#Alyssa Bates Webster

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Alyssa Webster QnA Rundown

Fave and least fave thing about filming BUB:

Fave: ability to do things they usually wouldn't be able to do. They were able to fly to see family more often early in their marriage.

Least: People assuming things about them basically. Sometimes she felt she wasn't accurately portrayed due to editing long hours down.

When did you wear pants for the first time:

She got a pair of goodwill jeans. She wore pants for the first time on her honeymoon.

Did you always know you would have a large family:

They always knew they wanted a large family due to their family sizes. When she first got married she wanted 10 kids.

Are you finished having children:

"I'm pretty sure." On a date with John last week, she asked how he felt about another one. He said she could do what she wanted. The next day, they go out with all 5 kids and said nevermind.

Will you ever move back to Tennessee:

Never say never but it seems like never lol.

Would you ever cut your hair to your shoulders:

She did that after having Allie but she doesn't like how her face looks with short hair.

Current sibling your closest with:

She calls Addie and Ellie the most

How do you get private time with your hubby:

Maci and Rhett go to bed at 7:30 and the older girls have to go to their rooms at 7:30. They read until 8:30 or 9.

Would you allow your kids to go to secular college:

She doesn't care but they need to know what they want to do before they go so they don't switch from thing to thing.

Biggest insecurity:

Height and comparing herself to how she was before Rhett

Do you really get along with all your siblings:

No. Realistically with 18 siblings and 10ish in-laws, there will be conflict. She is "friendly and cordial with everyone".

Have you kissed anyone other than John:

No

Would you consider another denomination other than Baptist:

She doesn't care about denomination if the church teachings align with the Bible.

Are you visiting TN anytime soon:

She has loose plans to go back in Nov.

How does she deal with haters:

Ignore it

Story behind your first kiss:

It wasn't planned. He hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. She said "why don't you just kiss me?" And he did.

[thefundiemuseum]

She originally wanted Zane, right? Maybe it was too close to Zade for her tastes.

Breaking News: Baby boy Webster's name

And there it is. Rhett Alan Webster for Alyssa and John

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A Complete Bates Family Overview

Zach & Whitney Bates

Years Married: 11 Children: 5 (Bradley, Kaci, Khloe, Jadon, Lily) Predicted Family Size: 8 children (2026, 2028, 2031)

Brandon & Michael Keilen

Years Married: 9 Children: 0 Predicted Family Size: 0 children

Chad & Erin Paine

Years Married: 11 Children: 6 (Carson, Brooklyn, Everly, Holland, Finley, William) Predicted Family Size: 11 children (2025, 2027, 2030, 2032, 2035)

Lawson & Tiffany Bates

Years Married: 2 Children: 1 (William) Predicted Family Size: 4 children (2026, 2031, 2035)

Nathan & Esther Bates

Years Married: 3 Children: 2 (Kenna, Graham) Predicted Family Size: 7 children (2027, 2029, 2032, 2035, 2039)

John & Alyssa Webster

Years Married: 10 Children: 5 (Allie, Lexi, Zoey, Maci, Rhett) Predicted Family Size: (If they keep going) 10 children (2025, 2028, 2031, 2034, 2037)

Bobby & Tori Smith

Years Married: 7 Children: 5 (Kade, Kolter, Charlotte, Cambree, Weston) Predicted Family Size: 12 children (2025, 2027, 2029, 2031, 2033, 2035, 2037)

Trace & Lydia Bates

Years Married: 2 Children: 1 (Ryker) + 1 on the way Predicted Family Size: 10 children (2025, 2026, 2028, 2029, 2031, 2032, 2034, 2036, 2038)

Evan & Carlin Stewart

Years Married: 5 Children: 2 (Layla, Zade) Predicted Family Size: 6 children (2025, 2029, 2034, 2038)

Kelton & Josie Balka

Years Married: 6 Children: 3 (Willow, Hazel, Miles) Predicted Family Size: 9 children (2026, 2029, 2033, 2036, 2040, 2044)

Travis & Katie Clark

Years Married: 3 Children: 2 (Hailey, Harvey) Predicted Family Size: 10 children (2026, 2028, 2031, 2033, 2036, 2038, 2042, 2045)

Jack & Emy Bates

Years Married: 1 Children: 0 Predicted Family Size: 5 children (2025, 2028, 2031, 2035, 2039)

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Alyssa Enters The 3rd Trimester!

Alyssa (Bates) Webster is due with her 5th Child, and 1st Son, on April 3, 2023. As of today, she is 28 Weeks Along—and thus, in her 3rd Trimester.

