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World watches as septuplets born in Iowa intrigue nation
In Carlisle near Des Moines, the McCaughey family welcomed septuplets led by Kenneth Robert born 3 pounds 4 ounces at 12:48 pm followed by Alexis May Natalie Sue Kelsey Ann Brandon James Nathanial Roy and Joel Steven born within six minutes. Doctors report no major brain bleeding and monitor digestion while the family thanks supporters for help such as free diapers and a new home. The parents credit divine provision and emphasize the babies are regarded as children not fetuses.
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Alexis May
Natalie Sue
Kelsey Ann
Brandon James
Nathanial Roy
Joel Steven