P2. Now that they are 13 years old: Here’s how the world’s first surviving octopus and their mother appear today

The world celebrated the 13th birthday of the most well-known case of surviving octuplets on January 26, 2022. The eight babies—six boys and two girls—who were delivered via cesarean section in the United States on January 26, 2009, garnered international attention. All 14 of their children were reared without the assistance of a father by their mother, 34-year-old Nadya Suleman, who previously had six children.

Suleman alleges that her doctor deceived her by transferring 12 embryos, resulting in the IVF conception of all her children.

Suleman’s case resulted in tighter rules on IVF procedures in the United States, and the doctor lost his medical license as a result of ethical transgressions.

Nadya, also referred to as “Octomom,” attracted praise and condemnation. Even though Nadya has tried to make money out of her narrative through reality shows and other endeavors, she insists that she loves her kids and does not pursue them for fame or money.

The Suleman family does not live in poverty today, but they do live simply. Nadya regularly promotes veganism and good living on social media by posting pictures of her octuplets.

The family seems to be happy and doing well in spite of the challenges.