Our Parenting Styles are Different... So What?

After seeing your show I am hooked. Your angels are so adorable and about 2 weeks older than my only son. You truly show to be a GREAT mother. Good luck and God bless your sweet little ones!

I love this show! Jenny is inspiring. I am a mother of 2 and a runner in training. I love to see how positive Jenny is. Brian is hilarious, too! The children are adorable and about the same age as my daughter. I can totally relate to their antics. I can't wait to see the next episode.

I love this series. It definitely shows "real family life". Not contrived, scripted, and produced for tv life, as on "the other show"...

Jenny and Bryan's relationship "feels" real. Sure, they have moments..who doesn't? That is what is real about them.

I hope WE keeps this series in production. It is great to see family life, parenting, and the one on one time with Jenny and Bryan as well as their time--like we are a fly on the wall--instead of joining them on over the top vacations and trips that "the other family" is getting for free.
There is a recession in America, a fact that a certain other mom has yet to notice. Her total lack of concern for this is a slap in the face to not only working mothers, but to all mothers (and fathers)who are striving to keep their families finances, homes, and sanity in order.

I admire Jenny for going back to work, even though I know it took a toll on her. I had to do the same after four years of being home with my two daughters. It has been 10 years ago, but I remember every emotion I felt that day. It was a have to case, and the kids went from being at home with me to a daycare where they knew no one. I made it through it, and am a better person for it. I, too, was/am a nurse. I worked for five years, before the sudden loss of my husband. My daughters are (early) teens now, and I am blessed and fortunate to be able to be a stay at home mom again. I am so blessed to be here for them during these years of my daughters' lives.
I enjoy watching the Masche sextuplets and how Jenny and Bryan are not afraid of letting them explore the world around them, play in the dirt, and have FUN. That is what the kids are supposed to be doing. A commenter stated above regarding the lack of child-proofing in the home...we have not seen every nook and cranny of the Masches home...yes, one of the boys did get into the dishwasher and grab a utensil..but Jenny was right there to get him. I used some baby proofing, but not every item that was made. I kept chemicals out of reach, off limits cabinets locked, and especially outlet covers. A fellow pediatric nurse told me early on--when possible, teach by example. I have a gas stove, and when my oldest daughter was about 15 months old, she witnessed me burn my hand on a hot pan..I instinctively screamed and she knew I was hurt. Not wanting to frighten her, after I cared for my burn, I sat down with her and explained that is the reason why we do not grab pots on the cook-top, and why children do not go near the stove at all. I also told her that big people also get hurt when they are not careful. She never went near the stove again. She learned the lesson. (maybe too good--she's almost 15 now..LOL)

At some point, the baby proofing has to come off. I am not advocating injury by no means...but most mothers know when to use common sense. That is also why there has to be communication with our children early on. Young children absorb and retain more knowledge than we give them credit for. Our mothers and their mothers did not have these fancy gadgets and the majority of us turned out just fine.

I like this show as well. It shows real life happenings. There were several times when I was saying "oh my gosh" at some of the things going. I might have put them in the stroller to take them from house to house at halloween and then let them run around in the yards once they got to a house, but that's just me. ;) They were so cute in the bee costumes with mom and dad as beekeepers. I don't think I'd have tried carving a pumpkin with six little ones running around me, but not all parents are alike and dad did well with them. We can say 'what if this had happened' until we're blue in the face. They show to be a down to earth family that love each other and their babies. It was so funny how the babies kept getting out of the fence, just goes to show what head strong children will do. I'm glad they filmed, and showed, it. Children do the craziest things. In all, I believe the parents are doing well considering there are six running around and not just one or two. It's nice to see how fun and loving the parents are and try to work together even if they try to out do each other with "well I did this, this and this". That will be one thing you have to get past for sure or each will think the other is not helping enough when you both always have your hands full. One thing I learned early with my children was to not let them know if I disagreed with the way their father might discipline them. If I did not like it, we talked about it in private so the kids never knew. (believe me, they will use it against you if they think they can) I'm sure you'll find that happy medium for their discipline. Remember that they are individuals and what works for one may not work for another when it comes to discipline. :) I think it's instinct for children to mind a parent when you speak with a certain tone, especially when it's dad. Not that a dad even has to raise his voice, it's just a certain tone. Didn't always work for me, but when my kids dad said something in a stern voice, they knew he meant business.
I think you're doing a great job and love the fact that you rely on God, each other and your families to get you through a day. Keep up the good work and God bless.

