Tonight on LKL: The 8 Debate

Get Joy Behar on this one and let HER interview Nadia. She can interrupt Nadia every three words and not let her finish a sentence.

On second thought, just put nadia up on the view and let them rip her to shreds.

THATS entertainment.

I thank God the babies are alive : But this so called mother is: Selfish" irresponsible" and UNFIT.Harsh words but what else could explain her actions.
Totally uncaring not only for the future of her First 6 children she CANNOT afford ;theybut no regard for the future of her new 8: and Not an ounce of compassion for her parents.Think about theses grand parents are even loosing their home? can't fathom how they are expected to cope,and have coped. And how rude she is to her MOM.
I also wish to note with the coverage on the Packed little house " I did not see one bit of preparation for these new babies ( 3 suppose to be coming home in a week or so.
I would like to know how much it has cost the taxpayers so far ?.And how much is it going to cost to raise these children to 18 .
I think the Doctor who did the implant should be made to be finacially responsible in part anyways. Instead of an Ethics fine how about making him pay $$$$$$$ for the next 18 years.
My Opinion all these babies should be taken and adopted to loving families who can afford the time and expense .Give her visitation rights.
Lets face it NO_ONE could physically or financially afford to raise 14 chidren without 24 hour help of at least 2 / 3 employees.
This Mother is totally detached from reality..and has Been for quite sometime .The mental and physical well being of 14 children cannot be meant here by 1 mother. NO MOTHER IS BUILT /MADE THIS WAY. for this TYPE of Scenario .Lets face it even a litter of dogs this size cannot survive with 1 mother without intervention.

My Shorten Comment:

Lets face it: even a litter of dogs this size cannot survive with 1 mother: without intervention.

Sorry, but I can not do Dr. Phil and octo-mom. I'll be with Rachel Maddow tonight. Nothing against Larry.

Hundreds of men and women want a child but no matter what they do, they cannot get pregnant. It takes 3 to make a child: a Man, a Woman AND God. Temptation is there to step in and take the children away but I think we should give this woman the benefit of the doubt. Allow her to prove she can properly care for her children. If she cannot properly care for them, only then should they be removed. My husband and I have been foster parents and know that it's much easier for the family to heal when they really understand the problem. I do not think the Mother fully comprehends her limits. Of course, adults should be available to help care for the children and observe that the Mother is caring for them properly. They should not fall between the cracks. This is America. The Mother has not broken any law. I think the Mother was reaching out for help when she asked to have more children and no one cared enough to make sure she got the kind of help she needed. I think the doctor should share the financial responsibility for raising these eight children. He had knowledge of the children already in the home. Although the doctor did not break any law, I believe he acted for profit and bears financial responsibility to providel care for these children on a daily basis now that there are eight more babies. If she was married, we'd all be thrilled for the couple. Discrimination against others needs to stop – ALL kinds of discrimination. We need to find ways to empower her help herself in ways that are good for all the children and her. Anger with her is a wasted emotion. Let us all turn our frustration into positive power for all.

I'd like to ask Dr. Phil what might be behind any woman's obsession with having one baby after another. What is a normal need to have so many kids and what is abnormal? Would love to hear his theories. Do these women feel "empty?"

MORE TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN

Mr. President, if you had caught Osama bin Laden yesterday, would you be sending 17,000 more troops to Afghanistan? It may not be the most important thing in the world to catch bin Laden. There is more than one kind of warfare. Osama used USA planes to take down the World Trade Center. Pretty smart if you look at it from a point of view that everything is fair in war. But is bin Laden being much smarter now by sucking the USA into a black hole in Afghanistan? Generals are somewhat like football players: they know how to run the same plays that they learn in high school and nothing more. If my street finder can direct my car to any location, and if you can find a cell phone in a jungle, and with all of our satellites, technology, our missile systems, our bombers and our Navy—why should we ever go on a war mission that we can’t get back home in time for dinner with the family? Mr. President, don’t get bogged down in Afghanistan like President Johnson did in Vietnam and miss a great opportunity to make America a great place for everyone. Anyway you would be more likely to find Osama in Saudi Arabia than in Afghanistan or Pakistan.

What is the finanacial responsibility of the "bio dad", now that he has been foolish enough to step forward. Since their arrangement was "private" I would guess it is not governed by any normal donor laws? and would make him liable for support of the children?

Re: Dr. Phil's comments about Nadia Suleman.
I think Nadia is a narcissist. You are enabling her by asking for donations. I don't think she has the ability to understand motherhood. If you do care for the children then you should rethink helping her to continue her reckless behavior.

Just heard Nadya turned down the offer for "Angels in waiting" because it would not be allowed (in contract, sanitary reasons) if Nadya was to be on a "Reality show" I guess we know what Nadya's PLAN$$$$$$$$$$ ARE! What a surprise! Reminds me of the "Dionne Quintuplets" in the 30's and what a mess that turned out to be.

It's amazing to see the air time that Nadya Suleman is getting. I suspect that this just feeds her need. I say we forget about Nadya as it's safe to assume she's completely off her rock. The one that should be getting all the press is the doctor that performed this invitro and allowed this to happen. He's the one that should be tar'd and feather'd. Mary Ann From Bear Valley, California

I saw Dr. Phil’s program. It was not my intention to see it. It just happened that the programs I was watching ended and Dr. Phil’s program began. I was doing work in my computer, so I did not bother to change the channel. I don’t watch Dr. Phil’s programs because I don’t consider him a real professional. It is impossible for me to think of Dr. Phil as a real helping professional, despite his degree or title. Many people graduate with a PhD in psychology or as Dr. of Philosophy, but the degree does not make every person a psychologist. For instance, when he interviewed Ms. Sullivan, he did it with a great deal of anger, insecurity, and a great deal of criticism. We must not forget that in critiquing Ms. Sullivan in such a brutal way, he is inviting people to hate her even more. Okay, he says at the end that people wants to help Ms. Sullivan can do so by making a small donation in dollars. But that is so insincere it is difficult for anyone to believe that after bashing a person, you then want to lick that person’s wounds. If Ms. Sullivan has emotional problems, let us help her. I agree that she showed poor judgment when she decided to have many implants for her pregnancy, but what we can do now is to help her financially and ensure she does not get pregnant again. I do believe that she will not get pregnant again. I am aghast at how many people want to take those 8 infants away from her. Let’s face it. If the government or other agencies decide to take those children away from her, the great disservice will be to those children. Foster Care is the worst thing that can happen to children. It should be avoided at all costs. Regardless of her mistake or psychological problems, she loves her children. The public has condemned her already, sent her to the fires of Hell, and back again. She has become fair game. Don’t you think we are society of cruel people? We want to punish her, but is that the answer?
If Ms. Sullivan had gotten pregnant after intercourse with another man, and she happened to get 8 embryos, we would not be attacking her. We would be feeling sorry for her, and we would be doing everything to help her. Pamper companies would be endorsing her and other baby companies. We would have been sympathetic to her. Dr. Phil assassinated her character on television, and at the end of the program he asked for people to donate money to help her. Is he for real? I am a psychologist, and if I had a program as another Dr. Phil, I would want to understand Ms. Sullivan better, get to know her as a person before I get her in my program and tear her apart. I would then act mercifully, I would ask people to help her with donations, because despite her judgment, she loves her children. Give the woman a chance. Everyone is already judging her without knowing her well. People are looking at all the negatives, and in the process, have failed to see the positives. Give the woman a chance, and for God’s sake do not take her children away. Get all the help you can get from others. Appeal to people companionate side, not their beastly instincts. We are in a deep recession, and many people are already scared and angry. Don’t let people displace that anger on Ms. Sullivan. I can see she is a loving mother, despite her shortcomings. Oaky, she made a mistake. Let pass that, and instead, let’s begin to help her. I would not have done what her mother did. Her mother told reporter how she intentionally got pregnant with so many children. Look at the root of the problem with her parents. Despite the fact that Ms. Sullivan is an only child, I have a feeling she grew up lonely and feeling alone. She wants love, and she wanted a big family of children that would love her unconditionally in good and in bad times. We must look beyond Ms. Sullivan, and get to know her parents even more than we know Ms. Sullivan or believe to know Ms. Sullivan. I am sure you will get some answers to Ms. Sullivan’s voids.

Dr. Phil and soft pedal it, twist it, make it sound nice, but he bottom line the woman is insane.

Personally, I think that Dr. Phil is rewarding bad behavior, I think that the real question everyone wanted to ask was "How did you get the money for the implants? the Manicure? Did u have Plastic surgery? and if so where did that money come from? Cause that right there is going to tell me your character? To spend money on those things instead of paying rent ? Knowing u and ur kids may soon be without a home. Hello? And she wants to know why we are MAD! And now to turn down Angles in Waiting that would be the best interest for these children, and Dr Phill has the nerve to ask us to Help Her! NO! Take those kids away! No one in their right mind has kids, knowing very well that they have no way of supporting them. I call that Abuse! Sorry but it is. Its screaming neglect. She just told Radar online that she is planing now on what needs to be done in order to bring these children home? Little Late, don't ya think. And yes the father should have to pay support regardless of any contract – not after donating sperm to a women with 6 kids already. And Dr. Phill finds her to be a loving and nurturing mother? After one interview? She doesn't even care that her mother is losing her home – she lied to Dateline about paying rent. Are you for real! Dr Phill you pay for her you got the money! How dare you ask the American people who are struggling right now to help this women. Take the kids Away! Then we'll help, but I unlike Dr Phil, I refuse to reward bad behavior, that is one of the very wrong things with this society in the first place we're always helping out the wrong people. Lastly, let me just say that most likely this women will end up getting a free ride – isn't that the American way, while hard working responsible people are homeless, jobless, and hungry, she will be taken care of. Ahhh, Nice, well lets see, I'm a single mom, was laid off, I cannot get food stamps unless i give up my car and my life insurance policy ( which is in place for the protection of my kids) yet, I cant get help with food cause I am unwilling to give up assets I worked so Hard for in the first place. The The Department of Revenue would rather see me lose everything before they help me, and so I can what? become what? A burden on society? I would be even willing to pay back my food stamps even though my taxpayer dollars for the last 20 yrs of my working life (more then that I started work at 12 and I am 37) went to pay for these services in the first place -oh...sorry.... maybe that money really went to pay for my corporate jet and luxury vacation. But enough about me, the Country is in Crisis and he wants us to help and understand her. She will get a free ride. I'm sure. That's how off track the good ole USA has become. While the rest of us work to pay for those who don't. 10 years shes been living off us already. Instead of helping the ones who are on the brink of losing everything (so that they dont) we wait till they do before our services that mind you we pay for to kick in. God Help Us!

My question for Dr. Phil;

Would you condon Child Protective Services stepping in to protect these children by placing them with loving families that could better provide and protect these precious children?

Nadya obviously had a distorted sense of reality and these children will bear the brunt of her actions unless the are protected.

It is obvious she doesn't get it and your comments at the end of your 2nd show about her was a nice attempt to spin the perception of her as a caring, knowledgable person – however, most of us really knew those were your words, not hers.

Bob Fletcher
Pleasanton, CA

An additional comment:

I believe Ms. Sullivan wanted a big family of children that would love her, because I believe she is hungry for love. I have a feeling that the six children she already has have been a burden to her parents and I can understand why. I believe Ms. Sullivan wanted more children for the following reasons: 1) She would be surrounding by other human beings that would love her; 2) she would get the attention she very much craves to get, even if the attention is negative; 3) living with her parents must be difficult, since she needs her own space and her parents need their own space. Consciously she wanted more children. Unconsciously, she wanted attention and people to help her monetarily to achieve her goal of independence, while surrounded by children she can love and get love in return. Let these observations sink into your consciousness and u nconsciousness. I'm sure you will be able to take a closer look, and it will be with a merciful scalpo.

Your defense for why "WE" should support these children is just insane to me. I live in California, where the unemployment rate is now 10%, and I know PLENTY of irresponsible women like her who decided to have children THEY COULD NOT AFFORD. So are you saying I should go out and volunteer my time and give my money to those women as well? Is she different because she got the media attention? Should all irresponsible women go this route? Have a bunch of kids and make their media rounds? Answer EACH QUESTION PLEASE!!

Why didn't Nadya have tohave a psychological evaluation or screening of some type prior to her IVF's. I had the gastric bypass 4 years ago and the evaluation I needed to have the surgery approved was very detailed. They said they needed to make sure I was in the right frame of mind for this type of surgery. Shouldn't a person who is having IVF have to be in the right frame of mind to become a paren? I also know that a thorough check is done on both prospective parents for any type of adoption or foster parenting. There is a serious problem here and Nadya has shed some light on this point.

I think Dr. Phil should pony up the money to take care of her, obviously the economic down turn is not effecting him. So since he knows everything, why not extend his money time and knowledge to this woman. The rest of us Americans are trying to make ends meet and we were not stupid enough to bring this kind of nightmare on ourselves...BUT IF I DO I WILL GO ON EVERY TELEVISION STATION AND GET MONEY FOR MY DUMB MISTAKE.

I want to know how a doctor could possibly let this woman have this done, when she showed no visable means of support for her children that she already had? Why would we allow this woman live off the government for 6 children much less 14. People of sound minds and commonsense know that having a big family is a very expensive thing to do. I would have loved to have had more children, but knew i couldn't afford them. I did the right thing.

you people are sick. Of all the things to be mad about in the world.. You pick this? How much is this going us taxpayer's each? 1/2 of a cent ?

Leave her alone!.

I have lost all respect for Dr. Phil. Will not be watching his show anymore. This woman is using the system. Using him and any media she can. If she really cared about the best interest of her children, WHY did she turn down Angels in Waiting? That would have helped her toward her goal of finishing school , writing a book and whatever else she "says" she wants to do to take care of her children.

She wants the publicity. That's it. Shame on her.
Shame on Dr. Phil for encouraging irresponsible/unstable women to do this kind of thing. How many more will follow her lead? Dr Phil will feel sorry for them and help.

It seems obvious this woman had these children just for the attention and money. I hope the state takes away all 14 of her children before she gets the chance to cash in.

STOP it wlith this women. It's about the CHILDREN

If she accepts a realty show, i will not only not watch it, i will protest any advertisements supporting her show. She did NOT accept the free, professional help from the Angels group. She is a con. I think she did not want to accept it because they wouldn't pay to have her nail done.

I think every one should leave the octomom alone,because while she
was giving birth a man across the country was killing his whole
Family of seven."THE LORD GIVETH AND THE LORD TAKETH"

My next comment is this. I lost 6 due to infertility problems and decided with my new husband to try adoption and we went through the entire process only to be told after qualifing as good potential parents that everything had to be put on hold because we got caught up in the mortgage crisis and just lost our home to foreclosure and we have filed bankruptcy. The agency we are working with said it woud or could be detrimental to the young person we are looking for to have to go through a move into a new home once they were placed with us. My feeling is that as long as they knew that they would be with us what difference does it make where they live. As long as two loving parents are there with them and they can help pick out their new room, decor and other things involved with a move what's the problem?? Nadya is bringing 8 new lives (+ the 6 others) into a situation where she has no job, no means to support them and no proper place to live. I just don't get it.

I am outraged that your organization(Angels In Waiting) would offer up FREE support for these children while they will be in the custody of Nadya Suleman.

This woman is playing the system, and the public. She was expecting all this attention. She knew having all those babies would bring her attention from across the world. She knew she could not afford to take care of these children, and that she could play the sympathy card to the public, in hopes of people coming forward to give her a handout. And that is exactly what your organization is doing for her, giving her a handout and feeding into her plan of getting it all for free. It's outrageous.

Take a look at her web site asking for donations of money and baby items. Did she not have a clue as to what she would need to care for all these children? Of course she knew, and it's very clear what her motives are. Send money and free items to care for my children.

And now her mothers home is in forclousure, and she needs a bigger home. How will she pay for a bigger home when unemployed? Another silent plea to the public, take a look at my home, it's dirty and we don't have enough room for all of the children. Some one will come forward and give us a house. Again, she is expecting someone to come forward and supply her and her 14 children with a free home.

These children need to be taken away from this selfish woman, and put into loving and financially secure homes. Maybe then, I would support your actions in helping these babies which are the innocents. Until these children are taken away from Nadya Suleman I and the outraged public ask that she doesn't receive any FREE help if the children are in her custody, because again that is just giving this woman what she wants. And it only reinforces to her that being irresponsible pays off, and pays off big.

So please, don't give her free help while the children are in her custody. By all means help the children if they are taken into state custody.

Jackie Schneider

Nadya intended all along for America to pay for her housing.

Why is it today, 1 mos after the birth does she still not have this issue resolved? Because she is waiting for OTHERS to fix this problem.

This alone speaks to her mental state – as most mothers spend the time 'while pregnant' prepping things, finishing jobs, changing houses/renovating, etc. They do NOT wait until the newborn arrives.

Nadya knew she was having 7 kids, unless she has the mental capacity as a child she should have been organized while pregnant to line up housing, nursing, etc.
I'd be interested to know what Kate Gosselin did to prep for her 6.

Nadya knew she'd get help ONCE the babies arrived & there were pictures & media. Nadya knew allll alone others would foot the bill.

It is physically & emotionally impossible for ANY woman on her own to raise 6 kids alone with 8 pre-mature babies. These children should be put up for adoption into loving stable well-established homes with couples desperate to have a child or two.

Nadya won't be raising these kids even if they are under the same roof as her, it is physically impossible. Her other 6 will not get their emotional needs met. I am making these assumptions based on ANY woman. But this is a manipulative woman who put her own needs first and intends for America to pay for those needs.

I feel sorry for her other kids and Lord help her mother (grandmother) if a heartattack from all this stress occurs.

I just hope these babies survivie their health challenges and are raised in loving homes.

Why hasn't the department of human resources gotten involved considering the admitted lack of income and the great amount of children?

Why did the mother of these babies refuse the help she was offered today??

Who was the doctor who implanted these babies in her, and what (if he has them) are his consequences?

My problem is with her constant lying. If she would just be truthful I would feel better.

The poor kids should be taken away from her. She OBVIOUSLY is not a mentally stable person. How is she going to pay for leasing a new house without a job?

Two qestions;
1. How will she pay her hospital bill?
2. How will she pay for the upkeep of these babies?

I'm tired of everyone attacking this woman for bring life into this world.
People weren't this outraged when that woman/man was pregnat. People act like this is the first time someone has had 14 kids! Back in the day people had large families all the time. This is what is wrong with America.

the babies should be the priority. they should be well cared for. she should not profit from this unstable choice.

Listen, in all seriousness, please pass this along to the family/mother: I am sitting here in Michigan with no job. I have experience taking care of children and I am a licensed masters level psychologist. I would LOVE to help this lady raise those kids. Please pass along my email to her representitives. I am serious! Thanks Dr. Phil

Is Victor Munoz a public relations agent?

This is the most disgusting, revolting, irritating, crazy situation and the Nadya is a sick woman begging for attention and now she will cost the government hundreds of thousands to raise.

Pathetic......

My gosh! A single mom with 14 kids, a grandmother over 23 thousand dollars behind on a mortgage. What else can there be???? No job and needing round the clock help....thank goodness I don't live in California! I would be upset to have to help pay for this mess! And after listening to her talk to her mother.....she needs help right away!

all she wants is her 15 minutes of fame. she should be ashamed of herself. and who suffers except the children..

so much to say .... we keep hearing that Nadia does not have a job. How in the world could a woman, on her own, keep a job and raise 14 children. How is she able to afford rent on a 5 bedroom home. I don't get it.

why didn't he ask her straight out about her plastic surgery, why doesn't he ask her, are you going to pay the tax payers of California the $5 million these babies have cost? Many of us here in Calif don't have health insurance.
She's on welfare and she's getting her nails done instead of buying a crib!
She doesn't deserve these precious kids.
She's got a new spin to her story,

Dr Phil shame on you, this woman is scamming you too. The best interest of the children is adoption

Reading the story at first I was astonished but viewing interviews of Nadya she looks more than capable and Im happy for her and her mother in my eyes is unfair you go girl!

Lease a house with what money? Whose going to want to lease their house after seeing footage of what hers looks like right now? I need a house, where do I get a spokesperson?

It is my opinion that if Nadya really loves these babies, she will place most of them for adoption. They deserve far more love, energy and attention than a single mother of 14 can possibly provide.

How did an unemployed woman afford plastic surgery and at least five IVF treatments at $15,000 a pop? Is it a coincidence that she stopped making mortgage payments the same time as her last treatments?

I would not have nearly as much criticism if she would quit getting her nails done and start paying her bills. I'd rather my husband and I buy groceries for our own children than for hers.

I feel tlike she is looking for a "bailout." Is this what the common working class should do??

I just want to see her get mental help as she tries to take care of all her children. It is just so sad but my prayers are with her.

I think a single women with six kids already and wants more is insane, period! Just another welfare gaffer plane and simple! Not rocket science why tax payers are peeved!

How in the name of Samuel H. Hill did she afford 6 rounds of infertility treatment?

i have one question... how will this woman pay to lease a new house when she has no money, no job and her mother is in debt???????

How can she be so positive when there is no money to support the children including the 6 she already has

Everyone wants to know how she can afford the kids, I want to know how she could afford the surgery to have any kid. I have friends who spend thousands of dollars trying to have one child, who paid for hers.

The Octomom has successfully created a 24/7 reality TV show about herself. Thanks for providing another episode for her.

Clearly CLEARLY, this woman is going to need some form of public support. Having four children, and knowing the cost of raising four children Nadya had to know this. Any parent knows the financial responsibilites of raising a child. We have one, and we have to budget carefully to maintain a happy, healthy family. How does she feel entitled to the help this task requires?

I think Nadya should give the children up for adoption.....there is no way she will be able to take care of that many period!! Put them into homes of loving caring financially stable families or those who long for children, but for some reason cannot adopt or otherwise have their own...Nadya has more than enough on her plate now!!

This woman was very irresponsible! However, the babies are here and they did not ask to be born as did her other 6 children. Sure I think that the mom is a joke, but the babies still need to be taken care of.

I think everyone should leave this woman alone. Who are we to judge her?! In the interviews I've seen she appears to be a very solemn, patient person that loves children! I do worry about the children not having a father in their lives, but we should be praying for them and their future, not chastising her. Everyone has circumstances in their lives. Worry about your own.

Her turning down help.....it proves she is in it for the money.

Here is the article:

Octomom Nadya Suleman has said no thanks to attorney Gloria Allred's offer to help her take care of all 14 of her children.

Allred and the charity Angels in Waiting announced last week they wanted to provide 24/7 medical care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and a home for the octomom and her brood of 14.

Allred said volunteers and medical personnel would care for the babies morning, noon and night in eight-hour shifts ... but gave Suleman a deadline of midnight yesterday to accept the deal. Obviously - she has not.

Allred and Linda Conforti, the nurse who the founded Angels in Waiting, had several a long conversations with Nadya on the phone and arranged a meeting to discuss the offer - and Nadya never showed. They say Nadya was more interested in "capitalizing on her family" and getting a reality show than she was with getting care for the newborns and her other children. When Allred and Angels in Waiting refused to help get her a TV deal, they say Suleman stopped communicating with them.

Allred says she's already filed a complaint with the Department of Child and Family Services and she plans on following up.

Yes, it was a horrible decision by her AND her doctor to implant the embryos, and she obviously has lost touch with reality. However, the children did not ask to be born and deserve a fair shot a life. I would personally love to see her get a book or movie deal, because then she wouldn't be burden on California taxpayers, and the kids would be taken care of.

A question I have not heard addressed- How did Nadya pay for the IVF procedures?

I understand this can be quite expensive.

This woman is clearly menatlly ill/unstable and selfish.
She wants the money, fame, etc. It is all about her.
She should never be allowed to have these children. Adopt them out. Let her try to care for the 6 she already has.
The Doctor should be held liable too. What a sick story this is. How sick has society become that this pregnancy was iniated in the first place.

Totally irresponsible......period.

Sounds like Nadya Suleman is struggling financially – how did she afford all the plastic surgery?

If people are not interested in the best for the babies,by helping and
sending donations. They should butt out and get a life. Everyone makes choices that are not always right, but to attack a person mental
state without proof of problems in the pass is outright insane.

America has enough problems, without messing up the life of this
young lady,by always being in the media.

Are we the problem?

I believe she realizes what is coming up in her life now. She will get help and assistance and be fine. She really will be a good mom.
I believe her own mother is a problem, though. She is controlling and not much help.

gloria Alred said she refused her offer because she could not have camera present. this tells me , she's only thinking of the money, and not her kids.
I also, believe she was lying to most the questions on the dr. Phil show.

Sorry Dr. Phil, Nadya needs to recognize that she can't continue to manipulate situations for her own selfish reasons. She has totally taken advantage of her poor retired mother, disregarded the needs of her first six children and now the helpless new eight. This is more and more outrageous every time I see it. Her mother absolutely needs to say no to her and let her learn to take responsibility for her own actions.

I don't care how many publicists she takes on, they can't spin this in a positive way. Its criminal!

I was wondering where Nadya got the money to do the IVF in the first place. It's my understanding that it would have cost several thousand for each treatment????

We are paying for child melasters at prisons. Why don't we pay for a child care giver (Nadya)? Lets think about that.

This woman is living in a fantasy world. She seems to think she is going to be a super mom and go to school at the same time. She is dreaming. There is no way she is in any position to care for that many children when she has nothing! She is living off her mother. I think this lady is off her rocker. NO ONE in their right mind would do this knowing they can't care for them. I would love a house full of children but I am RESPONSIBLE and will not take on more than I can handle. The state needs to take away these children.

Dr. Phil,

No To Nadya Period!!!

What part of "No" don't you understand?

How is someone with no job and living on public assistance go about securing a larger home to house these babies? Where does first and last month's rent and a security deposit come from? How will all the baby supplies be financed? The nursing support? Transportation?

Unfortunately, Nadya Suleman is living in a world of fantasy. Many of us believe she is incapable of raising 14 children and should give the octuplets up for adoption. Nadya's decision has not just impacted herself, her newborns and her mother, it ultimately will become the responsibility of our government to help her and that is wrong!

This is my challenge to the residents of Los Angeles County ! If every single household donated $1.00 to the trust that has been set up, wouldn't that solve any financial issues for Nadia and her 14 children? Are we up to that game ?

Dr Phil
How much was she payed for that interview with you

Domenic

It's very difficult to support a young lady that treats her mother like "dirt". She seems very disrespectful to a woman who has supported both her and her 6 children thus far. She's asking everyone for help while at the same time disrespecting the one who has been there for her.

