An Unorthodox Approach To Family
As Kristina sits on the couch with 12 of her 20 children, her smile is infectious, and the camera flashes are endless. Everyone standing in the room is asking the same question, how does she do it?
With so much love to give she is taking advantage of every opportunity possible. While people are intrigued, is she creating a safe environment for these babies? Why does she want so many children? At what number will she stop?
In The Beginning
Kristina has always wanted to become a mom. She had her first daughter at 17 years old and knew she wouldn’t be an only child. She met her husband in 2019 and the two bonded over their desire for a big family.
The couple was about to embark on a journey that no one else had done. Would they be able to handle the pressure of being parents to that many children? Were they financially prepared? Find out who Kristina’s husband is and why they have a comfortable bank account!
Who Is Galip Öztürk?
Katrina met her husband at 21 years old. The Russian native was impressed with his kindness and how much he had been able to accomplish. She slowly fell in love with the successful businessman and began to envision their future.
Katrina had very specific goals. Only one thing in life would make her happy, but it would come at a massive cost. Was her husband ready to accept this future and support a family of 20 plus people?
How Were They Going To Have All The Babies?
Due to how many babies Katrina wanted, she would never be able to carry them herself. The couple would need to figure out how to make sure all the children were biologically a match, without the physical strain on Katrina’s body.
They decided to pursue surrogacy, and not just one surrogate mother but multiples! This couple was about to welcome 10 children in one year. Would they ever have a good night's sleep again?
The Procedures Began
Katrina began to document her life using social media. She wanted to share the magic and journey that her family was about to experience. The couple quickly found an IVF clinic to handle the procedure and also connect them with surrogate women.
At a certain point, there was no going back. Would they begin to have regrets or concerns after it was too late? The couple was looking forward to their future, but what were they overlooking?
The First Baby
On March 10, 2020, Katrina and Galip welcomed their first surrogacy baby. Mustafa was born with no complications and overall a happy baby boy. They would only have a minute to treasure this bundle of joy because three more babies were about to join them!
How could two parents give each child enough love and attention? How much support would they need to make sure that everyone was being looked after correctly? The couple knew they needed a plan and they needed it now!
A Family Of Seven
In April 2020, the couple welcomed three more children. They named their children Mariam, Ayrin, and Alisa. The young mom seemed to be thriving and enjoying as much as possible with her babies.
The family began to hire help. It wasn’t just the newborns they were worried about. Katrina’s first daughter, Victoria or Vika. The little girl went from being an only child at five years old to the oldest of five kids! How was she handling the pressure?
Victoria Is A Big Helper
Katrina is quick to tell her followers what an amazing big sister Vika is! She details Vika’s acceptance of moving from Russia to Georgia and also her feelings about becoming a big sister.
Every month for the rest of the year Vika would receive at least one new sibling. Everyone was prepared because things were changing very quickly. How many more children did Katrina have in 2020?
It Was An Amazing Year
While the rest of the world was stuck inside battling the pandemic, Katrina and her family were busy expanding. After their son’s birth in March, and three more babies in April, they welcomed Hasan and Judi.
Even though the babies are born in the same month, they are not twins or triplets. Each child was carried individually to ensure the safety and success of the pregnancy. How much would the couple pay a surrogate to carry their children?
Per Child, It Equals To This Much Money
Each surrogate received ﹩8,000 for carrying the babies to term. Before the pregnancy, they signed a detailed contract to protect Katrina and Galip from any negative experiences. Who helps the couple raise their children?
Currently, they could have five nannies that live with them. This was an easy progression to make because one person cannot take care of 21 children. Katrina insists that she is very hands-on and spends all her time with her children. How much do you think that’s true?
The Next Additions
After Hasan & Judi, the family welcomed Harper, Teresa, and Huseyin. This was nine babies in four months. Where was the family going to live? Would they have enough room for everyone?
They decided to invest in a three-floor mansion. How would the parents divide up the rooms between the babies? The year was only halfway complete and this couple had more babies on the way. How many will arrive next month?
Five New Children In Two Month
In July and August, five more babies joined the family. Anna, and Isabella, were born in July, and Ismail, Mehmet, Ahmet, in August. Vika was a star and cuddled or sang to all of her new siblings.
Would Katrina ever jeopardize her oldest child by having more children? What would be required of Katrina in the future? Would she ever have time with her mother again or would she constantly have to compete?