Jenny and Bryan RUN far and fast away from the problems that this show will surely bring you. Don't make the same mistakes the Gosselin's made....your first one being that "we are only doing this to document our kids lives" get a reality check...having your and your children's lives played out on tv is unhealthy. The Dilley's did it right....1-2 articles a year and 1 tv special every year or 2 at the most. Please it is not worth risking your marriage and the kids well being to continue. I wish you luck.

Brian & Jenny - My wife and I enjoyed your show. We have "Irish" quintuplets (twins and triplets back to back). In fact, we were on Good Morning America the morning that the Goeslin sextuplets were born. Our twin girls are six and our triplet boys are five. We also added another boy that is now two.

Our sanctuary is our home in Rocky Point (www.bellasirena.com) It's been a wonderful get away. If you ever want to use it, let us know (free of charge). It's set up for a bunch of little kids already, and with the new highway you could drive straight south and cross the border at San Luis. My email is Neal@Harris.net - we'll also love to swap stores with you sometime. We are in Mexico until July 4th, but I check email occasionally.

Give me a break. Jon and Kate all over again. I watched it twice because there was nothing else was on. Brian needs to wake up and stop being so selfish. I love that you come home for lunch or from work and don't want to change a dirty diaper. Then you sit down and have a personal marriage conversation on television, that is what your bedroom with cameras off is for. All Brian is concerned about is the focus more on him. Then the other show I watched was about Jenny having to go back to work full time due to financial reasons. Whining about how much you miss them, on and on. Try not having breast implants and a tummy tuck and maybe you could afford to stay home with your kids. I can see your tummy is messed up, maybe in a few years after your kids started school you could find the time to work some and pay for it but maybe now was not the time. Talk about vain. I think what is more troubling is when I read your bios. Your priorities are completely different. Jenny breast implants are really needed to be a medical missionary. You guys are superficial and really need to take a look at what you want because you can become rich and end up just like Jon and Kate and your family falling apart.

Great show! I'm a fan! I live in AZ and Jenny for some reason I know you - I just can't place where I know you from. I went to ASU, born and raised in Phoenix. Did you dance for a sports team? I feel like our paths crossed while I was in college...I wish I could figure out how I know you! Love the show!
Jen

I love how some people comment on here! Really no body has room to say how you would handle six babies, unless you have them! I have three, two of which are twins, and yep its chaos. Hard to imagine what all needing in the same way at the same time. Yikes! Needless to say, I have watched two whole shows, and bits of another. To those who seemed confused or critical above; the breast implants were donated, and her mother in law works as office manager of the Dr's office that she had the tummy tuck and implant surgery. I am sure it was done at ins cost, with no out of pocket expense. This is a nice family, not Jon and Kate, right off the bat I don't see the same things. Jenny is who she is, she doesn't have to be Kate, or anyone else, but with fear and trembling and humility figure her way through this as a parent. I am pretty sure she would be the first to say she isn't perfect and is making her way through this learning her lessons and working hard. They communicate better and have a respectful, let me say that again, respectful relationship with one another. I used to be a big J&K fan, (and I don't want to be critical of their life,) but I didn't appreciate how she talked to and about him on the camera during their interview time. Jenny and Brian do not have that interaction. I pray that they stay true to their roots and grounding and honor the Lord and one another in this show. The kids are a hoot!

just wondering why you didnt wait longer to fix your body if it hurts so much to be away from your babies....this is the first show i watched and so far its all about jenny ..good luck with the show if i had 6 kids i may have gone on t.v. also but lets see the kids please

I cant imagine having to take care of sextuplets. im sure it is a hard job. I just dont like the way they feed the kids. They throw the food on the table at the children like its feeding time at the zoo. The father was throwing bottles of the milk into the living room. How gross

******Well, I have alot to say about this crew. I'm gonna be honest, because that's what I'm best at. Okay the mom (Jenna) is fake, i don't know why no one else can see it. i thought it was funny when she went to get her boobs done thinking she needed to get that huge screwed up nose fixed. she looks like she got hit in the face with a shovel. her kids aren't much better looking. I mean come on i know I'm not the only one in the world that is not glamoured by this family. there are people like me that think those kids are so ugly.they never smile! watch and you might see them grin once or twice per episode. i know it's a cheap shot, but i want that lady to get a reality check because her vanity and thinking shes a hot mom shines threw her fake persona. the husband is alright but loves the camera, and doesn't watch the kids cause he's too busy trying to be funny and cool. Jenna when at work complains she wants to see her kids, but yet when shes home she passing them off to anyone around and acts overwhelmed. i believe having two kids with no help would be harder than having six kids with people doing your chores and watching the children. i personally feel all though there extremely screwed right now Jon and Kate are more real. i don't attack people just to e mean because i look up to alot of people but I'm just stating my point of view living in a low income family i cant relate with the constant shopping and remodeling of there house. I'm not jealous just aggravated with people not appreciating what they got. i hope they read this. I'm sure they wont take it serious they'll just ct like I'm a disgruntled fan, but I'm not the only one who thinks this way keep that in mind.