I recently had lap band surgery for weight loss and had to jump through some hoops to have the surgery. One of the hoops was a mental health professional. I am wondering why the doctor did not have the mother see a mental health proffessional before her procedure?

Nadya should put the eight babies up for adoption and concentrate on her other six. She cares not a wit that she has no husband and having deprived the first set of children in this way, should let the octuplets have a family with a father and mother. What about the father too – why is he rarely mentioned by any broadcaster? He should be identified and made to contribute to all the children's upkeep.

Having been an Ob Nurse for 35 years, I know how much care will be required for these babies. Two nurses for four babies each will not work. What has happened to our social services that they would allow these precious babies to go into a home that is so inadequate both in care and finances. Since we the people are going to support them, let loving couples adopt them and give them the kind of home they so deserve.

I would be inclined to help financially even though I think she is not all there, but don't think I will unless I am guaranteed that the money will go to the children. How can anyway with 1 or 14 children get a manicure and go to Starbucks when your house in foreclosure (not to mention that she has not seemed to spend any money so far preparing for the babies arrivals).

Hi Dr. Phil...

I'm just wondering if with all the interviews and your amazing one the other day – followed immediately with the LK show/new publicist...

Are you feeling at all manipulated??? It just seems to me – that all of a sudden – these 'guys' have all the answers that weren't there a mere few days ago...

Yes – we still need to look after the children (and I firmly believe WE ALL WILL BE)!!!

I think that some sort of conservatorship is required before anyone will feel good about sending money in for support of the Suleman children. It is not a lack of compassion for the children, but doubt about Nadya's ability to make rational decisions on their behalf.

I would also worry about people popping up to 'volunteer' to act on her behalf. This is such a golden opportunity to get one's 'fifteen minutes of fame'. Even the media carefully measures their responses in the hopes of continuing their 'exclusive' coverage of this family.

Court-appointed conservatorship required before $$$$, I'm afraid.

I can't understand why the doctor who performed this precedure is not on the wire for doing this. Nadya is a irresponsible individuals to have this done when she had six children... I hope public funds don't have raised those children. I believe she needs Dr Phils help !!!!

I think all the anti abortionists should get to together and help care or volunteer to help Nadya care for the children. She didn't want to do away with the embryos, so instead had them all. This would be a great way to really show how much anti abortionists care about life!

I am are part of The NYWomen Leadership for Obama, and I am amazed at how mean people have been to Nadya, we all say we believe in God, but yet some people are questioning God's plans, these 8 beautiful babies, that God should be loved, and nurtured,
how do we know if one of these babies, one day will be a scientist that discovers the cure to a disease? or be the next President...
Nadya needs our support...

Instead of crusifing this woman we(America) should embrace her.
People are saying she shouldn't get state funded aasistance. isn't she an American. Illegals get asistance everyday in this country. What kind of Grand-Mother gets on TV and down her own daughter, I'm wondering if she got paid?

Clearly Nadya Suleman is mentally ill. Her children need to be put into foster care and she needs to get help otherwise her innocent children will continue to suffer because of her selfish actions.

Dr Phil, how about someone acting as a trustee for any account set up for the children. I would be more than happy to help provide food, clothing, even shelter. I'd prefer not to pay for another round of invitro.

The state of CA should step in and take all 14 children and put them into adoptive homes where they have a chance. There is no sanity at all to the situation that the children are returning "home" to. The parents of Nadya are not supportive and are obviously not prepared financially or physically to help care for them.

God blessed her with these children for a reason. We should let her live her life .She will work out the problems that she will and has encountered with God's help and the the people who do God's work. Remember the Golden Rule .

I think this country, deep in recession, should be angry at the irresponsibility of this woman.

There are so many good parents who want kids but can't have them....these 8 should be placed in wonderful homes where they will have a great life....this mom already has 6 she can't care for....in no way, shape or form should taxpayers pay for this....look at this economy....she isn't capable of caring for the kids, period, and it is ridiculous she had them in the first place.

You can't destroy the embryos, which is crazy– so put the children up for adoption so the taxpayers don't have to be responsible for them. I am sure she thought she was going to make a "killing" having all of these children. It just proves she doesn't think!

Without the help of her doctor she could not have brought all of these children into this world. The doctor should be required to pay child support payments. If he did doctors would think twice before acting irresponsibly.

With all the many really rich people out there, why can't someone, anyone, offer to help Nadya with all these children? It's the children we have to think about now!

I am so concerned about these children. I DO NOT believe Nadyea should be allowed to take these 8 children home. I am convinced that she is not mentally stable. I believe she was hoping to get a reality show for one thing. – she had no idea how much she would be hated for what she has done. I believe she would have more eggs implanted if she could. She has an obvious problem. These babies deserve the best and she is not the best choice.

If these children were in foster care taxpayers money pay those families also. Make every effort to keep the family intact.

Hey, she might have not made the greatest decision, but, would we go inspect everyone's home before we send babies home? Or is it only the poor and single mothers we decide to focus on?

Paint the walls, fix the plaster, etc.. what? Many children are brought into homes that are way less than perfect– but have all the care needed. With the glorification of famiies on TV like the Duggars, with 18, children, what do we expect? It's ok if the Duggars are religious?

This total house inspection thing is wild. Definately smacks of predjudice– whether you agree with Nadya or not.

Children are a blessing. Reporters are not. Allow this family to raise their children to the best of their ability just like any other citizen of this country. Leave them alone and go back to reporting news.

Does Nadya Suleman have health insurance, and if not, who's paying the astronomical hospital bills for the delivery and care of her eight babies?

Why are we make a big deal of take care of her children . Why no one make a big deal of the whole USA children under welfare system. I am not talking a bout 14 children from this women.,I am talking about million children under my tax payer too. My complain is leave her a lone and help her just like other familly need help. Please
Sincerely your truly,
Tai

I'm thankful that the babies are healthy and beautiful but why isn't the father of these babies paying for these babies or better yet the doctor who implanted them illegally. What about the donor? any info on him and his thoughts???

Wouldn't any woman who believes that an embryo is a human do the same thing?

And why is anyone debating the ethics of the doctor? The same people who are calling her and the doctor irresponsible are the ones who celebrate the Duggars, but the kibosh on stem cell research, and march on Washington to protest Roe v Wade.

Wake up, hypocrites!

So who are we to judge her........its very clear that this woman has issues but who are we to say as society that she can't take care of 14 children when a Doctor allowed her to continue this destructive course. She doesn't seem to be a bad person she is human and made bad choices social agencies have allowed her to raise 6 let her take these children home and prove her self. I Say live and learn. its a little late to complain protect the children.

My heart and prayers go out to those innocent babies. They have been born to a selfish, unstable woman. How will she provide for them? How can she physically and emotionally care for 14 children? That is a task that is almost impossible for someone in a healthy relationship, where there are two parents available. Someone needs to step up to the plate and place those children with people who are prepared to care for them.

I am glad that we are getting past the obvious issues and focusing on the health of these babies. I am really concerned for their safety. Any mother who has children experiences times of frustration, but Suleman will have 14 children to deal with. that is too many children for one mother to handle.

I hope she is able to get all of the support from nurses that she will need to take care of those children.

If you check into the story, you will see that the doctor fooled that woman and told her that she will be famous when she has 8 babies.

all the children that were born to this lady should be taken out of the home and placed in a foster home until she has theraphy and hopefully able to go to school to get her degree. this is a very sad situation and should not be sooooooooooo televised at it is.

There are so many women of all ages in this world who would love to take care of these children free of charge, these women would even pay to be given a chance to be a "rented mother" so to speak. Put an ad and recruit them for Heavens sake! Why is everyone making this as if it is an
unsolvable situation? Go to the solution already people!!

I think this woman can have as many childen as she wants as long as she supports them herself. I don't think she should be given federal/state money to raise these children. Raising these children should be on her dime. If there are people out there who want to help her, god bless them. She shouldn't expect anything from anybody. This was her decision. Frankly, I think she's wrong to have that many children and I think she has psychological problems (many). I'm a taxpayer and I'm already bailing out the banks, Wall Street, the people who bought homes they couldn't afford. I don't really want to hear about the care and cost these babies are going to require. I'd like help from the government, state/federal, and any others out there who want to help me replenish my retirement that was stolen from me from these pathetic people.

The one thing that everyone seems to be ignoring is the overpopulation of humans on this planet and the devastating effects of this on the environment. How selfish Nadya is, not only to have more kids than she can possibly care for, but also to not even consider the amount of resources required to support even one human life. I'm sorry, but this woman is incredibly disgusting, in so many ways.

I don't agree with Nayda's decision to have any more children, however, the children are here and I believe we need to help the children. It seems to me that the children were meant to be born since the odds of her bringing 8 children into this world were against all odds – maybe this is divine intervention. God Bless her and her children.

If this is not to be encouraged than it has to be stopped. She should loose right to eight kids. It can been seen as felony as she had six kids and decided to go for another eight without proper resources. Its just like writing a check with no money in bank. And the way she talked to her mother she certainly have no right for these kids. Its unfair to six kids whose share will now be divided for 14..its unfair to her parents no matter what her parents being kind enough will support her. And she has no action plan for life. If these kids remain with her it will encourage another woman across the country to take similar step more over it will be legitimizing such act. I see this as a felony against 6 kids, parents.

Has everyone let go of common sense in excusing her egregious behavior? She has made some senseless decisions that affect children and unfortunately, taxpayers. She has no clue that many of us limit our families because we realize limitations in time and money. Yet, she has all these children independent of ways to support and care for them. I am beginning to think that the media frenzy about her nullifies the disgusting aspect of this and the issue of responsibility. She wants some kind of approval from the public. Maybe we should just ignore her and let her figure out a way to survive. Let the State take the kids.

This just gets worse. Now we have Gloria Allred. She lives for this kind of attention.

This 5 and dime agent should not confuse strong with "nutso". And who is going to pay the rent on the new digs, not to mention everything else these children will need.

Who paid for Nadya's prenatal care?
Who is paying for the hospitalization of the babies?
How will she pay for 8 carsets for the babies?
How will she pay for the baby formula for the babies?

Dr. Phil,
In watching your conversation with Nadya Suleman on Oprah, I was struck by her constant , compulsive nodding in agreement during your questions to her. She strikes me as a woman totally out of touch with who she is; what she thinks; incapable of understanding the consequences of her decisions. She will agree with whatever is stated and then, retreat to her own reality.
md

The babies should not go home with Nadia. She is not physically or mentally able to handle them. They should all be put in foster care until she gets her life in order and then give them back to her one at time.

She has a heart but is not in touch with reality.

The excuses offered for her decision and made on her behalf makes me want to scream. If this had been a black woman you all would have been ripping into her and concerned about your taxes taking care of her and the size of of welfare benefits and her laziness.

This is one of the most money hungry and attention seeking females on the planet. Phil cannot throw enough money at her and the others on the show.

Unf uckingbelievable!

This Octo-Mom wants to have a big fine house, nannies, a nice car and bus and the freedom to go and come as she pleases. That is why she did not want to accept the generous offer from Angels in Waiting. She would not have 100% control. She is a selfish women. If she had wanted all those children, she should have prepared for them or give them up to nice family that wanted them, tht way little cells would have been born.....Come on Dr Phil you and Oprah thrive on publicity-take care of them.

I feel for her Parents, My godnes they are too old to be thru that and all the crying . I think someone should give the mom a small two bederrom apt. quiet living where her daughter cannot move it...Somebody help the mom....I would if I could, but not that daughter.

Dr. Phil,

I love your show, but I think it's time people leave this woman alone. If I had the means to do what she did, I would have done it.

I am just sorry I was not smart enogh to do what she did.
While some people are at war killing, this lady is out making life possible. I love Nadia, and leave her alone.

There is an element of racism because her last name is not McBritain , Juliani, McIreland or Levinski.

I was disgusted by a woman with 18 children coming on TV to insult talk about her.

Naydia needs a houe and a lot of helpf financially and emotionally. I don't beleive she is in reality, but those children exist. Let's get her what she needs and enough already.

I have heard nothing to make me think this woman has PTSD. She has a personality disorder, and she is doing A GREAT DISERVICE to those who REALLY do suffer from PTSD. (and do not get me started on what she is doing to those children!).

Where did Nadya get the money to have the invetro done?? What happened to the job that she had and why haven't she found a new job for such a long time?? What will child services do about this?? Can they do something at all to make her do something??

Book deals, reality show, new house. Does she have to pay the state of California back for their costs before she profits from any of this

Obviously, she had these kids to make money. Everyone knows it. Why are you playing games with this woman. She spent over 100K to pay for fertility drugs and treatments but no mortgage payment in over 10 months. No job. No home of her own. I feel sorry for her mother. She's the one who is providing the primary care for these kids, and it's sickning to hear the way she talks to her mother. The six she had were living like animals, but she had money for a publicity agent????? Maybe with all this publicity, she'll get what she was after in the first place....PAID!

Come on people!! Give her a break!!During early 1900s families were huge with lot less income/goverment help!!This "small family" trend came only w/ the industralization and woman rights movement

i they should have the dr. that did the invetroe pay for the nurses care on the babies when they get released, i think she is a good mother to her kids, lets give her a chance .

I have watched , Dr. Phil, your interviews with Ms. Suleman this week. I have compassion for this woman but have not heard you ask her how she is going to support these children. I have heard she has an inadequate home, no source of income but never asked exactly how she plans to support this family or what her source of income will be.

I beleive that the Doctor is at fault in this matter - Nevertheless, why not let the help take of the 8 babies? Is there any difference between heling the mother of 8 then the mother of one , or two or three? We take care of people in jail - they are someone's children? And look what we have done to the nuclear family - we tell new parents - have only one or two children and then we send them off at 6 months to be carries in day care - where they are growing up with 15 other babies! What is the difference - at least these children will be with their mother!

if a mother of one child would bring the baby to an unfit home would the state allow it?

so why are eight babies allowed?

how can she possible feed all these kids?
how did she get the money to have this procedure done in the first place. this is not inexpensive to do..........
this is not normal...............make those children safe. a day care isn't even allowed by law to have that many children with only one person caring for them...............this isn't right...............

take those babies and give them to someone who will love them and give them the childhood they deserve...........

the government is helping the banks why not help this young lady...this project will be cheaper the bailing out the banks and loan institutions

Hi Dr. Phil. My mom took in three kids because their parents could not take of them. I think that if Ms. Sullivan is fit enough to take care of them she should be allowed to keep them, if not she should have to give them up at least temporarily until she can afford to take care of her children. Should we use tax payer money? We are already paying for people who are a lot wore then Ms. Sullivan and if we do use tax payer there should be limits as to what it goes to and long she has it, to make sure she gets a job. But overall if she can take care of her kids let her have them!

I think the conversation should be about the United States can do help Nadya move forward. It is obvious that Nadya need help!

I and other taxpayers don't want to pay another dime to support these children. We have done enough. She can't possibly given them the nurturing they will need for the next 18 years. These babies should be taken away and given up for adoption to people who can AFFORD to support them and give them all the love and nuturing they need.

Dear Dr. Phil:

Why can't the doctor who implanted theses embryos be sued for child support?

I believe that the physician who performed the IVF should be responsible for paying the bills. It is unconscionable that he proceeded with this procedure, knowing that she was single mom with 6 children at home. Shame on You doc.

Please Dr. Phil, address the Polyanna actions of Nadya's agent....Victor. He is just as much in denial as Nadya is!!

Why is it that we need transparency over this. Her having 8 babies is not part of the Obama Recovery Package. This is a private matter that has been completely blown out of control. This has nothing to do with tax people's money, even if it did it would be a city and state level not at a federal level. Why can't people just mind their own business. I'm so tired of this whole story.

Is there a plan for nadya to be evaluated and checked by a mental specialist because all her actions clearly indicate she is not thinking normally and cannot make the right decisions. And the way she treated her mother was so pathetic and disrespectful. The lives of her children are at stake here and it's not the fault of the children nor the taxpayers. She needs to be ashamed and show that she's sorry and not the way she has been acting on tv.

Dr Phil,

What are you thinking, have you lost your mind.

Why would we consider letting these children go home with this women when there are so many people that could adopt them?

This seems to solve the financial burden which you are asking the tax payers to assist with.

Not to mention the metal state of sending 8 children home with her. Even her own mother is questioning her mental state.

I am a long time supporter of you but your response on this is driving me crazy.

You may have lost a viewer over this one.

Best Regards,
Marci

I think that she should be aloud to take all her babies home! She is their mother! And I can't believe her mother when she she says that she is embarrassed of her.
my thoughts are with her & her babies!

Shouldn't there be a trust set up to handle money that is sent to make sure it is spent appropriately for all the children? Any money shoud not be used for the mothers upkeep.

I really feel sorry for the 14 innocent children that are caught in the middle of this tragic situation and would like to donate something to help, but what guarantee do I have that my money won't go towards her Mac cosemetics collection or her acrylic french manicure? I am still not convinced that she can prioritize her children's needs before her own selfish habits.

I do not want my tax dollars spent on irresponsibility. She has the babies – she should be finacially responsible – not the public. Over population is a concern. Once again – responsibility is the key.

What is our world coming to? We have become a cold and callous people. Everybody has an opinion.Some people even want to kill her. There are enough people having children who are killing them. Can't we as humane people say, "let's get together and help her", or at least don't talk about her as if she were a dog. I was raised in a family of 14, and I feel guilty sometime when I hear about how people's parents treated them. We had a very loving family, because we were loved. We didn"t have a lot of things, but we had love. Anyway, we are always getting in someone's business, and not doing anything for anyone else, and getting angry about something that's not our business. Get a life, why don't you.

Carole
Atlanta

I think it's disgusting. I feel that this woman did all this deliberately for the sake of the attention and potential money-making possibilities it would bring to her personally, completely disregarding the effects this type of media exposure would have on her eight children, not to mention her other six kids.I think it's the height of irresponsibility, and I feel very, very bad for all her children.Outrageous, that she should have been allowed to proceed with this.

Your blonde commentator is saying put the best behind us the only thing that matters now is taking care of the children. Wrong wrong wrong. She was irresponsible and wants to dump on society instead of having and going to have a respnsible life with individual effort She is a bad example to the youth and young adults of America.

If say if you cant say anything nice, then don't say anything at all. If you cant be supportive, then move on. I am for Nadya and her children, she is entitled to live her own life however she wants.....Her choice....I support her. I would be willing to help her.

Why don't you mind your own business. I feel disgusted to see media talking about her privacy like that. Shame , shame, shame on you all....it is deeply shamefull. I prefer changing the channel!

I am utterly speechless and so disappointed in Dr. Phil. Just when he needs to get tough with someone he backs off. This woman cannot take care of 14 kids alone and volunteers are only going to hang around so long. Who is paying for this house they are going to be leasing!!! Who is paying for anything! He didnt even ask!! This woman needs severe psychiactric help. Cannot figure out why he is defending her left and right. Unbelievable.

Dr. Phil,
I do not believe during these rough economic times anyone should be asked to donate to this woman and her children. There are millions of children in this world that need help. How much did she pay for "all" of her invitro treatments. If she can afford "invitro" then she can find her own way to support her offspring. I work with pregnant and parenting teenages from low income families..... Can the country come together and help my clients. They did not pay to get pregnant... They also made a bad decision.... Their kids also need HELP!!!!!!

I think the reason that she did not take the Angels in Waiting offer was that she would not be getting any money–and I truly think she is using the opportunity to make money for herself–she is not thinking of the children. Period.

I'm appalled that this woman was allowed to be impregnated with even ONE embryo. But I am more appalled that a DOCTOR was agreeable to this. Will this Dr. be held responsible, what about his license? I think this is the height of irresponsibility with both parties, but a professional really deserves to have his license taken away, and how did she pay for all these procedures if she isn't working? Medicaid? Just appalling.

I've noticed on several interviews with Nadya that she has her nails done.
A) I'm a school teacher and I can't afford to have my nails done every two weeks!
B) When does she find the time to get her nails done?

I think the women is down right crazy. There was no reason on this earth for here to hve those children. She should NOT expect America to pay for these children through the tax system. She should give them ALL up for adoption. I'm tired of these women having babies out of wedlock. And, why are we still talking about this women. She is a disgrace.

As a neonatal intensive care nurse I wanted to clarify two inaccuracies: 1) When babies are ready for discharge, they are discharged-ready or not. Hospitals are not baby sitters. If the family is not ready, Child Protective Services is involved and the baby goes to foster care for the time being. 2) Babies are not sent home that require care from licensed nurses. She may need help with care but not from nurses.

The clinic should pay for the hospital bills. The children should be given to 8 families who will give them good homes and proper care. This woman is sick and can Not be a grown up and make proper decisions.

Why don't you all get off your high horses and wake up! There are millions of mothers across this country that can't even take care of one child or a couple more. Where are all the concerned people when it comes to those children? Just because its eight everyone suddenly perks up and trys to step in! Are we now a communist country where we can judge and say how many babies a woman can have like China? Get over it! The babies are here and now they need help! If people in this world would worry about themselves more and stop judging this country would be a better place for all!!!!

I think this woman has serious issues with attention-seeking behavior. It could become even dangerous if it continues- possibly directly affecting the children's health.

Hi Dr. Phil.
Your spokesman stated that he was looking to move her into a new home by the weekend. Who is who is paying for this new home when they are 10 months back mortgage??
thanks

I am the grandmother of a micro-preemie (1.5lbs at birth). My kids (and his young sister) have had to make super human sacrifices in the care of this child. He is now 5 yrs old and thriving, but not without the continuous care and monitoring of OT, Physical and Speech therapists, developmental doctors and a host of other specialists. I fail to see how a single mother of 6 other young children can possibly provide the level of care needed to ensure these 8 tiny children have all the care and nurturing needed to guarantee they receive the necessary care. Preemies are faced with "life long" issues. The fact they are breathing and beginning to bottle feed, while encouraging is only a small milestone in a lifelong uphill battle. I wish her the best, but 2 nurses round the clock for 8 babies, doesn't begin to address their many needs.

She should check with the Mormon community and see if they would take her and all of wonderful children in for awhile. This would assure that she and her babies will get off with a fighting chance , TOGETHER where they should be.

I am a single mother of five (14-22) after chosing to divorce their father ten years ago. It is not easy but for me it was the right choice.

Those babies should be placed in foster homes or put up for adoption to families who are financially and mentally able to care for them. The woman is out of touch with reality.

Dr. Phil or the spokesman made a comment that she was reluctant to take help-OMG-she put up a website looking for donations!

HI Doctor Phil

I live in Tracy Ca, I am a single grandmother and I am raising my grandson all by myself, I feel so sad over what this women has chosen to do. She will never be able to take care of all of these children. I have one, that alone cost me a lot of money to just care for him.

I do not ask for assistance even though I struggle daily raising one.

How is she ever going to do this? We the public will have to take care of her and her 14 children. WHY, would a doctor and a person act so irresponsible . This doctor should of asked her how she thought she was going to be able to afford even one more child. They both are the blame and both should be made accountable for there actions.

We the public cannot afford to care for anymore people . Shame on them both.

This doctor should be helping paying for them all.

I feel so sorry for these children.

she deff has a problem and she needs to seek help. there is no was one woman can take care of 14 kids with NO! job. And having those kids knowing she doesnt have a job??? shat was she thinking?. she needs help.

Jonathan from PA

Nadya should certainly give all of these 8 children up for adoption. She can not afford them, admits it was a mistake to become pregnant with them, and undoubtedly loves them. The greatest gift she could give these 8 gifts of God is 8 homes that would give 100% of thier time to each, and at the same time, remove all of the negative aura she self induced, and may become a hero from a terrible situation. She does not have the money for the support of these kids, and the taxpayer should not be responsible either. Let 8 families adopt each child as their own.

These children should be placed in proper homes and so should hundreds of thousands of children who will grow up unloved, neglected,
and abused. Children who will wind up as dropouts, drug addicts, abusers and inmates. Unfortunately, this country believes in keeping children with parents, as if the act of conception makes them into owners of objects, to do with them what will.

Dr Phil,
Who is paying for the hospitalization? Who will pay for the upbringing? The nurses? it is ridiculous for all of us working people to have pay for all the bills for this welfare person. She could not waste an egg that was frozen? She is a very sick and selfish person.

Dr. Phil: It is time for the media to move on. This constant attention is not good and endangering the welfare of this family. With no sponsors coming forward she will need help from people like you and the public. The babies are here now. Lets make the best of it and move on!

Let's be real!! I know people with LESS children, and on assistance (which I don't agree with) so what makes everyone think this nut job won't accept assistance? The only reason she hasn't done so, so far is because the babies aren't home yet and because of people that hate her! But she most assuredly, will have to get assistance. My question is... why won't she accept help from volunteers? Does any of this sound like someone with "sound mind?"

I live in Ontario Canada and we have healthcare for everyone.

Who is paying for the octuplets' stay in the hospital?

Should the doctor who did the IVF help pay some of her expenses?

How could she afford IVF with no money??

I can't believe how mean people are being.Help for Nadya would cost far less than foster care.
Separating these children would be unconscionable.

I think the Octomom should be watched very carefully so that she doesn't pull a Susan Smith, Andrea Yates, or Casey Anthony.

I think that the Doc. who first implanted 6 embryos to a single welfare Mom and then did it again a second time should be declared the happy father and instructed to pay child support for all 14. Why should that be a tax payer burden.
A person of that stature should be respossible.

Can the welfare dept. require a DNA test in order to hold the father partially responsible for the financial support of the octuplets? (Regardless of any assurances Nadya may have given him to the contrary) It would seem that technology is running ahead of the law...

WHY ISN'T ANYONE SAYINGTHE TRUTH. SHE WANTS MONEY! SHE WANTS PUBLICITY AND MONEY NOT HELP

Larry,
Tonight you show is what it use to be, celeberties and interesting people. You show turned alot of us for awhile with all the political stuff. Don't have those Democrats on, they talk stupid when it comes to politics, have them on about other things. You show is the only one that has kept cnn a float anyway.

How about giving her a reality show on TLC "14 and struggling"

Does the physician who was responsible for this pregnancy has any ethical responsability?

I think that these babies should be taken care of first. I don't believe giving the mother money is wise. She is collecting disability for three of her children. Nydia should be not given so much attention and instead, attention should be given to the children.