Instagram With Interesting Offers
Katrina began using her social media platform to hold contests and help her followers. One post was all about a bank account for children under fourteen years old, and another post was about how to have conversations with your children.
Katrina likes to talk about a variety of topics and enjoys sharing her life with thousands of followers but is there a negative side to this fairytale life? What happens when the pressure of fame is too much?
September Sons & Daughters
In September 2020, Kristina welcomed children Ali & Kristina. So far in 2020, the couple had seven boys and seven girls! What are the chances that it would be completely even! Would the numbers stay consistent for the remainder of pregnancies?
Katrina’s nanny lives with the family but still needs time to themselves. What does their hectic schedule look like helping to take care of so many newborn babies? How much do they make working for this family?
A Full Team
By the end of 2020, Katrina & Galip would have 16 nannies living in their three-story mansion. The nannies work a flexible schedule of four days on and two days. The seventh day is a time for them to see their own families. They have bedrooms close to the children and their own private kitchen.
Even with so many extra pairs of hands, Katrina has a busy schedule. In a recent interview, she said, “I’m with the kids all the time, doing all the things that mums normally do. The only difference is the number of kids. I can tell you one thing - my days are never boring." Would you ever swap places with her for a day?
Monthly Financials
Katrina’s husband got his wealth as the founder of the Turkish company Metro Holding. Even with his large portfolio every month, the family spends hundreds and thousands of dollars. Will they be able to survive long term?
Every month they are currently going through 60 packs of diapers and 212 bottles of baby formula. Katrina loves to cook but eventually, she’ll be making meals similar to a catering service! With all of their wealth, what are they doing for others?
Giving Back To The Community
Katrina makes sure that she is always thinking about others, and after a busy year still found time for charity work. She didn’t bring her young children but she did spread some festive holiday cheer in a lower-income community.
Do people accept Katrina’s generosity? Before she was a millionaire's wife and a mother to 20 children, she was just a young girl with a dream. Do her followers still see her as genuine?
How Many More Babies Would They Have In 2020?
In the fall they welcomed Ali, Kristina, Sara, and Lokman. While normally the couple would have two plus babies delivered every month in November and December they only had one.
Galip Jr. was born in November 2020 and their final baby was born in December. Her name was Olivia and the family agreed it was time to pause. Would Katrina ever consider carrying a pregnancy herself?
Would She Ever Carry A Pregnancy?
Before Katrina met her husband she gave birth naturally to her daughter Victoria. With so many more children, people forget that she has already shared this magical experience. Katrina is open to being pregnant but under one condition.
Taking care of twenty-one kids requires a lot of energy so she needs to feel like her family won't suffer if she is tired. She also won’t be able to handle a lot of stress when pregnant. It might be a couple of years before they welcome more children, but what will their lives look like in the meantime?
Where Is Her Audience From?
Katrina realizes that she attracts a diverse audience on social media. With her modeling, blogging, and unique family there are a lot of different voices in her comment section. She enjoys traveling with her husband when it’s convenient but mostly she is at home.
On her social media, she shares different insights into her days including honest advice and feelings about relationships changing. After 20 kids in one year, how is her marriage doing? The couple only had one year together before this massive change, was it enough?
Their Marriage Has Only Grown Stronger
This couple may have made a quick decision but they have only gotten stronger. A lot of couples would struggle to raise one new child but they have adapted to the new challenges and are thrilled.
Especially since it was such a huge goal for both of them, their dedication to their family only made them grow stronger. Do they also agree on Katrina’s approach to parenting? Does it hold more influence from Galip?
Interesting Approaches To Parenting
Katrina doesn’t allow any of her children to have electronics. All of their playtimes must be with toys or each other. When you have 19 brothers and sisters we imagine there is always someone to play with.
The couple is considering buying their oldest daughter electronics for school but are still hesitant. Why do they have so much apprehension with electronics? Can they really pay attention to their family every minute of the day?
Can You Believe Everything On Social Media
There is always the risk that their family's life is not exactly as it seems on social media, but Katrina does a great job writing vulnerable and honest posts. Her audience believes that her life is authentic, but what do you think?
It seems that this mother never sleeps! How is it possible to be so involved with your family, modeling, writing, and traveling? How will they begin to celebrate their first birthday parties? Will each one be unique?
