Bobby was pregnant with many children after he was injected with fertility drugs. The doctor found many healthy embryos in her uterus-seven to be exact. Although many people have their own opinions on what the parents-to-be of so many children should do, the couple refused to choose abortion during pregnancy and decided to let their faith guide them.
1997165438+1October19. The doctor gave birth to these seven babies by caesarean section within 6 minutes: Little Kenny, Alexis, Natalie, Chelsea, Nathan, Brandon and Joel. The triplets arrived nine weeks ahead of the due date, but they were the first surviving triplets.
The state media reported the birth of triplets. As a result, many people lend a helping hand to this big family. Bobby said: "At the beginning, for every ten letters that made us happy, we received an accusation letter accusing us of exploiting children and selfishly wasting the world's resources on such a big family."
However, social support far exceeds the negative side. First, they got a free house with 5500 square feet, which is enough for all their children. More importantly, the donation didn't end there, because in the first two years of the triplets' lives, the family got free vans, babysitting services, clothes and diapers.
Celebrities also joined in the congratulations. For example, President Clinton called the family after their historic birth to wish them all the best. They also participated in oprah winfrey's program and later met with President George W ..
However, after the spotlight faded away, the family then lived a normal life in their hometown of Iowa. This also means that after all the free goods and services are used up, Bobby and old Kenny have to be careful to provide living expenses for eight growing children. As a result, they bought daily necessities in bulk when the price was favorable, and planted their own agricultural products garden. They still work hard. Old Kenny is employed by a metal coating company, while Bobby is engaged in special training in an educational institution.
The couple have their own ideas about their children's education. They don't want children to think that people can get something for nothing. Old Kenny said: "I have been worried that when they see the donations from the society and our work, they will think that these can bring them the good things they need." I must tell them that if you want something, you must strive for it. "
In fact, everyone has a job in high school and pays for extra expenses such as mobile phones and tablets with their own money. "If we want something, we must strive for it," Kenny Jr. said in an interview with NBC. In addition, in that month, seven brothers and sisters all graduated from Carlisle High School, and everyone had a unique dream for the future.
Little Kenny, the first born triplet, entered the community college in Des Moines and will be engaged in construction-related work in the future. At the same time, Nathan has a strong interest in science and hopes to work in this field in the future.
Alexis got the best grades when he graduated from high school. She is eager to teach. So is Natalie. She dreams of working in a primary school. Although Chelsea is the youngest baby, weighing only 2 pounds and 5 ounces, now she is a healthy young woman who will study music in college.
On the other hand, the sixth born Brandon joined the army and realized his dream since he was three years old. As for Joel, the last septuplet, he is currently studying computer science. Alexis and Nathan are both cerebral palsy patients, so they must study harder to achieve their goals.
Chelsea said: "I feel that I have started my life, but my brothers and sisters are my best friends." Little Kenny added: "What I don't like is that we won't be together. Without them, I can't have such a life today. " For parents of triplets, because their children have grown up, are about to leave school or for other reasons, and enter the empty nest period, they should gradually adapt to the feeling that all seven children are suddenly not around.