In 1997, the McCaughey septuplets were a national phenomenon as the world's first surviving set of septuplets.
On November 1997, Bobbi and her husband Kenny made headlines when she safely delivered via Caesarian section performed by more than 40 specialists the seven surviving babies in Des Moines, Iowa.
The arrival of Kenny Jr., Alexis, Natalie, Kelsey, Nathan, Brandon and Joel born at 2.5 pounds to 3.4 pounds was heralded as a medical miracle. Arriving two months premature, even doctors were surprised at the success of the delivery.
Bobbi and Kenny had taken Pergonal, one of several fertility drugs being taken by couples trying to conceive.
Doctors say that the more fetuses a woman carries, the greater health risk it is to each one. Risks include being born premature, cerebral palsy, brain damage, blindness, mental retardation or other developmental problems with speech and motor skills.
The septuplets garnered nation wide support. At birth, Proctor & Gamble donated a lifetime supply of diapers. As kindergartners they got to meet with President Bush, and as High School Seniors they've been offered free college education from several universities.
The Des Moines Register reports that the septuplets are going on separate paths following high school, including the military and college.
Their family is just as close as ever. While they've tried to stay out of the spotlight for the most part, they make occasional media appearances to let the world know that they're doing fine.
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