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Bates Family November Birthdays

Khole Bates: November 7th 2019: 5 years old

Alyssa Webster: November 9th 1994: 30 years old

Kade Smith: November 9th 2018: 6 years old

John Webster: November 21st 1989: 35 years old

Holland Paine: November 26th 2019: 6 years old

[fundiepredictions]

This year so far:

January

Jeremiah&Hannah Duggar (Wissmann) announced the birth off Brynley Noelle on christmas day 2022

Lincoln Bontrager announced during a concert that he is in a relationship with Susanna (maybe Helferich)

February

John&Alyssa Webster (Bates) announced that their baby boy will be named Rhett Alan Webster

Nathanael&Katrina Wissmann (Sahlstrom) announced they are expecting baby #1 in august

Zach&Whitney Bates (Perkins) announced they are expecting baby #5 in august

Jill Rodrigues announced that her son Timothy and Heidi Coverett are courting

Hailey James Clark was born to Katie&Travis Clark (Bates)

Jill Rodrigues suffered a miscarriage

Jessa Seewald announced she suffered a miscarriage in december

March

Trace&Lydia Bates (Romeike) announced baby #1

Jackson Bates proposed to Emerson Wells and she said yes

Justin&Kristen Young announced baby #5, a boy

Rhett Alan Webster was born to Alyssa&John Webster (Bates)

Zach&Whitney Bates (Perkins) announced baby #5 is a girl

Edwin&Francesca Morton (Tuggle) had their son

Jill Rodrigues announced that her daughter Renee is courting a mystery men

April

Trace&Lydia Bates (Romeike) announced their baby is a boy

Susanna Wissmann and Drew Jerred got engaged

So especially the Bates and Rodrigues family's have been entertaining us. The rest not so much

If fundies wanted to do something today/this week that would be great. Pregnancy announcement, gender reveal, courtship announcement ect.

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Happy birthday John!

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Name analysis: Maci Jo Webster

John and Alyssa (Bates) Webster are expecting their fourth child (and fourth daughter) on February 17, 2021. They have decided to name her Maci Jo.

Maci (or more traditionally Macy) comes from the English surname Massey meaning 'hill'.

In 2019 (the most recent year for data), Macy ranked #597 in the US and #787 in England and Maci ranked #380 in the US and #871 in England. Famous people with this name include Maci Deshane Bookout of 'Teen Mom' fame and singer Macy Gray, who was born Natalie Renee McIntyre.

Jo is a diminutive form of names like Joanna and Josephine. In this case, Jo is after Alyssa's mother, Kelly Jo (whose own mother is called Betty Jo).

Jo does not appear in the UK or US' top 1000 names for 2019. According to ssa.gov, the most recent year that Jo was in the top 1000 in the US was 1985, when it ranked at #926. Famous Jo's include Supernanny Joanne 'Jo' Frost and Jo March, one of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women.

(information from Nameberry)

[keepingupwithfundies]

Alyssa’s surgery appears to have been a success at this point. Glad to hear it! 

-T 

[fundieshaderoom]

Alyssa and John Webster QnA (Reddit is mentioned)

I bolded the ones I found most interesting!

Do you have the same blood clotting issue?

It is genetic from Gil’s side of the family. Once they discovered it was a family issue, she had already had a couple of kids. Since she has no complications, she has not been tested.

Have you visited Erin at her place?

Yes, several times.

Do you take the kids on family vacations?

Not really. They go to TN and SC with the kids though. John considers that a family vacation but Alyssa does not. They do go with the Websters to the beach every year. They mostly do dad and mom vacations. They want to wait for the kids to get older to do actual vacations like skiing. 

Which of the kids is most like you?

Allie has Alyssa’s organizational skills. Alyssa said Lexi looks the most like her at that age. Lexi and Zoey are most like John.

Will you have a sixth child?

No, the pregnancies were too tough. John said accidents can happen.

Who is the last Duggar you have spoken to?

James and Jana. Alyssa talked to them the other day. John was only on the call with James.

Have you ever drank alcohol?

No

Will you continue the vlog in 10-15 years?

Probably not. Their children would be about 11-19 and that is so far in the future.

Is John still working from home?

No. He has been training people and one of their guys got hurt and is out. He will likely go back to WFH.

Did you picture yourselves with 5 kids?

They wanted a large family and to do it pretty early to mitigate risks to mother.

Redditors speculate you only take the kids to church and Costco. Is this true?

John got a lil laugh out of that. Alyssa said the girls do karate two nights a week. John does softball two nights a week and the kids tag along. They are also in church programs on Sundays. They do co-ops once a week and playdates. They also sometimes go to Publix instead of Costco. John said “who reads Reddit anyways?” Um, Carlin lol. John says he can’t remember the last time he read a Reddit post (idk if this means r/BringingUpBates or in general) and Alyssa claims to have never read one.