The woman is not "all there". Another thing I would like to know is this. She was on disability for several years (back problems right?). How was she able to collect disability for that when she allowed herself to be inpregnated multiple times and when pregnant, the back is affected. Please explain.

Hi Just wondering where she go the $ to do IV 6 x.s?

Also while you were interviewing her, she said she had 6 embryos put in each time do they alway freeze ( 6 implanted 6 times )
Also she mentioned that all her pregnancies were perfect no problems. then she said she was bleeding and having pains during one of the pregnancy. I think she just says what you want to hear and I really think she has problem with reality

It is so irresponsible to give birth to or think about giving birth to another Kid, let alone 8 kids, when you already have 6 kids.And over the top when you know you have no way of supporting all these little angels. If I can I'd put her behind bars for this crime against little ones.She is just looking for publicity and making money from generous people. Absolute pathetic on her part.
Sorry to say all this but I am so angry at her

Everyone is so down on Nadya for choosing to have such a large family, but where are all the Prolife Activiist when we need them?

What was going on in the home for nine months to prepare for eight children? The birth was going to happen? Why didn't they have the accommodations readu to bring the babies home?

i dont agree with her keeping babies in her current financial situation. what if she decides to have 8 more? I think the taxpayers should have a say as to what should happen.

Dr. Phil, will the mother take care of the children or will the nurse take care of the children. If the nurses and volunteers take care of the children, will the mother be able to party at night and sleep late because the tax payers are paying to have the children taken care.

Nadia Suliman should be in Jail and the those prolife republican cronies should take care those babies. Let them put their money where there mouth is.
George Bush and company should see what they were tried to do.
Now the chicken came home to roost.
What happend to those church idiots, where are they.

Not a dime should we spend for those babies. Let the tearn the lesson.
Let Tom delay and his friends are not coming forth. What happening to Rep right winger.????????

I would be inclined to help financially even though I think she is not all there, but don’t think I will unless I am guaranteed that the money will go to the children. How can anyone with even one child get a manicure and go to Starbucks when your house in foreclosure (not to mention that she has not seemed to spend any money so far preparing for the babies arrivals).

this woman is crazy, she said to her mother "who are you to tell me what to do., I would have told her "I am the woman who is supporting you and the 6 children. Nadia speaks to her mother as if she was a dog,, shame on her....shame on the bad choices she made.

I am completely apalled at how this person treats her own mother. From her comments, it is obvious to me that she expects everyone else to take care of the children while she attempts to cash in during this fifteen minutes of fame.

The citizens of California are currently footing the bill for her eight children. How long will the state and federal government continue to pay for people who have multiple children they can not afford? At what point is enough, enough?

This is the most pathetic thing I have ever watched on TV, and boy there have been many. This one takes the cake. She has no common sense and if those new babies are released from the hospital to her that will be a crime. She lives in LA LA Land and is not fit to take care of animals, let alone children.

I think Nadya know now what her responsibilities will be with all these children. People want to help her and she will get help taking care of her children. She will be a good mom. Her mother, though, is a problem. She seems controlling and unhelpful. Maybe she was that way bringing up Nadya and that's another issue.

It is a very sad day in America when people don't think of the eight inocent children that are here. Why is everyone so mad. Good job Dr. Phil. Sorry Nayda that not even your own MOTHER can be on your side. I hope this children do no grow up to see all the hatred against them and their mother.

How can Mr. Munoz call her level-headed when she spent money on in-vitro while having 6 kids on welfare, having her parents in dire financial straits, and not consulting her parents before she did this? She told her mother she had a tumor for heaven's sake when she got pregnant with the octuplets. Please comment.

There is a mother with 14 children and we need to make sure that the children will be cared for properly. Not only do we need to be concerned about the 8 babies but also the 6 children at home. Dr. Phil, I hope that you can do something to help this young mother and her family.

During the interview with Anny Curry, Nadya mentioned that she was using her student loans to supplement her income while raising her first 6 kids. I wonder if the Bank that issued her these student loans can go after her for not using the funds for her education. I am angered that so many families are struggling to put food on their table, let alone pay for a college education- and Nadya is using this money for her family.

I have one comment and one question. A question I have yet to see that has been raised by anyone. Has any one considered, that the Octoplet Mom is a candidate for Post Partum Depression? What is going to happen when the lights from the cameras are gone, and she is left to care for 14 children on her own.

My comment to the grandparents, You have helped your daughter and your grandchildren, but your most recent comments about being embarrassed when you see all 14 of your children in a bus is replusive at best. You must either "Put up or Shut Up", how dare you what do you think you are doing to your grandchilren with those types of comments?

I am a Canadian that feels government should limit the population for all people as a lot of people want population control for developing countries however with out limits on our population this is unethical.

Also the environment and finance should be considered.

In my opinion, I think she needs psychiatric help. In addition to her 6 kids under age 7, and 3 have some disability, now 8 more, even with the most generous of any and all charity's, she and her family will be a financial strain on our society. Again in my opinion, she most likely will be found unable to care for all these children, they should (the 8) should be given up for adoption to whomever will be able to care and love each one, even if to different homes. Also, I must add, why in the world would Kiser-permanente pay for all of these IVF. CRAZY!!!!

I believe that a big part of why people are upset including me, is because she can in NO way, take of these children financially. She is already on welfare and lives at homewith her parents. She keeps saying she wants to work, but she is completely unrealistic at the cost of child care for 14 kids!! The cost of child care alone, for 14 children would be about 8,000-10,000$ a month. Also, who is paying for the millions of dollars of hospital bills that have already accrued? Who is paying for formula? That has to be another 8,ooo$ a month., not to mention diapers etc. WHo pays for all of the that? The tax payers do.

I think the media in particular should leave this woman alone. Why is it that she isn't supposedly fit to raise these 14 children and it is horrible to have so many (decades ago this wasn't so uncommon) and yet we have a reality tv show that follows a family with 17 kids! Are they too lacking time, love, etc with their parents? There is an old saying "it takes a whole village to raise a child" - maybe she does need help, what she doesn't need is all this hounding attention and harassment. Let her be and if you are so concerned, then offer some type of help.

I think she was just trying to do the right thing. I mean she was right when she and her mother had that show down about they will kill the eggs if you don't use them. But having that many implanted at once was a little crazy. Her motives were suppose to be good and pure ones but the public has gotten out of contorl. This isn't a big problem and many people are blowing this out of the water. More and more people are having multiply births. Also making death threats against her won't change the past. What done is done.

Why pound on the women? Why the name calling? The deed is done. Reach out! If you want to complain, look at crime, war, poverty, racism, greed in America. Give her a break, you should no better Dr Phil. What good does it do hurting someone?

Yeah, support her. Then you send your money and leave the rest of us alone.

It seems that no one wants to be accountable for their everyday actions. There is a lack of responsibility with this woman and no one is going to change her! Nadya will never learn what it's like to raise her kids as there are potential moneymaking tactics that she will be taking advantge of. Only the future will will tell us how this plays out. My guess is this country rewads people who live like this!

I understand this mother refused the offer by Gloria Allred who is representing the Angel Network(not sure if this is the correct name) they offered 24/7 care with trained professionals at no cost to taxpayers. W hat was her reasoning????????

I think this woman is so selfish. 14 children and yet she had plastic sugery and continues to have her nails done and she is on welfare!!!
God help those pitiful children. WHAT is she thinking?????

This is the epitome of what is wrong with the family structure of America.

If we are to believe that God alone gives and takes life, then there is a reason ALL 8 of these babies are alive. Stop with all the hate towards the mom. Who knows what the future holds for these children? One could grow up to even be president! Would she have been villified if she had 8 abortions?I don't think so- in this country, she would have been lauded as"doing the right thing".

I think some sort of professional association should investigate Dr. Phil for the misogyny he displays and the unprofessional manner in which he treats people under duress. This women I beleive has all of her marbles and is handling this situation with more dignity and class than most of the self appointed guardian's of the status quo who are intruding into her life. Gloria Alred is an ambulance chaser looking to increase her own popularity and public profile. Get off the air, you busy body.

Regardless of how or why she had these children she clearly needs help – financial and psychological. I don't understand why people are making such a big deal about her receiving taxpayer dollars to raise these babies. I am more bothered by the bankers receiving bonuses paid for by taxpayer dollars than 8 babies being fed and nurtured.

Nadya deserves to be respected and helped in raising the children. Everything else is a violation of her human rights and dignity and an attack to the well being of her family.

As I am as outraged as the rest of the country is about this...I would much prefer to see our tax dollars go towards the well being of these 14 innocent children rather than see our tax dollars continue to support the outrageous, self indulgent behaviour of the CEO's of our banks and stock brokerages. Give me happy, healthy babies over self endulging adults anytime.

Did it ever occur to anyone that this is none of our business.....let social services take over and do whatever is necessary for the children. By making this a media circus we are putting the mother and kids in danger from lunatics out there.....Enough already....

Anyone who gives this woman one hard earned dime of their money is a fool. She ponied up cash for cosmetic surgery and for fertlity treatments. These kids are NOT our problem. If the government needs to intervene and remove the children, then that is what will happen. Donate your time and money to families that through no fault of their own are having a tough time right now. Her parents should have stopped being enablers after kid #2. Please stop telling people that they have any type of responsibility to help this nut.

at this time, with the economy being in the state that it is, it is inconceivable to think that a woman who already has six children would be allowed to have invitro for an additional eight children at the expense of the taxpayer!!!!!!!
a woman who has no money, no home of her own, and no income, does not need fourteen children, what she needs is a good psychiatrist!!!!!!

This woman is obviously deluded. To throw money and resources at her to reinforce her delusion is insane. If she has no means to care for them then the state will have to take them and allow people with the love and resources to adopt them. The only negative affect will be to deflate her bizarre , swollen ego. A child who goes through its formative years with a dearth of time to bond with its parent could be severely damaged for life. Even wonder woman could not provide sufficient time for each of 14 kids!

the government provides section 8 housing for every tom dick and harry that doesn't want to work and just keep on having babies, these octukids need a home, no matter what the mom has done or does, we need to help take care of them, she has every right to get a decent house for her family as anybody else the government is helping, foodstamps and all, at least she has went to school and worked. thats a lot more than some of these deadbeats that are on the gravy train in america!

I believe it is important that "we" know that the babies are ok, but isn't there a point when the media should stay out of it? I think it should be up to the people involved to ensure the mother gets the support she needs. Doesn't she have a right to some privacy???

I would like to know how large a residence one needs to house 14 children and what this type of dwelling cost. More importantly, who is paying the rental? The gentlemen who is representing her stated "we are currently looking into a couple of properties" is he paying the rent or will that be up to the state? Her mother says it all when she asked her daughter "how are you going to feed them?" Your not even working. How can any responsible person bring more children into this world than they can afford to feed and take care of? You may think she's all there Dr Phil but I have my doubts.

(in Cape Coral, FL) Where has she gotten the money for plastic surgery (and to maintain those lips)?! If she's the kind, unselfish person Victor Munoz and others who say they know her claim she is, why didn't she use that money to help her mother out with the $23,000+ mortgage she owes? (On a side note, wouldn't most people who owe that much on a home have foreclosed by now? What makes her so special?)

Take the children away before damage–emotionally, nutritionally, educationally–is done.

What is done is done. Whatever Nadyas' reasons were to have these babies, they are her own. None of anyones business.period.

Don't you all have enough to worry about in your own lives to be concerned about some stranger and what her problems and issues are.

I simply wish her the best of luck and hope that she gets as much help as she needs. These babies need love and security same as your children. put your money wre your mouths are, if you are so concerned for these babies, send diapers and food! enough already, go out , get a job and pay your own mortgages!

Our perceptions of Nadya and her choices are OUR reality. Very little will be able to change our perceptions or beliefs; so people will condemn, judge, support, etc. depending on how they feel. Whether or not her decision was "right or wrong" is beside the point at this time. What REALLY matters is that there are 8 – EIGHT – beautiful babies that are ALL MIRACLES. In the end, those babies and the other 6 are what matter – let's put egos aside – and support them. This is a cse of a lot of talk, and very little action. Time to focus on the children – in a POSITIVE WAY.

NO FREE HELP FOR NADYA!!!!!! Why should she cash in! She chose to do this for herself.

My husband ,child and I lost our home, due to job loss. Where is our bailout? I'm not out getting implanted with 8 babies, so I can cash in, and get a FREE HOME! FREE DIAPERS, FORMULA...ECT.....THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!!!!! SHE DESERVES.NOTHING!

Jackie

Dr.Phill
My dad has 8 kids we grew up happy. My mom worked as hard as my dad did taking care of us my dad used to make 60$ a month. Sometimes we need it some help around Christmas and the society was really supportive.

The physician who implanted all of the embryos, violated ethical standards to begin with. He should be held accountable in creating this delimma. He should have his liscense taken away, and be responsible to some extent in financial support for these children.

How come the Doctor has not been called up for doing this. He must have been paid a bundle of $$$ (her Father) to perform this tragedy. The Doctor should have his license revoked or suspended.

All 14 kids should be places with families that can raise them properly.

I have to applaud Nadia for trying her best to make a very lonely and diffcult decision re: the remaining sperm under the intense pressure of the situation. She ultimately showed respect for the remaining embryos that were close to being destroyed, and courage in her willingness to face whatever may come from her decision. Whatever WE may think of her is totally unimportant.

Whatever happened to having only as many children as you can afford? We wanted more but could only afford two. I thinks she's smug and while denying she doesn't want publicity etc she is getting just what she wants, a new house for starters. It's clear from the pictures of the house, she can't control the ones she has now, house are not for kid to write on, and pull apart. My husband and I t think the state should take the octuplets and adopt them to responsible parents and keep an eye on the other six and take them if necessary. I think Nadya is selfish. . .from wanting to have so many children to spending money on invitro fertilization while collecting public aid.

If she gets her own TV, most people I know said they will not watch and give her more attention and support.

I remember the night the news broke, the first thing I said is she'll enjoy the spotlight now and when they're toddlers she won't think it's so much fun. That first night, her father emphatically said she is financial independent and can afford these children. Now there's a ticker on the screen stating her father says she needs help. I certainly hope they will make her get sterilized so she can't do any more damage.

If I lived in California I would be incensed that my tax dollars are going to be spent on this smug looney tune!

Hi, I've been watching this story for awhile and its as if the media is trying to make more of this then it should be. Ten years ago, this same thing happened with a couple in Texas, where were the questions then? Was anyone in the media worried about if that family was using tax payers' money then? The answer is no. I feel this lady has been exploited enough, but this may be what she wanted anyway with the publicity and money that may follow.

Hello – obviously it will take lots of money to support these 14 children. I do hope that sufficient private funds will be donated to relieve the burden on the tax payer. My question is will a trust be set up and monitored by someone a bit more responsible? Or will the mother have the freedom to spend at will as she has in the past...

Thank you Dr. Phil for focussing on what to do about these 14 beautiful children whose mother needs a great deal of help. She definitely needs psychological counseling from the start. She needs long term therapy and parenting classes from my opinion. Besides all the financial help, she will need assistance from volunteers to devote time for all these children.

I spent many years as a single parent, after a divorce, taking care of two small children. It took me many years of counseling and therapy to understand how to take responsibility for my choices and decisions. I don't think Nadya has a clue!!!Love Gramma Shirah

I love what her "spokesperson" said, "Nadia knows what she wants and goes out and does it." Doe that meas we need to reward her selfishness? The babies need to be given to homes to people who can raise them. Nadia is not capable of taking care of them. She scream's that she's not a celerity, but she has no problem walking around with her Starbucks coffee. Its simple, she's playing the system and will come out on the winning end. She won't have to work, she'll get to live in a great house and have everything handed to her on a silver platter. Dr. Phil, I have lost all respect for you.

what about letting a woman have 14 kids? what about women all over the world who have have had, 12, 13, 14 children that is a part of their culture -lets get over it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! why do we always have to control in America and judge, get over it. whatever about helping the babies in Angels in Waiting..............again everyone feels bullied. Let us use a European philosohy so we can get over being "incredible Americans" and be real human beings.

What I have no seen addressed is the fact that these 14 children will basicaly be raised in an institutional setting. Studies have long shown that all children – with and without disabilities – need and thrive in a secure and loving family setting. Unlike the Duggers who have added to their family over the course of 20-something years, Nadya has given birth to 14 youngters in less than 6 years and has created her own mini-institution. Dr. Phil, will these children suffer the same harmful effects of being raised in an institution? If not, why not?

Your defense for why we should support these children is just insane to me. I live in California, where the unemployment rate is now 10%, and I know PLENTY of irresponsible women like her who decided to have children THEY COULD NOT AFFORD. So are you saying I should go out and volunteer my time and give my money to those women as well? Is she different because she got the media attention? Should all irresponsible women go this route? Have a bunch of kids and make their media rounds? Answer EACH QUESTION PLEASE!!

Little confused here......since when did any hospital obtain the authority and the right to instruct a parent or set of parents on what is required in order to release the newborn baby? Apparently, I have fallen asleep at the wheel during my 27 years of parenting as even as recent as 15 years ago, this procedure was not introduced to me after giving birth - either time. Granted, I did not give birth to 8 babies at one time, however, I wonder if the same practice was instilled upon "John & Kate Plus 8" and the McCaughy's.

Fact of the matter is, the media is continuing to keep this issue at the forefront and very 'negatively' at that. All those that have vented their anger out in vicious ways should look at themselves prior to judging anyone else.

Oh by the way,,,,,even ONE child can mark on walls - that is not considered as a messy house – come on people........

The fourteen children are not going to be well cared for unless the
mother accepts help. Maybe this is a control issue for the mother.

I have listened to this absurd document long enough,I feel that "Nadya Suleman" needs Psycological Help and Psyciatric Help.
There is no way she can take care of these childen,CPS should take them and find a good home for them,Nadya,is in no way shape or form to take care of these babies.

As someone who has spent many years in foster homes and Institutions,I really feel,Nadya,should give the children up.

I do not think that Nadya's decision to have any more children was a good decision, but at the same time there are a lot of people in this country who can be deemed just as unfit if not more so than Nadya! I mean if her life has to be so transparent, as Dr. Phil keeps saying over and over agian, that the whole world has access, then why not the millions of other parents who live in poverty and who live with domestic voilence? Why just this one woman?? There are so many people who need help!!! I don't think it has anything to do with helping her and her children as much as exploiting them. Using them just to gain ratings and viewers and that is disgusting. And I do also believe that Nadya is using this to her advantage as well, which is even more disgusting.

The most frustrating part of this is she’s known for months & months she would need a bigger house and extra help. Her planning and decision skills tell me she's either not serious about the well being of her kids or not very bright...not sure which is worse. She does not appear to have any anxiety like a normal mother would around providing for these kids...she just depends on her parents. They say the sign of successful parents these days is to have self sufficient adult children...why didn't her parents cut her off after her first child was born to make her learn what it's like in the real world?

I believe that the children should be oversee by professionals not by the mother. I don't believe that this mom is capable in taking on all her children.
This mother would have been respect in society, if she have given her childrens to mother's who can't have children....
I really feel that this mother is looking out for her own interested NOT those children....She should have accepted the offer from the organization who would have given those children the professional care.....
Those children should be taken away from her until she is really stable to take care of these children. After all, our tax dollars are assisting her...

Dear Louise Welch:
You support her and believe she can live her life any way she wants?
Pull out your checkbook and start sending her money. She can't do it alone. Are all these kids going to be cared for medically with Medicaid?
She thinks she is going to go back to college for her degree and raise
all these kids? I wish her well, I really do, but something is seriously amiss about this girls character and her personality.
God Bless her and her children.

Nadya made a really uninformed mistake wanting to get pregnant, already having no money and six kids. Her doctors made an ethical mistake by performing the procedure. They should be held financially responsible for the care of the children. I have no doubt that regardless of these errors, the American people will step forward to make sure the kids are cared for one way or another even at USD 1.5 million a year! This is what the U.S. is all about (or should be).

Contrast that to my own situation, whereby the only mistake I made was starting a business in Phuket, Thailand two months before the tsunami and losing every penny I had (USD 700,000) as a result of the devastation and subsequent occurrences. There was American money to help the Thai survivors. When Katrina hit, there was American money to help the victims in the U.S. But there was no money to help an American who was wiped out and left destitute in Thailand. We need to change our policies so that Americans who are victims of a natural disaster are helped wherever they occur.

Tax dollars go toward keeping inmates like Casey Anthony, Scott Peterson, and Charles Manson in prison, but we are complaining about helping support these children. Shame on us!

There is something self centered about this woman who at every opportunity catches a quick glimpse of cameras to see if they are focused on her. I believe that is the way she came into this situation, through a self centered perspective of how she might become a media "star". This started out, still is and will continue to be all about Nadya and not about the children as she has already proven her competance or lack there of, in that arena.

Don't worry Nadya this country will bail you out!!!

If at all possible, the State should step in and not allow her to take these children home. Just listening to her reasoning lets me know this woman is not all there. How does she plan to feed, diaper and house 8 babies with no job? Oh, yes, add 6 more.

If Nadya does not accept the help of Angels in Waiting, it is obvious she is just looking for a better offer. No one should give her a penny if she does not accept this generous offer that would obviously be in the best interest of her children.

This is rediculous...we have individuals/families that raise more than 10 children, this is not new and their lives are not an open book. Give it a break and let this family enjoy these early days.

Dr. Phil (sitting in for Larry),
This situation just makes my blood boil! I am a single mother of 5, my youngest daughter with special needs. I, too went through infertility to get pregnant and ended up with twins, and then one year later had another baby (the surprise, no infertility miracle)!! I wasn't single at the time, but I did most of the work myself, and there was a lot of work! What upsets me is this, Nadia already has six children, so she should be aware of what needs to be done. She's been pregnant with multiples, expecting only 7, but got 8! She should be prepared and she's not at all!!! That is a huge red flag telling everyone that she is NOT prepared for this!!! It will be a sin if those babies are sent home with her!! We all can see why she has done this. She expected a free home, a free bus, clothes, diapers, etc. all given to her for free and her own reality show!! This just isn't right and it is truly making me sick!! She might be a very nice sweet young woman, but she is NOT all there! It is our responsibility as human beings to step in and do what is right for these beautiful, helpless babies!

How much does it cost to keep embryos frozen?

I suppose i don't understand why she wouldn't want to provide somebody else the opportunity to become a parent.

She's a young and beautiful woman. In anticipation of any future love/partnership– what is Nadya's birth control plan for the future?

I want to say that I can't believe how much air time this woman is getting. Yes, she needs help with all the children, yet this was her own choice . There are many single mothers in America that need housing and help as well.

I feel that this woman might even get a book deal, as she states that she wants to write a book.

I feel this woman is sane, and is taking America on a good ride.

It is just a shame the childen are involved .

I personally am in shock that Dr. Phil fell for this woman's line!
She is nothing but a woman who has watched too many John & Kate Plus 8 episodes & this is her sickening attempt at landing herself a windfall at the expense of her mother & all these unfortunate innocent children!
Nadia is a mentally ill woman who should not be allowed to have custody of any of those 14 children! She has no way to support them, her & the doctor that implanted those babies should both be arrested!
Those children should be placed up for adoption to loving families who CAN AFFORD to raise them!
Why is it that this woman sick & twisted woman should be getting ANY HELP FROM ANYONE? She couldn't take care of the first 6 kids & her mom can't either & shouldn't its not right & the state of California had better step up & put those kids up for adoption!
The people who are giving her money, diapers, food, etc should be hit upside the head! All they are doing is reinforcing her twisted idea of how to get FREE MONEY!
One really angry single mom of ONE child (because I knew what I could afford). This is wrong & she shouldn't be getting anything except an arrest warrant & papers from Child Protective Services forcing her to give up her parental rights! After the taxpayers finish paying for her college education maybe she should think about having kids!
This is absolutely flipping ridiculous!

Nadya and her publicist are not interested in Angels in Waiting because they want to continue to appeal for money and free housing from some gullible person. This is disgraceful!

We need to stop judging, what’s done it’s done. We need to get together as a society and help this family.

I would like to see more coverage on the fertility clinic that she used. It's time to crack down on unscrupulous clinics!

There are plenty of families out there that want to adopt children that have great jobs and do not have to rely on taxpayers. This should never have gone this far to begin with. Give them a chance at a good life. She should not be allowed to carry on this way. I would be disgusted if it was one of my three daughters doing this.

I would love to know where someone gets the guts to make wildly irresponsible decisions at taxpayer expense, yet sit there on national tv with collagen-plumped lips and manicured nails? You know, sometimes I feel all the effort I put into an education and career were a waste - I didn't realize it was so easy to just leech off other people.

Is America prepared to finance these children until 18, why not get them out of the media's face and let her face what single moms otherwise are struggling for. She is a fraud and scam artist who is bullying for a lifetime – not just 15 minutes – of fame and fortune! It appears again Dr Phil has set himself up to act in God's stead so let him take the whole brood to live with him.

Dr. Phil,

I think we are past the point of judging this woman for her decision to have more children. It is after the fact. Although, I believe, it is a very important topic for debate in the immediate future.

We need to be supportive of what the result is. Fourteen children.

Let's stop persecuting the Mom for her decision, and decide what is the best solution to help her through this overwhelming time, for her, and her children's sake.

I am very concerned about this mom. She doesn't seem to be in
touch with reality nor did she show great care for the little 6 children
she already has at home. Some with disabilities!

I believe Nadya will have MORE children too. She showed no concern for her older parents, nor her other children who need help.

I think the conversation should be about what the United States can do to help Nadya move forward. It is obvious that Nadya need help!

it seems that the most caring thing Nadia could do for at least 6 of the
newborns would be to adopt them out to loving families who could care for them in the way they need. of all people, Nadia should understand how much it would mean to a woman who has a problem conceiving her own, since she had to resort to extreme measures to have her babies.

since she only planned on having an additional one or two, she should keep those and let other loving families adopt the rest. it just seems so
impractical to require volunteers have to give so much help, when adoptive parents could given them a normal, loving life. perhaps
they could have an open adoption where she could keep tabs on them.

What kind of life are these 14 ever going to have?
How will they feel special,
Will they have what they need...enough food, clothes, education, or just fill the need of this Mother.

A real Mother always thinks first of the lives of her children, she has had an entire pregnancy to figure this out.... and now she claims she didn't want any public notice of any kind?
She seems to be more interested in 'embryos' than the live of the children she has.
Sad,
I think children should be born with pride, love, joy.
Not born because they were there..(Frozen)

I had you because you were there...
Didn't want to waste the storage fees honey so we had you.... and you & you ect ect.. sad very very sad.
I will keep this children in my prayers for a lifetime.

