Egyptian woman gives birth to septuplets because she wanted a boy

Brett Singer

Ghazala Khamis (which I think is a really cool name) just gave birth to FOUR BOYS AND THREE GIRLS via c-section. She has three daughters and had undergone fertility treatments because she wanted a boy. Well, now she has four of them.

The septuplets — my heart skips a beat whenever I look at that word — appear to be healthy, as is the mother. Doctors did the c-section in her eighth month because of "pressure on her kidneys." Seven kids? Yeah, I can see how that might cause a little pressure.

The most pregnant woman I've ever seen in person was a woman who was overdue at 9+ months, with triplets. She looked like she was going to give birth to a Buick. I can't even imagine what seven kids looks like.

According to the article, "Egypt's health minister said the babies will get free milk and nappies for two years," which is a nice gesture. Nappies and food bills for seven kids, plus the three they already have? Oy vey. Good luck to all.

Source/photo: Boston.com (thanks to the reader who sent in the tip!)