Fourteen?

[katharina]

Might the state go after the sperm donor for child support?

Unless it changed since I first heard the story, the donor is actually her boyfriend who *wanted* to marry her but she refuses. I haven't heard for a while and that may have just been her first story.

Whether or not that's who it was, I don't think the state OR this mother of the babies has any legal basis to go after a donor.

 

[katharina]

I saw her on the cover of a magazine the other day. I think she's going to grab as much publicity as she can, and I'm afraid that won't be a very good thing for her children.

Unfortunately I have to agree. I don't know if it's still there or not, but there was also a website I saw where she was "introducing" the babies and asking for donations. Those poor little babies!

 

[Twiceshy]

I saw her on the cover of a magazine the other day. I think she's going to grab as much publicity as she can, and I'm afraid that won't be a very good thing for her children.

If the people with 18 children can have a show on TLC and it hasn't done any harm, it's possible that these children would experience no harm. The issue is whether or not she should be allowed to benefit from her actions.

The "18 and Counting" family has managed to have all of their children without invitro fertilization, from what I can see. Even though I feel their actions are irresponsible, they haven't created their situation through extraordinary means.

 

[heretoday]

Twiceshy, the main difference I see in the equation is that the television family is a unit, a working and functional arrangement with two parents sharing the emotional and physical duties inherent in parenting. I rather doubt that octo-mom has the mojo that is required to ride herd on such a brood on a day-to-day basis.

 

[SageMother]

Unless it changed since I first heard the story, the donor is actually her boyfriend who *wanted* to marry her but she refuses. I haven't heard for a while and that may have just been her first story.

Whether or not that's who it was, I don't think the state OR this mother of the babies has any legal basis to go after a donor.

I wonder whey she wouldn't marry him but is wiling to maintain ties through children?

I wonder if she always intended to live with her parents, and if having all these kids was a way to always get aid?

I am probably way out in left field on that.

 

[heretoday]

She lives in California, and unless things have changed radically with the economy, she can get AFDC (aid for families with dependent children) and Medi-Cal (free or almost free medical insurance). There is also Section 8 housing, which I'm sure she more than qualifies for, so the babies aren't going to be destitute.
A friend was telling me that right after the babies were born, Octo-Mom was saying she was amazed that all the free stuff from businesses weren't coming through as she'd thought they would. (You know, diapers and car seats, etc)

 

[chocoguy]

I don’t know if she is the same mother who gave birth to octuplets that I know. Reports are saying that some porn industries are inviting here to do a porn movie.

 

[SageMother]

She lives in California, and unless things have changed radically with the economy, she can get AFDC (aid for families with dependent children) and Medi-Cal (free or almost free medical insurance). There is also Section 8 housing, which I'm sure she more than qualifies for, so the babies aren't going to be destitute.
A friend was telling me that right after the babies were born, Octo-Mom was saying she was amazed that all the free stuff from businesses weren't coming through as she'd thought they would. (You know, diapers and car seats, etc)

I thought getting social services in the form of housing, food, and clothing meant you were destitute!

Does med-cal consider her financial aid for college in her income? If so, how much will it count towards her ability to support her household?

IF she's looking at welfare for support, wouldn't be easier social services still go in and remove the children?

 

[SageMother]

I don’t know if she is the same mother who gave birth to octuplets that I know. Reports are saying that some porn industries are inviting here to do a porn movie.

She apparently turned down those offers. I can't imagine that she would jeopardize any public opinion shifts by doing a porn movie, even though doing so is no reflection on her parenting abilities.

The USA is still a little too petty for her to take the risk.

 

[katharina]

The "18 and Counting" family has managed to have all of their children without invitro fertilization, from what I can see. Even though I feel their actions are irresponsible, they haven't created their situation through extraordinary means.

They are living debt free and can actually afford their children and give them a decent lifestyle. Big difference in my eyes.