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[DoodleBop2]

It's not her job to help them raise their kids.

[YTIG60]

I think the bigger kids help with chores\care of the younger kids when they're not homeschooling.

I see on IG today Hannah is making coleslaw for their lunch with Dana saying how she loves working with her family in the kitchen. I am assuming this picture is from today, so if she stayed in public school, she instead would be in class or visiting with her friends at lunch.

[DoodleBop2]

I think the bigger kids help with chores\care of the younger kids when they're not homeschooling.

I see on IG today Hannah is making coleslaw for their lunch with Dana saying how she loves working with her family in the kitchen. I am assuming this picture is from today, so if she stayed in public school, she instead would be in class or visiting with her friends at lunch.

Hannah shouldn't have to be at home cooking or cleaning because her parents had more children than they could manage.

[YTIG60]

I've read responses (posted the last four days) on the recent leaving public school vlog from Tim which added clarity to why he wishes to have his family at home. In addition, the reason why Hailey remains in school is due to her energy level and Dana's ability to homeschool her at this time.
On another topic, I was surprised on Dana's IG, she wishes to give advice or support in vlogs for moms and asked for questions she may address. While this is a nice thing to do, I wonder how she'll fit in more social media time vlogging or answering questions with the daily demands of having more children at home?

[YTIG60]

The past several vlogs, Dana appears to be doing well in managing or coping with life at home. My guess is Hailey will be
homeschooled next year.

[YTIG60]

I enjoyed the recent vlog Dana talking about attitude changes. It was good to hear she has continued taking antidepressants and you can see the results with a happier Dana. I was impressed she was comfortable telling viewers she was still on them that lead me to believe she is more accepting of help. This I believe has lead to a more cohesive family, however, I still differ on their decision with homeschooling some of their children who I felt benefited from public school socially - being away from younger siblings and are able to be a kid.
Didn't Tim or Dana say they were going to get some outside help?

[Tiger27]

I enjoyed the recent vlog Dana talking about attitude changes. It was good to hear she has continued taking antidepressants and you can see the results with a happier Dana. I was impressed she was comfortable telling viewers she was still on them that lead me to believe she is more accepting of help. This I believe has lead to a more cohesive family, however, I still differ on their decision with homeschooling some of their children who I felt benefited from public school socially - being away from younger siblings and are able to be a kid.
Didn't Tim or Dana say they were going to get some outside help?

I was pleased to see that too. Sounded like she had finally come around to the idea that antidepressants are a necessary part of her life right now. I’m glad she’s doing a lot of self care and dieting too, but I still think she needs a professional therapist (not a church counselor or something like that) to really work through some problems as well and come out of all this mentally strong before attempting to wean off antidepressants.

And yes, they said they’d be getting someone. I can imagine what they’d be looking for is hard to find. A nice, wholesome Christian nanny who wants to take care of 7 kids and lives up to Miss Nicole’s status? Got to be hard to find, especially when they don’t seem highly motivated. I agree with you, the homeschooling thing seems ridiculous to me still. Their vlogs are very sporadic now and the focus always seems to be on Dana’s meals so it’s hard to get a picture of what else has been happening.

I was happy to see the twins were moved to the guest room and I guess Hannah and Halle get their own room back. I am still annoyed by that whole situation, making 4 girls (2 babies) all share a room when there is an empty one down the hall all in the name of family bonding.


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I was happy to see her ready to tackle the dishes.

Its a nightly pain in my ass but I love coming in to a clean kitchen every morning.



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[YTIG60]

Tim's furniture building skills are improving, the bunk beds look nice and Dana did wonderful job with decorating. The fan in the twin's bedroom would be something I'd remove since it looked close to the bunk beds.
Does anyone know where the baby will sleep now that she will be in the crib vs. the pack 'n play?

[thenightowl]

Tim's furniture building skills are improving, the bunk beds look nice and Dana did wonderful job with decorating. The fan in the twin's bedroom would be something I'd remove since it looked close to the bunk beds.
Does anyone know where the baby will sleep now that she will be in the crib vs. the pack 'n play?

I agree, those bunkbeds look fantastic, I am sooo glad they decided to separate the girls because I thought they were pretty set on keeping them all together and keeping a guest room (which seems pretty pointless to have all the girls crammed into one room and have an empty room right there). My guess is that Livia will be put into the big girls room but I could be wrong.

[YTIG60]

I am enjoying watching their channel with Dana talking lately about her shortfalls. Rarely do you see the impact of larger families have on older children as seen with Zeke in this vlog when Dana talk about this past year. Larger families have wonderful benefits, but you can't discount the negatives with time constraints and as babies are added, it becomes busier and older ones may receive less attention or they are needed to help. My other issue is Zeke didn't look comfortable talking on camera.
I especially liked Dana talking about improving their diet has helped deal with day-to-day life. I would think she would need less supplements if she were eating a healthy diet? Finally, our cheapest outings visiting local attractions have been some of our best times. Their vlog was a good reminder of this.

