In 1997, she made history by giving birth to septuplets. How have these remarkable siblings fared over the years, and what are their lives like today?
How unusual they all are!
Bobby and Kenny McCaughey already had one child in their family, but they needed another baby to be completely happy. For health reasons, Kenny was unable to get pregnant for a long time, and the couple decided to undergo IVF. The woman was implanted with 7 embryos, this was done for everyone, because in fact, as a rule, only one takes root. But the unexpected happened, all the embryos survived.
In 1997, all seven children were born. It was a real miracle. All babies weighed about one and a half kilograms at birth; unfortunately, two were diagnosed with cerebral palsy
This incident shook up all the media, newspapers began writing about this family and making programs. But difficulties began in the family. There was a catastrophic lack of money…
Fortunately, thanks to the publicity of this whole story, the people around me reacted to this with understanding. The McCaugheys began to help everyone: those who could did so financially, some sent things and toys. Even the then President of America did not stand aside.
Soon this large family was given a large house, and they were also provided with free food. Many universities were already waiting for children to study after they graduated from school.
Almost 24 years have passed. You can see what the septuplets look like at the moment.
This is Natalie, the girl wants to train as a primary school teacher. She graduated from school better than anyone else.
Brandon, the guy wants to serve in the army.
Kelsey, she was born weighing only 907 grams. The girl sings very beautifully and dreams of becoming a singer. Kelsey enjoys singing in the school choir.
This is Kenny, a civil engineering student at Des Moines Community College. Since childhood, he wanted to become a builder.
Alexis was born with cerebral palsy and wants to become a teacher. A girl walks with a special device, but despite this, she is the co-captain of the high school cheerleading team.
Nathan was also born with cerebral palsy and dreams of becoming a scientist. The guy is a computer science student at Hannibal-LaGrange University.
And this is Joel, he was born last, and wants to study computer science in college and he has already enrolled in Hannibal-Lagrange University.
Kenny admits that after the children left, she doesn’t know what to do, she’s very lonely. After all, she is used to the fact that the house is always noisy and fun and there is always work.
But she is very proud of her children, because they have grown up to be worthy people and will soon find good professions. And Kenny is already looking forward to his grandchildren.
