Life Today: Family, Values, and New Opportunities
As of 2025, the octuplets are 16 years old, a milestone that Suleman celebrated publicly.
On January 26, 2025, she posted a heartfelt message on Instagram honoring each of them by name: “Happy Sweet 16th birthday to Noah, Isaiah, Nariyah, Maliyah, Jeremiah, Josiah, Jonah, and Makai!” She went on to express deep love and gratitude, saying her children were “loved, valued, and appreciated more than words can express” and emphasizing her belief that God has “great plans for each and every one of you.”
Suleman has since returned to the public eye on her own terms, sharing reflections on her life and raising her family through new projects.
She has discussed her experience raising a profoundly autistic son (Aidan), whom she knew was different from infancy and cared for with special dedication.
She also has spoken candidly about her past decisions.
In recent interviews, Suleman admitted she wishes she had taken legal action against her fertility doctor for the embryo transfer decision, expressing regret that she didn’t pursue compensation when she had the chance.
Suleman’s older children — now adults and teens — are also sharing their perspectives.
In the Lifetime documentary Confessions of Octomom, her son Joshua described what it was like adapting to life when his mother announced she was expecting eight more siblings — memories that were chaotic, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming.
Parenting in the Modern World
Even as her children have grown, Suleman’s approach to parenting continues to evolve.
She has stated that her goal is to raise her children not to be self‑absorbed or overly dependent on external validation, but instead to value service, internal joy, and genuine connection — principles rooted in her own life experience and the challenges her family has faced. Continue reading…