We love your show. We can't wait to watch every week. We have 2 toddlers so we wanted to share some great info that would most definitely ease some stress. We have a little whodini as well, so we invested in a "Cozy Crib Tent II" from OneStepAhead. Worth every penny. He calms right down when when we put him in his crib and there's no way he can get out. They also sell a pool alarm that would work well in your pool. Some additional baby proofing would also ease the anxiety level. We didn't have to baby proof much with our daughter but our son was a whole other story. We put if off for too long, but when we finally did...it was great. Keep having fun!!

We love your show. We can't wait to watch every week. We have 2 toddlers so we wanted to share some great info that would most definitely ease some stress. We have a little whodini as well, so we invested in a "Cozy Crib Tent II" from OneStepAhead. Worth every penny. He calms right down when when we put him in his crib and there's no way he can get out. They also sell a pool alarm that would work well in your pool. Some additional baby proofing would also ease the anxiety level. We didn't have to baby proof much with our daughter but our son was a whole other story. We put if off for too long, but when we finally did...it was great. Keep having fun!!

Wow, a lot of mean and harsh comments left by viewers that probably never watched more than 3 kids at a time let alone 6. I have been a nanny of multiples for years. I have watched your show a few times. It is very entertaining. It does show the true chaos that happens with that many children.... yet there is that much more joy during the other times.
I don't know if Jenny reads this but i have a solution for your kid that climbs out of the crib. Go to Babies r us and get the sleeper sac. It works great! It zips up backwords and the legs are kept from being able to climb over the crib rails. I have only seen one kid able to climb out of the crib in a sleeper sac. That was because he had unbelievable arm stregnth. Otherwise the babies can not get the legs over the crib rail to escape. The first day he may scream a little but he will get use to it. Its a trick alot of parents don't realize. I suggest using them for all 6 babies. Its much safer than the kids climbing or falling out of the cribs.

I really enjoy watching this show. I hope that Bryan and Jenny do not fall into the same media nightmare that Jon and Kate fell into. I am amazed at what a loving, caring and totally awesome mom Jenny is. I think the most important part of being good parents is realizing that you are two different personalities and these personalities are going to manifest themselves in your kids. Thank you for showing us that there are "real" parents out there raising multiples.

As a matter of fact I have worked at a few day cares before I had my children and i happened to work at one where i was left responsible for about thirty 1& 1/2 year olds, BY MYSELF at once. this was a daily thing the day care was very unprofessional and there was nothing i could do about it. i called the state on them and it changed nothing, so yes i have been around and know how to take care of several children at a time. my comments are based on how i feel about the show and i should be welcome to share any kind of option even if it is hurtful. especially when i feel like everyone wants to sugar coat everything and people need a dose of reality and know not everyone looks up to people like them. it's not jealousy and I'm not being mean because i feel like it. it's just my opinion and i should be able to express it. i do not feel sorry for them at all, because some people have it a hell of alot harder than they could even imagine. id like to see some REAL families dealing with issues. not ones hungry for stardom. Oh yeah and hate is not in my heart , im filled with aggrivation.

I agree with AmySLP about the episode I watched this evening. I, too, am a Speech-Language Pathologist and feel that an Occupational Therapist does not possess the same level of skill and expertise in the areas of typical speech development/acquisition, concept development and early language skills development to assess and/or treat a child with speech/language developmental delays.
In the early intervention setting an SLP and OT do work very closely together to promote the generalized development of motor, speech/language, cognitive and social/emotional skills but one discipline does not replace the other. Would your Occupational Therapist feel comfortable if I, as an SLP, were to provide therapy for a child who is having fine motor difficulties/delays, positioning difficulties or sensory/regulatory issues?
I would suggest that you seek out a capable Speech-Language Pathologist ASAP! Find out your county's child-find and/or early intervention process or go online to www.asha.org to assist you in your search for more appropriate speech/language intervention.

These shows always start out cute, innocent, and sweet. Then when more demands are made by producers, the couples and the children lose their freedom. I feel that putting your families' everyday life on public display is a danger to the family. Not only do the probabilities for disruption in the family system....using ending up like Jon and Kate....increase dramatically, the children are placed in harms way as well. We all know that pedophiles and sexual predators who target children tune in to these kinds of shows. Why in the world would parents want to show their children unclothed taking baths or changing diapers for the world to see? It is a predator's delight! I teach sexual abuse prevention to children in our school system. As an educator and researcher on this topic, I just wish Jenny and Brian would realize that the publicity is not worth the risk to their beautiful babies. From the information I've seen in just two shows, it would not be difficult at all for a predator to find their home and target one or more of their children. Why do you think Jon and Kate have 24 hour security? Nobody wants to talk about this aspect of it, but it is the ugly truth.

