A 26-year-old woman has revealed how she has 22 biological children, stating that she won't stop until she has 100.
Parenting is something that many of us will venture into at some point in our lives, usually with the intention of having one, two, or three.
That being said, there is nothing wrong with wanting a big family, so if you can cope with having many children, then go for it.
One woman has had 22 children, and she's only 26 - which has left a few people scratching their heads wondering how that's possible given that the usual term from conception to delivery is nine months.
Kristina Ozturk, a 26-year-old Russian mother living in Georgia, has gained international attention by capturing her family in a heartwarming video that features a staggering 20 of her children born in just over a year.
Kristina, who aspires to have a total of 105 biological kids with her husband, millionaire Galip, 58, took to Instagram to share a glimpse into her extraordinary life.
Kristina, who hails from Moscow, met her husband Galip, a wealthy hotel owner, while on holiday in the picturesque coastal town of Batumi, Georgia.
Their whirlwind romance eventually led to a shared dream of a massive family. The couple decided to use surrogacy to expedite the process and started on their remarkable journey.
However, Galip's life took an unexpected turn earlier this year when he was sentenced to eight years in prison due to his involvement in illegal drug purchase and possession, per the Daily Mail.
The legal challenges have taken a toll on the family, as Kristina has opened up about the hardships of managing her extensive brood without her husband's presence.
In a recent Instagram post, Kristina shared the family's incredible journey, stating: "You have asked many times to make a video for you with the names and ages of the children. I heard you, I made a video with dates of birth..."
All but two of the kids were born in 2020. Victoria, Kristina's eldest, was born six years ago in a previous marriage and her youngest, Olivia, arrived in 2021.
As for the others, they consist of Mustafa, Maryam, Ayrin, Alice, Hassan, Judy, Harper, Teresa, Hussein, Anna, Isabella, Ismail, Mehmet, Ahmet, Ali, Kristina, Alena, Sarah, Lockman, and Alparslan.
In 2021, Kristina revealed that she was spending $81,000 a year on nannies for the kids and had spent around $168,000 on surrogates.
All of the potential surrogates are vetted beforehand, with Kristina saying: "I gave birth to my eldest daughter Vika myself six years ago. The rest of the children are genetically ours from my husband and I, but were carried by surrogates."
The family's extraordinary journey into parenthood has not been without its trials and tribulations, with Kristina revealing that one surrogate mother wanted to keep the child after birth.
Because the child was genetically Kristina's and Galip's via IVF - the surrogate had no choice but to hand over the baby.
Yet, this family remains committed to their dream of having more children and expanding their brood, with plans to potentially reach over 100 kids in the future.