Celebrating First Birthdays
For their first child together, Katrina & Galip threw a lavish party and photoshoot. They felt truly blessed when they began expanding their family in March 2020. The party was a big success but they didn’t have a lot of time to prepare for the next one.
For the rest of their lives, they will have birthday celebrations from March to December. What do the other parties look like? Was everyone celebrated equally? What about the months that had multiple births?
It Would Always Be Unique
While they would throw a combined party per month, each celebration would remain unique. The proud parents love to capture the day and essence of each child. On Katrina’s Instagram profile she has dedicated a highlight to each child.
How do you find differences between each one? Would they share more qualities? As they grew up would they remain friends or would they fight and argue? What was in store for the biggest family in the world?
They Were Learning To Be Patient
The couple is prepared for fights and temper tantrums, but right now love spending time with all of their children. Before they turn into teenagers and want to start having their own lives or pursuing their own interests.
Katrina wants her platform to do more than just hold pictures of her family. What other content does she post for followers? If the family is not having any more babies will they lose their audience?
Educational Content For Followers
Katrina takes health very seriously and made a great post for her followers about sun protection. It details how it is never too early to protect yourself from dangerous rays and harmful side effects of the sun.
With 21 children, Katrina is always thinking about her children's health and nutrition. She started posting recipes she enjoys cooking at home, but is this the content her followers are expecting? How does she continue to manage audience expectations?
Is This Post A Sweet Success?
With 160K followers, it’s important you are tailoring your content to keep them happy. Was Katrina taking a big risk by posting recipe pictures? With this chocolate loaf picture, she even lists her entire recipe and steps!
Katrina’s audience loves seeing this kind of content. They want more behind the scenes and family-oriented material. Everyone was about to get a very big surprise with Katrina’s next guests on her profile.
Four Generations
In June, Katrina’s mother and grandmother were able to make the journey from Russia to Georgia. Due to travel restrictions, they hadn’t been able to meet their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
It was a special time for the whole family. Katrina decided that she would continue sharing her personal opinions on parenting and home tips. The next post she wanted to share would involve a serious snip. How would followers react to this bold statement?
Haircuts and Diet
With 21 children, Katrina definitely knows that haircuts will take up a large part of her future. Hair is used as a way for self-expression and identity so what does she think about cutting her children’s hair?
Actually, Katrina doesn’t think it’s a big deal. If her followers are trying to get their children's hair longer she encourages them to reconsider bigger issues like their diet. Was her page about to become a full health and wellness platform? What happened to her motherhood image and dreams of 100 children?
Is Katrina A Strict Parent?
She has already used her platform to tell her followers what she thinks about health and technology, but now for a bigger discussion. What does Katrina think about discipline or being a strict parent?
With 21 small humans to worry about, being firm is difficult. One of the toughest things for her to do is make her children upset but setting firm boundaries will help pay off later. Does Katrina have more parenting advice?
Teaching A Course
Not only does Katrina use her platform to give recipes, and advice - she has also reached an audience interested in learning from her! It’s an exciting time for her team as she led her first child development course this past summer.
Katrina’s knowledge is all from personal experience. If you have 20 children in one year you will definitely learn a couple of things. Every parent's worst fear is that something will happen to their child. Imagine having to control that anxiety for 21 children. In July, Katrina’s worst fears came true.
A Scary Health Crisis
Their daughter Judy needed to have surgery and Katrina shared with her platform and received many comments of love and support. It’s scary since Judy was only just a year old, but she recovered quickly and easily.
With every day being a new adventure, does Katrina ever take time to reflect and look back on how far she’s come? From growing up in Russia to marrying a Georgia millionaire, is her life going the way she expected?
Looking Back To Where It Started
Katrina’s life has exceeded her expectations. She never expected to create a life so full of life, love, and joy with her husband. She met him on her first trip abroad and has never regretted a minute of their relationship.
In 23 years she has done so much to be proud of. Having 21 children is a massive accomplishment, but what does the future hold for her career and family ambitions?
A Bright Future On The Horizon
Katrina would still love to have a hundred children but for now, she is focused on giving her 21 children the best possible life. While being a mother, a wife, an influencer, and a blogger, she has also found time to work at one of her husband's properties.
We don’t know how she finds the time, but Katrina wouldn’t change a thing. Her family is an inspirational story on creating the future you desire. Do you agree with her decision to have so many children? What do you think of having over 100 kids?