I worked in a grocery store for 15 years and I have seen too many children hurt because their parents did not makes them sit in seat. The worst thing was watching a mother allowing her son 2 years old stand up in the cart and while she was pushing it. When she stopped her son fell out head first, I will never get out of my head the horrible sound of his head hitting the floor and then the silence, Thank God he starting screaming, then Mom did when she saw all the blood coming from his head. I heard another time a loud crash followed by many screams. A couple allowed both daughters to stand in the cart ages 5 & 3 while their 10 month old son was in the seat when the 3 yr old went to grab some cookies off the shelf all the kids hit the floor, the girls heads were bleeding and the baby had a cut lip. These parents felt awful and both cried. If you think letting them lay on the bottom of the cart where you put large items is better for you might re think that, on really smart mother allowed her bare foot son to lay down there, when the cart was stopped the boy put his toes on the wheels. When mom starting moving her son's toes went in between the wheel and metal wheel cover and he lost his left big toe. It was awful trying to help stop the bleeding on this one, all I could think of is why did this have to happen? Where is his shoes and why could mom make this 9 year old walk next her? These sextuplets run wild too much I hope they have a ER close. Pray for their safety for some reason the parents do believe in child proofing cabinets and drawers

I LOVE this show! I think Jenny and Brian are doing the best they can as first time parents with 6 kids. Jenny and Brian are easy-going, loving parents and I don't think they will end up like the Gosselins. I watch the show with my daughter and we love the babies! They are so cute. Hope the show stays on for a long time wo we can enjoy watching them grow up!

Jenny next time you have dinner. Do not call the children to the table before their plates are ready. That means the food is on their plates and ready to go. Have Brain play with the kids in another room while you do this. Then go and get one at a time and set them down. Give them their plates as you bring them in. This way they will eat right away before playing with each other. The kids think that when they are told it is time to eat, they get to eat. I know you want to have nice family dinner all together, but the children are to young to understand yet. You can do it the other way when they get a little older. If you keep doing like you are while they are so young, you will go nuts. Believe me I tried. My kids all teenagers now. They have good table manners and can all come to the table like adults. I'm not saying yours should. They are only two years old. What I'm saying is that once I started doing what I'm telling you, dinner went alot smooher while they were little. You also need to use a more firm voice when you want the kids to mind. They think you are playing with them when you talk nicely to them. I'm not saying yell at them, just lower your tone a little. They have to know when you mean business. And do not ever smile at them when you are getting on to them for misbehaving. They think you are joking. You can smile at them when they have done what they are told after. Smiling at them when you are trying to get on to them is a big mistake. They need to know that you are not happy with their behaver. They know facial expressions better then words. Oh and when they do what they are told give them a hug and kiss and say thankyou.

I love the show. I hope they keep it on the air.

I didn't read all the comments. and i'm just watching the ep tonight. and you probably won't read this, weeks later - but I just wanted to say, sitting down and talking about it is much better than letting it fester and then taking swipes at your mate, while sitting beside him. So, good for you for "going to your brother" (both of you) and actually practicing the Christian way, unlike... well, you know.
All the best to all of you. I like your show (and it doesn't have to be on *all the time* like some others. no one can live with cameras all the time)

and congrats to Brian for continuing his education in order to support his family. there are bad examples around these days and you two are not it.

You need to worry less about your husbands weight and more about that fact that hes GAY....( that effeminate voice/manner oh yeah) Maybe you should quit being a diet natze and worry about your own appearance (dental work maybe? pinning those ears back and looking gaunt)! and Youre more annoying than Kate with your whining about his weight.. at least shes attractive...some people shouldnt breed.

WOW, i've only seen a few minutes from different episodes and holy mO*#$%R# S**t Balls...that dad is GAY ...GAy..let me repeat GAY!!! My gaydar has been pretty true to me and this guy is way gay..what is the deal..that witch face mom and flamer dad have some under the rug deal with having all these kids.,theres no way they actually have emm INTER-course!!!!

i love this show! i think it shows actual day-to-day success and failures when it comes to being a parent. NO parent is perfect, we all make mistakes! Jenny and Brian, my family and I very much enjoy your show. You are REAL people who let your kids live and lead a normal life. i have a 2 year old and a 7 month old so i know just how chaotic things can really get. just stay true to your faith and your family and don't let this show get the best of you!