Hello Dr. Phil,
Nadya won't take the help from "Angels in Waiting," because there is no money for her involved. This whole thing is about the almighty dollar. She craves the attention for herself, she obviously never gave any thought to those babies, like any other parent would have done. How sick!!!

Barb from NJ

This woman makes all people who genuinely need financial government assistance look bad. She should be quite ashamed of herself.

I'm confused. How is she going to buy a house? If she is refusing financial help how will she pay for all this? Talk about Pollyanna. She needs to face reality. For refusing help she sure likes the attention. Mnay homes have holes in walls, writing on walls and duck taped vents. These are unfair concerns, but what is of concern is food, heat, mental stabililty and a loving enviroment. Why does she stay with her children in her parents homes if there is such a battle of the wills obviously causing turmoil in the home. There is just something that doesn't add up here in my opinion. She's going to move and take her kids and get a new home and leave her parents who have taken care of her and her kids at the expense of losing their home it jsut doesn't add up.

Makes me laugh how this woman has conned you people. My God , give her money and she'll spend it on more plastic surgery. Yea I know, she hasn't had any!!! Any donations should be micro managed by someone will make sure it goes to the care of those kids only. She is only after the money and not interested in anyone but herself, if she was concerned about these children she would have accepted the help from Angels in Waiting. The media should stop the coverage, this woman loves it. What a freak show !! This is disgusting.

Dr. Phil Please stop playing Nada's game. These children cannot become more of an expense to the taxpayers. I am ofended. Have the children adopted and her committed. She cannot get away with this insanity at one more red cent of my tax money. Have her sterilized.

Being a single mom I understand what it takes to raise a child and give that child everything it needs to be and grow into healthy and happy person, but what I do not understand is a grown women who has no income , home , or any kind of security , have 8 more babies , how is it possible for her not to consider what and how will she care for them . what about other 6 , ?

I'd like to hear Dr. Phil comment on how Nadya has paid for the IVF treatments she had for her first 6 children and for the IVF treatment she had for these 8 children. She receives state aid so the money for these treatments plus her manicures must come from the state and this is what makes people angry.

Those newborns, and her other children SHOULD NOT, I repeat, SHOULD NOT be allowed to live with her. In this case, the children would be far better off not being with their mother. How in the world
could she afford all those fertility treatments while having no money? How will she be able to support those children with no job, no career, and no one to really support her. The best interest for the children is to
be given up for adoption.

I have a several friends who were adopted. They are all professional, respected by others, and good people. One of them told me he was grateful that he was adopted by his parents when he was a baby otherwiese he would not be who he was now.
I have 4 children of my own and am not saying that adoption is the best thing to do for her. I think the best thing is to be with the birth mother, no doubt. If she can not take care of the babies, she needs to act before it is too late. I hope she makes smart choices and do the best things for the babies.

I am so glad I am from St. Catharines, Ontario Canada and don't have to help support these 14 children! If everyone thought like this woman, there would soon be no "support" money left in any country. If she refuses large gifts of money that's good, but foolish, if she is allowed to keep these children, but then you should tell her to give up all financial aid afforded to her and go to work like the rest of us to raise these children! Only in America eh?

I think all her kids need to be taken because she is in no way in her right mind and she needs to get for herself...... Taxpayers should not have to pay for her bills she knew exactly what she (in her crazy mind).

This whole thing makes me mad,because she knew she didn't have a job, who do you think has to pay for her mistakes once again the American people. The children should be taken away and put up for adoption,to someone who can afford it. and I don't want to hear what's done, is done, lets move on. I'm sick of paying for other peoples mistakes in my taxes. I want kids but I can't afford it so why should I pay for absent baby daddy's, and fool who want to be on TV she's a nut

I don't think that this woman is selfish at all....yes she has 14 children, however...she realizes that she made her bed and that this is her responsabilty to care of hese children. no she does not have the finances to care for them, but how many parents would give the rest of there lives and I do mean the rest of their lives to care for there children with their time? honestly people, how many? and expecially 14 at the ages these children are. she did not take the easy road and kill them or make them someone else responsablity. she stepped up to the plate. I respect her decision.

I greatly admire this woman to choose not to destroy any of her children. I am amazed at our selfish society that condones the destruction of children, yet abhors the woman who chooses to care for her own. Will she need help? Probably. But I would much rather my money go for the raising of our future generation than its annihilation. Does this make sense to anyone else? Many of our ancestors had more than ten children and somehow managed. That is why you and I are here today. I thank God that they didn't get rid of any of them. We are a selfish generation.

Hey Doctor Phil,

I am sixty one years old. Barely made it all my life , but managed. I was laid off from my job of eight plus years in June. I am having a terrible time finding a job. I have one dog and two cats I will lose them if I can't find something in a few months. I rent a one bedroom place. I still have to pay taxes even 100 dollars to renew my tags on my 20 year old car. Why on earth should I pay one red cent for this stupid woman. Take the kids away and get them adopted into homes that can afford them. Either that or mabe y'all want to help me find free rent etc.. I wish this woman nothing well but do want the kids taken away and taken care of.

Where is the father.The statement was made ALL of her children had the same fater. He was a friend of hers....Is he also a Pollyanne? Why is he no held accountable for his kids...she did not go to a sperm bank and pay each time she conceived..........WHY should we , the tax payers have to pay for her stupidity and her friend the father and the Doctors mistake....HELP us understand....WHERE is the father???????

I do not think she should be allowed to raise these children when she cannot afford the ones she has they should be placed up for adoption

I lost my house due to the flood on 04-15-07, and I had insurance. The insurance doesn't want to pay the money that they owe to me. My family was on the street for two month. I didn't get any HELP. I pay my taxes all my life. I have four kids. I can't evn get help. Here is this Nadya knowing that she will get help from the goverment and the media. Dr. Phil my wife is going to have at least ten kids, and I would like you to be a God Father of my all together 14 kids!!!
Thank you very much, Sincerely Danny Nieves

I think Nadya is really not living in reality.I don't think she alone can really understand that it is IMPOSSIBLE for her to bring up 14 kids healthyand happy 24 hours a day seven days a week.Not to mention they really don't have a decent home and she has no job.Wake up woman ,let's get real.Thank God for her parents who are taking care of the other kids.What an awful ordeal to put her aging parents through,financially and physically.How selfish of Nadya.I pray those kids stay safe.

I am curious as to who is going to be paying for the "new house" they are looking to lease? Secondly, are they going to be paying the back owned rent they owe on the house they are currently in. She needs to be held responsible. She should not be able to walk away from all the financial responsibilities just because of the birth of these beautiful babies. I still do not believe she can provide all of her children with the love & attention that they deserve. And if the taxpayers are footing most of the bill, they should get the choice of who is raising them. I vote they get adopted to loving families who want & can provide for them.

Can you please clarify how long Victor has known Nadiya?

After her comment about about the frozen eggs, I wonder if she considers a woman's monthly cycle as letting the eggs die? Just a very odd rationale, which only makes me question her state of mind more.

My question to my friend who is a social worker was when and how would the state determine whether to gain custody of the newborns? My friend countered with what evaluation has been done to confirm that the six are safe and have been properly cared for? Does Dr. Phil or panelists know whether this has been explored? I can't imagine that it was questioned or else wouldn't she have been an ineligible candidate for in vitro. Thoughts?

I understand everyone's outrage and inability to understand the situation. I don't understand either. I have a huge problem thinking that it's okay that people can still peer into Nadya's and her children's lives. You have no business doing that. After the media mess dies down, then maybe Nadya and children can have a real life. Stay out of her and her children's lives and leave them alone. The media likes to be way too nosy and that is the problem. No one's personal life needs to be transparent. Just think how would you feel if you couldn't breathe without a camera or some nosy reporter in your face? This is annoying!! We have an economic crisis affecting the world! Priorities people!

This is another media frenzy that this woman is eating up. She will probably end up better off than the average American family. Getting movie endorsements, etc
Mean while just a few feet from the White house Americans are living in tents, on the street..... Rather odd... never any media event about that sad case...
Americans tend to get to media oriented in making stories so sensational....and this woman is loving it.....less media attention and maybe she will finally wake up....and deal with her reality..like the rest of us....

She does need help not scorn. However she does need mental help she is not facing reality and you can not make her. A most mothers will not give up her children even if it is what is best for them. And she is being as selfish as one can be. So what people gonna pay for her to stay with her children there are women with far fewer children who get no help at all. What has this world come to when we pat the worst offenders on the back. And those with only a strike get ran through the leagal ringer. I pay child support for other men to raise my children and if I don't I get put in jail.

why didn't dr phil ask the pr guy why didn't she accept angels in waiting offer?

the sperm donor should be made responsible for some of the cost.

The taxpayers of Calif are fed up, she's a grifter.

This woman hasn't worked in 10 YEARS! We have paid for the IBF, maintenance, her plastic surgery, medical, etc. Enough!

Who paid for prenatal care?
Who is paying for the hospitalization of these babies?
Where will she get the money for 8 babycarries?
Where will she get the money for formula?

Give me a break! First of all, what credentials does Lara Spencer have to preach to anyone? She is an entertainment reporter – give me a break!!! Where does she come off telling LK's audience how to treat this woman? Secondly, what kind of interview can you have with a spokesperson for octo-mom? Unbiased? Don't think so. This entire show is a joke. If you are going to conduct a show regarding this situation which I see as a mentally unhealthy, narcissist woman who is taking advantage of everyone including our social system choosing to become pregnant through artificial means with no means of support (oh yea she already has how many children at home?). She somehow had the money to undergo treatment at a very expensive fertility clinic while she is taking taxpayer money to support her children while she is choosing to have more children. As much as this woman is living in a fantasy land, delusional who if mentally healthy would not choose to be so high profile. Those babies need to be removed and put into loving caring homes that actually can support them. It would be a totally different case if she had become pregnant with 8 babies the way God intended but she did not . A mentally healthy responsible person would want the best for their babies and in this case that would meant adoption. And by the way, the media needs to stop – enough of her!!

Why does this woman think that the state of California is going to pick up the bill for her and her children? What kind of precedence is this send to all of America? If she didn't know that she wasn't going to be able to support these children, then she isn't responsible enough to raise them either. The American public is tired of paying for other people's stupidity. My husband and I had two children because we knew that was all we could afford. Let's start making these people responsible for their actions.

THERE IS NO WAY THAT AIR HEAD CAN SUPPORT ANY OF THOSE
CHILDREN. SHE HAS NO WAY TO SUPORT . NO MONEY ,THE HOUSE IS TO SMALL. THEY ALL SHOULD BE ADOPTED.INTO NICE HOME.

oh,, she,s mimicing Angie Jolie to the T. she has no money? she cerainly had enough to have her lip,s done, and don,t any body tell me she did,nt. have you seen the ( before photo,s?) 14 kid,s to support and she,s out getting botox?? she dos,nt follow celeberties? give me a break. what is Angie well known for? her lip,s and her kid,s. she,s playing you all. MK

Seems to me that Ms Suleman is sort of a poster girl for the pro-lifers. Well, here's a chance for the pro-life contingent to come to terms with their misguided ethics. All they seem to care about is that babies get born; after that they're on their own. Where is the "morality" in that? So, let the pro-life types pay for the octuplets' maintenance until they turn eighteen. Having to show a little social responsibility might just demonstrate to them the irrationality of their views.

This is America, and everybody who's anybody knows that the slightest unusual life circumstance becomes National media, in an instant. She has this sickly obsession with bearing children and KNEW that this would become public ahd she'd become "famous" because of it. Thus, why she just so happens to very much resemble Angelina Jolie....

Additionally, my parents both passed when I was just 5 and my 80 yr old grandmother raised me. The state ALMOST took me from her, to put me into foster care- because they were fearful I would not have fit upbringing- due to my grandmother's age. Luckily, she proved them wrong and was amazing. So if I (one child) almost went to foster care due to concern over my care-giver, HOW would this not be a concern of the State of CA with her and 14 children – it's obvious neglect – no matter how you look at it.

I have a 7 month old, so I understand about taking care of a child... and YOURSELF!!! I would LOVE to have another child, but my husband and I have no guarantee of another child. There is a 27 year difference in our age, and she was a miracle! We are looking into adoption, but we want a child who need us as much as we need AND want them.

I am so concerned about the welfare of these children. Yes, she may have made a mistake in her choices, but what future do these children have??? Living on welfare??? What example is this for these children??? Live off the government (who by the way is BROKE!!!!)

If she is stable, she will realize this is more than she can handle and make the 'right' (and I am using that word loosely) decision... if she gets a job, a husband and can handle the responsibility, then okay, but if not... well, I think the majority says give them up to those who have what it takes...

i think she should have donated the embryos. someone should help her mother with her housing issues. she deserves it. you know shes tired an worn out. naadya is not a very giving person since she didnt donate her eggs. thanks

Nayda said she just couldn't bear to destroy those embryos yet its ok to birth 14 live babies and destroy them. What kind of role model is she? Teaching her kids how to con and scam there way through life? She gave no thought or care to her 6 existing kids when she decided to implant more. What is the public going to do when she takes the money given to her babies and gets more plastic surgery or better yet decides to it again for more IVF.

From a mother of five children, there is so much negative critazism on the mom of these children,how do you expect a mom of 8 new children to feel. instead of trying to take the children away from her support her and her fourteen children. What about kate plus 8 show that is aired on the tv constantly, they have the countrys full support what happened here. what because she is a single mom! give her a chance.

This "spokesperson" seems to be as out of touch as his client. He keeps mentioning that they have to decide which house they are going to move into. Where is the money coming from to pay for this house? My guess is that that's why he's on the show tonight -TO GET PEOPLE TO SEND MONEY TO PAY FOR THE HOUSE.

If Nadya Suleman was interested in doing what was right for the children she wouldn't have rejected the offer from Angels in Waiting. They were offering a home and care for her and all 14 of the children. Unfortunately, Nadya was more interested in a 'reality show'.

HELLO NADYA! Nobody is interested in watching a show about an extremely dysfunctional woman who is unable to care for her 14 children.

I am a single mom with no support and would love more kids should I just assume that my community will help and buy me a house. I wanted to shake Nayda on the Dr. Phil show. I think she using the systems and all of us. I feel outraged at this. we all need help and why should she get it just because she wants a big family. I think that the spokesman for her should marry her he seems just as stupid and out of it like her. Dr. Phil I always watch your show I hope you are not helping her nor Oprha I feel she was hoping for a big paycheck from you both. she is living in a bubble my blood boils thinking about her

would this happen in japan or china a mother that cant provide for her children by her self with out help from the american people no it would not i think she is not stable and let her figure out what to do by her self she got her self into this mess let the doctor that planted all these babies into her figure out what to do how is this our problem

There are so many reasons why Nadya's actions are wrong. Besides the fact that she has been supporting her kids on tax payers money, I don't understand why she had plastic surgery clearly to look like Angelina Jolie. She denies having it but, HELLO, I can see it a mile away.

The impact upon those children will be abuse by neglect. No parent can nurture that many children healthily. This charade is a mere prelude to emotional problems for the children throught their lives. As has been mentioned before, her decisions to have these children is ample reason to suspect her mental health and capacity as a caregiver, regardless of the resources.

By the way, what or who funded the fertility procedures? That might give some insight to her motivation.

The mother of the octuplets is obviously a liar. The denial of surgery for the changes in her facial appearance is laughable. She is an unprosecuted felon who has misused student loan funds more than likely to pay for in vitro procedures. Her dagger like finger nails do not demonstrate an ability to be provide adequate care to newborn or toddler children. Her unrealistic decisions indicate possible mental health issues.
Start a fund to place her children, all of them, with people who will truly provide loving and responsible parenting. My money is on giving the children a decent chance at life.

Most of those who are defending her and telling everyone else to get off her back CLEARLY never cared for even ONE newborn – let alone preemies! It is a round-the-clock and very tiring and stressful job! (Evev if you didn't already have 6 other young children at home...)

My opinion is that she did all this for publicity. The problem is not the having of the 14 children. Many women in the past have been widowed with big families and the community always steps up to help. The difference is that Nadya sought out the publicity.

She has not worked for 10 years. She has lived on disability checks and food stamps. She probably has watched reality shows like "John & Kate + 8" and the other show of the couple with 18 children and she probably thought this would be a good way to become famous and not have to work. The proof is her rejection of the offer by "Angels in Waiting." She probably figures she can get much more than just "help" with the children.

She obviously wants fame and money at the expense of us, the taxpayers. This is why people are sooo mad. Who cares if she had 20 children if she had a way to care for them and not have ulterior motives. She is just lazy and obviously disturbed. How dare she make me pay for her laziness and her wanting to be rich and famous?

LEAVE MS. SOULEMAN ELONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

POEPLE SHOULD LET HER BE. wE HAVE PAID THOUSANDS INTO CANCER RESEARCH AND OTHER ILLNESSES. WHY ARE WE PICKING ON MULTIPLE PREGNANCIES? BECAUSE SHE IS SINGLE?

BECAUSE OF HER LAST NAME?

GET REAL PEOPLE.

Who is Victor Munoz and who is paying him?
Dr. Phil, if she is so well prepared today why do you have to take charge.

You seem to always insist on taking responsibility WHAT HPPENED IN THIS CASE??

I am disappointed with you Dr. Phil.

IT IS TIME FOR THE MEDIA TO LEAVE THIS WOMAN ALONE. THE ATTENTION SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON THE IRRESPONSIBLE PHYSICIAN WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE. DOES DR. PHIL PLAN TO INTERVIEW HIM AND COERCE AN ADMISSION OF MAKING A BAD DECISION FROM HIM. HE SHOULD BE SUED FOR MALPRACTICE. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THIS IS STILL AMERICA AND THE OCTO MOM MADE HER DECISION TO HAVE THESE CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE AND GUIDENCE OF HER PHYSICIAN. LET'S GIVE THOSE CHILDREN THE SUPPORT THE DESERVE AND STOP ATTACKING THEIR MOTHER.

Ms Suleman should have accepted the assistance offered by Angels in Waiting. By refusing their help, she has proven that she has ulterior motives-She is looking for free money, a free vehicle, a free home, free medical assistance free manicures and so on... She has had 9 months to prepare her home for these children-Now it is an emergent problem? Give me a break!! My husband (yes, I HAVE a husband) and I both work hard to support our 2 children . Oh, by the way, I have never had a professional manicure or cosmetic surgery.. America needs to boycott a reality show featuring this woman.

puppy Mills are in the news everyday.......shut down by the swtate because people can't maintain so many. Are these children any less important! She can't possibly take care of these 14 kids.

I have a daughter who was a premie delivered at 26 and 1/2 weeks. She only weighed 2lbs 7oz. Now my daughter has a developmental disability and mental health issues.
What is Nadia going to do if or when one or more of her children may have serious developmental delays or any other medical problem may occur?

These children are here, no unringing that bell, for sure.
So, being humans we have to respect these little humans and help take care of them.
It sounds like an impossible situation but there is enough help out there so the mom needs to accept the help. She cannot take care of them herself and the poor Grandma is exhausted and frustrated.
Naydia, take the help, there are Angels out there who are willing to help!

Go to any urban jail in this country and see all the teenage girls and their babies lined up to see the baby daddys. What chance to those babies have? We could end poverty without spending a dime in one generation
if all of our citizens stayed in school until they graduated, and didn't have babies until they were at least 21. The octuplets mom is the least of our problems. We have hundreds of thousands of parents who shouldn't have their children and who are draining our country's resources instead of making a contribution.

Lets face it folks-this girl knows how to work the system. it started with her getting money in a settlement from an employer for her injury on the job. Then she got disablility? She was pregnant with 8 kids and she got disability?
Just look at her nails-it shows how nuts she is.Only someone incredibly vain would have nails like that with 6 kids already. Is she taking their disabiltiy payments and getting her manicures? She could have been getting the house painted or new carpet for the $100 a month she pays alone for that.
Come on everyone -get real-its all about the money for her. However, I have to think that if she were 'black' this reporting would never have gotten to this point. No one would 'touch' degrading her for having a lot of kids.

My comment to the Mother ,if you cannot financially support the Babies why have them,why expect the state or anyone else to support your family.You don't see anyone else with 2,3,or 4,children asking the state for support, so why just because you were stupid enough to have 8 more children after you already have 6 should you be given support. Enough of the bull about expecting everyone to step in and raise your kids just bec ause you wanted them, their your's you pay to raise them educate them and the whole nine yards that go along with the decision to have kids in the first place.

This is not about what Nadia wants, how she feels, or anything else to do with her. There is only one question and that is what is best for the eight babies?
Those children deserve a normal upbringing with parents who are mentally fit to do what is in their best interests.
If they stay with Nadia for the rest of their lives they will be paraded to all and sundry like a carnival side-show.
They deserve better and Nadia's tubes should be tied.

Dr Phil should be her spokesman. I'm shocked at how he is defending her. Im starting to think he needs psychiatric help.

Why isn't there a limit to how many children you can have on welfare? Aren't we enabling these women to have more babies by giving them more assistance?

I saw both Dr. Phil shows and I think you missed the mark. This woman cannot take care of these 14 children because she is mentally unstable. No one seems to want to see this. You all want us to help her. I feel very sorry for her first 6 and now additional 8 children, but because you gave birth doesn't make you a good mother. It is very apparent that these children would be better off with with almost anyone else than their "Mother". She is totally out of touch with reality and you would do her a much better service to get her mental help first and then think about her becoming a capable mother.

Please, Let the children be cared for by angels in waiting they will be able to do for the children so much more then she ever could. . If she will not do this the children should be taken away and adopted to parents who will get them what they need. That guy has no clue of what the babies will need.

Someone said we should respect the mother. Give me a break. Get real. What is there to respect? She does not deserve one child much less 14.

This is an outraged !!! Doctors and Mom should be sued !!! Bring more kids to this world under this situation . Of course the poor kids are unprotected the Justice should take care of them. What a mess in a family !!! Please jail the doctors and the mother .

Hollywood actors should help them. rsrsrs !!!

DHR HAS to get involved in this...

Just from the clips of Nadya's house, on various talk show interviews, the damage seems to be from the children. Which would indicate that she really isn't watching the children, that they seem to have the run of the house. So how does she still think that she can write a book, go back to school, and raise the 14 children she absolutely had to have?

The only thing I have to say is, I will keep her in my prayers...She seems to love kids very much..Give her a chance at this..Dont condemn her , because of the love she has..Let God be the judge..I just hope that her family will continue to be there for her..My mom was there for me when I was a single mom, with 2 little ones..I got thru it!! I ask that we all pray for her and the babies..My opinion..God Bless!

This goes to show you that participants that are on state assistance should be monitored more closely...In fact, Where was the State of California's Dept of Human Services...Don't procedures such as the invitro fertilization have to be pre approved?...They certainly do by private insurance carriers...No wonder the state of California is in the shape it's in, it's their wonderful citizens such as this woman...The father that donated the sperm, will he be responsible for child support?...And for the mother, What was she thinking?...She knew she couldn't afford to care for that many children, did she have "STARry eyes?...Or should I say ($)TARry eyes...

I concur with Amanda Roche above... relax Dr. Phil you are feeding the nasty folks who love nasty entertainment.

Nadya is not as dumb as the media has made her out to be. She has a bachlors degree, check it out. She is an intelligent person who happens to love kids. Nothing wrong with that. She is not the only one who has had large families......

Nadia Suleman needs her kids taken away from her. I think she is mentally unstable. She is looking for money..

I am a 41 year old mother of 10 year old twin boys. Multiples are a lot of work and I only have the two children. I am not Nadya and I do not have any right to judge her and I don't think anyone else has the right to judge her either. I understand there is concern about tax dollars being used for these babies. Personally, I would rather see tax dollars used to help someone like her rather than putting it in the pockets of people who just choose to not work. Should we be interrogating those people as well??? Should we be investigating all the welfare recipients as well and put them all over the news? Where does it end?
Also, large families were very common years ago and people didn't have disposable diapers and washing machines and they made due in a loving home. Yes, it will be challenging having 8 babies at once but give the girl a chance. It would be SO wrong to take those children from her. I don't think we have any business sticking our noses in this. I am sorry Dr Phil but I am very disappointed with your show's obsession with this girl this week and now I turn on Larry King and there you are again. I think we are crossing the line – it's nice to want to help someone but flashing them all over the news constantly is enough to drive anyone crazy. I feel very sorry for her having to go through this.

If the hospital let's those babies go home to Nadya then the "system" has failed those 8 babies. She has had eight months to pull it together and she has produced nothing for those babies to come home to. Call it procrastination as she did, call it what you will. Here is a woman who has a track record of PROVEN and complete irresponsibility!!

What a double standard.

What woman in this situation would do a thing like this? She has no regard for life! Octogranny should be spanked for "enabling" for so long. Turning down the wonderful offer for herself and her children is TOTALLY STUPID! I feel so bad for these babies.

Holly- I argree completely!!!!

Hi Dr.Phil,

I thought you did a great interview with Nadia, sorry can't spell her name correctly. I just wondered can she be ordered to give up any of these new children up for adoption or even foster care? I also saw when you had interviewed the lady who had seven kids and counting. She had a hard time so how is it going to be for this young lady? Not everyone is going to volunteer their time and efforts. After they get past the cute stage, I don't see that there will be tons of people out there to help her and I don't believe for one minute that she isn't trying to look like Angelina Jolie because she could pass almost as a twin of hers. I also feel sorry for her parents, they are getting up there in age and sure probably don't want to spend their remaining good years left looking after 14 children. I think its very insentive to expect her mom or anyone else to help her. I know she isn't asking for help but she can't do this alone.

The publicist, Mr. Munoz, appears to be just as delusional and greedy as Nadya. The fact that they will not consider Angels in Waiting tells me all I need to know about this mentally unstable free loader. Dr. Phil can gloss over all he wants but I can tell you right now that the American public will not stand for it. It is obvious that Mr. Munoz is banking on a BIG payback.

I feel so sorry for Nadya's mother. She is the one that has apparently supported Nadya's brood all these years to her own detriment. Nadya has done nothing but lie and deceive her mother.

Dr. Phil. You're the therapist, not me. However, it occurs to me, after watching Nadia debate her decision to have her eggs implanted, that this is her way of punishing her mother for only having 1 child.

