New TLC Documentary Checks in On McCaughey Septuplets, Now 13

They feed a family of 13 on $300 a month? Well the article said they grow their own produce which would help a lot, also shop at Food Warehouses which is also a saving. It doesn't go into how much cooking from scratch the Mother does. Believe me the savings are astronomical when a person by-passes the ready made convenience foods. Get Amy Dacyczyn's "Tightwad Gazette" and learn a whole new way of life,

Obviously they don't have junk food in the house. They buy in bulk and have a garden and I imagine that they can produce as well. I guess that they stick to the basics. The kids sem healthy and happy so there must not be any problems on the food they are given. That being said, I know what you mean, I buy for two and havae watched the end result at check out go up and up and up. We also have cut out junk food and extras. More power to them that they do it and are happy and healthy.

That has got to be a typo. Three hundred a month doesn't seem possible to me.

they manage "at times" on a food budget of $300 a month. See video at 1:47

Mcharlie1W, how do you know the mother does all the cooking? Maybe the dad does it, or the kids pitch in.

TaraJai, how right you are. She is normal and not stuck on herself like Kate and is not using those children for financial gain. Best of luck to this blessed family..

I AGREE W/U THEY R GREAT PARENTS AND IVE BEEN WATCHING THEM SINCE THEY WERE BORN..GOD BLESS.THEM ALL AND KATE TAKE A LESSON THATS WHAT PARENTING IS ALL ABOUT..NOT MONEY UR CHILDREN..

kate gosslin aught to talk to this lady, not once have I seen these kids on t.v. supporting their parents. neither parent Is a fame whore. I hope kate & jon have saved every penny those kids have made so when their 18 they can use it to get the hell away from them & get some counseling

What are you talking about? These parents have actually kept their children out of the spotlight so that they could grow up normally. There have been periodic updates via documentaries but I would hardly call that "keeping them in the spotlight in order to cash in".
Why do you use the term "breeders" by the way? That is generally a term used by the gay population. If you are(and that is OK) why are you trolling on parent sites spreading your negativity? Just wondering.....

to me...It is such a shame you dislike children. God tells us that children are a heritage from the Lord.....argue with HIM.!!

What rock haveyou been under? This family has done their best to keep the kids out of the media. Mom is not about plastic surgery and expensive vacations but about raising her kids and taking care of them. Yes she had help when they wre babies but so what. These are not temper tantrum throwing brats and neithr are their parents. They expect nothing from the public, have figured out how to do it on their own. Too bad that you had no life or affection with your parents and rest of your family. Hope you are happyin the future.

me what a sad individual you must be i feel sorry for you

Anita...
Save your sympathy for the babies at the bottom of the heap. This wasn't a miracle or an act of God, but a surgical procedure that implanted those eggs.
It was a well known fact to Bobbi McCaughey that some of those babies would suffer severe health issues.
I think it's unfair to those children knowing there will never be the quality of life for them as afforded to their womb mates at the top of the heap.

Now it seems to have spawned a competition to see who can produce the most children in one pregnancy IE: "Octomom"
Where will it end...ten maybe twelve at once, so long as they are the new record holder and reap the claim to fame.

Sad, just sad that quantity over quality of life becomes more important to these mothers. Shouldn't having healthy children be most important?

So, just ask yourself if this is something you would do knowing the inevitable outcome?

TLC was only catching up with this family.....to actually see how these kids and their parents were doing. They made history by being the very first set of septuplets born-and surviving. They haven't been in the spotlight since, at least that I know of. Jon and Kate Gosselin had their kids thrown into the spootlight since birth. You really shouldn't compare the two families. It's great to see the kids are happy, normal, and doing fine.

Walt Esch - - get your facts straight before you go throwing stones. They have NEVER been paid for their interviews. They were given donations by people witha heart. They did not seel their children's rights like others. They do these interviews to give back to those who have prayed and supported them through the years. they are ana amzing family. God bless each and every one of them.

Me...you are absolutely ignorant about Bobbie,Kenny, and their wonderful, well raised, and rounded children. I used to work with Kenny. And the funniest thing was I sat across from him for an entire year and didn't have a clue who he was. This was NOT because I hadn't seen the stories when the babies were born, it is NOT because I hadn't religously watched what very few shows they were on, it was because Kenny is a very humble, hard working individual that doesn't go around like Octomom, or that Kate lady, (and I use the word "lady" very loosely) and practically jump in front of a camera, beg for help, sell their souls and their precious childrens souls for a dime. Not once did he make a spectical of himself. He came to work everyday, did his job very well, and was blessed enough to go home to his wife and beautiful children. It wasn't until his last day of work (and before you go jumping to conclusions, he wasn't let go, he had a job that would keep him closer to home and his family) that I had mentioned to a coworker that he sure looked like Kenny McCaughey. Of course my coworker looked at me like I was nuts and busted out laughing as they replied, "are you serious? That IS "the" Kenny." I didn't recognize him because it had been a very long time since he or his family had been on t.v. and he wore glasses at work. I live in Des Moines, so every year one of our local news stations air updates on their birthday. That is it. Every once in a blue moon there might be a special on t.v. about the children and how they are doing, but give me a BREAK! They don't even come close to your lame statement, ". If they were, they wouldn't be keeping themselves in the limelight, looking for the next cash in, talk show or reality show of their own." Please tell me what numerous limelight, talk show or reality show you have seen this awesome family on. I would LOVE to see them. I adore, respect, and honor this family for the extraordinary job they do on a daily basis making sure their children are NOT in the "limelight" and that they can lead a normal, healthy, loving family oriented life. You seem to have anger issues and for some reason want to take it out on someone. How sad. Maybe your 2011 will be better for you and you can find some good in stories such as this one. Happy New Year!

Walt and ME: They were taking a fertility drug to conceive one child, not 7. They had taken it when they conceived their first child and wanted to give her a sibling. There was no surgery involved. These two have stuck together for over 15 years, and still are a happy, thriving family. Though they didn't choose to have this many children, they have taken good care of all of their children. And, I have fed our family of 9 on 400-500 per month (only buy convenience foods when they are on sale AND I have a coupon), and we eat pretty well. I am proud of the job Bobbi and Kenny have done in raising these 7 surprises and their big sister!