All This Couple wished for was a baby, But They Were Gifted With Seven In A Row

Meeting Mr. Prez

Then-President Bill Clinton called the McCaugheys to congratulate them on their bold decision of keeping all the kids even when the doctors suggested for selective reduction was a big achievement. Later on, the family met George W. Bush on their first birthday. They appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the TV ratings touched the highest when the septuplets were aired.

Feeding The Family

At first, they had donations, which made life a bit easier for them but Bobbi and Kenny were aware that they soon have to take things in their own hands. They started buying products in bulk as that will save their time and suit their budget too. The family was spending $300 on groceries monthly, which was four times an average American family at that time. With the time passing, they came up with new plans.

Resourceful Remedies

With 8 kids at home, the couple’s work wasn’t enough and they needed more help. With more than 35 volunteer helpers. Their jobs, cleaning, and sleeping had to be added to other tasks. The couple did it buffet style eating, and gardening more which helped them in lowering their grocery bills. With years passing by, the world wanted to know how the septuplets are doing and the family ended up making one big decision.

Rejecting Reality TV

Maybe the McCaugheys were now thinking of the warning given by the Dionne sisters as they decided to turn down almost all reality shows and T.V. interviews requests. The family didn’t wish to share their life with strangers anymore. They made it strict but at times there were exceptions too.

Keeping Up With The McCaugheys

The world wanted to keep up with the McCaugheys when the kids were living a life away from the media attention. They knew that this publicity had brought them a huge help, anyway, they didn’t want their kids to be worried about how’ll they look on the camera most of the time. However, once a year, they allowed one interview before the kids birthdays that gave a world a glimpse into their unique living. The surprise wasn’t over yet.

Milestone Movie

McCaugheys’ lives were filled with challenges and beautiful moments all at the same time. The kids were always up to something or the other. When the kids were 13 they got another great experience when a documentary was made on the family. The TLC production, hosted by Ann Curry was titled as America’s Septuplets Turn 13. The documentary was aired a month after the kids turned 13. Their teenage was another time to get thing sorted.