I also believe her rejection of the help offered to her by Ms. Allred is another way to get back at her. It's like "Well Ma, you didn't want more than one. Now you're going to have to deal with them."

Aside from that, I think Nadia is totally out of touch and if she doesn't take a serious offer, those children should be taken away. I also think that she is forced to have her tubes tied. I think the girl is nuts but the babies are here and they need to be taken care of and I don't think Nadia can take care of herself much less 14 kids.

If we look at others we can all find fault. Lets look at the entired picture and reach out to help these precious souls, Nadiya included. None of us are perfect, we have all fallen short, none of us are perfect. Lets have mercy, for we all need it. Help her! This is American, as americans we can.

What assurance does society have that Nadya will have NO MORE CHILDREN?

Her intention may have been to only have one more child, however the best and unselfish decision she should make is to give ALL eight babies to families that want to adopt . I was adopted and I was given a REAL chance for survival and happiness because my birth mother REALLY loved me.

fourteen kids with no means of support is premeditated irresponsibility. this woman is a complete loon! child welfare needs to intervene and remove this women's children to ensure that she receives the mental health treatment she so very well needs.

perhaps we can add a stipulation to the stimulus bill setting aside a few million dollars to ensure loony tunes gets a palatial estate and a few servants compliments of the good people of the usa..

She has some serious pysch issues. I love children but I would not want to have 14 of them. It works for some people but I don't think it would work for her. She will need a lot of help even if she doesn't think she needs it. People with one kid want help. She needs to think really hard about what it is that she is getting herself into. There are others out there that dream of even having one kid.

Is she doing it for the publicity, fame, glory? Those kids are going to have a rough life ahead of them. Was she thinking of herself or of those precious lives she was bringing into the world?

Some of her statements are completely wild. How does her mind work? If her own family thinks she has problems, then maybe she does.

Victor Munoz and the mother do not want this help= because it is not making money for them plain and simple.

I have heard that Nadya has undergone plastic surgery with the goal of looking like Angelina Jolie. That plus wanting so many kids...did Dr. Phil ask her about this?

I believe that there is something wrong with Nadya. She needs helps. I feel very sorry for these fourteen children

This woman has a hard time raising even 6 children, how much about 14 kids? This is really stupid of her because she did this for the tax payers to take care of them, we should not encourage this at all.

Dept. of children and families should come in now and demand that these kids should be adopted. It will cost $1.5 million to take care of these 8 kids till they reach 18 yrs of age. These money could be used to build better schools for children. She has these kids because she can take care of them, if not, they should not even be released to her. She ignored her mom's plea not to have any more kids.
Dr Phil, please, don't ask people to contribute to this nonsense, the kids should be adopted. Don't use your show or Larry's to promote such a coward act. Thanks.

I think this is opening a can of worms. It just gives a green light to single women out there with no means of support to become single mothers any time they want ,and they know the system will take care of them. If these children were put in foster care, it would send a clear message to single mothers that they just can't have babies anytime they want and expect the system to take care of everything.

Dr.Phill
It’s shameful in great nation like United State to make the money is the first issue to discuss regarding this case, when we send out billions of dollars to help other people for cases less important overseas.
I don’t think it’s time to punish the kids by what id the mom did the right thing or not and I don’t think by supporting this family even by the taxpayer money would encourage other moms to have such a number of kids.

Vannuys

Califorina

I think Nadia's mom is more in touch with reality. Please, I think Mr. Munoz is also publicity-hungry for being Nadia's spokesperson. And why decline the offer from "Angels in Waiting"? I guess there's no financial gains that Nadia will be getting from it. It's all about MONEY!!!!

Threatened by Gloria..........lol.....you better hope you don't get calls from a collection agency, they REALLY know how to treat a person!

There is a father somewhere, can he be responsible for any of this? Most fathers pay child support,in our state it is 75.00 a week for each child. No wonder she wanted the implants. There is no way any man could want this responsibility! She just doesn't get it , does she?

Dr. Phil, I'm sorry, but this makes me sick. We have all watched it unfold, and it seems to me that the political correctness is outweighing the common sense and decency that I think a lot of us were raised with. Has this woman at least had permanent pregnancy prevention performed yet? Ok, I'll say it....no I can't...we have to be pc...this is bad, someone needs to take charge....and I don't mean Welfare...I am tired of paying the tab for people like this...God Bless the Children....but get them a life away from the Octomom. God Bless America.

Dr. Phil – I watched your interview and, to date, I believe that is was the most fair and caring I a have seen so far! Thanks for caring!
The children are here – as Americans – we need to step up and help this Mother and these precious children!!!
Where is the compassion? Where is the love? Where is the American Spirit?
We have all made mistakes – even those people who are judging, complaining and being down right mean!!!!!!!!!!
There are other people who have and are having many children and we do not file to have those children removed from their Mother's!!
This is a miracle and we should ALL step up and love these children, help this Mother and Grandmother.
Please, America, stop being so uncaring!!!!!! What if this was yourdaughter, your children, your grandchildren, your family.,,,,??????
Where are the Right to Life People????? Where are the Republicans and all their "Holier than Thou" speeches?????????????

I believe that Nadya is mentally unstable and therefore cannot provide adequate parenting and a secure home for all her children. Her own Mother suggested that she should have given the fetuses up for adoption. I believe that giving many of the babies up for adoption is a good solution.

Not worth this guy's time to travel somewhere to help her get 130,000 dollars in help?

Nadya's mother keeps saying she "doesn't have a job" but with that many kids it would seem there is no way she could have a job or even go back to school since who would take care of that many kids and how could she possibly pay that much to have someone take care of them? I know people with only two children who can't afford daycare and can't work because they can't make enough to make it worthwhile. Also, in licensed daycare centers, don't they have to have enough workers for every so many infants or children? How long would it take to get them all ready to get to a sitter or daycare also?

Hi Dr. Phil, I love your show! I understand how people can be outraged that Nadya Suleman decided to have 8 more children after already having 6. But, in alot of ways, it's not anyone's business. I know people are concerned about "paying for her children" and the welfare of her children. I am a Social Worker and am concerned about any children.
However, she seems to be genuinely loving and interested in her children. She was not willing to destroy the embryos and therefore, I like her pro-life stance. If you don't have a job, it is nutty to have 8 more children after already having six. This is a situation that should not have been an afterthought indeed. I must say I would rather be friends with Nadya than a cold blooded child KILLER like pathetic Casey Anthony! At least Nadya WANTS her children, no matter how little, I repeat, LITTLE planning she did! More kudos to a Nadya Suleman than a mom who feels her ONE 2 yr old daughter is in her way and causes her not to be able to party! Shame on her. At least Nadya, with help can figure out a solution, now that the children are ALREADY HERE! Beware of the pedophiles, the men who murder their young wives and yes, Casey Anthony, who is despicable!
People need to start to get over Nadya's situation, unless they're intimately involved. Thank you. Lori

I am working to help set up a food bank in my community. We have over 500 children homeless in our county school district. I just don't understand why Ms. Suleman seems to be so cavalier about these fourteen children. They need food, shelter, clothing, special care, etc..................in other words MONEY to raise and care for them. When we are struggling to feed, shelter, and clothe the thousands of working poor in this country how could a "sane" adult do something like this. I am concerned ONLY for the fourteen children who have the misfortune to have been born into this bazaar situation. I think that everyone is acting like she's some kind of misunderstood super mom....................give me a break. You want to see a super mom look at Grandma Suleman. She is most likely going to be the one who has the major responsibility of the eight new ones to add to her burden. She is the one who looks like she needs a spa day. This is a tragedy for the children................and for the grandparents! By the way......................who is paying the lease payments, the special nursing care, the food bills, the formula bills, etc.???????????????????????

I am a grandmother who helped my daughter bring 0ne premature baby home from the hospital. There are so many things that are different about a premi and bringing a normal baby home.

Beside that:no one has talked about the practical things of everyday life:1. 14 car seat
2. disposal of diapers for 8 babies(someone will surely donate the diapers themselves.
3. she will have to have help with these chilren for at least ten years
4.will she be able to pay the income tax on all these donations or will she have to.
5.why should this mother have all this financial help when all the other parents who struggle with their babies.
6.there is a very good chance that some of these children will have handicaps ,particularly since she already has two special needs children.
7.there are so many wonderful parents who want to adopt so badly and these children would live good lives.

Fine it's agreed, life is precious, but this is taken it too far. There had to be some alternatives to provide some humanity to the leftover embryos. I believe this woman does have some issues, selfishness may be only the tip of the iceberg. I am currently 8 months pregnant with my second child and already feeling overwhelmed. Many have said to me, "she is going to get paid" or "people will help her with whatever she needs." That insults me because I know I am going to have to struggle, make tough choices and act responsibly, no "angels in waiting" for me and most other women out there who could use an act of kindness. All because she decided to be some type of phenomenon and breed like an animal. Best wishes to the family and for those throwing money her way to tell her story or add exposure...spare me. I only want to hear what she has to say after she raises these children to be productive, self-sufficient adults.

Obviously, Nadya has run the show at her parents home since the day she was born. She talks to her mother like a dog. I am embarrased for her mother. Her mother should have put her out when she came home pregnant the second time. She should have been made to work and support the two then should would understand how hard it is to be a single mother. Where are the consequences for her behavior. Wouldn't we all like to do as we please with no consequences for our behavior.

This is a crime but unfortunately I'm beginning to believe that crime pays. I believe that the state of California should step in and put these children in homes that can take care of these children. Poor children !!!

Now the question is when will she have more???? I don't think she deserves help unless she has her tubes tied. I think it's a terrible, terrible crime to do this to children!!

I'm so tired of people being so negative with Nadia. Where i come from we are taught it takes a community to raise child. We need to show this family love, commpassion, & respect.
My grandmother raised 15 children in three bedroom home, with no running water, or electricity. She got through by the support of family, friends, & the love of god. We need to remember these children are gifts of god. We have no right to judge that.
Look at all the children that are brought into this world & not wanted or cared for. From what I have seen...Nadia loves her children and needs all the support she can get.
If I had the opportunity, I would gladly help Nadia with her children.

This famliy needs love & kindness...not judgemental, negative attitudes

I don't believe nadya is a bad person I think she has an illness, I do however feel that the 8 babies should not go home with her. I believe they should go into foster care until she proves that she can take care of these children properly. I think child services will see that she will not be able to, she now has 6 children at home and she is not able to take care of them. She contributes nothing to the house, her parents are about to go into forclosure on their home. She chose to bring these children into this world but they shuld not have to suffer from her illness, the 6 she already has at home are suffering. Nadya may not think that her children at home are suffering but they are, they are not getting the individual attention that a child needs to have healthy metal stability, they are all piled into two rooms including mom (isn't there a fair housing law that prohibits the childrena fter a certain age of sharing a room if they are opposite sex?) I am not even sure at this point if the other 6 children should stay at home with mom. She (Nadya) has already said she is relying on her parents, friends and the church to help her. What is going to happen when the "wells dry up" as the parents seem to be close to doing? Who is going to take car eof them then?
By no means do I think the children do not need help, I think they ALL need help HOWEVER, how is it she can afford to go shopping for makeup and such when she is relying on help of others to help her out and she doesn't help her parents. I am sorry, I lost my job back on Dec, I have one child and it is hard to make it with the one child without a job, we currently watch every little light we have on, we watch what we are buying when we go to the grocery store, and we DO NOT get to go buy personal items such as makeup! If she is being given the money to help take care of the children maybe they should appoint someone outside the family to take charge of her money so she can not go shopping for herself. Heck I would love for eople to donate money to me to take care of my children and I get to go spend it but then again I could not live with myself if I knew that someone gave me money to take care of my house (especially if I have 6 at home and 8 at the hospital) and I went out and spent the money on myself.

I think the state needs to really look into Nadya's situation and elvaluate what is best for these children and right now I do not feel that being with a mom that is not working, does not have a house besides living with her parents, does not plan on working for a while and obviously has some mental issues, I dont think that going home to her is the right thing at tis point in time, they will need around the clock care and she willnot be able to do it, all the childrena are must to young and can not even help her out if needed. I fear tat if the children go home to her that she will be exhausted and end up hurting one of the 14 children, not even meaning it. Why can't they put the children in foster homes and giver her a few months to a year to get situated somewhere and get some means of income before they go home to her. the state is way to busy to be checking in on her as often as it will be needed and it may be toooooo late when they are finally able to.
Again, I am not saing Nadya is a bad person; I could not say that she is because I do not know her, I jsut hink she needs to get her live straight and plan for the near future before they come home to her.
I heard someone say that it isnot different with her and the shoe seventeen (now eighteen) and counting. There is a difference....all of their (meaning more than one parent! or care taker) children are spaced in age so that as one more was born the previous ones are now old enough to help the parents take care of them. Nadya has 6 small kids at home which some of them have disability so they will be unab;e to help her take care of the younger ones..she will never be able to do it. I not only fear for the children (all 14 of them) but I worry about mom as well.

1st let me say I think Nayda was 200% wrong not to accept the offer from Angels In Waiting.
After that, I think 2 many people are in this woman's business. There is a couple(I forget where) who has 18 children. It doesn't matter weather it was IV or just a couple wanting a lot of children. So Nayda is single and that makes her terrible? Only the people who live in her state need to worry about her using taxpayers money. Nayda said herself she didn't expect 8 babies because she was implanted with 6 embryo's before and only once did they produce multiples(twins). I think people in general need to get off her case. Every other multiple birth has been greeted with all types of help including a house, years of diapers, free college education etc. The couple with 18 kids already had 17 so what is the difference. If Nayda was married and already had 6 children would it be an issue. I hope Nayda has a chance to rethink the offer which was given because noone else seems to want to do anything except complain.

All 14 children should be taken away from this unstable person.
I just read an article about a couple who GAVE their extra embryos away to stable loving couples who were willing and able to care for the children. When will Nadya be having the next litter? Who will stop this wako? The doctor who implanted the multiples should be stripped of his license to practice.
He and Nadya are definetly expecting to gain financial wealth.
Dr Phil you have got to save the 14 sweet, innocent, helpless angels who deserve more than what they are getting.

Dr. Phil,

I think everyone should stop demoralizing the Octomom. Pushing her to the edge does nothing good. Either good or bad decision to have more kids is now no longer important. Deal with the fact and the fact is that she loves her children and she have 14 kids to care for. If you care, then help her to make good decision from now on for the kids. Demoralizing or fighting does not produce a good result. Taking the kids away from her is worse.

God bless her and guide her through this.

Note: I am from a big family. I know the joys and the hardship.

I'm getting an eerie sensation – Nadya's delusions are reminding me of Michael Jackson's irrationality.

If she really cared about the children, she should put them up for adoption. I am sure there are a lot of people who would be able to give these children the care and love and financial security they deserve.

Nadya is a disgrace to woman. Selfish and thoughtless. I am so sick of women that have baby after baby and expect the taxpayer to take care of them. She can call it whatever she wants, "resource", whatever, it is WELFARE. These babies will have no decent life. They should be taken away from her and adopted to families that would give them a decent life. The whole situation just nauseats me. But you know, the media will keep her in her 30 minutes of fame forever and someone will do a movie, then a book, then a TV show and guess what, she comes out "smellin' like a rose" . PATHETIC !!!

This woman has exactly what she wanted,she is headline news! Iam the proud mother of 3 fine grown sons. I would have loved to have had more children but I knew I could not afford them, so therefore had to make the tough decision not to have more!! there is something wrong with this woman. Yes the children are here and need to be cared for. What kind of message is this sending to women, pop them out and let society take care of them??? She knew this would be the case!!
She needs mental help and her children should be taken away from her so they have a fighting chance!! Dr. Phil i disagree how we should all embrace them!!!! The children yes her absolutely not!!!

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I agree with joanne. The help that has been offered doesn't include a reality show and constant "tv opportunities" for this young lady. She thrives in front of the cameras and I believe she did this in order to promote herself!

Really MOST mothers would jump at the chance to have " Angels in waiting" HELP

It is my understanding that IVF cost at least $15,000. That is $15,000 that could have fed her 6 six children and kept a roof over thier heads. How is it not neglect to use that money to have more children? Also if the money that she was living off and used for IVF were from student loans, isn't that fraud? Could she face criminal charges?

Nadya is definately not in touch with reality. Why would she burden others..with the care of these babies. She has to be psychologically deprived of love herself to continue with this charade. Everyone feels empathy for the little babies. The right thing to do is adopt them to families who want childred. I hope Nadya comes to grip with the right thing to do for these infants. America is tired of paying for children who have no parents..I know I am.

I think the little ones are here and people need to help anyway they can. If the mom made the right decision or not doesn't matter now. John and Kate plus 8 decided to keep all six of there babies. Do you think if they were told there were 8 they would have decided different. I myself, would have carried all 8.That is a personal decision. People need to stop judging this lady and thank God they aren't in her shoes. Lets just help her take care of theses little gifts from God. I also think this mom truely loves these babies. How many children in this world are born and unloved every day. This mom wants and loves her babies. We need to give her the chance to show it. If she proves different then the state should step in. Debbie in Oklahoma

Dr. Phil, how is helping Nadya get in to a bigger home and giving donations not rewarding bad behavior? There are so many single mothers out there that need help. Why Nadya? She made her bed and she should lie in it.

There is a big difference between being "intelligent" enough to earn a bachelor's degree and being mentally stable. I know plenty of people who graduated from college who are totally off their rockers.

i think that nadia suleman is an absolute head case, and that the state of california should take custody of all 14 of the children.

The media needs to move on and let Nadya raise her children. Just because she has decided to be a single mother and raise a large family people think she is crazy. I give her alot of credit for not having an abortion. If all these media people and viewers would find it in there heart to stop all this negative talk and let her do her job of being a mother. It shouldn't be up to Kaiser to decide where she lives with her children. If Nadya had a husband she wouldn't have all this negative press. Being a single parent is a job in itself, but there are alot of single mom's out there and our kids are fine. It would be so wonderful if the press would comment on how wonderful it is that all these babies are doing great. Nadya has been blessed with 14 children, most of us are not as lucky. I wish I lived near by I would love to help!

What happens when one or more of these babies has collick and for sure at least one will, and cries all night, who will tend to the needs of the other 6 or 7? And what happens if one of the older children with special needs puts the infants in danger?

How can someone justify having anymore kids when they already have 6 kids and wouldn't there be a possibilty of child neglect with a total of 14 kids

Why cant she put the 8 babies up for adoption? They could even allow the "identical twins" to stay in the same home TOGETHER. (if there are twins)
There are many qualified mothers out there that cannot have babies naturally and would have the money, love and a homelife that would be better for these kids than going into a welfare home with 14 kids!
Agreements can be made to allow them to see their other siblings while growing up. Just an idea......

Why does Gloria Allred always end up in the middle of high profile cases?

Nadya Suleman

Dr. Phil step up and help get her kids taken away from that crazy woman!!!

Ed up there- reality check pal...come down and see how many women and children are in homeless shelters in this country. Because only 40% of ex husbands pay child support. You think it is right to bring children in the world to have them starve to death? Come down to the homeless shelter I work in...or any homeless shelter in this country...THE FASTEST GROWING POPULATION OF HOMELESS IN THIS COUNTRY ARE CHILDREN. (SINCE AT LEAST 2001).

She will be able to keep her children if she will work with CPS, DCFS,ANGELS IN WAITING . If she wont I think she will lose them. It is her choice

While Nadya no doubt deeply loves each of her children, in my opinion, she lacks a true understanding of the selfless nature of love. She has NOT learned from her past actions. She is an unemployed mother of six who on FOUR occasions before the birth of her octuplets CHOSE to have invitro fertilization with no real ability to provide a stable home for even one child. She expects OTHERS to step in and willingly provide what she cannot. In particular, she seems to have a callous disregard for all that her mother has done for her children. I don't blame the taxpayers of California for being incredibly upset at the selfishness of Nadya Sulemon and the lack of professionalism of the fertility specialist. We should all be most concerned about the 14 innocent victims in this sad drama.

I was the oldest of 7 children and thus thecaretaker of my brothers and sister. It was an all consuming job. There was little nurturing.

As a teacher with 35 years teaching experience, the hardest job I ever had was teaching an autistic child. I was so overwhelmed, I resigned after several weeks.

It is one matter to feed and clothe children; it is another job to provide individual bonding with each child. I do not see any of these children receiving the nurturing that will enable to become secure and happy children. It is emotionally impossible.

Ok, too many chiefs in the kitchen...This is still America, she doesnt have to have transparency, yet!!! Where the hell is her attorney, there are alot more issues to this than just Nadia compulsion...where is that/her Doctor, where was his professional standards!!!! Oh Russia move over here comes America!!!

God bless Nadya. Every day of my life I thank my parents for having 6 of us. We lived in a 4 room apt. in Park Slope, Brooklyn, but didn't know we were poor. Our parents sacrificed so that we could have each other! Now that our parents are gone, we are so grateful to be a big family. Their unselfish sacrifices made that possible. I am a psychotherapist and my siblings are successful professionals. We have families of our own and big houses. If everyone who has heard about Nadya sent her a dollar a year with no strings attached, she'd be fine too.

My mother was an R.N. who was put in foster homes in 1915 and separated from her brothers when her father died, there was no welfare and women didn't work outside the home. Separation from her mother left her deeply wounded. She may have healed herself by having us, but we are the beneficiaries.

This is the third day in a row I've seen Dr. Phil doing Nadya shows and he has yet to ask the pertinent questions; it's just a rehash and a reshowing of what we've already seen. How will the Kaiser bill be paid, how did she pay for IVF, the plastic surgery she denies she had, who will pay for the house that is going to be leased, the nurses, etc. Victor is not making sense.....Nadya is being offered housing and nursing care by Angels in Waiting and he's waffling that he cannot make a meeting with them because Kaiser is "sucking" up all of his time; gee, he must have lots of other resources to pay for everything then if he can turn down the AIW offer; I'm glad Gloria Allred is involved and if Victor is worried about her, it just makes me think there's more to hide that he does not want people to see.

Nadya's case is going to urge officials to impose regulations and not just guidelines when it comes to how many embryos to be planted in an IVF. and when it comes to Tax payers money, could somebody explain how it is ok for tax payers to pay for the living expenses of drug dealers, criminals and first degree murderers when serving in prison but it is a big No to pay for the well being of these kids. At the end, we all end up paying for the mistakes in our society; it is our part of amending it.

Where does one start with this situation.

What happened to one being responsible for their choices?

With all these interviews, when does she even have time to be a "mom" to her 6 at home? Is she ever home? She already has free babysitting for the 8 in the hospital.

It's not that I wish bad but I'm sick of all these bleeding hearts that are enabling her. Especially the gullable ones that will end up being surrogate caretakers by paying her way. She'll become her own charitable organization and people will get tax deductions for aiding and abetting.

I say let her take care of them and really experience to joy's of motherhood.

Oh, and if she ever had a TV show and I had to listen to that whiney, screechy voice for an hour I would die. Just watching her talk makes me ill. And her oh so eloquent vocabulary and manner of speaking is so phoney.

She is just lovin' all the attention....and the donor wants to get involved to share in the hype and "fame" too.

What happened to "you made your bed, now lay in it" ???

There are people that need LEGITIMATE help!!

I believe she did this in hopes that the outcome would be exactly what had happened for attention, and financial gain and I do not believe she should be rewarded for costing tax payers a fortune for her selfishness and stupidity. Yes the children need to be taken care of and there are a lot of people with money that cannot have children that would be able to provide for them. this women makes me sick. She should not be allowed to take those babies home and the docter that inplanted those babies should have to pay for the docter bills those babies end up costing, not the tax payers

It takes a village to raise a child. It takes more than a village to raise octuplets, under any circumstances. It may take a nation to help raise 14 kids, the oldest being 7 years old. I am a kindergarten teacher. I take care of all the kids in my care, regardless of their circumstances. It really doesn't change the reality of their being to debate how they got here. The time to debate "if" in this case is past; now it is time to figure out "how." The mother of these children is the mother unless she or the state terminates her rights. All the commentary needs to figure out how to be supportive of her now, take care of the kids, and work for the best possible outcome. What I hear is a lot of sensationalism instead of a common sense approach to taking care of these kids, along with their mother. All these condescending attitudes are irritating, if not downright maddening, to say the least. Come on folks...we're better than this!

we are not complaining about the children, we are complaining about the scam artist mother. she is not uneducated, look at her interviews, she lies everytime she opens her mouth.

i would help these kids in a heartbeat, but NOT her.

Hey, lets stop making Nadya out to be a villian! She is clearly a loving person who loves her children. I agree that she has made an irresponsible decision to be a single mother to 14 children, but as Lara Spencer stated...here we are... and we should move forward. Lets HELP her! Clearly she needs help, yet she is afraid to take the offers of the likes of Gloria Alred because the media has turned her (Nadya) into a monster, therefore, she has to be afraid that people are trying to take her children from her. It is amazing that our society would treat this woman as though its the ultimate crime to accept public assistance or taxpayer money to help with her children, yet when the criminals on Wall Street made irresponsible and wreckless decisions that have cost families their entire livelyhoods, we gave them financial BAILOUTS...with no recourse! Nadya needs both a humanitarian and a financial bailout. Lastly, Dr. Phil, between you and Oprah, I know you've given out your share of bailouts...cars for your entire audiences, or other giftbasket goodies to boot. So, while I appreciate your concern for her, I wish you would be more constructive in your approach. Sure its appropriate to let her know her decision was irresponsible, but now move on. You're a doctor...use your platform to help her become a better parent and keep her family together. Please stop butchering her. If I had the means, I would go to Nadya personally and help her.

What is wrong with this guy. busy Victor – what is Nadya doing?. This is insane. Why would Victor and Nadya cop an attitude to accept this offer free.. They don't have a plan. These CHILDREN are preemies. This women obviously does not have her CHILDRENS best interest. Why didn't you have VIctor and Gloria on the same time.
There ismore to this that finding a safe home for these children. Victor and Nadya are trying to make money. These poor poor children.

I also want to know how she got to spend all of her student loans on "her family" and not to the school she was attending in order to get her masters. If there's nothing wrong with spending the loan money any way you feel like it then why don't we all apply for these loans and use them to help our own families. Wha't wrong with that picture I ask????

