<p>That’s the thing in this case on top of everything else…it is not just a matter of 14 children or 8 infants, but the special needs that many will likely have and that requires even MORE parental care and attention. Very difficult situation.</p>
<p>“Of course kids are not taken from homes because the parents can’t afford them. I’m not sure people think these kids should be taken either.” </p>
<p>Why ever not!!! If she cannot care for them, they are neglected and abused (by law), and therefore they need a different environment. There is no amount of money paid by the state which could provide all those children with a sense of family support and care. Hired care givers quit and move on. Stability is not possible. Those children could be loved and nurtured by families who want to cherish children, not meet their own narcissistic needs. Society needs to take a stand against this kind of irresponsible action…it is criminal, and the biological mother should not be enabled to perpetuate her fantasy of “family”.</p>
<p>One of the news reports said that she holds each infant for 45 minutes each day. That’s almost 8 hours out of the day! What about when they are crying? Do you leave 6 or 7 babies to cry at one time, when the one you are holding needs your attention? Diaper changes, feeding and baby baths would take up hours, each day! Let’s assume she does have a job. There is another 8 hours. Who does the laundry, the dishes, the grocery shopping, the bathing, the reading stories and tucking in, etc? How much one on one attention can this woman provide these children? Not much. She will rely on her team of volunteers until they stop showing up. Then what happens? </p>
<p>Doesn’t leave much time for the other six children, work, school, or sleep, does it? I remember having two kids and a spouse and thinking - okay, we can handle this. When the third one entered the scene, being outnumbered made it tougher. Less hands to hold when we went grocery shopping so they wouldn’t run away, less sleep, less patience. Reading the same story to the kids never worked - they all had different ideas about what they wanted to hear. Cooking dinner was a challenge, too, especially with children of different ages and food needs. </p>
<p>Nursing or bottlefielding babies can only happen when you have enough hands to hold the children. How many babies can you feed at one time, when they are infants? How about when they are in high chairs? (The thought of potty training all those kids gives me the willies, too.)</p>
<p>The thing that just gripes me is that it is hard to give your kids enough attention when you have one or two or four or six…but 14 is just insane. Especially with so many infants.</p>
<p>So what are our predictions? What will happen to this family?</p>
<p>Are there no other relatives in the family (cousins?) that could step in and help raise the kids? </p>
<p>If not, and if the TV show/book deal falls through, then I predict they will be taken from her by social services.</p>
<p>littlegreenmom…thank you for sharing the story of your sister:) I have heard stories from so many people that the doctors have told them the same thing your parents, and I heard. I finally just figured maybe they gave the absolute worst case scenario, so any challenges the child overcame, would be even more miraculous…and they covered their backs by stating the worst case scenario. I dunno…lol, it made me feel thinking that at least.</p>
<p>I’m so happy to hear that your sister overcame her challenges in such a stunning way:) Thats so awesome. I am pretty sure my son won’t acheive that dream…but, he will make his imprint on society to the best of his ability…that I am sure of.</p>
<p>All children are miracles. I do think they overstated the worst case scenario with my sister. I think my sister’s issue was a rhesus incompatiblity. Most of the babies just died from this complication, back in the day.</p>
<p>I wish you the best with your kidlets. The challenges may be tougher, but each child has much to offer our world. Your children are lucky to have you!</p>
<p>I don’t know it was mentioned previously, but where I live the state mandates infant:staff in daycare settings. For infants it’s 1 staff:3 infants or 2:7. In California it’s 1:4. Even that is a stretch. This delusional woman things she can do 1:8 plus the 6 others. I can’t see how the state of California can’t step in.</p>
<p>billsbillsbills, there are standards like that here in WA. Of course, they only apply to licensed day care centers. I feel so sorry for these babies. Kids need a stable home and parent(s) or someone serving as a parent figure, not a constantly changing stream of volunteer caregivers!</p>
<p>Well we can all stop worrying now. Apparently Octomom had her nails done today and bought a Wii. Phew! All is now right with the world.</p>
<p>Those six older kids don’t need parenting. Time for them to grow up already anyway – who do they think they are? Octuples or something?</p>
<p>So much for being in hiding, though, huh?</p>
<p>I would have to believe anyone else in her family, like her parents, knows she’s crazy and wants nothing to do with her or this circus.</p>
<p>My guess? She will spend the next 18 years “managing” her kids, selling them to any sponsor who will take them. Maybe the opening act for Ringling Brothers?</p>
<p>Though I do fear that it’s likely they will not all be normal, healthy kids.</p>
<p>"Posted Feb 13th 2009 6:30PM by TMZ Staff</p>
<p>With her 14 progeny nowhere in sight, octuplet mother of the year Nadya Suleman took time out of her busy press schedule to get a federally subsidized manicure in Norwalk, Calif. on Friday."</p>
<p>If you can stand any more, go to TMZ’s website and check out the pictures. I think they are stalking her, just like Angelina Jolie. I guess she’s getting what she wanted after all.</p>
<p>wait! explain this to me…so, i can say i’m a mom of multiples…granted only 3…but, maybe that would qualify me for a pedicure? How does this work? lol…please tell me!!! We have 2 more tuition payment for our 2 in college…lol, I haven’t had a mani-pedi in 4 yrs!! lol…omg…this is so wacky!!</p>
<p>I think she should put them up for adoption. If there is any legal way for her to get paid for the kids, great. Just find them loving adoptive parents and get gone.</p>
<p>They do seem to be stalking her. Nevertheless, I don’t get it …the how part…how she claims to hold each preemie for 45 min/day but can fit in shopping and nails and TV appearances too. How come she is not home with the other six and letting her mom take a break and buy the video games? Also, I don’t get how her PR firm doesn’t give her better advice…that it looks bad while the press is on her tail to be out at the nail salon and video game store???</p>
<p>My suspicion is that she just wants to be seen.</p>
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<p>I think this young woman should be lauded for bringing new life into the world. And since additional children won’t be a further financial burden on her, I trust we’ll all support her should she opt for additional litters.</p>
<p>(There – facetiousness, sarcasm, double meaning, and arrogance all rolled up in just two sentences.)</p>
<p>and I thought she was in hiding due to all the death threats.</p>
<p>Yeah, death threats that they conveniently forgot to report to the authorities.</p>