26-Year-Old Mom of 22 Dreams of Having Over 100 Kids

In a story that seems straight out of a reality show, 26-year-old Kristina Ozturk from Georgia has already welcomed 22 biological children and has no plans to stop until she reaches her goal of 100 or more. Partnering with her millionaire husband Galip, Kristina’s family-building journey has become a viral sensation, sparking fascination and debate worldwide.

The UK's 'biggest family', the Radfords, boast 22 children - and it would seem they're neck and neck with Georgia's Ozturk brood, who have the same amount of kids - with 21 of welcomed as surrogate babies in just over a year

A Family Like No Other

Kristina began her motherhood journey at 17 with her first child, Victoria. After marrying Galip, the couple decided to grow their family at an unprecedented pace. Since 2020, 21 of their children have been born via surrogacy, a process that has cost them a reported $180,000. The couple also invests heavily in care, spending approximately $96,000 annually on 16 live-in nannies to help manage their bustling household.

“I’m with the kids all the time, doing everything moms normally do,” Kristina shared, emphasizing that despite the nannies, she remains hands-on with parenting.

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The Dream of 100+ Children

Kristina has always dreamed of a large family, a vision she shares with Galip. “Since childhood, I’ve wanted a big, happy family,” she said in an interview. While their surrogacy clinic has been integral to their dream, Kristina hasn’t ruled out carrying more children herself. However, with so many little ones already, she acknowledged that pregnancy might not be practical in the near future.

For now, the family has decided to pause their surrogacy journey to focus on their current brood until they are slightly older. “Everything has its time,” Kristina said, leaving the final number of children open-ended.

Challenges and Resilience

The family’s journey hit a major roadblock in 2023 when Galip was sentenced to eight years in prison for drug-related charges. Despite the challenges, Kristina expressed gratitude for the support she has received, vowing to continue focusing on her children and future plans.

The Buzz Around the Family

Kristina’s story has sparked global interest, with some applauding her determination and others questioning the practicality of managing such a large family. Still, for Kristina and Galip, their goal is not just numbers but to create “the happiest family in the world.”