Meet the Couple Expecting Their 13th Child in New Mexico

In an extraordinary tale from New Mexico, a couple is set to welcome their 13th child, showcasing their unique approach to family planning. Britney Church and her husband Chris Rogers have been having one child each year, resulting in a bustling household of 12 children. With a monthly milk expense of 16,000 rupees and a commitment to homeschooling, their life is anything but ordinary. Britney shares her journey on social media, despite facing criticism for their large family. This article delves into their lifestyle, motivations, and the challenges of raising such a big family.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 5, 2026, 16:21 IST

A Unique Family Planning Approach

You may have heard the saying, 'We two, our two,' but today we introduce you to a couple who believes in 'We two and our 13.' A woman from New Mexico, USA, is preparing to welcome her 13th child. At 33 years old, she already has 12 children and is expecting her next baby in March of the following year.

Planning for One Child Each Year

Britney Church, the mother, will give birth to her next child in March 2023, who will be 12 years younger than her eldest sibling. Britney and her husband, Chris Rogers, have a strategy of planning for one child each year. Raising so many children is no small feat, especially considering the financial burden; for instance, their monthly expense for milk alone is around 16,000 rupees.

Britney works as a homemaker and has six sons and six daughters. Her husband, Chris, serves as a pastor in their church. They have named all their children starting with the letter 'C,' and they plan to continue this tradition with their 13th child. Britney is also quite active on Instagram, sharing pictures and videos of her large family, although she faces criticism from some for having so many children.

Becoming a Mother at a Young Age

Britney first became pregnant at the age of 14, but unfortunately, she experienced a miscarriage. She became a mother for the first time at 16 and has since had a child every year. She explains her motivation by saying, 'I wanted to have a dozen children to create a full family. Additionally, my children often ask for another sibling, saying, 'Mommy, please bring another baby.' I fulfill their requests.'

Life on Their 12-Acre Property

The family owns 12 acres of land where they live with their 12 children and 140 animals, including pigs, sheep, dogs, and chickens. All the children are homeschooled, but they are considering online classes or distance learning for their eldest child. With so many children, they have a significant amount of milk, leading to a monthly expense of about 16,000 rupees. When Britney is busy, her older children help take care of the younger ones.