Wednesday, October 11, 2006

How many babies can one have?

I recently read a story about this Russian woman from the 18th century. She gave birth to 69 children of whom 67 survived into adulthood.

She was able to do this by giving birth to 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets along the way.

Incredible. Not that I'd ever want 69 babies though.

12 Comments:

Blogger Terra said...

I miss you too Wendy.
Crazy story.

8:26 PM  
Blogger janette said...

If anyone WOULD want 69 babies, it would be you! ;)

8:55 PM  
Blogger .Cheryl. said...

hahaha! wendy that's such a crazy and random fact. miss ya :D

9:29 PM  
Blogger pri said...

69 babies. wow. and 67 survived. that is somethin else. imagine giving birth that many times, what would possess someone to do something like that.

im sure the kids loved it though. 66 siblings would be a LOT of fun. and so many twins!! i'd want twins too. or triplets. just 1 pair of each though.

anyway. hope youre having a good time wendy!

2:52 PM  
Blogger Kelley Anne said...

that's my plan.

3:10 PM  
Blogger deb said...

oh. my. goodness. *blink blink* I'm speechless.

1:26 PM  
Blogger Anna said...

Oh my heavens! That's insane!!!! Where'd you get this info from? LOL

1:48 PM  
Blogger wattsupjen said...

Wow, I cannot fathom! How? Being in baby phase does not make me want twins. Twins are sure cute to look at from afar, but the work! My kids are great, but oh my even 6 kids is inconcevable (no pun intended, LOL). I can't even imagine!

Miss you lots Wendy! You're a funny bunhead!

9:43 PM  
Blogger Wendy said...

is that Hannah in the picture? so cute!

i miss all of you eastern people!

11:02 PM  
Blogger Jill said...

Hi Wendy,
if anyone could handle having 67 babies, I think that you could. Did you know Anita is coming with Celeste this weekend?? I thought you'd like that. Have a good rest tomorrow!! lovejill

12:17 AM  
Blogger Sam said...

HEY! Wendy!!!

Nice blog :)

12:47 PM  
Blogger Dawei said...

If the pain of giving birth is a consequence of sin, that woman must have confessed a lot.

6:40 PM  

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