Meet the Couple Expecting Their 13th Child in New Mexico

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, aged 33, is preparing to welcome her 13th child. She already has 12 children and is set to give birth to her next baby in March of the upcoming year.

Planning for One Child Each Year

The woman, Brittany Church, will have her next child just 12 years younger than her eldest sibling. Brittany and her husband, Chris Rogers, have made it a tradition to plan for one child each year. Raising such a large family is no small feat, especially considering the financial implications. For instance, their monthly expenditure on milk alone amounts to approximately $200.

Brittany works as a homemaker and has six sons and six daughters. Her husband, Chris, serves as a pastor. Interestingly, they have named all their children with names starting with the letter 'C.' Among their 12 children, two are twins, and they plan to continue this naming convention for their 13th child. Brittany is also quite active on Instagram, where she shares photos and videos of her large family, despite receiving criticism from some for having so many children.

Becoming a Mother at a Young Age

Brittany first became pregnant at the age of 14, but unfortunately, she experienced a miscarriage. She successfully became a mother for the first time at 16. Since then, she has given birth to one child each 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 wishes.'

Life on Their 12-Acre Property

The Church family resides on a 12-acre property where their 12 children live alongside 140 animals, including pigs, sheep, dogs, and chickens. 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 supply of milk, costing them around $200 monthly. When Brittany is busy, her older children help take care of the younger ones.