KARISSA Collins’ heart sank when her husband told her he wanted two or three kids.
She’d always dreamed of a big family, so she floated the idea that they leave the decision to chance, which resulted in 11 kids.
Karissa, who had her first daughter when she was 25 years old, now shares heartwarming videos of the family on their TikTok page.
And whilst many delight in watching what life is like as a family of 13, Karissa and her husband’s life choices have come under tough scrutiny.
One follower even went as far as to say: “This should be abuse.”
Another agreed and fumed: “She’s been pregnant her whole adult life!!!!”
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A third added: “Omg. I am exhausted. Give that woman a damn break, sir.”
“You guys need a different hobby,” added a fourth.
Karissa welcomed a new baby nearly every year for 15 years.
Her youngest arrived on the scene when Karissa and her husband were both 40.
Their eldest daughter is 15 years old, and their youngest is one.
But Karissa’s reasoning behind having such a large family is that “prevention is refusing life from God.”
15 YEARS PREGNANT
She regularly posts videos of the entire family taking part in TikTok trends, holidays abroad and playing basketball together.
Their luxurious home is the backdrop for most of their videos, which many point out means that they are clearly able to afford their brood.
On one of their videos, a follower wrote: “Be fruitful and multiply! I love this.”
“What a blessing!” another chimed.
“I love y’all’s family!!” beamed a third.
Acknowledging the judgmental comments, one added: “I truly don’t understand the problem at all.”
They still have 11 children fewer than Sue and Noel Radford, who have 22 children.
The Radford family live in the UK and found fame through their own series 22 Kids and Counting.
Their first series, which had just four episodes, aired in 2021.
‘A BLESSING’
It performed well, and Channel 5 commissioned a 10-episode second season, which was broadcast in 2022.
They went on to commission a third series, which included a Christmas special aired in December 2023.
The fourth season began airing in January 2024, but fans were left disappointed when it stopped after six episodes.
Sue and Noel reassured viewers that they were just taking a little break, and the next episode will be airing on 21st July.
You can catch up on all previous episodes of 22 Kids and Counting on My 5, here.