Do you have non-Christian friends?

Alyssa said they have friends from all backgrounds and religions. Alyssa does admit people gravitate to those who are similar. John said he has always had non-Christian friends. 

How does John’s relationship with Rhett differ from his relationship with the girls?

John is “rougher” with Rhett because he loves to tease and wrestle and chase. The girls don’t like that as much. 

[fundiebabynamebible]

Rhett was at position #148 in 2021 so not the most unpopular name and it’s actually the highest position it’s ever been at. 2526 baby boys were given the name that year. Data for 2022 is not out yet.

Breaking News: Baby boy Webster's name

And there it is. Rhett Alan Webster for Alyssa and John

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Happy anniversary

John&Alyssa Webster (Bates) celebrate their 10th anniversary today.

Since their weddingday they had five children, Allie (9), Lexi (7), Zoey (6), Maci (3) and Rhett (1)

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ok I'm watching Alyssa & Katie's pregnancy Q&A here's what stuck out or what I just want to bitch about:

1. Weirdest craving: Alyssa's was bbq chips on a sandwich, which Katie said 'ew', and her's was spicy 'Ray-man' (Ramen) noodles with peanut butter M&Ms (way grosser imho than chip sandwiches, which actually sound good). In a later question they say they both have been craving Little Cesar's pizza and crazy bread.

2. Most unexpected thing about pregnancy/postpartum: both agree that they had no idea how constipated they'd be from the medications they have to take lol. Katie is so embarrassed admitting this that he ears turn red and says she starts sweating (oh my sweet summer child). Alyssa says for postpartum it was just all the pain and soreness that lingers for so long.

3. One thing that's not talked about that you wish you were prepared for: Katie says she wasn't prepared for so much interrupted sleep during pregnancy, she expected her sleep issues to begin after the baby was born. Alyssa says post partum, she had crazy night sweats that she was not at all anticipating.

4. Hardest thing to give up while pregnant: Alyssa says sex, especially in your first trimester when you're nauseous, she says that's when she has the hardest time doing the deed and misses it. Katie turns bright red and says "I can't believe you said that!", I say hell yea Alyssa for admitting you miss the D. Katie gets too embarrassed to even answer.

5. How to deal with stretch marks: Alyssa says she doesn't worry about it so much because she believes them to be genetic (I'm inclined to agree with her but not sure tbh). Katie says she just rubs herself down with every product she can find every night just in case one of them works lol.

6. Worst part of postpartum: Alyssa again says that she misses getting some on the regular which, kudos to her libido tbh. I mean I get it, those hormone fluctuations have to suck when you can't act on them lol, Katie is again visibly uncomfy of course (on one hand I get why, on the other it's not like Alyssa is going into vivid detail or anything but whatever).

7. (Just for Katie) What has been the most surprising part of pregnancy for you?: Katie literally says that she was surprised pregnancy wasn't more..............glamorous. Which I find to just be an absolutely absurd thing for someone who's known so many pregnant women to say, like do they all really communicate this little about what it's actually like??? She actually says that she thought it was going to be all cute bump photos and outfits and now that she's sick and struggles to put on makeup most mornings she's having a rude awakening like, I'm sorry I know she's young and ignorant but this has to be one of the most completely ignorant things I've heard any of them say. If there's anything these bozos should at least be partial experts on its babies and pregnancy, and none of Katie's sisters have had 'glamorous' pregnancies?? That one got me riled up lol.

8. (For Alyssa) if this is going to be your last pregnancy, how do you plan to prevent other pregnancies in the future?: She isn't sure and says she's still looking into her options for now. She cuts her answer short by saying this question might actually be a little too personal which ??? you just mentioned your (apparently vigorous) sex life not once but twice and I don't get how that's any less personal, especially in your corner of the Christian universe, but ok (I guess maybe baby prevention could really be that much more taboo than even openly talking about sex).

9. A pregnant follower who's afraid of tearing asks Alyssa if she's ever experienced it: Alyssa says yes, esp with her first baby she had to get stitches. Katie says tearing and aftercare are her worst fears along with pooping during birth. Alyssa says she's also afraid of pooping and it's happened to her once so far (don't get me wrong I love that she's being so candid but again how is this less personal than birth control).

10. Is sex weird when you're pregnant?: Alyssa is again the only one that answers, Katie gets red and looks away from the camera (oh c'mon Katie). Alyssa says yes, when you're 9 months pregnant and huge sometimes you gotta get creative (that made me lol).

