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I think if she were fame hungry or wanted a reality show, she'd have one already. There really is no way she could have any normal job and pay for childcare for all those kids. I don't know what options she has. Poor kids.
apparently she tried the show option and, last I heard, was supposed to have a deal w/ some European network. there was an hour long special on some network that I watched and it was dreadful. seriously, I finished watching that show and just wanted to cry for all those kids, babies and older ones alike. if others had the same reaction I did, then NO ONE would want to tune in weekly to see a child pummel their baby sibling or to hear babies cry nearly nonstop for food or love. there was NOTHING hopeful about that situation, no matter how much Octomom high pitched voice would claim otherwise. even the folks that watch those megafamily shows on TLC have a limit. Octomom crosses it
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I can think of some options, but they aren't really pretty ones. then again, it would work out best for the kids. IMHO, the octuplets should either be put into long term, carefully screened foster care, or put into an open adoption.
I remember when the babies were first born and the back story on her came out, there were a lot of cries for her to adopt out the kids while they were still young. yes, it will be tough, but it would be the best for the kids. heck, may even toss in some of the other kids she has too (though some of them are older but I think there's a set of twins that are under 3). when this woman has gotten her life somewhat together and secured stable housing and income, then she can have her kids back (though I can't imagine any income, even one supplemented by welfare, could afford 14 kids. esp. in CA).
of course, this is an extreme option and one that would initially be tough on the kids (though the octuplets may be too young to be too affected by it), but it may be the move that brings the first measure of stability to their short lives so far. I could care less how it would affect Octomom, this situation is her fault. main concern should be the kids, and if their mom can't afford to keep a roof over their heads and food in their stomachs, than drastic measures should be taken
After the backlash of 19 kids and counting and Jon & Kate, she should'a known, no one's interested anymore.
The day she opened her mouth and said... and I quote: "A man would only get in the way and I've got babies to hold. No man has ever sullied my life-oven with his flesh sword, and no man ever will"... we all knew she was mentally ill.
After the backlash of 19 kids and counting and Jon & Kate, she should'a known, no one's interested anymore.
The day she opened her mouth and said... and I quote: "A man would only get in the way and I've got babies to hold. No man has ever sullied my life-oven with his flesh sword, and no man ever will"... we all knew she was mentally ill.
she said that, really?
stupid move. now she won't even be able to snag a sugar daddy looking for tabloid fame. methinks the IVF treatments had less to do w/ any fertility issues and more to do w/ her not liking sex
you know she saw all the stuff Jon and Kate were getting, including the new house, and figured she'd get the same deal. pity no major corporations wants the bad publicity of donating goods to her
the more I think about, the more I realize that this woman is basically doomed. short of a very kind benefactor coming up and donating a house to her, her options are slim. the octuplets are almost 2 and will some need a lot more space for toddler beds and running around (of course, they're still to young to stack them one on top of the other in bunk beds). housing big enough for 14 kids will be tough to find in the best of times. w/ her financial and personal history, she's unlikely to find anything. only option left is Section 8, which has a crazy long waiting list which are usually closed. imagine the outrage if she was bumped ahead in the list? and is there even Sec 8 housing out there for 14 kids?
she needs a job, but that seems unlikely. the money spent on babysitting will suck up any earnings. plus, she seems kind of loopy. not really employment material. so her only income is going to be welfare and disability payouts for her kids (IIRC, a past article did the math and she'd only be getting <$3K month. chump change really considering all the costs incurred). I can't imagine how much food costs and it's unlikely SNAP will cover it all
she's screwed. it would be one thing if it was just her, but she's screwed over 14 little kids who are likely going to plain out suffer unless a miracle happens or they're taken away from her
After the backlash of 19 kids and counting and Jon & Kate, she should'a known, no one's interested anymore.
The day she opened her mouth and said... and I quote: "A man would only get in the way and I've got babies to hold. No man has ever sullied my life-oven with his flesh sword, and no man ever will"... we all knew she was mentally ill.
For real? Sounds like she's been spending to much time with those Halequin Romance or Jackie Collins books.
I also agree that even for the freak factor, I wouldn't watch her as an 'adult actress'.
I think she should be sterilized so she doesn't feel sorry for herself and get impregnated again.
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I'll pass! 
