Octuplet Mom - This Is an Outrage!

[chefann]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,497104,00.htmlFrom the article:
The latest report comes from TMZ, which cited an unnamed source at Century 21 as saying Suleman has shown interest in buying a $1.24 million home in Whittier, Calif. The house has four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and a pool.I like the headline on Fark.com that linked to this story: Octomom now reportedly looking to buy a million-dollar home. Yeah, and submitter wants a pony.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I saw that this morning too. WTH is this woman thinking? TMZ also had a photo of her withdrawing $$ at the bank (a lot of 100's in her hand).

I saw part of the Dr. Phil show yesterday afternoon. He had a financial breakdown of what it will cost for just the first year - the dollar figures were astounding (diapers, formula, food, typical medical costs, clothing....) for all 14 of her kids and he brought 12 carseats and 2 booster seats on stage to show the logistics of transporting her family. Unbelievable! This woman has some huge hurdles to tackle.

 

[crissy11]

So how does she think only a 4 bedroom house is going to be big enough.... and at that cost..

 

[DebbieSAChef]

So how does she think only a 4 bedroom house is going to be big enough.... and at that cost..

I know with that amount of money you could build a huge house to accomodate all these children. She could make it in the shape of a shoe! (I know it's corny but I couldn't resist).
I wonder how much the house cost that family to make, the one with 16 kids? It sounded like an orphanage! Lots of washing machines, beds, space, etc... Does anyone have an article on that? Ann? Where are you?

Debbie

 

[DebbieSAChef]

I found it and it's amazing!!!! Click on the pictures and you'll see a slideshow! I have never seen anything like that. The house is beautiful, and has everything they could possibly need. Plus they didn't get government assistance to build, pay and maintain their home. What a blessing! You will not believe this house! WOW! I would love to have lots of kids but after this sixth child, I think we are done. Unless I can talk my hubby into having more! LOL We will probably need a bigger house by the end of next year. But we'll see.

http://www.duggarfamily.com/

Debbie

 

[susanr613]

i read on cnn this morning that an organization has offered to help the octomom take care of the babies. apparently this organization specializes in babies with health issues. so far, no answer from octomom.

i think she started out delusional and all this negative attention has made it worse.

 

[pamperedalf]

You have to remember that even w/ this housing market in the dump, California is one of the highest priced states. Not that I condone her going & buying a million dollar home (w/ no money, boy I wish someone would help me buy a house like that). Bay area 2 bedroom dumps are $250,000 & in some states you can buy a 4-6 bedroom house. The Duggars did it differently, they built a lot of the house themselves & took over 3 years to build.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I found it and it's amazing!!!! Click on the pictures and you'll see a slideshow! I have never seen anything like that. The house is beautiful, and has everything they could possibly need. Plus they didn't get government assistance to build, pay and maintain their home. What a blessing! You will not believe this house! WOW! I would love to have lots of kids but after this sixth child, I think we are done. Unless I can talk my hubby into having more! LOL We will probably need a bigger house by the end of next year. But we'll see.

http://www.duggarfamily.com/

Debbie

That is a cool house. However, two toilets side by side w/o a privacy partition is a little too much 'sharing' for me - even if it is family.

 

[Ginger428]

I found it and it's amazing!!!! Click on the pictures and you'll see a slideshow! I have never seen anything like that. The house is beautiful, and has everything they could possibly need. Plus they didn't get government assistance to build, pay and maintain their home. What a blessing! You will not believe this house! WOW! I would love to have lots of kids but after this sixth child, I think we are done. Unless I can talk my hubby into having more! LOL We will probably need a bigger house by the end of next year. But we'll see.

http://www.duggarfamily.com/

Debbie

That is Beautiful!!! WOW!!!

 

[babywings76]

That is a cool house. However, two toilets side by side w/o a privacy partition is a little too much 'sharing' for me - even if it is family.

One of them was the short little potty's they have for toddlers. My kids preschool had these in the bathrooms in the classrooms. It probably is just nice to have a small "real" potty when you have so many kids.

 

[esavvymom]

and the Duggar's are Debt free. I saw them do an interview last night with Joy Behar (sp?) on one of the news shows. Joy was asking the Duggar's about their thoughts on this lady with the babies. Basically, Michelle said -"I had mine the old fashioned way, one at a time...so I can't imagine that many little ones at once." They were gracious of course.

 

[janetupnorth]

Funny how "one at a time" would be "old-fashioned".

 

[susanr613]

I have to say I never took an interest in the Duggars (or Jon and Kate). I am glad you posted the website link. The home is beautiful and the children look well cared for, bright, and happy. I read a transcript of Joy Behar's interview and it seems to me that the Duggars are sensible, smart people who can give their children everything they need without depending on anyone or society.

Bravo!

 

[chefann]

ABC News: Man Gave Sperm 3 Times, Believes He May Be Octuplets' DadMan Gave Sperm 3 Times, Believes He May Be Octuplets' Dad
Good Morning America to reveal identity of man who could be octuplets' father--
There's another illustration in that article of just how twisted the octomom is. She told this guy that she needed help conceiving because she had cancer. Who uses that as an excuse?