I have an added comment .....I watch you Dr.Phil and I am truely surprised and you that you did not have the father on your show and reem him a new back side for not taking responsiblity for what he has done.........these new babies need to be but up for adobtion to loving caring homes that cant have babies....the others need to be taken away from Nadia...there should be "NO-WAY" she should ever get a book deal or movie deal out of this . and she shopuld be put into a Dr. care for the rest of her life and be given a hysterectomy....NO MORE BABIES EVER>>>>>>>>>

Where is all the concern for the domestic violence women with children? Where is all the concern for the homeless? Where is all the concern for the ones that have lost their jobs? Where is all the concern for the working man and woman? How does this family go six months without making a house payment and others are out after two or three months?
Just because you kiss and hug your children on camera does not make you a loving parent. Plus having your house look like Toys R Us does not make you a good parent.
Nadya and her parents are the typical tax payer burden and so want to be TV stars.
Whatever organization/company helps this woman I will boycott and since I have never been a "Dr" Phil watcher he will be an easy boycott.
Her choice, her children, her place to support them.

I believe God is letting us play out every senerio possible before he intervines.
What she did is SO wrong!! I am one of the 20% taxpayers who pay 80% of the taxes, I know the goverment will step in to some compacicity and I resent it! We have set an example that if you need government help, just so something like this.
The world is overpopulated and she is so selfish and self centered she doesn't see, ( or refuses to) what is so wrong about this.
The kids should be placed with loving parents, not her!!
This has become a joke for our society.
STOP focusing on her!!!

I feel very sorry for Nadia's parents they are the ones who's lives are being turned upside down and financially drained all because of their sellfish mentally unstable daughter.

I think the best thing for these children is they are given the chance to be adopted by a caring family,and given a chance in life.There is no way she can provide for these children.Giving money will not help .They will need love and attention .The children she has now don't have it.If she loved her children she wouldn't have had these 8 children.

If I say "I made a poor decision and ran up to much on my credit card"

Will people take care of my bill for me?

her rep says he "hasn't had time" to look into the Angels in Waiting offer!?! That is the most important offer to her so I don't buy his excuse.

I myself am a single mom of 4 children working and going to school full time. I realize that Nadya has made some questionable decisions concerning the size of her brood, and now will have to be supported by the taxpayers in the long run. A sad and unfortunate situation.
I still find this young woman to be quite an inspiration. Her love for her children is obvious. She loves motherhood, and her children with such a passion! I think she is still in the major post pardum stage and reality hasn't really set in yet. I just don't think she is really seeing the big picture. Those sweet little children will all eventually become teenagers each competing for her attention. I think it is a very sad situation. I would like to contact Nadya to offer my support, she seems to be a good mom at heart and in her over board way I think she really does mean well for these kids.

I simply can not get past the idea that this woman will receive so much financial assistance for her selfishness. What a large injustice to single woman fighting to make ends meet all over the country, and she willing entered into this struggling situation.

Can anyone talk in circles better than this woman???

The woman needs some professional mental help; and the doctor responsible for the fertility treatments should not be practicing medicine.
We taxpayers are going to be paying for this woman's selfish actions for years.

This woman apparently has a mental problem. I believe those children DO NOT belong with her. She's not capable of making the right decision or making the decision right. We need to think of those children. Give them to someone who cannot have children and who can provide for them without having to rely on taxpayers money. There are many couples out there who would love to adopt these children. Octomom is exploiting these children for profit. I think the only person that really makes sense is Octo's mother. She seems to understand the reality of all this. Is she the only one telling the truth?? I believe the best solution is to adopt these children out and to get Nadya the help she needs.

Leave this girl and her children alone. Since when is it ok to get involved with how many children a woman has. Women had 13 and 16 children back in the 40's and 50's and 60's. She may have made a bad decision; however, those babies are here now and everyone needs to respect that. No one took babies away way back when they had 13, 15 and 16 kids. What's the difference other than she had 8 at one time. Everyone needs to be supportive of her now and lend her a helping hand. John and Kate get a TV show for having all their kids... this girl gets grief from the public and press. It's no one business as long as she cares for the children. Most people get help... so why can't she get help without all the criticisim. Anyone else having a bunch of babies at once gets help without all this adverse attention. Better leave her alone before she snaps and does something bad to herself from all the pressure and criticisim. She only said she wants another child to irritate everyone further since they're all irritated because she had 8 at once. Furthermore, this is more the Doctor's fault than hers as far as I'm concerned. Leave her alone and give her the help she needs for those children's sake. No do not take these babies away from her either.

Is anyone else appalled that Dr Phil is going out there defending her.
Unbelievable!?

I do not agree with what Nadia did but I am very concern about the kids a about her getting a nervous breakdown with all of the media circus and taking care of the current 6 kids.

John & Kate +8 didn't get this kind of reaction, they got a tv show! Get a life people. I watch the news to be informed, not to be bombarded by tabloid gossip. What is even happening outside of this? Did N. Korea test that missile? How many people were killed today by Mexican Drug cartels? What about our troops overseas? I can't find a decent cable news channel these days, mabey I'll move to Canada to escape this constant dumbing of prime-time news slots!

I am the parent of a child who has fought cancer for the last 16 months. I am not a single mom, I have a husband and I also have an 8 year old son. Once a child is sick, or ill, everything known as "normal" literally is lost.
With the octuplets having health issues all ready, I can only begin to imagine what is comming. Raising children is not easy. Raising one child with an illness is very difficult. Raising that many children, with even ONE child having health issues is going to be so hard. I truely hope and wish the best for those children and their mum.

Tracy Sheepwash

If Casey Anthony is the left wing extreme of narcissistic behavior, then Nadya Suleman is the right wing extreme of narcissistic behavior, both extremes result in hurting the child/children involved

hi doctor phil i beleive that she had the surgerys to fixs here face is to get ready for this [ stardom ] and that is why she had the baby because thats the only way she was to get herself there. THANK YOU

I just feel that this woman really made a terrible mistake how could she even think that it was okay to implant those 8 embryo's. Expectially when her living conditions didn't even look like they were safe for the children that she already has...Secondly the names she choose were biblical why is this for sympathy from those of the people in our nation that attend church...

P.S. Could we quit calling her Octumom? It sounds like a sci-fi character. She's not an Octopus! It dehumanizes her. Lori P.

This is child abuse! She is turning down 24/7 help?! What the hell is she thinking? She is begging for help and it gets offered to her and she turns it down!! I smell a money hungry, very selfish woman here. She is thinking of her life style and not having her babies being cared for. This woman will be a millionaire within months. She wants her own reality show for crying out loud! Cameras and media all around....something she said on your interview that she didn't want. She is a bold face liar!! All she wants is the money! She out getting a manicure when she should be at home or at the hospital with her children. Having 14 children, you are not going to have manicured nails if you are going to be busy cleaning, feeding, playing and taking care of a house. And it's obvious she had plastic surgery done to her face.....where did she get the money for that?! She has her priorities backwards!!

I am still so disturbed by this! Please look into taking these children away!
Barb – Lincoln, NE

The state needs to step in and remove all 14 children for this instable woman. She does not possess the responsibility that goes with being a good parent, if she did she would not have had that many kids in the first place.

I was married and knew what our capabilities were of supporting a family. She does not have the common sense to see the harm she is doing to these kids. She believes all that is needed is love, which is only a part of being a good parent.

I am outraged by this situation, this woman does not have the best interest at heart for these children, these are high risk children, there is no other word for this woman except selfish. If this woman had the means to support all these children then that would be fine, but the fact that she is unemployed and the government is probably going to pay for this bothers me A LOT! I do not want my taxes that I worked for to pay for this womans wants and needs, also there are now 14 children there is no way that one person is going to give 14 children all the love and attention they deserve not to mention as they get older and need to be disciplined, are we looking at 14 future criminals Does these mean that anyone who wants to have a litter of kids can have them and rely on taxpayers to support them. I have children as well but I am not receiving assistance from the state to support them, the way we will have to pay for all these kids, not to mention she is inconsiderate to her parents These children need to be removed from the home and given to families who can give them the love, attention, and means to support them. This woman is a joke, the fact that obviously she is not mentally all there, whose to say these children will not have emotional or mental problems because of her. She needs mental help.

ok well hey lets just fill up a sperm bank and eliminat men all together fathers aren't important to a child? Mothers are all that a child needs? come on I am compassionate I just face reality. ok all who want to help her help her. But I only had 3 and was in a car accident want to help me pay my child support? When you become a burden to society you are not helping society. And Nadya I love my children more than the step dads that are raising them, but it is no just about what we want. I think losing your kids is just the smack in the face you need. I know it sure helped me face reality.

I wish Nadia nothing but the best. As a mother myself I could understand how overwhelming.However, I believe she can do it. Remember our parents parents had 15, 16, 17 children and they made it. I believe we all can assist and stop the finger pointing. Taht is what is wrong in this country. Lets help one another. I believe her mother is rude and so cold. A mother should be more warm. Good luck Nadia.

I believe that children are God's gift but everybody should be aware that God did not say have kids that you know that you can't take care of. I am a working class parent with more that one job and I am still unable to provide my three young kids with most necessary things they need (not whatever they want). I don't see how a person with three jobs will cater for fourteen little kids (not to talk of someone without a job) without relying on publc assistance or some other forms of help from other sources. This society is morally bankrupt that people will seek any means to become a somewhat celebrity with a thought of possible commercial gain ( book/movie deals) at the expense of the innocent little children.
To ensure that those kids do not suffer now and in the future, they should be given up for adoption to those who love children and who can take good care of them. Those kids did not come by mistake, they were well planned for reasons best known to their mother and the fertility doctor that made this happened.

I am a dwm 47 no children and on disability for severe depression. I recently went thru 12 electrroconvulsive therapy bilateral session and still suffer from severe depressions. I have tried to get on the Dr.Phil show numerous times but no luck what is the trick to getting on the Dr Phil show?

Dr.Phil, what is Pollyanna? and if this women suffers from this, why do you want to make her worse....I hope your behind her,reguardless of the amout of children, Dr.Phil if you say you care for children, don't say they should be taken away from her, those that say that are crazy....yes that's right, here in Canada there's a healthcare system for all that need it, everyone, high time the states get with the same program.....this women deserves her children no matter how she had them, hold the Doctor responsible too, he knew the circumstances.....I don't want to have to stop watching your show Phil, be a good Dr.Phil.

Nadia is not being honest yet. She now claims she only wanted one more child and would not have used the remaining embreyos had she not implanted all eight. Who is paying for this new home? Why help this selfish, manipulative spoiled woman? Why not help the homeless families that recently were profiled on the Oprah Show? There was a family with 2-3 children that were married and lost there jobs that are in danger of losing there children if they remain homeless for much longer. Nadia wants help to take care of her children untill she finishes school and finds a job. How long will she be receiving this help and what if she can't find a Job? What do I have to do to get room and board while I go to school? This woman is not emotionally or mentally responsible, let alone financially able. She and the sperm donar should be the only ones paying for everything just like most parents that have children by choice. I am an only child also but I would want my child to have the best life possible.

Other young women who give birth to children for whom they can not care make the difficult choice to place them in loving adoptive families. Nadya is already over her head and beyond her resources caring for the six very young children currently at home. Voluntarily allowing the babies to be adopted could prevent them from being placed in foster care which I see as the logical outcome.

Let's pass out the scarlet "A"s and everyone who ever made a bad decision has to wear one for all to see. I think its disgusting how the media has exploited this mother. If all the networks as well as the anchors and reporters donated a portion of the money they make off this familys dilema her and her kids wouldn't have to worry about a thing, but then there wouldn't be any story for you to make your money would there? Maybe one of her kids will grow up and deliver a real contribution to society, unlike all the people with stones in their hands, and that includes you Dr. Phil, while were at it, maybe Oprah could donate a mini van, isn't she in "your" circle of friends?

Do you think the mother ready for this responability both economically and mentally

thank you, thank you JOHN, I hope they read your comment on the air.

I have two words for Nadya MENTAL/DEPRESSED. I am a single mother of two ages 6 and 2. I would love to have more children but with this economy and the uncertainty of job security I could not imagine taking on additional responsiblities. There is a reason that daycare have teacher to student ratios. The ratio is for the best care for the children. Nadya clearly was not thinking clearly when SHE decided to have additional children after the six. And therefore, I think the State should take her children until she throughly evaluated. It is the upmost neglect.

the dr. that did the implant needs to be the one that pays for everything they will need, even the nurses care after they are released, and while they are in the hospital, thats what i think.

I cannot that she thinks she can support these children with no home, no money and the mental issues she is dealing with. It is no wonder her parents are losing their home, they tried supporting the 6 children.

did she ever think that it would be dangerous for her and her babies to have all those children at the same time and that it would be horible for her six plus children to live with no mother?

She is sick, she cannot even take care of the 6 childred she already had and then has 8 more. She did this for the attention. How is the world is she going to support them, she isn't, the taxpayers are. All of her children should be taken away from her immediately. There are a lot of people out there that cannot have children that would love to adopt a child. She has no business with any of these children. You can tell that by listening to her interviews. I do not blame her mother for not helping, she has already raised the other 6. If you can't aford to raise a child then you should not have it. She did not get pregnant by accident, she did it all intentionally. If she is not accepting help how is she paying for this house they are trying to locate for her and her children to live in. Not working how does she pay the rent and utilities, has she won the lottery or does she have the goose that laid the golden egg, She only cares about her self and does not care about the children at all. Take the children and sew her up so she will not do this again!!!!

HOGWASH to Dr. Phil and all the naysayers trying to milk publicity from this story! Everyone seems to be blinded to the fact that the mom is a truly giving, loving human being who just happens to not have alot of money. So, this story is ALL ABOUT THE MONEY! If she won the lottery this would be all about how wonderful she is. She is no different from saints and other kind people without much money throughout history who took in numerous, if not hundreds, of orphans and/or needy children, or Mormons and others who traditionally raise large families, and so on. I myself would have LOVED to have had 14 or even 20 kids! This is shameful yellow journalism to the nth degree. Dr. Phil, and those like you, you SUCK! Why don't you do something positive for these wonderful little children, instead of helping to spread more poison?

IT IS TIME FOR THE MEDIA TO LEAVE THIS WOMAN AND HER CHILDREN ALONE. THE ATTENTION SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON THE IRRESPONSIBLE PHYSICIAN WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE. I AM WAITING TO SEE IF DR. PHIL INTERVIEWS HIM AND PUSH HIM INTO ADMITTING THAT HE MADE A BAD DECISION. HER DECISIONS WERE MADE UNDER THE CARE AND GUIDENCE OF HER PHYSICIAN. THIS PHYSICIAN SHOULD BE SUED FOR MALPRACTICE. THE CHILDREN ARE HERE NOW, STOP ATTACKING HER AND HER CHILDREN. DIDN'T WE JUST BAIL OUT WALL STREET AND THE AUTO INDUSTRY. SO WHY THE CONCERN ABOUT BAILING OUT A SINGLE MOTHER AND HER CHILDREN.

Dr Phil is just trying to get ratings, he is getting a lot of free puplicity out of all this even though it does make him look like a vulture. Natia once she gets tired of the cameras and gets enough money will say, take them, I can not do it. I would bet on this.

I have'nt had a car in 6 years can anyone help me or do I need to get more attention my having 14 kids?

i would ditto everything that Deborah[Feb 27] says, except to slightly re-word one thought, and that is that Nadya does not have even so much as one molecule of regard for her parents, especially her elderly mother, considering that it is likely her mother which does most of the work in caring for all of the children. It seems to me that in Nadya's mind, all 14 children are more so the siblings she never had, and in one of the interviews, it sounds like she's trying to guilt her mother into caring for all new little relatives that Nadya produces.
Just my humble opinion.

She had 9 MOS. to think about this and how can she have nothing set up or planned at this point. That alone tells me what was she thinking and where were they going to sleep. She is so immature. Her talking to her mom like that threw me over the edge wiht her. She shows her mom no respect and but where would she be w/out her mom. I hope she has all her kids taken away from her.

Find a way to what, "inner strength" to feed all 14 kids? Something's wrong with this woman. Let Pres. Obama bail you out, too, Nadia instead of begging from your website.

First, I feel this is a very sad situation. I feel sorry for Nadya. She is really taking a beating in the media and with the public. I think this is a sad story. Our society is so quick to judge. Everyone is more concerned about what their neighbor has and what their neighbor is doing. I think everyone should just mind their own business! If you don't have anything nice to say, then, just don't say it.
I also must say that we have to be very careful when we are talking about "tax payer dollars". There are numerous programs that we as a country support because we are a country with heart. If we are to criticize Nadya (by the way I think that octumom is a horrible label to put on her), then we must also talk about the millions of single moms that have babies and enroll in the welfare program. If we judge Nadya then we must jusdge "them" all.
Now, I do not think that Nadya's decision was a wise one, but, it was her legal right to make, and she has to live with it.
What it will cost tax payers is irrevelant. Who cares! When I hear about the millions of dollars given away to keep the wealthy well off. And, I hear about the millions and millions of dollars of waste – this is just a drop in the bucket. Lashing out at this woman is NOT going to solve this country's economic woes. There is no constructive criticism there. If anything, it is a perfect diversion for our lovely politicians, to throw more tax dollars at the wealthy and to fund more foolish projects.
I wish you well Nadya. If I had the ability to help you I would. Take care.

Why should Americans be asked to foot the bill for Nadya’s poor decision making? There are many working Americans who cannot afford their own medical insurance, and now their tax dollars are going to be given to this nutjob. Why does she feel the need to constantly go back to receive in vitro treatments, she’s already had 6 children many of the other who are forced to go through the in vitro process would have counted themselves lucky to have had even one child. She could have donated the embryos to a woman who could not produce eggs, and thereby not wasted the embryos, and still not have created her own basketball team. Mr. Munoz said she recently turned down help, I don’t suppose that means she’ll be paying back the disability money, or the food stamp money, or the free medical care, anytime soon.

Dear Dr. Phil,

We are all concerned for these 14 children, but America is calling the mother Octo-Mom & the children a mistake. Don't we realize that one day these children will read & hear these embarassing comments? And how will this affect their future? Concern is good, but let"s be compassionate.

For Heaven sake give Nadya a break!!! Why are we forgetting where it all started!! Some crazy doctor did this to her for not following the rules, she only needed two at a time not 6 embroys at one time. That dr is sick and he should not be treating people he needs help.

I'm not sure who I am more disgusted by Nadya or the people donating money, clothes and such to her. I understand the desire to help the children but it's still rewarding her irresponsible behavior. The choice to have these kids while she is unemployed is beyond comprehension-especially when she is trying to care for 6 more. ALL of these children should be taken away from her and adopted out-then you can dontate money and clothing to those families.

Dr. Phill, Nadya is living a lie. She is not weighing the responsibility that comes with the caring of these children. Further more, she acts and behaves like one with schizophrenia. Has an answer and explanation for every thing. She just is not real. I would recommend Psych therapy for her before those kids are given to her. I am a nurse for over 30 years and is not wrong about this one. People will call it postpartum depression later and after the fact.

Dr. Phil,
Ms. Suleman seems to me, to be a spoiled brat who wants what she wants. Although you seem reluctant to state what many see, Ms. Suleman has some deep mental control issues.
Yes, her determination is very evident but that does not make her a
mentally stable parent. I know you are trying desperately to pull the nation's heart strings to donate to her. I do feel for those children. However, in all the "repeated" interviews that you are showing, she has changed her story and seems like a manipulative person. She has been enabled by her family, and allowed to create this situation. She is a smart lady who knows exactly what she is doing. I hope for her children that all of your pleading will pay off for the children.
Your audience, Dr. Phil is not stupid.

Sometimes the most love that you can show is if you love someone let them go. If they don't come back it wasn't meant to be. My x's wanted to go and I let them don't mean I don't love them and want the best for them.

I think that this woman is ill, mentally, and that she needs help. So for everyone who is feeling sorry for her, then I feel sorry for you guys. And another thing, she does not look like Angeline Jolie, both of them are not pretty at all, so I don't understand what the fuss is all about , Angeline being beautiful, because she isn't, and neither is that nut case. Beautiful, is Beyonce' Knowles

I watched this very selfish so-called mother on your show Dr. Phil and she wrapped herself around you like a snake. If you had any physiological sense at all you would council her to take the offer from Angels In Waiting. NO MOTHER IN HER RIGHT MIND OR WHO TRULY LOVED HER CHILDREN WOULD HAVE TURNED DOWN THAT OFFER. How could you have the nerve to help her get donations-I find it disgusting. Do you really think you can convince the intelligent people on planet earth that you are only involved in this for the children. You are very sadly mistaken. You are in this for your own publicity. I hope you will re-evaluate your motives Dr. Phil.

DR PHIL,
I am seriously concerned that OCTOMOM has pulled off one of the biggest welfare SCAMS. It hurts to see this happening when there are so MANY children who need so much help. She can WEED RIGHT THROUGH al the help thats being offered to her, because she knows that lots of help and money will be rolling in. Dr PHIL---How can you ask so many people to help her when so many people in our country are going through such hard times. I'm appalled at this. who is caring for the children while she is on the tv all the time.?????? My PRAYERS ARE ONLY WITH THE CHILDREN. SHE IS AIMING TO BE FAMOUS. GOD HELP OUR CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS How many of us can afford the manicures etc.... that she can now afford !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband and I had a "micro preemie" 3 years ago. I cannot even imagine going through the entire experience by myself. Our little girl was 1 lb 13 ozs when she was born. When we brought her home 2 months later, we told that because she was so tiny that we could not take her out in public, except for doctor's appoints. We could not have children over and we had to make sure that any adults that came over had not been sick, or they could not come in the house. It was almost like house arrest. We had to keep her home from November to the end of March. Because we followed the doctors orders we now have a healthy 3 year old ! I can't imagine how she is going to take care of these 8 preemies, along with her older kids. Preemies require much more care than full term babies. I think she should put those babies up for adoption to a loving family. I was an only child also, but I did not have the desire to have 14 children!

This is an obviously immature woman who has acted like a bratty teenager on national television arguing with her mother and anyone else who dares to question the decision to have another eight children over and above the six she already has. Her decisions and her behaviou display such immaturity in terms of being able to share her love and provide for them.It is quite scary that these fourteen innocent little kids are going to be in her care. Now that she finds herself in this situation she is defiant in not admitting the gravity and this again displays her immaturity.

I don't have a problem with supporting these children, but I have a problem with them living with Nadya. Her house right now shows you the state it will be in a few weeks after the octuplets come home. She is not able to manage her six kids. How is she going to manage these 8?

Think about it, the feeding, laundry, toys, developmental activities, sanitation. it is all too much. She is too disorganized to manage the burden.

Nadya is a selfiish person without considering the life these babies will have. She cannot even support herself and is in no position to raise 6 babies, much less 8 more. Babies deserve a quality life without looking for others to support her decisions. It is not a question of giving life to every possible cell that could turn into a human being, as she said in arguing with her own mother. It is a mistake to take the action she took to turn the potential life into reality. Now she must consider what is best for these individual babies. Adoption is a better way for the babies welfare to survive and thrive in this world.She is not a fit mother to raise all these children.

It is obvious Nadya needs counseling but I worry about the lynch mob mentality against her. She is being tried and hung by the court of public opinion. Everyone seems to think she planned to have 8 more children. The chances of her having 8 children from the 6 implants were astronomical. They also want her children taken away from her. Unless she is too mentally unstable to raise the children, we would be punishing Nadya, her children, and her family.
I have heard a lot of angry comments that she is spending money on manicures and plastic surgery. There are plenty of ways to give money, clothing, personal items, to the children without giving money directly to Nadya. Maybe the invitro fertilization doctor who so carelessly and recklessly helped bring these children into the world could support them ? Where is he ? Why won't he come forward and answer some of the tough questions that Nadya has had to answer ? Why has the press left him alone? If it were any other situation wouldn't the press be outside his door begging for a comment ?
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I am upset about this story because the Octomom used School Loans to pay for taking care of her kids and her doctor bills! How will she pay this back? She should give the money back if it was not used for her schooling! I feel this is illegal. California has no money, but we support a mom of 14 to raise her kids, and the money was taken from school funding. No wonder California has no money!

THIS NADYA IS A VERY SELFISH PERSON ONLY THINKING OF HERSELF. SHE HAS 6 KIDS, CANNOT AFFORD THEM, NO JOB, NO HUSBAND TO HELP HER OUT & YET, SHE HAS 8 MORE! IT DOESN'T MATTER THAT "SHE WANTED ONLY 1MORE". SHE CAN'T DEAL WITH 1 MORE! WHAT IS HER MIND MADE UP OF.....AIR? I SHUTTER TO THINK OF THE LIVES THAT THESE 14 HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO. THIS WOMAN NEEDS HELP, & NOT ONLY WITH HER CHILDREN. SHE SHOULD BE PUT IN JAIL!!

How do you expect the viewers to suspend common sense and believe that the "dedication" of an obviously impaired person will overcome all that is before her. No one asks her real questions that face women all over the world everyday. Mothers struggling with finances do NOT go and get $35. nails done, new make-up and clothes and plastic surgery.......come on!!

Dr. Phil talks about transparency.......where is it? How much money have they collected on the website, who is paying to "lease" the big, new house? Please try to make this hour at least seem like a reality based show!

Thank you.

Please give Nadya a chance. When dr? Phil interwievd her he talked down to her, you have already made your judgement – that she will not make it. Let her try, give her help, but do not force your kind of help on her, and then if she is not good enough you interveen. I find it discusting the way you treat this mother. But it´s typicall american, always so self-righous.

You say she will not give up her parental rights, but what happends the day she dissagrees with the nurses?

The children have to have a safe home and emotionally nourishing environment. CPS has to make sure of this if they can.

I keep noticing Nadya's mother's eyes in the interview. I don't see love and campassion in her eyes. Her mother seems detached and her expression seems unloving. Something is bothering me about this. I can't imagine asking my mother to help me with six children and not even to mention fourteen. However I don't know why I don't see love and connection between Nadya and her own mother. Why am I not hearing things like "honey, I can't help you and I love you?"

Something seems so out of balance beginning Nadya and her mother.

what i don't understand is, if this women Nadia Suleman had had one child at a time resulting in 14 children no one would even know about this person, but because she has 8 at once we are suppose to all of a sudden be concerned and help her take care of them. I feel that it's her responsibility to raise her own children.

This woman is milking this for all it's worth. Did she have a plan all along??

Miss Allred needs to back out of this situation. She has made what seems to be a good recommendation for help through an organization, so she needs to stop being a media hog and publicity seeker and let Nadya and all who support her figure this out. Nadya's spokesperson doesn't have time for Miss Allred, and is doing the right thing by listening to healthcare professionals first and foremost.

