So the news today has been about the new mom of octuplets and the fact that she has 6 kids at home already. There has been a lot of discussion about should she have done it, is it ethical, should the doctor be charged with malpractice, and so forth. On the ABC website there were tons of comments on the story.
Some people are criticizing her for not aborting some of the fetuses. Do you have any idea how hard that is for someone who had fertility treatments? You go through an awful lot of misery on the slim chance of getting pregnant, then are asked if you want to get rid of some of them. A hard decision.
We know so little about this woman and her family. It could be that she is the villian the press is trying to make her. It could be that she is independently wealthy and loves kids. Who knows? I am sure the truth will come out soon.
But my question is "Why?" Bill Cosby once said that he and his wife had five children because they did not want six. So I stole it and told most people that I had three because I did not want four. Why would anyone want fourteen? Or why would they want seven if they had to have fertility treatments to do it?
That is the part that I don't understand. I love my kids with everything I am, but it was hard having three stair steps. Sometimes I felt like my whole day dealt with trying to stop arguments and answer whoever was whining, "Mommy" at the time. Now this woman has fourteen with the oldest being seven or eight...can we get her a lifetime supply of Valium?
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I find this story so incredible and am having a really hard time understanding this woman. Why go to a fertility clinic when you already have six children to take care of? Did she expect that many babies?
Pat, I would need more than Valium to get me through an hour of 14 children all wanting their own way!o
Since I live in Arkansas, home of the Duggars (18 and counting), I don't find this story that incredible. My own father was the youngest of 15. I think what astounds me is that she is going to try to care for 8 infants at once!? One is a handful, two a full time job. Eight - you might as well just get my padded cell ready!
I couldn't figure this one out either. My hubby just looked at me and said, she's confused. Oh well, good luck to her. I had a hard enough time with 5 kids. Have a great week!
I loved the Valium comment--they (the Stones I think) wrote a song about it referring to the drug as "Mother's Little Helper." If anyone needs help, this lady does! Fourteen young children has got to be more than a bit wearing on the nerves!
Can we get her some fertility drugs for her brain? It appears she needs to fertilize some brain cells.
The title of this post made me laugh out loud. I heard on the news today that she has hired a publicist. She'll get to tell her story and feed her babies at the same time.
There are overachievers in all fields. Motherhood apparently is one of them! Seriously, this is so over the top ... but then, multiple births are a big deal in the US. There is always publicity and tons of offers of help. Hmm. Maybe she has discovered our country's "hidden lotto," but I think the price of a ticket is too high. I cannot imagine spreading herself so thin in terms of parental bonding. Others can do many things, but not that. I pray for her and her kids.
Pat,
I too would need more than Valium!
However, some people thrive on and love large families. I have a brother - that's all and it was hard enough with the two of us.
Having said that, my best friend has 11 children and is an amazing mother. She is Mormon so she doesn't smoke or drink. I am not sure what she does to manage but it works for her and her husband. It's like the movie "cheaper by the dozen." everyone pitches in and helps and holidays are a chaotic wonderland.
I love big families (other peoples *SMILE) and respect that they can manage even getting out of bed some days.
Maybe I will have to interview them for my next book "quirky parenting."
Have a wonderful day... and then some.
Heidi Richards Mooney, Author, Entrepreneur, Coach
...please where can I buy a unicorn?
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