 

[Crystal Patton]

Man, just when you thought it couldn't get any stranger.

 

[pamperedlinda]

WOW! Somehow this doesn't surprise me.

The last several articles I've read have all said that he doctor implanted 8 embryos - before they said 6 - anyone know which is correct?

 

[Jennie4PC]

Who knows which one is correct. When watching dateline she kept saying it as 6 but who knows.

 

[erinb]

I know that it was once said to be 6 with two being twins.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Who knows which one is correct. When watching dateline she kept saying it as 6 but who knows.

well, she also said that she never used public assistance - I wouldn't trust anything that she says as truth.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Today show is talking about her this morning and her dad will be on Oprah today too.

 

[pcchefjane]

Dr Phil has brought "Angels in Waiting" in to help her take care of the babies. They will provide 6 caregivers on 12 hour shifts (total of 24 a day) to help her take care of the babies. They will be all washing their hands in Lavender soap so everyone "smells the same". They will also be having her wear t-shirts to sleep in to be used to swaddle the babies with her "smell"! They have a Nursery Designer who is doing the whole nursery FREE; beds for all the other children are being given as well. There is a General Contractor overseeing everything FREE. A flooring company is redoing all the floors FREE! She has also made the statement that all 14 children have the same father...and she is not telling who it is and it is NOT the guy who claims it is him! I want to turn this off because I am so angry at her for just sitting there and smiling. She has said she can't believe it is happening this way... I have yet to hear her say THANK YOU however! This is THOUSANDS of dollars of FREE help and furntiure etc. That to me is the least she can say! Dr. Phil has established a foundation for their care! There is even a donation area in Philadelphia this weekend for diapers, etc.

 

[kristenlee]

At least the kids will be taken care of and get a good start. I feel sorry for the kids with all this judgemental talk about them and their mother. When they are old enough to see all this and understand what everyone is saying, it will be heartbreaking for them. They are going to see how the whole world saw them as a mistake and didn't want them, hopefully it will not ruin them emotionally. Before we speak badly about them and their family, we should think of how how it will affect them in the future. All this talk is going to be bad for their self-esteem. How would you feel if you found out later that the world did not want you.??? They should know that they are a blessing, NOT a curse.
Sorry to sound so harsh, but this is about the kids, not about how wrong everyone thinks it is. It is done and it is not the kids fault, they deserve to have the opportunity to thrive. Who knows, these kids may grow up to do great things and be an asset to their community.

 

[pcchefjane]

I never said anything against the kids. I don't think anyone else has either. I think what is so wrong in this whole situation is that she is milking anyone and everyone for as much as she can get! I don't see where you get we are against the kids. The majority of us have a problem with this single mom who has been IVF for 14 children with no means of support! As they said on Dr Phil today, one person cannot take care of these children. It will take 64 feedings daily minimum for them! They are remodeling her home free of charge. How many other people with large families would have liked to have had this? I still say she should have thanked all these people who are giving everything to her for the kids instead of saying, "I am just surprised it is so much." Her first words (or the very least the last words) should have been, "I want to thank everyone for their generosity in helping me!"

 

[lisagoins]

Well, it took Dr. Phil to intervene to get her to take the care--she turned it down last week because they were not going to allow her to make them part of a reality show, so she said no. Did you notice she wasn't even looking at them and LISTENING when they were talking about the babies being stressed about being handled? She kept turning around and looking at the screen behind her. And she never SHUTS UP!! She doesn't even let whoever's talking to her finish a question before she's cutting them off. I think she's just giving Dr. Phil and everyone "lip-service" (pun intended on that one--yuck!) and telling them what they want to hear so she can get more camera time. I can hardly watch her, but I can hardly turn it off--it's like a car wreck!

 

[kristenlee]

I DID NOT say that you are against the kids. I am just just worried about all the negativity and how the kids might take it when they are older. I also think it is wrong that she did the IVF with no means to support them. Hopefully the kids will not be punished in the future for what their mom did.

 

[susanr613]

Kristen, you bring up a good point, and sadly it is all 14 children who are bearing the burden of their mother's insanity, especially the ones who were born with developmental disabilities. Even when these kids and their mom fade into the background, the kids will still have to live behind the 8-ball.

 

[kristenlee]

Susan
Thank you for understanding my opinion. I was just expressing my opinion and not trying to acuse anyone of anything.

 

[stefani2]

and the Duggar's are Debt free. I saw them do an interview last night with Joy Behar (sp?) on one of the news shows. Joy was asking the Duggar's about their thoughts on this lady with the babies. Basically, Michelle said -"I had mine the old fashioned way, one at a time...so I can't imagine that many little ones at once." They were gracious of course.

I saw an episode that the Duggars said they only pay cash for everything. So if they don't have the money to pay for it - they don't buy it. Plus they spaced their kids out - the oldest is in their 20s. I think it is way different to have to kids that are spaced a year or two (or more) apart than to have multiples.

 

[stefani2]

Funny how "one at a time" would be "old-fashioned".

that is funny