I would like to know why Gloria wasted money for those lips insted of using it more responsibly for care of all the kids or help her mother get caught up on her finances since she is at least $23,000 in the hole, and she is living with her and leaching off her. How much will it cost taxpayers for her ignorance for the proper care and upbringing? It is obvious she gave it no forthought and did it for publicity and exploitation of her kids.

Dr. Phill
I'd like to hear you compare Nadya with others who have made the choices to have many children, whom you feel have done it right.
I'm trying to get a handel on what exactly your advising There are many different life styles that prove successful.

Is it right for a couple to have or want more then one child?

Can you get you children home from a hospital with-markers on the wall-a hole in the wall-and a taped vent?
(What does that have to do with taking care of children) Personal I don't live like this, but I have been in many households across "suburban America" and they live like this! This is totally normal!

Can a person go to school and child rear?
Many ministers do this! This is a very conman American behavior!

I really hope this doesn't start a trend in Hospitals to decide weather they are going to release a mothers child to her based on how well decorated the house is. Marker,tape,and even small holes the can commonly be found behind any door in American have to do with decoration.

These are not my choices. I would want and need a larger home. People lived in small quarters all the time in earlier times.
Personaly the house is messy, unorderly -not how I live-but have seen this in Middle class white America.

One that the offer of help,two social service threat is unfair and the public should stop judging. fourteen kids i wouldn't want two as a single parent was tough enough.,but to say you have the right to judgeis wrong. My grandmother was a mother of12 kids,and yes married but she was the main one taking taking of them yes grandpa work and off to fight the war. Yes they were poor and grandma did the raising of the children It's love and they didn't have everything they need but the basic's and they turn out just fine and good citizen. Look at the spoiled kids today,from parent who are self are not there for their kids. Get a life -Take the offer show the love and who knows Your child could be the next president, next author or whatever. don't worry about judgemental people and to the people out there take care of some of the problem in your own life.]

How was Nadya able to pay for the freezing of her embryos in the first place? Did she use her student loans to freeze them?
Obviously she was not prepared to provide a decent home for these children, it seems more like it was a whim. Nadya was saying about adoption being out of the question and outragous It really shows how outrageous she is. I think of all the unfortunate couples that are infertile or can not afford to have IVF treatments and being taxpayers will have to pay for these children, THIS IS OUTRAGOUS AND UNFAIR!

Mom, Grandma, fourteen kids and no home or money. Her MOTHERS home is 24K behind on the house payments. The house has three bedrooms. Her mother should pack up and leave in the middle of the night.

I certainly do not condone what Octo Mom has done but let's give it a break. She gave birth to 8 children, she didn't murder 8 children. She's not a monster.
Where are the pro-lifers??? If she would have aborted them, she would have been a monster then, too!

"Four months after the birth of the Dionne quintuplet sisters in Quebec Canada, the Ontario government intervened and, in an unprecedented fashion, found the parents to be unfit for the quintuplets, and custody of the five babies was withdrawn from their parents by the Ontario government of Mitchell Hepburn in 1935, originally for a guardianship of two years. Although Oliva Dionne remained part of the guardianship, they were put under the guidance of Dr. Dafoe and two other guardians. The stated reason for removing the quintuplets from their parents' legal custody was to ensure their survival into healthy toddlers. The government realized the massive interest in the sisters and proceeded to engender a tourist industry around them. The girls were made wards of the provincial crown, planned until they reached the age of 18".

The girls were constantly put in the spotlight by their care givers and reports indicate that the move did not serve the girls or their family very well ... over the long term.

I suspect this new family needs assistance not the spotlight.

Oh just leave the spanking out. I meant nothing bad about it.

It is my opinion that Nadya Suleman is doing the same thing that the CEO's with billions of dollars in bounces are doing...seeking a "bailout". She new from baby one that she was unemployed and living with her parents, and could not afford children. She knew that by having as many children as she could, it would make her famous and wealthy. And the media is making her plans a reality. Not to mention every agency possible is coming out of the woodwork agreeing to represent her for publicity. She has the PERFECT get rich quick scheme that seem to be working.

Talk about "shock and awe"! I'm shocked this woman turned down the most generous offers of help and I'm in awe of the twisted way this woman thinks! Most of us halfway normal people would have gratefully accepted such an offer in a heartbeat. To me, this screams volumes and proves to me that she is completely and totally unfit to parent even one child. What puzzles me is her ability to carry on with what she does and get away with so much. So many charges should be filed on her, but no.... she is permitted to carry on like nothing is wrong when in reality, there is a lot wrong.

Also...Nadya SHOULD NOT PUT HER CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE!!! Thats a ridiculous and condescending. These are her children and she is smart and articulate enough to become a better parent. Clearly she wants to keep her children, so shift the discussion from foster care and back to how we help her keep her family in tact! Who are we to demand that she give up her children. How dare YOU. How about all the people who are ridiculing her donate $1 each. I bet we could raise enough money to take care of the children through their college graduations!

Foster care most likely the babies would not be together. What about her other children.? It clear this some mental health issue? impulsive control behavior and what about the doctor. she filling her own needs

If you look at the approximately 4,000 posts on the message boards for Dr. Phil's show, it appears that approximately 95% of posters think Nadya should NOT be allowed to keep the 8 newborns.

Being taht she had mental and behavioral issues in the past, togethe with the fact than even her family eve challenge her mental health...Why is her capability and her mental health is not being put to th test?...in other words: why can they test to see if she is crazy?

It seems to me that Nadya is very disrespectful to her mother. The woman who is helping her and have been there for her. She constantly making excuses for her actions and not owning up to her decision. I understand the kids are hear not but she should show her mother respect. The mother deserve it. This poor lady have went through hell helping her daughter.

I am so tired of hearing about this woman that has no job, causing her parents to go into foreclosure, just trying to get media attention. She is getting the media to feature her worldwide on shows like Larry King, Dr. Phil, etc. Its too bad that a mother cannot see that 14 children is a ridiculous number of children for anyone to have without any husband or significant other. In fact, its more disgusting that she is refusing any help from the organization that wants to help her. Meanwhile, these stories are getting on my nerves.

It appears that Nadya's mother and father have leant a tremendous hand, both physically and financially in raising her 6 children. ThereforeI do not understand Nadya's lack of appreciation and thankfulness toward them and why she displays such a lack of respect and gratitude. In fact, she seems to feel "entitled" to everything they have done, to the point that she also feels "entitled" to everyone's help with her new babies. What does Dr. Phil think?

I think if she can sit on government assistance than the government should make her take the help. can they do that?

I find Angels in Waiting and Gloria "I'm in everything " Allred rude to ask the woman to place all that the children receive in the organization's name. They appear to see dollar signs and want it all. Help if you want to but do not ask her to put all property in your name. That is unfair and wrong. My mother had 11 and there were many families who had 16+ when I was growing up. We had a two room house, my father was rarely there and my mother had a busy and difficult life but no one threatened to take her kids or asked to assist. This lady will be ok, allow her to raise her family with the help anyone in her situation would receive. Do not try to bully her because she is a single parent.

I would like to know who paid for the medical care of her pregnancy and delivery and hospital care, as well as where she will get the money to take care of them when they come home and thereafter. I hope it's not my tax dollars that paid for this. Otherwise, good luck to her!

Natalie Droud (Nadya Suleman) or what ever you call yourself now, PAY YOUR EDUCATIONAL LOANS. YOU ARE IRRESPONSIBLE! I paid mine which were a lot more than yours! By the way, I am in the field. You will NEVER make enough money to pay for your children. Again, delusional!

Oh Yes, having plastic surgery and I.V.F. while collecting from California’s welfare system! Now that sounds like FRAUD to me.

In a year, you will be in prison for WELFARE FRAUD and Social Services will take away all your children. I work for social services so I have a good idea what will happen.

I'm sorry for one more negative comment, but I cannot believe that Nadya has any remorse for what she has done to her children at home and the children in the hospital. I don't want the babies in foster care I just believe she isn't clear headed. With everything that is going on I'm pretty discouraged anyway and this adds to the disbelief I'm feeling. I wish her and the kids the best

For Nadya and Victor to voice such petty complaints about Angels in Waiting, and to even think of turning them down or even making them chase, is totally OUTRAGEOUS. This whole country is in a crisis, while they snottily look a gift horse in the mouth. If they give Angles in waiting a hard time, Nadya should have the kids taken away IMMEDIATELY and placed in a real home. All of them.

this woman used workmens comp to pay for invetro when this money should have been used to support her family this alone is a reason to take these kids from her all 14 of them. It would be cheaper to put them in foster care than to have the tax payers do it. It is going to cost millions to raise these kids foster care doesn't come close.

I am concerned about Octo mom's mental well being. I think she has figured out to tell Dr. Phil what he wants to hear. I am sure she still does not know the full consequences of her behavior. I hope she is check out by a psychiatrist first before these children are given to her.....

I am not sure if anyone can answer this question for me, but is there a way, someone can bring charges against Nadya and the judge can give her probabtion for life? The probation will include no fertility treatments and psychological care.

Coo -Coo and Six plus Eight How in the world will she manage ???There is something very wrong here.I feel for the 8 little ones coming home to a nut job!I wish she lived on the East coast so I could help her out!I' I just can't fathom HOW she will do it on her own !We can all just hope and pray that the little 8 ones will live a normal, healthy life ahead.

Gloria Allred please follow though with CPS about the 8 babies. Their mother Nadya Suleman is so very sick. All of her kids needs to go to good homes for their safety. She is very mentally unstable.

Isn't amazing how the authorities move in fast to save puppies from puppy mills but the stand around not knowing what to do with human babies and a baby mill? If California is going to support the children – all fourteen – they should make sure that they are well taken care of, loved and protected. Nadya is not the person (and neither are Nadya's parents) to have any contact with the children. Hopefully a new loving environment and cancel out genes!

How could anyone expect her to give up these kids..They are her's
And since when does the hospital determine wheather the parent can take their child home and to what house. When there is definitly no signs of abuse or neglect with the other children she has..
Let her be. theres alot of help out there. I would be there for her, if i didnt live so far away.

Does Nadya really think she can take care of 14 children and give each successful attention?

I just hope some attourney out there is working feverishly to have this infertility doctor's clock cleaned...and the $ won can help provide for these innocent children.

i think that people need to leave this poor woman alone!

Was Ms. Alread not the same woman who said that the children should be taken away? Leave her alone and let the people who want to help her do so. I would have loved to have alarge family like that. Oh, by the way what about all the other people who have from 18 and up. I havbe even seen them on tv that were on welfare and yet did not hear the like of this.............

I've already changed the channel. The government just bought 40% in a bank! Can we focus on the real issues. She's going to clowned on for awhile until some other wanna be celebrity gets pregnant or needs to go into rehab. And America wonders why we trail certain countries in intelligence and we fail to see what's coming until its right in our backyard.

Having come from a family of 7 children with 2 parents, I am truly concerned that this woman can take proper care of these babies. We lived in a 3-bedroom home and it was EXTREMELY crowded. My parents were very loving and involved, but I know from personal experience that their was not enough of my parents time and attention to go around. I truly believe that these children should not be allowed to go home with this mother unless she is properly supervised by child welfare. The dangers for their health, safety and mental stability are too great. These children deserve the best that life and society have to give.

Shame on the Mother and Father for airing their differences on National TV. This gives us insight on some of the dysfunction of Naydia. I also find it interesting that as news media interviews the other multiple birth families that no one ever asked what their financial situation is. In this liberal generation it is interesting that people are so judgmental of a single welfare mother. How much do you think the illegal immigrants are setting us back for?? Talk about double standard!! I wish Naydia and her 14 children God's very best.

The very fact that Nadya and her publicist turned down Gloria Allred's offer of Angels in Waiting tells me that she is looking for a GREAT Big free ride. It is my opinion that Nadya and her publicist are lying and dancing around the reasons they won't accept the offer. They should not get a dimes worth of assistance.

I am concerned that once this mother gets home and all the babies require so much care, she will become more unstable. This could lead her to become so bad that she would kill her children just to "solve the problem".

its asham how america is pounding this girl into the ground for having 16 babies stop making her out to be the worst mom ever. im 43 yrs old and my mom had 16 children and my aunt had 21 . now theres talk by these self rightous " people with titles behind there names wanting to put these kids in the underground slave trade called the system? now thats un ethical. shes not on crack nor is she an alcoholic if she were rich would we be having this conversation about her ? i can show u some homes withe 4 kids in it thats being abused and neglected so please let this girl get herself together so she can raise her children and not set her up to fail so the media can have something to talk about.

......and NOW we get to watch the "funny" view of this tragic situation, really beyond the pale as far as taste is concerned. How are we to teach our children responsibility if they see how crazy people get all the attention, etc. She should never have been on the news. With any investigation at all the hospital/doctors/family would have agreed to remove all children and get this poor soul some real help. We are watching a trainwreck, period......and I'm ashamed of all of our involvement to the detriment of 14 children and one sick mother.

I thing that it's rediculous to think that someone can't raise that many children. My grandmother grew up in a family of 13 living in a stone shack with no running water and she turned out just fine. It really shows you what day we live in when someone even thinks that it is a valid argument to take the children away.

If the the children are put into foster care, will they be seperated? If so, is that the best thing for them? I'm a mother of twins and I know the special bond they share, so if seperated, will it effect them in a negative way?

What happened to 'dad' ?? I thought he wanted to help her.

Personally I'm tired to seeing NADYA on TV....there are many
other loving parents/children in the world who need help !!

Poor little babies are so innocent and have no idea. I feel bad for them.

She should not be allowed to keep the children unless she can show she is providing quality care for them. And she obviously is not doing that. By her own admission.

The physician should be held accountable financially for violating ethical standards in implanting all of the embryos'.

If someone who already had 6 dogs went to a shelter asking for 8 puppies, they would have been turned down, so how the heck can one human being possibly care for that many babies at once?

Dr. Phil,
I find your line "I care about the children" totally disingenuous. What you care about is having your name in the paper and about your ratings. You have not given me one good reason why I should help support (no, enable is a better word) this totally selfish, narcissistic, publicity seeking excuse of a mother. Sadly, there are thousands of children is unacceptable living conditions, so it's not that you care about all children, only those who can garner publicity for you. There are many famiies who have done everything right but are homeless due to unemployment in this horrible economy. Where are you voicing concern for people who are truly deserving of sympathy.

The bottom line is that Nadya is an irresponsible, out of touch narcissist who does not deserve your time or the public's money. Surely a man of your stature can find a more worthy cause than the Octo Mom.

HOW COME NOBODY THINKS AN UNEMPLOYED MOTHER OF 14 DEMANDING A NEW HOUSE IS A BAD THING?

sandy

if she was paying for them all, and for all the hospital bills, most people wouldn't care. but the TAXPAYERS of California are footing the bill, the hospital on this alone is $5million, add the previous 6 pregnancies, the ivf treatments, etc. SHE HASN'T WORKED IN OVER 10 YEARS!

If she were like the duggans, (?) the on'e who have 16 kids or something, naturally, and AREN'T on government assistance, we wouldn't care.

I am outraged at this woman's immaturity and her selfishness. Why isn't someone demanding a full psychological evaluation? There was a case in Kansas City, Missouri last year where an adoption was going to be rejected when the foster parent who wanted to adopt the young boy was deamed "too overweight" to care for the child. Yes, he was obese, but mobile and had parented the boy for a long time. The love and nuture was obvious and he was later granted custody. Why in the world isn't anyone demanding psychological testing of Nadya? These children will pay the price for her lonliness their whole life! It is plainly clear she is NOT stable in any sense. She sounds like such a child when she speaks. It is a crime if she is allowed to keep these children. Is the money really the biggest worry? I don't think so. The childrens emotional and psychological welfare should be the main concern. In all the coverage I have heard it is always a second concern after how is she going to pay for it. Please, would someone think about the emotional welfare of these 14 kids?

I think we should make her keep her word. She should NOT receive any tax monies for either herself or her children. The clinic that treated the octuplet litter mother Natalie Droud/Nadya Suleman should be sued for damages by impregnating a woman of 6 children with 6 embryos who has no money or any visible means supporting her litter of children. Since Autism is suspected to be genetic, I am sure at least one, if not more, of these 8 will also suffer from Autism.

First GLORIA herself said on tv that she would like to see Nardias new borns taken away. i would not trust this lady at all. Second Nardias mother is very mean and seems to me to do nothing but throw her daugther under a bus every chance she gets. Third why cant people just leave her alone and give her a chance to raise her children. We have many people living in this country not legal and they are getting welfare money and food stamps and working and no one does nothing about it even if you call and report them. So Nardia is here legally with newborn babies and need help so lets all just think about it and wish her the best with all of her beautiful children and give the help where it is needed for her children . Remenber these children did not ask to come in to this uncareing world.

Why did Dr. Phil not ask this question about the generous offer of free care and supplies for the children by professionals – Was there no offer of compensation? Is she holding out for the highest bidder?

Who is going to pay for Sulumans new house.

I am so tired of hearing women say i am a single mom. In most cases they are getting public assistance. The go on Oprah and say i am raising my baby myself. They forget to say with the help of the tax payers money and all the morons in the audience stand up and applauds them. Its time to tell these irrespinsibles that it is time for some disciplin and self control. If you can't fee em don't breed em. Stop treating these epeople like heros. It 's time for our politicians to step up and tell the public this irresponsible behavior is not acceptable. The reason we have no money is because we keep taking care of the irresponsible citizens. The women with 4 babies from 3 diferent men get all kinds of help and when there children grow up they go to college for free because ther mom is a single mom. The hard working citizen gets nothing and has to pay through the nose to educate there children. Not to mentin the veterans who get to stay at filth Walter Reed arm hospital. Its time to put these third generation welfarers in jail and close the imigration gates. I have plenty more to say but i must leave for my job so the gov't can tax me and give it to the irresponsible citizedn. Don't forget to tell that moron doctor in california that he should pay for those eight babies for the next 23 years and not the tax payer.

I think Dr. Phil will lose many viewers over his postition on this one!Maybe when his pocket book starts to dindle he will reconsider his actions.

I think you are doing great Dr. phil. this whole family needs assistance I understand all the negativity but I am ashamed of it. there are really some ugly americans out there..fo.r whatever reason these 15 humanbeings need special help. what happened to god? I am a nurse. I wish I could help. may god be with them

This story boggles my mind.
The idea of giving this woman a moment of my thought irritates me. I believe it is my thinking of the 14 children she has brought into this world that drives me to learn more about her.
And the more I learn, the more disgusted I am.
The gift of having a child is supposed to be a wonderful, loving, joyous, blessed occasion. A gift from God, so they say.
But there is nothing "Godly" about what this woman has managed to accomplish. It is the epitome of "man's" mistake.
Anyone who knows me would call me a "bleeding-heart liberal" any day of the week. But my heart cannot and does not bleed for this woman.
Since we cannot escape the media attention it receives I willing lend my name and support the fact that there is nothing in today's world that makes having 14 children, when you have no job and no means by which to support them a 'good thing'. And with the additional information revealed each day, the whole situation becomes more and more grotesque.

Dr Phil,
No one has addressed the incredible irresponsibility of the physician who implanted 6 embryos, which is way outside the standard of care for this situation. I'm not even certain how Ms Suleman met the criteria to be considered an infertility patient at all.
I think the courts should give serious consideration to requiring child support for these children from the physician for the next 18 years, even if he/she loses his/her license.

think it's absurd that a girl unmarried, unemployed with 6 children already, that certainly need 100% care from their mother should decide to have more? knowing full well she is not capable of supporting them and giving them the care they will need.living with her parents without their support, what would she have done up to now? and for her to decide she wanted more? it's just not possible to care properly for so many tiny little babies now, and through the many years ahead! did she actually think she could do this all alone?? what was in her mind? oh, i will be famous? and will get all the help i will need, everything for nothing! she is really not in her right mind and how selfish of her.oh yes! how dare anyone thing it's not right? oh yes! she can tap into her own resources and take care of it all? must say this, did she not think of what all that money she used for her lip and nose surgery, could have helped take care of some important things for the first 6 children?.she is in for a rude awakening, i feel awfully sorry for those little newborn's, and think she is a stupid girl. and must add that doctor that helped with this? should be barred from the profession.. know god will watch over these children, while she is watching out for herself! no matter how she claims she knows she has the right , i think she is not a sincere person. and slfifh.

Nadya is a selfish spoiled brat who has found an ingenious way to get her mother and society to take care of her. If she had a normal family she would be forced to take care of herself and children. This way, she get get the government, non-profits, etc. to take care of her and her brood. She needs help allright, but from a therapist. She is sick. I pity her children.

I am tired of all this talk about whether Nadya is a mentally equipped, stable or good person. Well rounded and mentally healthy people are capable of making catastrophic mistakes too! I think that there is something inherently wrong about not wanting the very best for your children. Angels in Waiting has put an offer out there for this woman that would alleviate much of what she is about to face as a single mother of 14. Its clear what kind of judgment this woman has. Is she so self absorbed and controlling that she would risk the quality of her children's lives to micro-manage? The whole thing is deeply upsetting to witness.Why is it that no one, family , friends, doctors or lawyers alike are able to talk sense to this woman? It seems that she is able to manipulate everyone who comes in contact with her, I am so frightened for the future of her children. No matter what kind of relationship we are talking about, often times, LOVE and love only simply isn't enough.

Ronda good idea about giving just one dollar. Keeping the family together. I would also like to see counseling for the mother. There alot stress just raising children in general. Trying to raise 14 and being a single parent.

I suspect Nadya said no to the care offered by Linda and Gloria becaue Nadya is required to bring them to an unknown location and be separated from the children. I wouldn't hve a baby or two or three, and the day they are released from the hospital, turn the baby over to a stranger, in a strange place and have someone else essentially raise this baby.

Why can't Linda and her staff go to Nadya's house and provide the care they are offering where the children live?

I bet if they offered to go to her home she would accept the help.

Leave this poor woman alone about
government assistance". Do you have any idea how many illegal immigrants absolutely drain the system with welfare and food stamps and they stand in line pregnant while they can't even feed the children they have. Why in the world is it OK for them and not anyone else qualifies for the care Health & Human Services provides to every citizen, legal or not.

It doesn't really matter if anyone should have eight babies, IT'S DONE. Take it forward and truly help this woman and quit critisizing what she did. Help her with what she needs to do.

Get off your high horses and respect the fact that she did not want to terminate any of the babies in utero.

Ask Linda and Gloria to help the children in their own home, not take them to a stranger in a place that Nagya can't be in – she can't be in two places at once.

Dr Phil, I am somewhat confused why some people think Nadia should loose her babies, if she has the help that it is going to take to take care of the children, she should keep her babies. my opinion is once they are all at home and she sees how my trouble it is going to be, her next stay in the hospital will probably be a "Histi".

my next thought is why are people concerned about the state taking care of the babies, we have been doing that forever. I am now retired, but all the years I worked my taxes paid for some single mother's child. either 14 single women with one each or one single woman with 14 what is the difference?

People are complaining about helping this lady with tax dollars but nobody is compaining about the tax dollars Obama is sending to China to kill babies. Do we seriously want to become a nation without morals? This is a courageous woman who deserves support not criticism. This woman is a hero among women. Not every woman could do what she is doing. She has my respect and deserves all of yours. The media needs to leave her alone. They only make things worse.

WHO IS GOING TO PAY FOR THIS NEW HOUSE THE LAWYER KEEPS TALKING ABOUT?????????

Nadia comes across as a very needy woman who is now being bombarded by the press at a time when she should be recuperating from giving birth in a more normal atmosphere. I am sure that her hormones are still out of whack and 8 kids in the hospital and another 6 at home has got to be devastating. I think any woman who is considered as normal as can be would be handling this situation about the same. Since the kids are here I feel that for the sake of the kids, we should stop harping about how much money this is all going to cost and do the right thing for all concerned. Laws need to be passed and enforced to prevent this happening again.

In older times families would have around the same amount of children and be fine. Times have of course changed and things are extremely more expensive, if this woman wants to have a lot of children, what's the big deal? Yes the economy is suffering and depleting, but she is a human being. She is being picked at for reproducing!? It is what women are made to do, among other things of course. If not this, the public would be complaining that women aren't having ENOUGH babies...

It seems Nadya has had a new round of collagen injections in her lips, don't you think?

WHAT'S NOT BEING SAID ON AIR – This issue about the nonprofit organization offering help. I saw the Attorney make her appeal several days ago on Larry King Live & I TOTALLY understand why they are reluctant to open their door to her. Anyone who chooses to make an offer on Larry King Live instead of privately is automatically suspect.

She came across as somewhat sincere...BUT definitely a spin master at best & a publicity seeker for their organization at worst. She vilified the mother by constantly repeatedly "NO help will go to the mother! It all goes to the children!" I would have done the same thing and try to bypass her completely and seek the founder of the org for less publicity-driven explanation.

Give the lady a chance and help and support to raise the children herself.
Why put the kids in the foster care system, when there is no threat for them at tis time.

I think Diana Sawyer should look other places besides KY for people that are on the "draw". I don't think we the taxpayers should keep her and her babies up. She should get a job like the rest of us. Don't get me wrong someone needs to take care of the babies and I don't believe it's the mother. She is a very selfish person.

I am a single mom of 3 boys . My oldest is bi-polar and my second child has mental problems and ADHD, and speech problems . I go through alot with these two boys and there medical issues they have .I can not think what live would be with 14 babies with alot of medical problems would be like nor do i think any woman could handle that many babies on her own. If she has no job ,no money , and no home for these babies i think she should not keep them , i think they should go to someone who can proved for them .she should be allowed to visit her babies . She should be made to have herself fixed and never have anymore babies. i feel so sorry every time i see the babies on t.v that woman is sorry for what she has done to all of her children .

I am genuinely concerned about the children. Unfortunately, I do not trust Nadya or her spokesperson to make decisions in the best interst of the children. I do not advocate anyone making cash donations to Nadya directly. Perhaps a trust could be set up for the children that could be managed by a third party who will ensure their basic human needs – food, clothing, and shelter – are met.

I believe that Nadya Suleman loves her children however I do not think she is emotionally or mentally fit to care for 8 infants and her older six children. Based on the dozens of interviews I've seen with her, I feel that therapy is definitely in order.

I don't think she or her current representative, Victor Nunoz., are acting in the best interest of the children. Moreover, if Nadya and Victor don't recognize that a meeting with the Angels in Waiting people to discuss the organization's very generous offer should be on their priorty list, then they are seriously off the mark. Victor tap danced around Dr. Phil's question about the AIW offer and Victor came across as disingenuous in his response.

