MCCAUGHEY SEPTUPLETS – THE WORLD’S FIRST SET OF SURVIVING SEPTUPLETS

While under treatment with ovulation-stimulating Metrodin for infertility, Bobbi and Kenny were surprised to find out they were going to have seven kids all at once. Brandon, Kelsey, Joel, Alexis, Nathan, Natalie, and Mikayla were seven blessings to the couple in 1997. They were born by Caesarean section, all within six minutes. They are the world’s first known set of surviving septuplets.

The family quickly gained a lot of media attention, both positive and negative, including a feature in Time magazine in December 1997 and letters accusing them ofbeing selfish to waste the world’s resources on a family this big. Having a new baby is a lot of work, but the degree of work you need for seven babies at once is a whole new level, according to the proud parents. Their story was featured in Time Magazine. Presently, all seven children are now adults and pursuing their own interests.