.
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DD: 05/14/16
Even though Doug said he'd lie about stuff in therapy, I thought he looked genuinely shocked/concerned when Mars mentioned the whole postpartum depression thing. But then again when they showed the previews for the show next week it looks like everything has escalated even more. Will be interesting to watch. I hate the way that Doug made himself the martyr in the situation when he was telling the camera how he brought in 100 percent of the income, cooked, and cleaned, etc. Like seriously? I felt like reaching through the tv and smacking him. I can't imagine that having postpartum depression and taking care of a baby is easy. It's almost as if he was saying in between the lines that, that isn't a job in itself.
I can't imagine the finances with Ashley and Tyson either. I know my DH is freaking out about the budget with just one baby coming. I cannot imagine having to deal with that with four.
First Pregnancy
Second Pregnancy
- BFP: 09/11/2015
- EDD: 05/25/2016
Baby Born04/15/2016
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I feel like it's a positive thing that TLC is showing PPD, but she's been going through this for 6 months I think? How did production not step in and suggest she speak to someone? Her situation breaks my heart on so many levels.
I hope Mars is on TB. We love you girl!!! I feel so bad for her. She is young and smart and sweet... she shouldn't feel like she is stuck with this loser.
I really like Destiny and Sal, but man, does he need to grow a backbone. He doesn't want to fight with anyone, so he lets his wife duke it out with his parents. Although I do get the feeling that she is making all the decisions in how to raise Capri and not really asking for his input at all. But last nights episode made me realize I need to join a church so I can get Harper baptized!
Does anyone else's H like watching it with them? Mine has gotten really into it and I love it. It has sparked some very interesting discussions between us!
The NY couple seem super scripted to me.
And yes, Mars baby is the cutest thing ever!
I'm going to defend Destiny a little because Sal's discomfort with confrontation reminds me of my own DH. I agree that Destiny seems to make all the decisions about Capri but idk that she wants to. When they were talking about baptism while she pumped in bed I got the feeling that she wanted his opinion but because he avoids confrontation he wouldn't just say he wanted her baptized. He seems to avoid disagreements at any level. So Destiny makes the decisions since someone needs to.
I didnt take much of anything Doug said as genuine. Even after he had his "shocked" moment of hearing that Mars had PPD he still seemed to place blame on her. I was really annoyed when he talked about her not being able to get up in the morning. He made her PPD seem like laziness that she's just too incompetent to get over so he's willing accommodate and makeup for her incompetence.
The NY couple is definitely boring and although I don't agree or align with their family/ parenting style I applaud them for seeming to make it work. Mom seems super passionate about her career and I'm glad TLC is highlighting that "mom style."
Ashley and Tyson are sweet. Idk how they're handling the finance part. That would flip me out! TBH her makeup overwhelms me a bit.
DD: 05/14/16
I also agree about Destiny and Sal. He has no backbone.
First Pregnancy
Second Pregnancy
- BFP: 09/11/2015
- EDD: 05/25/2016
Baby Born04/15/2016
PGAL
GRRRRR I hate that guy!
The rest of everyone on the show, i cant stand them, i cant stand their parents, i literally dont even know who bothers me more. Destiny's mom was number one for a while the way she was so far up her butt when she had the baby but i really think that was staged and scripted. Mars was pretty bad but I mostly felt bad for her since she clearly has PPD, the husband is an atrocious douche bag. The couple who own the nanny business just seem fake to me, and their views on parenting definitely dont jive with me. The show is definitely meant to be over hyped, it absolutely must be, its too insane.
Apparently next week is the season finale. I'm just overhere like well that was short lived.
First Pregnancy
Second Pregnancy
- BFP: 09/11/2015
- EDD: 05/25/2016
Baby Born04/15/2016
PGAL
And Doug. How do you up and fly to Florida after a fight? And then when you come home complain that you "really wanted to see" the child that you had just left so you could cruise around on a boat for a few days while you nursed your hurt feelings over being called out as a d-bag. I don't really understand her grandmother's advice TBO...yes it's going to be hard to be a single parent, but they scream and fight in front of that little girl like it's nothing. Sometimes she's even sitting there between them while they scream and swear at each other. Is that really the way that Mars wants her LO to remember her childhood? It makes me really sad. I don't believe for a second that Doug is sincerely sorry. That's alllll for the cameras.
Like PP, I also wish they showed Ashley and Tyson more. They're wonderful people. Although, yes, her make up is heavy. She's so pretty she doesn't even need it.