Frankly, I'm tired of all the interviews with Nadya and think she is an opportunist and unstable. When pressed for specifics in any of the interviews, Nadya responds in generalities and doesn't come across as having a grasp on reality. She's also been caught in outright lies and lies of omissions.

Leave the poor woman alone !!! If this was angelina jolie everyone would think it was the best thing going and then rush out to the nearest fertilitly clinic . If there is media out there that wants to pay this woman for her time and story then she won't need 'our' money at all will she??? I wish her all the best .

Dr. Phil, what are you doing?! Please use your influence and resources on someone who deserves it. You say you got involved with this for the sake of the babies and the 6 children. If this is true, then Please do What Really is Best for all these children.... if those babies are to have any chance for a healthly life, please, please, recommend they be adopted.
Nadya is a manipulator, a liar, a freeloader, a scam artist, and what she is doing is criminal. She planned this entire event, right down to getting the attention you are allowing her right now. Please end this scam now, recommend the babies be adopted and lets move on... we will all rest better knowing the babies are in better hands. Nadya is bad news. Just because she gave birth to these babies doesn't mean she can raise them or does it make her a good mother.... For Godsakes Save the babies!

I am furious that someone like Gloria Alred would offer help to the Octuplet Mom and put a deadline on it. She is asking a mother to make a life changing decision about her children in a matter of hours. I may have missed something but as much as the offer sounds good, it doesn't sound very charitable to me. It is more controlling than anything and heartless. There is no deadline on how long this mother and these babies need help. Why would the offer not go out without such unrealistic strings attached to it.

This woman is so obviously mentally unstable and unable to care for these 8 babies. As a California taxpayer, I can see that we will be paying for all 14 children for years, while Nadya lives in a huge home with others caring for her children. And I'll bet that she never ever works again. Why isn't anyone willing to admit that this is going to be the reality? The media is just tiptoeing around her inability to face reality.

I think my donation will go to St. Judes Children's Hospital and the ASPCA!!!
They just can't spin it enough to make me feel sorry for her...

Leave this family alone

One question no one has asked this woman. Did she planed what would happen to these children if something happens to her and her mom walks out of all of this mess? Or does she have a way to know that she will never be sick or die? What would happen to these children? I do not understand how any one will think she is ok to care for these kids. Kids need love but they also need the basic things in life to survive and develop in a normal environment. It is terrible that a woman thinks that her frozen embryos needed to come into this world no matter what. I am a grandmother of a child with special needs and it takes a lot of me to provide, love and teach him things that one day will make him independent. She is an unfit parent. She talks like someone that still does not get what she has done to those kids. More than that, the ungrateful little piece of no good dares to talk back to her mom and disrespect her after her parents has put their life on hold for her six children accommodating them in a house that could be up to date on the mortgage payment, upgraded with more bedrooms or even moved in a larger home, with the money she used for this selfish project. She could have made her six kid life a lot easier. But nooooo she wanted her minutes of fame, been on TV and she just saw big money in her mind. I guess she probably was watching that reality show “Kate + 8 and imagine herself as the star. Very different situations little stupid woman. This couple would have made it even without the show. They are a couple and both professionals with brains and center head. It is all about her, her, her and what she feels and needs. Sorry for the children they are the victims of this selfish woman.

Dr. Phil,

Nayada sincerely has a problem and I do not mean this in a mean way. She is not rational. She is not capable of taking care of the first six children beside the other eight. She is in need of desperate help. These children cannot be left to her care alone. I am thinking of the children. If they can be better cared for in another enviroment then by al means put them there so they can live. I believe they will die from lack of proper food and care if they are not taken from her; all of them.

I think now that the shock is over and the situation is what it is...why are we still beating her up? More energy should be spent in helping her now instead of bashing her. Its not helpful, its hurtful now and her life is in peril. People are yelling at her and being abusive. I don't agree with what she did, but these kids exist and they are not going anywhere...and they may very well be worse off in foster care. Help her by getting people to back off and if they can't be helpful to be quiet.

We spend billions every years overseas helping who woild rather kill us than not. Why can't we help one of our own? Lot of callous selfish people out there. It's embarassing.

THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE LAUGHTED ABOUT. THESE PRECIOUS BABIES NEED ALL THE HELP THEY CAN GET – AND SHOULD NOT BE MADE FUN OF. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!!!!

If everyone cares sooooo much about the children, then why not put all your money and efforts into teaching the mom how to do it. Why not help her get her degree quicker, like hiring a tutor instead of another nurse. If we would put more into the mom and helping her adapt instead of so much on "How will she do it" and taking the childrent away, or bringing in all these people to help, so that she never learns how to manage by herself. This is what Americans don't understand. You should teach a man to fish instead of feeding him fish chips. You can do it once or do it forever. It wasn't very long ago that having many children was common. Why have we turned into such judgemental people. Where is our real compassion. We should help her be all she can be, otherwise we'll be raising these kids forever.

Personally I am concerned for the children, but I can relate to this woman on some grounds. One thing that I absolutely need to say is that she has no support from her mother. Yes, she is living with her mother, but I feel that her mother is playing on her needing help. I think that she does not want to give up her children or get help from others because IT WILL STILL BE AN ISSUE AND THROWN IN HER FACE!!! I think that people should leave this woman alone. I pay taxes and I would rather pay taxes on someone who actually needs WELFARE assistance rather than pay for someone who is frauding the government and tax payers!! APPEARENTLY THE WOMAN HAS NOT LOST HER OTHER 6 CHILDREN, SO WHY WOULD SHE LOOSE HER 14? She is doing something right, or those other 6 children would have been gone a long time ago.

Dr should be resposible to takecare of all babbies, because he did unethical job planting eggs in her womb.

I am outraged at what people are saying about this woman and her children. Do they not think when these children they are trying to protect are going to grow up and read and hear all about this? And what makes John and Kate plus 8 so different and what about the couple that just had their 18th kid is this ok or so different no one talks about it. what about the families 50 years ago that alway had 10-15 kids and had nothing they never had money to put all those kids to college is that ok and this is so wrong. Think about it

A loving option would be adoption. I'm amazed at Dr. Phill thinking she could possible be a good supportive mother to all these childern. Give her real advice!

Her Doctor is just as misguided as she is. If a single Mother of 6 comes to you and wants to have another baby, there should be some research. She is not a rich Movie Star, she does not have a husband to help, he should have refused. I am confused about the implant, she is calling them embryos and sometimes they called them eggs. When they were eggs, before fertilization, she should have just let them be until she was more financially prepared to raise 7 children. They guy that donated the sperm, does he know what she was doing? Also, she does not seem to me to be organized enough to take care of that many children. It is going to be like orchastrating a kindergarten class, even with help. And about the help, did she get this together while pregnant or is she just hoping someone will come to her rescue? I think she thought from the begining that the community, media and neighbors were going to shower her with money and supplies.

She is not worried, because the children are not her responsibility. The government will provide the monetary support, her poor mother will care for them, and I am sure she will receive donations from others. She cannot see/understand the level responsibility involved with raising children.

The babies don't need to go to foster care, they are infants, I am sure the lines would long to adopt the babies. At least if they were adopted, the adoptive parents would provide all the love, and basic needs, as well as many extra needs, like college and a future.

No no one should have 8 babies at once, most especially if they already have 6 at home. I went through fertility treatments to get pregnant, however I chose to stop with taking the pergonal shots, I would not use the invitro method. I felt I was pushing the hand of God, I felt if I was meant to have another child he would give me one, and he did. However, during my fertility treatments, during one of my cycles where I had about 12 or 13 follicles that could have been babies, my doctor wanted me to commit to selectively reduce the pregnancy in the event I would have a pregnancy with multiples. I would not commit to that I felt God would give me what I could handle. My doctor gave me a shot to basically blow the cycle, so that nothing would happen. My doctor would not allow the possibility of so many babies.

Barb from NJ

I can't believe Dr. Phil is suggesting the babies should be placed in foster care. Nadya made an irresponsible choice, but she obviously loves her children. I think the money that would go toward paying a foster parent could go toward providing this family with support when the babies come home.

Everyone wants to pay for the children's care, but only if they are fostered out. No comments from the Pro-Life side. Interesting. Gloria Alread's offer on Larry King included a "take away" clause. That seemed antagonistic. Where in the world is our heart in this society when a majority of the comments are all about "me". How it's going to cost "me". If it were "me" I'd have more common sense... If every person paid $1 for each negative comment, the house could be redone.

Octo-mom is a does not want help because she would loose control of her chance for fame. She would be monitored so closely she would actually have to acy like a mother instead of a celebrity. She should be declared unfit and have all her children removed from her custody. She is headed for mental break down and the children will be in danger. As for her so called rep. he is only hanging around for what he thinks will be a big pay-day!

I'm glad that Dr.Phil has gotten involved. He is America's voice of reason. I am however so disapointed in my sister women not understanding that Nadia never planned on having eight children. So she wanted a big family, is that a crime? What she actually went through to carry these babies was unbelievable and it was the Dr's fault not hers!!!!!!!

We're all looking at the mother and saying 'what was she thinking?' or even was she thinking? My big question is what was the fertility doctor thinking? Nadia didn't perform the procedure herself. She has said given her problems with fertility in the past, it was determined that 6 embryo implants was the best route. WHAT problems with fertility – she already had 6 children. Help the mother – kids are here and she's going to need a lot – but please stop this doctor from ever doing something so stupid again.

I feel the state of California should take those babies,there is no way this remedial lady can take care of all of these kids mentally or financially. I don't blame her parents one bit for being angry with her, it seems as if they have been the one's taking care of the other half dozen. I think her parents should get a place of there own. It's the only way they will be able to have any peace of mind. Residents of the state of California my blessings are with you in footing this bill as well

I believe this is so selfish of her, and her doctors, knowing that she cannot possibly afford the 8 babies, we taxpayers have to pay for this stupid behavior, unbelieveable.

I think Nadya Suleman is absolutely sickening. Most laws prohibit having 14 dogs or cats let alone children. I think her conduct and irresponsbility shows that she cares nothing about the children, but her own narcisisstic desires. This debacle will cost taxpayers millions and she should be thrown in jail and the children placed in responsible, loving homes. She is a totally unfit mother.......and doesn't even qualify to be called one.

all that are commenting about family of 12 or 13, usually they were scattered.......not 14 kids under the age of 8. so older kids helped with younger one's. she is not capable, when you see pics with her other kids she's just sitting on the floor with toys, she doesn't know how to parent.

What is the difference between Nadia and the woman who just had her 18th planned baby if God forbid something happened to her husband? I wonder if the outrage would be the same. And this woman wants to have more. I truly believe Nadia did not plan to have 2 more much less 8.

on second thought, perhaps the fertility doctor should be paying to support these children. His actions need to be addressed as well. SInce he is profiting from his practice of making babies then perhaps he needs to be held accountable for his actions via his wallet.

Natalie Droud (Nadya Suleman) or what ever you call yourself now, PAY YOUR EDUCATIONAL LOANS. YOU ARE IRRESPONSIBLE! SHE NEEDS TO DO THE RESPONSIBLE THING.... NADYA TAKE THE MILLION DOLLAR OFFER AND SAVE US A LOT OF MONEY!!!

This is no one's business. The woman had the babies, she wants to raise them – let her do it! As long as she does without going on welfare and good luck on that. But again – no one's business. It's her life – let her live it!

It seems that having alot of kids is becomming a money making buisiness . Look at all the shows and it isnt hard to see why she did it,
Enough with the analysis ask her if john & kate could be a motivation.
Kids can make you rich and famous. This needs to stop all these people should be made to put any profit from the kids in A trust fund for the kids future.

Think about making the 8 infants life secure and stop with pulling the mom apart. What kind of mother would carry 8 babies for nine months and not want the best for them, after all her pregnancy speaks for its self.

What are you thinking about? It's never the best to remove children from their natrual parent if at all possible. I have foster parented and adopted children for over three decades. I would not reverse any of our decisions. However, there is a tremendous void in each of my children's lives. You wil not be taking the children away from the mother, you are taking the mother away from the children. Last I checked these children have rights too.

I am not squeamish person but that animation just floored me. Ouch!!!

Why do people have to make nasty comments on this mother and her choices. These are her choices and people should pray for her and her babies not condemn. Judge not or you will be judged. I hope the people of America would be more positive and support her instead of constantly attacking her. the children are here and cannot be returned, they are not mail!! good luck nadya

I am a foster Mom, I love Babies more then life . But they do not belong in foster care. If she does what she needs to do with CPS< DCFS< ANGELS IN WAITING. she should do fine. she will need plenty of help they will get it for her. They dont rip children from there moms it is up to the mom do do the right thing for the children as she will not keep the kids if she won't work a long tern case program. She will be helped . She needs to take it from them.

I see the real irresponsibility in that Nadya chose to spend a great deal of money on in vitro and other health care costs in trying to have additional children beyond her six, when she should've used that money to support her current six, giving them food, shelter, and clothing. She does not even have the ability to provide herself and children with the most basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter. She keeps saying she does not want any money, but she has stolen from the public because that is who is ending up supporting her and her children.

What is wrong with Nadya's Mother???? A loving Mom would support her daughter and grandchildren no matter WHAT! With all the children who are in foster care because of abuse, neglect, etc...what could people be thinking? These children have a Mother who loves them and wants to care for them. Her other 6 children look happy, healthy and loved. I am ashamed of all those critics who are showing off their mean-spirited, narrow-minded, hate-oriented souls. I hope God judges them as harshly as they are judging Nadya.

I know this idea is not supported by law but morrally, why doesnt the doctor that thought Nadia having eight more children was sociably acceptable, start paying or donating towards child support since, as any father, he is responsible for all this.

I don't know if Nadya has got any money from her interviews, but if every TV station would give away ten dollars from each commercial that they put on the air everytime the media report on this story – and we kinow that in the United States there are always more commercials on than in other parts of the world, quite a nice sum would come out of it for her and her children.

Repeatedly showing pictures of the vent with duct tape shows your complete ignorance of how many in America live-as a home care nurse in an inner city area,poor housing with many many children is a common daily encounter.

Why is Dr Phil involving himself in this particular case?Just for more publicity for himself?There are so many children living in poor conditions without even 1 parent who cares-get off the TV Dr PHil and visit real problem areas if you are so sincere about being a child advocate-visit homes without the cameras filming you.

If the family wanted to be left alone, the they would'nt be on t. v.!

Dr. Phil, If I beat her record of 8, can I come on your show? I have no job or money!! What a great employment idea!! That`s what you call a stimulus package that works!!!!!!!! Linda,Ok

This is a best case scenario that shows the need to modify the unemployment aid rules. if somebody is incapable of raising their kids by themselves and looking for government aid then they should not go for morethan 2 kids.

this is to joe–he said how much is this going to cost the taxpayers? and wanted us to go ahead and pay it!!! well joe, it probably wouldn't be quite so bad if all the other unwed (teen) moms tec hadn't beat her to it. there are millions out there who are getting welfare, food stamps, etc because they made the same foolish choice to bring unnecessary babies into this world. the whole world is still mad at china for the way they solved their rabbit-breeding problem, but we are now at the point that the u s a is going to have to do the same thing!

It does not take a rocket scientist to see that this woman is UNFIT to take care of these babies. She can not even take care of her children at home, half of them with special needs without help from the government. This is why our country has such a drain on the welfare system and it is not right for corporations and other companies to give people like her everything she needs. If that was the case for everyone, we should all go out and have infertility treatments to have multiples to have everything handed to us and exploit our children. She is a discrace to all mothers out there and a disappointment to those who can not have them. She does not deserve to keep these babies and they should be given up for adoption so they can be taken care of by someone who does not need to mooch off the government.

As a mother of 5-year-old twins, I can tell you how hard the first few months were for my husband and I. My husband and I were wiped out taking care of 2 babies. I think Nadya lives in a fantasy world. I think she thought if she had all these babies she would get her own show like "John and Kate Plus 8". I'm sure she thought money would be flowing her way and she would get things donated to her. I think she is a very selfish woman since she already had 6 children to take care of. Unfortunately, I think these children will end being taken away from her and split up from eachother. There is no way she can possibly afford taking care of 14 children. These are innocent children and they will be the ones who pay, not Nadya. Also, why isn't that QUACK doctor in jail? He could have killed Nadya and all those babies!!!

I admit that seeing the video of her and the kids with a room full of toys is irritating – I had two kids and a husband with a good job and never could we afford that kind of lavishing on the kids – nor would I have done that – who paid for all that?

This woman is the problem – not the babies. I still have not heard any answers to where she got the money to have all those IVF procedures.

If she wants America to support her she needs to explain!

She keeps talking about help from famiily and friends-it does not sound like family wants to be of much help. I say let her bring them home and do it her way and let he fail and then lets intervene. She does not have to let he life be transparent. I disagree with Dr. Phill on that. But since she says she can do it on her own let her do it on her own. Lets step away, lets leave her to her faith and her own means and then when it all falls apart many people and agencies will step in and these kids will be fine. The bottomline is she should never have ben aloowed to do this and we need to make sure that more women do not do the same thing it is irresponsible medicine. If this woman wanted children maybe she should have been less selfish and done it the old fashion way by having a husband and having children the old fashion way. If she had the money to do this a second time maybe she should have used that money to help pay her parents mortage to take care of the children she already has. The money obviously spent on plastic surgery could have been better spent for the care of her children. Her actions already show her to be irresponsible with little regard for her children so what makes anyone think this behavior will change. But there are millions of children everyday who pay the rpice for their parnets selfish irresponsible behavior but we cannot help them all. Its her life, its her children and it really is none of our business until there is a direct threat to these children. When does she ever have time to see her infants, feed them , hold them let alone the 6 she has at home with all the media attention she wants and is getting. She said she is going to breast feed. When is she doing this? Again a lie or just another irresponsible decision.

I don't agree with Nadia's choice. The babies are here the 6 other children are here we all need to take a step back. These are not the countries children they are Nadia and her families children. I am surprised that no help has been offered by the right to life group this is the ultimate right to life. I hope that someone can cut through all of the self serving bull to reach out without a camera a column or a microphone and genuinely help this family deal with the enormous task ahead. At this point discussion of why she did it why the Doctor what the Grandmother said what the Grandfather said who is the father all these question should now be over and we need to let everyone move into the now. If you are so curious offer help it is easy to criticize.

I think this Woman is way out there! She is obsessed with the Media and is starving for attention, with no respect for anyone else, including her own MOTHER!! She didn't think this through, not as a "normal" Mother anyway! NO Mother in their right mind would multiply like this for the sole purpose of living out her own sick fantasy of being famous! It really disgusts me that she is getting exactly what she set out to get....the spot light on her!!! The babies are the ones that will have to suffer for her selfishness! I have a disabled Daughter that cannot have "A" baby and, would give her life to be able to and, then you have Woman like this one that thinks it's a game! She is playing God! I would hate to be in her shoes. I think the Media should take the spot light off her so she will stop believing she is Angelina Joline!!

The truth finally comes out. The doctor put this women and the life of these children in danger and should be charged with malpractice and lose his licence!
Yours,
RR

This woman should not have even had 6 children. She can't properly care for them much less 8 more. Doesn't she have an autistic child? That alone is full time care. This is so unfair to her six children. Will she just push then aside to care for 8 babies. No one by themselves can care for this many children. In no way should she expect anyone to help her. And this is totally unfair to these 8 to have done this to them. They need to be put up for adoption now. She has proven by her actions that she is mentally unstable and unfit to be a mother. If she had love to share she should have opened a day care.

Reading the above comments about the Duggans they support themselves not the TAXPAYERS ! I was brought to take responsibility for my actions whether they were right or wrong. Apparently she wasn't!

Let her take care of her kids with what help she can get. She will get offers of help. That's America. And, PLEASE don't fuss about some magic marker on the walls, or duct tape on a register... Lots of people have only 3 kids and a lot worse conditions. Six kids might write on the wall ; and these are not life threatening. Her option was-selective
something with the 8 embryos- that's abortion. She was not doing that. Good for her.

I think anyone who either have or had children fully understands what these children are going to need and all that the mother is going to need. Some of these things of course are diapers, clothing, formula, bathing supplies and a home. This mom needs support and encouragement. I know how it feels to give a child up for adoption. I know that loving someone more than you love yourself and focusing on what’ss best for a the child is what you need to be in touch with in order to make a decision like that. She has six children now and they are still young, wait until they are teenagers. She's going to be so wiped out by the raising of so many children by herself that when her six young children grow into teenagers and really need her to pay attention to them, she's not going to be able to do really be there and really be present. I take offense at Nadia's remark that she has enough love for all of these children and that it’s absurd or wrong for someone to suggest adoption. That shows she's really not thinking of what's best for them as well as the ones she's already got at home. Those children need a mom and a dad. They need that balance and quite frankly she's going to need the support and help of a father in the home. They deserve that. They need stability, consistency and security none of which she's going to be able to provide for them all of the time day in and day out. So in the end because she going to let theses children down because she doesn’t even have the ability provide even the most basic of necessities, is flying this solo and stubbornly refusing to even think down the line at what this really will mean to her and most importantly to all 14 of the children. It’s very selfish of her. The most unselfish, loving thing to do for these children is to give at least six of these children up for adoption so that they have at least a fighting chance. It’s not about her, it’s about these baby’s. She needs a huge wake up call.

I have watched this woman(?) being on Dr. Phil Show, and i noticed that she continually interrupts anyone talking to her , talkd over them (like Dr. Phil and her mother and it strikes me that she is obviously spoiled and seems to have a "know-it-all" personality., actually i agree that she could have a "Pollyanna" attitude. She obviously doesn't listen to reason and expects to benefit from all this, probably will write a book too. Also , she states that she can go and finish her college and WORK and still give all these children so much love. She's definitely living in a dream world. Yes, the doctor is definitelly at fault and should be confronted about this.

I cannot understand why anyone would make donations to this woman.Why? The American people will be making donations to her housing,food,and education to these kids for the rest of their lives.This woman is just going to sit around and make babies and we have to work and take care of them.I say take the kids away and wrap her up and put her in a rubber room.
Insane!!!!!!

I am a labor and delivery nurse. You would not believe the conditions we send babies home to every single day.

I am impressed with Nadya. She is just young and naive. Now we need to come forward and assist her. Nadya will mature over time. She loves her babies. Lets help her.

How did a fertility specialist get away with placing so many embroys? That is the real issue.

If she calls me I would be happy to help with her premies.
Good luck Nadya. You have grit.

Her's more...I have been a working, law-abiding citizen all my life. I am"too poor" for unemployment (my jobs weren't well paid enough) and "too rich" for food stamps. And I pay an income tax. And I don't qualify to get school aid. I can understand why most people don't want to enable Nadya to live out her disease at the expense of the state of California or anyone else. Let's not enable her.

I think that everyone is just mad at the octomom because they didn't think of the idea first. She is going to get to set back and raise her children and let the rest of us take care of her. I don't think that everyone should criticize her choices in life, because we have all made some bad one's. If we are going to plaster her face all over the media, then why are we not doing it to the moms who were or are addicted to crack and having a baby, and just who do we think that we are that we should even be pushing to take those kids from her. I think that everyone that thinks that should have there kid taken away. At least she loves those children. We let people be parents that abuse kids and don't act like it's a big deal when something happens, but just because she had 8 kids at one time, then we feel that we are God and we have the right to judge her.

The reason why MS. SULEMAN is so villified is because of RACE. NADYA SULEMAN is not a blue-eyed Aryan white woman. Her kids are not white. Talk about putting her kids up for adoption? Why, because you white people go to Guatamala and steal children? Because, you cannot have any of your own?

Linda Conforti-West, founder of Angels in Waiting, said Friday that Nadya Suleman appeared to lose interest in the group's proposal when she was told last week that a reality show and a biweekly press conference on the babies' condition was out of the question due to their fragile immune systems. So, if there is no money in it for Nadya with a TV reality show or other publicity, she is not interested–not interested in what's best for all her 14 children. She needs a mental evaluation and extended therapy before being given custody of any of these poor kids.

Who is Victor Munoz ? We see on CNN's display that he is the "spokesman" for Nadya. . . . . but WHO is he really ?

There are many willing people who would love the chance to welcome a newborn child into their lives.

I know that because I am one of those children whose birth mother had the sense to plan ahead for my adoption a long, long time ago. I never met her but I always wanted to tell her that I had a good life and to thank her for having me and giving me to two wonderful parents who gave me a loving home.

Separation from my other siblings (2) was not an issue. I was simply an "only" child. . . . so what ? I didn't know anything else. I was fine.

These new eight babies would surely benefit by being separated before they bond with each other and their other siblings in six separate loving homes. (Twins should be placed together)

The other six children should be closely monitored by the proper agencies within the area where they live. Now that their lives have been exposed . . . . . ie: living conditions in their present home, lack of income of the parent, psychological problems of the parent.

That brings me to the parent herself. It is apparent from the interviews so far that she is delusional. It is now AFTER the fact. The babies have been born. THEY need help and they should not
get that help from their parent. . . . . she is INCAPABLE of caring for
them OR their six siblings.

Grandma & Grandpa are sad and tired. They are being foreclosed
on and they don't know what to do next. Their child is obviously sick and unable to recognize the needs of her children. She is disrespectful of her parents, who have been her ONLY means of support for a long time. There are so many victims here . . . .

So please, Dr Phil, get this woman the psychological help she needs, not only for her own well-being, but for her parents and her
fourteen deprived children.

They are counting on you.

Good luck.

jon & kate are a COUPLE there are 2 parents, seem pretty responsible, they PARENT these kids, they educate them. I don't believe they are on public assistance from the taxpayers.

Nadya is in lala land. Look at her plastic surgery.

Dr Phil the best thing for the children is adoption, why don't you say it

This woman is out of touch with the world. Her mom is the only one telling it to her like it is. This lady reminds me of the Maury or Jerry Springer shows where there are 12,13 14 and 15 girls looking to get pregnant for their own selfish needs. They all think that love is going to put food in those babies tummy. She apparently has the same mindset of those girls. Maybe she needs bootcamp or a reality check of sorts, like letting her do it alone for a while, love is – in her case overrated. She has the nerve to turn down assistance from Angel in Waiting.... seems like she waiting for some type of monetary gain from this..This pisses off alot of people, because there's people wanting help and cant get it.