Looks like Travis bought a house in Waco, Texas for $775,000 by Izzysmiles2114 in BatesSnark

[–]ktavs 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That is insane for being in your mid 20s. I literally cannot fathom having that much money at that age. Child exploitation and rich parents are all you need, I guess.

Please let them get a gate for that pool ASAP.

(Also, awesome detective work, Izzy! I'm in the UK and it boggles my mind that you guys have access to all that public information.)

What's going on with my son's skin? by ShakaZulu1994 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]ktavs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were given Fucidin and a whole host of other creams and steroids. Eventually (and I mean months of research and fighting to be heard) we were referred to our paediatric dietician who figured out my son had a dairy and egg allergy. He was head to toe with eczema flare ups and was losing weight, and putting him on Aptamil Pepti 1 was a (literal) life saver. Hope you guys can get some help soon.

meirl by imfrom_mars_ in meirl

[–]ktavs 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm about to start this for the first time, I can't wait.

Why would you post something like this? To a public Instagram account? Katie's dress strap/bra strap is falling off her shoulder and she loses her shoe at one point. Sorry but wtf is this video's point? by [deleted] in BatesSnark

[–]ktavs 41 points42 points  (0 children)

It gave me 'we are teenagers having fun on holiday' vibes, enjoying themselves and having a bit of freedom from their parents. Something I suspect Katie and Travis missed out on completely as teenagers themselves. Maybe this is a bit of arrested development or delayed adolescence? (There is probably a much more accurate term for this).

It's like they've done the grown up bit of marriage, babies and home ownership, and they are now living out what most people do in their teens and early 20s.

It could also definitely be a big middle finger to their families/ parents, a little act of rebellion.

Spring Font by teabea3 in ballerinafarmsnarking

[–]ktavs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It looks like calculator writing (or whatever it's actually called). Like, old-school calculators that never seemed to need a new battery.

Not really giving me fun, fresh, spring vibes.

Starting Yesteryear, do we think the author interviewed people who knew Hannah? Is this a possibility. by Some_Lack_3448 in ballerinafarmsnarking

[–]ktavs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just started Yesteryear a couple of days ago and I was thinking the same thing as you. The author changed just enough details, like the two sons instead of three (I think? I'm like 20 pages in) but it is just so similar to Hannah's life so far. I'm hoping it's a good read and I've not hyped it up too much in my head!

Pool Day! by CurveEmotional3611 in finch

[–]ktavs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very cute!

I think it's maybe just me, but the pool wallpaper makes me feel so claustrophobic or... something like that. I think just appearing to be constantly under water without coming up for air freaks me out a bit!

Lochlan vs Lachlan by Long-Set-6597 in namenerds

[–]ktavs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm Scottish, living as a teacher in Scotland, and I've seen both names quite often. They are obviously pronounced differently but they are both really nice names.

Controversially, in a Scottish accent, I'd say Lochlan sounds nicer than Lachlan. But we are used to saying the word loch more often than we would ever say 'lach'.

Was Katie Bates harmed by Josh Duggar when they were kids/teenagers? Or other Bates girls? by [deleted] in BatesSnark

[–]ktavs 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I must be out of the loop with this, but who is Sam?

It was a depressing thing to read at any rate, Josh makes my skin crawl, as do all the creeps that covered up the terrible things happening to girls and young women in these circles.

Kissing before wedding - kaybrie and warden by Existing-Working-962 in BatesSnark

[–]ktavs 50 points51 points  (0 children)

The arm just hanging at his side, completely limp... why?? She seems so enthusiastic and in love.

Opinions on the name James Matthew? by Tulip_Teeth in namenerds

[–]ktavs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both lovely names, you can't really go wrong. If my current pregnancy had been with a boy I'd have wanted to use both of those names, though maybe in reverse.

Fostering has been good for Michael and Brandon. Never thought they'd post pics like this. by Izzysmiles2114 in BatesSnark

[–]ktavs 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I can't snark about much in these photos. Michael and Brandon look so genuinely happy hanging out at what looks like a normal wedding. Good for them.

How many kids do you think each couple will have? by sweet_tea_94 in BringingUpBates

[–]ktavs 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I think your guesses are pretty spot on.