11. Is it normal for husbands and wives (in their world I'm assuming) to talk about the details of pregnancy?: Alyssa says it depends, and that some guys aren't as interested as others or maybe only overhear stuff that sisters are discussing with each other. Katie says she feels like she can talk openly with Travis about everything so far (which at first I was like great!), Alyssa jokes that Travis can watch this video to help prepare him. Katie says "omg no I'd be too embarrassed!!" and my previous optimism about their open communication deflates lol. At this point I'm like ok, I mean this in the nicest of ways but grow up tf Katie. Alyssa's mentioned MARRIED sex in the *vaguest* of terms and you haven't said anything even remotely scandalous (unless you count poop as scandalous), that shouldn't be embarrassing in front of your hubs of all people girl!!

12. How did you know you were ready to start having kids?: Alyssa says she doesn't know if she ever felt 100% ready and that she's not sure if that's even something that's possible (I agree!). She adds that as long as the circumstances are good, you can afford it, you're in a good place with your partner, and you're otherwise as prepared as you can be, just go for it if you know it's something you want for yourself (Katie doesn't answer but nods).

13. How do you avoid repeating baby names in such a large family?: Both Alyssa and Katie say repeating names or having similar names isn't something the family really worries about, because it's understood that with so many people, you're bound to run into duplicates or similarities at some point. They both seem very nonchalant about it and I wish all the people who think similar-sounding baby names cause big drama in their families could hear that lol.

14. Do you get annoyed when people touch your pregnant belly?: Both say no if it's family or good friends, but that they don't really like being touched by strangers or acquaintances as much and I'm totally with them there. I think it's weird as hell to just touch a stranger's stomach without consent. Katie says she's not comfortable telling people not to touch her though, so when it happens she just kind of stands there with a strained smile (aw).

15. Baby item that you don't think is useful or is silly: Alyssa says baby wipe warmer lol, which is always something I've thought is silly so it's good to have that confirmation. She says you're grabbing wipes on the run so much that it's not worth it to get your kids used to warm wipes bc they'll just freak out when they have to be changed elsewhere with cold ones. Katie says she has one on her registry and shopped for a long time to find the exact right one 😂

Overall I thought the video was super cute and entertaining, I love the dynamic between Alyssa and Katie where they're kind of polar opposites but really good friends. I really appreciated Alyssa's answers more than I expected, I think she's just gotten to that phase of life where she realizes it's silly to be uptight about things that are just facts of life and I can appreciate that.

Katie mentions being uncomfortable again in their sign-off and says that she talked about things in this video that she usually doesn't even talk to her sisters about, which again makes me a little sad bc I really hoped they'd be closer and more open than that (hopefully she's just saying for youtube because she's embarrassed and shy). I just think if that's true and she can't talk to her sisters about sex or bodily functions or pregnancy who can she talk to about that stuff, ya know? Travis I would hope, but she kinda kibosh'd that as well. They end with Alyssa promising they'll do it again, and that Katie won't be so bashful next time 😂

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Marriage - Pregnancy Announcement Ranking

@fundiepredictions said about a recent post 'Impressed by Jackson&Emerson for making it (almost) to their weddinganniversary without announcing a pregnancy' and you know what, so am I.

That got me thinking, how quickly do couples announce their first pregnancy? How many made it to their first anniversary without announcing? So, from quickest to slowest, here are the Duggar and Bates first pregnancy announcement rates.

Jill & Derick Dillard - 60 days Zach & Whitney Bates - 79 days Joy & Austin Forsyth - 96 days Joe & Kendra Duggar - 101 days Carlin & Evan Stewart - 102 days Josie & Kelton Balka - 131 days Tori & Bobby Smith - 145 days Trace & Lydia Bates - 155 days Jed & Kate Duggar - 155 days Jer & Hannah Duggar - 157 days Jessa & Ben Seewald - 171 days Alyssa & John Webster - 178 days Nathan & Esther Bates - 198 days J*** & Anna Duggar - 199 days Katie & Travis Clark - 247 days John & Abbie Duggar - 271 days Josiah & Lauren Duggar - 324 days (after miscarriage) Jinger & Jeremy Vuolo - 424 days Erin & Chad Paine - 447 days (after fertility struggles) Lawson & Tiffany Bates - 663 days (after miscarriage)

Jackson and Emerson are currently on Day 358 of marriage. Justin and Claire are on Day 1318 of marriage.

This means we are now on five Duggar/Bates couples who have made it to their first anniversary without a pregnancy announcement - and seventeen who have not.

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Webster #5 is "Term," As of Today!

Alyssa (Bates) Webster is due w/ Baby #5 on April 3, 2023. So... As of today, she is 37 Weeks Along ("early term")!

You know what that means... Webster #5 Baby Watch!