Octomom's Twins Turn 19: Overcoming Bullying and Pursuing Virtual School

As of October 3rd, 2025, Octomom Natalie Suleman is celebrating the 19th birthday of her twins, Caleb and Calyssa. Suleman, now 50 years old, shared a series of photos on her Instagram, including rare throwback images of the twins when they were much younger.

The single mother of 14 children, including the famous octuplets, has faced numerous challenges over the years. In 2009, Suleman made headlines when she gave birth to the first-ever surviving octuplets, earning her the nickname "Octomom." However, her decision to take her octuplets out of public school when they were almost 12 years old has also been a topic of discussion.

According to Suleman's recent docu-series "Confessions of Octomom," the octuplets, who are now 16 years old, shared their experiences of dealing with bullying and negative influences from their peers in the public school system. Ultimately, Suleman and her children decided that virtual schooling was the best option to support and nurture them.

Despite any outside opinions, Suleman remains steadfast in her commitment to her family. In her birthday message to Caleb and Calyssa, she expressed her love and gratitude for her children, stating that she is "so blessed to have you all in my life" and that "God has loved and protected you all for the past 16 years, and has great plans for each and every one of you!"