[YTIG60]

I thought their latest thumbnail was a bit confusing since Olivia's eyes are improving and instead the title is Eyesight is still not so great. Dana still looks like she is coping well and less eye appointments helps also. I don't see any extra help in the home.

[Tiger27]

I thought their latest thumbnail was a bit confusing since Olivia's eyes are improving and instead the title is Eyesight is still not so great. Dana still looks like she is coping well and less eye appointments helps also. I don't see any extra help in the home.

I too was confused my that..it was clickbaity and negative which isn’t what their channel is about. But Tim does all the editing and he has always been more dramatic about the eye thing. He had multiple videos and comments titled or saying our baby was born blind. Being born blind and being born blind in one eye is significantly different...that always bothered me.


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[Sanemama]

I thought their latest thumbnail was a bit confusing since Olivia's eyes are improving and instead the title is Eyesight is still not so great. Dana still looks like she is coping well and less eye appointments helps also. I don't see any extra help in the home.

I too was confused my that..it was clickbaity and negative which isn’t what their channel is about. But Tim does all the editing and he has always been more dramatic about the eye thing. He had multiple videos and comments titled or saying our baby was born blind. Being born blind and being born blind in one eye is significantly different...that always bothered me.


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I felt the same way, and made that comment to them. They responded to me, and really heard and acknowledged what I was saying and then changed the title. I respected them tremendously for that.

[goldenmama]

So I just stumbled upon something interesting... this is strange but I was just looking at houses online and saw that Tim and Dana’s house is for sale. They live close to me and I came across it while I was browsing. I’m super curious as to why and where they’re moving to. I haven’t watched them in a while but I’m assuming they haven’t said anything about it.

[YTIG60]

So I just stumbled upon something interesting... this is strange but I was just looking at houses online and saw that Tim and Dana’s house is for sale. They live close to me and I came across it while I was browsing. I’m super curious as to why and where they’re moving to. I haven’t watched them in a while but I’m assuming they haven’t said anything about it.

I don't think Tim or Dana have said anything to viewers and I'm surprised since they recently redecorated the twin's room. This may explain why they haven't uploaded any recent videos. They've been busy emptying the house and getting it ready for sale?
Perhaps a job move? Or perhaps YT isn't doing as well? This will be the second YT channel where I've read a comment from someone saying they have their upgraded home up for sale. I'm sorry to see this since I thought their house was a good fit for a larger family. I can't see them in a smaller home either.

[Tiger27]

Wow, that is super shocking. The house is a good fit for them. Maybe they are moving closer to family or out to somewhere with land? I’d be surprised if they left their area with being so close to Livia’s doctors. I hope it’s not a huge financial trouble issue. Their YouTube channel has never been very successful. Tim’s business Video creators was the money maker supposedly but looking at that channel he’s only averaging like 5000 views a video recently. I don’t know how you can’t have a channel about being successful on YouTube when you yourself aren’t very successful. Maybe explains why they never hired a nanny if they couldn’t afford one. Too bad, the house seemed to really work for them. I hope there’s a positive reason they’re moving.


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If they had a Nanny, they'd be able to focus on the two channels

I thought the house was a good fit for their family.



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[YTIG60]

Wow, that is super shocking. The house is a good fit for them. Maybe they are moving closer to family or out to somewhere with land? I’d be surprised if they left their area with being so close to Livia’s doctors. I hope it’s not a huge financial trouble issue. Their YouTube channel has never been very successful. Tim’s business Video creators was the money maker supposedly but looking at that channel he’s only averaging like 5000 views a video recently. I don’t know how you can’t have a channel about being successful on YouTube when you yourself aren’t very successful. Maybe explains why they never hired a nanny if they couldn’t afford one. Too bad, the house seemed to really work for them. I hope there’s a positive reason they’re moving.


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My impression is Tim's business or job was a YouTube consultant working with brands and creators.
Even with their usual health insurance, I could see them having a few extra medical bills with Olivia too.
I hope they film a video explaining the changes with the house. On IG, you would never know they were moving.

[YTIG60]

If they had a Nanny, they'd be able to focus on the two channels

I thought the house was a good fit for their family.

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It really is a nice home for a family of nine with a lovely backyard in a nice neighborhood. I remember their previous home and they were packed in there like sardines. I think it takes a bit of time to find a home for a larger family with a good price - and home prices have been going up. I also felt they had other needs like being close to their community church and friends.
But it is a mystery and perhaps Tim has a new job or like someone else said, they decided to move closer to family. With Tim working from home, they could move anywhere. Also, it is no secret YouTube channels are not seeing the success they once did due to several reasons.