Anyone that has been pregnant or is a parent knows the challenges that come with trying to do their best raising just ONE CHILD…never mind raising fourteen. I have resisted commenting on the octuplets debacle because of the utter absurdity of the entire situation. When I saw the inevitable article in People Magazine yesterday (with the grandfather appearing on Oprah today) I knew it was time to chime in. With six kids at home and 8 “million dollar babies” growing in the ‘womb with a view’ in the Intensive Care Nursery, the question continues to be asked: Who in their right mind chooses this? Is this the stepping stone to becoming rich and famous? How about the infertility physician who knowingly implanted twice the number of recommended embryos?
The issue remains: quality of life both physically (preemies endure a myriad of health issues) and emotionally…maternal/child bonding stretched way too thin.
A difficult situation…I wish the entire family the best as they struggle to find and maintain health and well-being.
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