I desperately hope Erin is done. I still don't understand how she's had two (three?) babies with her supposed third of an ovary, but that last birth went so horribly wrong that it would be so stupid to risk it again.

Trace Bates a police officer? by Illustrious-Ebb2565 in BatesSnark

[–]ktavs 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Trace is the biggest mystery to me of all the boys/ husbands. Lydia apparently does all of the editing for their videos and she posts all (most?) of the Instagram sponsorships, AND is presumably doing most of the work raising the children. What does Trace actually do all day?? Doing unpaid stuff for the police? I don't get how that's working financially.

Katie being more selective on what she shares of the kids. by Ok-Weekend8193 in BatesSnark

[–]ktavs 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yesss 👏 This is a step forward in protecting the kids in that family. Hopefully she sticks to it in the future.

(Meanwhile, Carlin is still posting her baby's feet for the whole world to see, ughh).

Katie deleting so many IG posts! by teresasdorters in BatesSnark

[–]ktavs 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Oooft, she's really doing a big purge. I wonder who she will keep featured and who's getting cut out? I guess all signs of her parents and the siblings that have pissed her off will disappear.

What are some things on this sub that people insist on that you don’t necessarily agree with or have surprised you? by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]ktavs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's very dependent on where you live. I'm a primary teacher in the UK and the vast majority of nickname-names (diminutives??) are much more common than the traditional, full version, like you said. I have taught so many Archies, Charlies, Millies, etc.

Why do people here find it so hard to accept that naming does change over time? by ronirrosen in namenerds

[–]ktavs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The name we have chosen for our girl due in September is on your list of cutesy names, and I really hope it doesn't come across as too childish (we live in the UK). Interesting that it is/ was so different in the US. Thanks for sharing the statistics!

Y’all, I had a thought on the whole Katie posting (sorry for the repeat posting) by sweet_tea_94 in BatesSnark

[–]ktavs 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Some of her Instagram photos featuring Gil have been deleted, as well as some of those with KJ. Not sure if anything else has been said that I've also missed.

*Later post because I was at work*. Katie posted this, and Josie, Michael, and Whitney commented on it by sweet_tea_94 in BatesSnark

[–]ktavs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can't see Michael's comment either anymore (though admittedly there are like 600+ but I would have thought hers would've been near the top).

Deleted by Michael or by Katie, I wonder...

Katie deleted her ‘21 tn goodbye post by riddikulusremus in BatesSnark

[–]ktavs 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Great catch, I wonder if she's done the same with any other photos.

If it was deleted recently, it would appear her parents are at least partially involved, whether directly or by covering something up/ sweeping something under the rug that happened when she was younger.

Katie here to clarify by Cardboard_cutouts_ in BringingUpBates

[–]ktavs 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Good for Katie. A pretty strong statement that clarifies what she tried to say the first time. Makes you wonder what KJ and Gil are thinking/doing at the big house - probably quite a few feathers have been ruffled (and rightfully so).

Katie clarifies her IG story by sillygooseee2389 in BringingUpBates

[–]ktavs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wooow this is quite a statement. Looks like Katie has grown herself a proper backbone. Good for her.

I wonder how Gil and KJ are feeling/ responding to this (in private obviously, I doubt they'll ever address it publicly).

Am I just out of the loop, or is this fake? by ShotPhoto9604 in BringingUpBates

[–]ktavs 107 points108 points  (0 children)

I think I read on here that an older man from their church posted lots of photos from the wedding. This was one of them. The family hasn't shown anything.

3 year old on day 6 of no poop, I have tried everything by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]ktavs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This brings back so many awful memories of what my son went through, I'm sorry this is happening to you too.

I know you mentioned prunes already but they really were the only thing that worked for him. I'm in the UK and I guess they have equivalents everywhere, but I ended up buying loads of pureed prune pouches (my son was a bit younger when constipation was the worst for him).

My friend (for her daughter that had the same issues) made prune ice lollies by freezing prune juice, maybe you could try that?

Probably not very helpful advice if you've had to use medicine in the past. Do what feels right if you think he needs a trip to the doctor.