A MUM has revealed she’s been pregnant almost non-stop for 17 years.
While critics call it “abuse” and accuse her of using her kids for content, she says she’s never been happier and that it gets easier with each one.
Karissa Collins, 42, from the US, has gone viral on TikTok after sharing that she’s been pregnant 15 times since the age of 25 and has barely had a break from baby bumps in nearly two decades.
The super mum, who shares her life with 11 children on her account @TheCollinsKids, stunned fans in May when she announced yet another pregnancy, calling it “the best Mother’s Day surprise.”
Karissa and her husband, who’ve been married for 18 years, welcomed their first child back in their mid-20s and haven’t looked back since.
Karissa first became a mum at the age of 25, and has subsequently been pregnant when she was 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 39 and 40.
She’s also suffered three miscarriages in between.
Now, with over 700,000 followers tuning in for a glimpse into her busy, bustling household, Karissa is unapologetic about her life choices and even encourages other women to take the leap into big family life.
She said: “It’s not that scary. I promise you will figure it out. And it honestly gets easier. You don’t have to keep your hands to yourself! Have all the babies and live with no regrets.”
But while many cheer her on from the side-lines, Karissa also faces brutal backlash from trolls who claim her lifestyle is harmful, not just to her, but to her kids.
One commenter raged: “This is not okay – you barely have enough time for each child to get your attention. It’s not even funny anymore, I feel bad for the kids.”
Another slammed: “You’re hurting your kids by continuing to take attention away from them. No human can give the same amount of love to 12 different kids unless they never sleep.”
Others accused the couple of only having children for content, saying the older kids must be doing the bulk of the work around the house.
Still, Karissa isn’t fazed. For her, motherhood isn’t just a lifestyle, it’s a calling.
The mum-of-11 said she doesn’t read cruel comments on blogs or social media about her family.
She claims her page is for ” mamas that want to seek God and raise families for him.”
Karissa proudly describes herself as “Yahuah’s servant, Christ follower, wife, and home schooler.”
She regularly posts about Christian family values and encourages others to trust God with their family planning.
Despite the hate, many followers are quick to defend her and her kids.
One fan wrote: “Why do people online think they are entitled to judge someone’s family? These kids look well cared for and happy. If they want a big family and can afford it – that’s their choice.”
Another said: “Those kids are clean and smiling! She’s living her best life. Her husband clearly loves her and provides – there is no problem here.”
And Karissa seems to agree.
In her eyes, every new child is a blessing and the more she has, the more confident she becomes.
“Have all the babies,” she tells her followers. “Live with no regrets.”
She previously hit back at people who say her kids must have come from four different dads.
Karissa insists she’s never even kissed anyone other than Mandrae, who she married in 2007.
The mum said: “Nope just one dad here! “Yes they’re all ours. All 12 of them!
As well as not dating anyone else, Karissa said she’s never smoked, drank alcohol, sworn, drank coffee, or had a C-section with her babies.
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