Believe it or not, it’s been 13 years since Nadya Suleman gave birth to octuplets.

As a mom of 14, Suleman made headlines in the tabloids.

She predatedTan Momby several years, but the coverage was every bit as brutal at times.

Nayda Suleman smiling at an event

Despite negative perceptions of her, Suleman maintained parental rights over all of her children.

And now her youngest babies are officially teens.

Suleman’s eight youngest children turned 13 on January 26.

Nadya Suleman, also known as Octomom, posing with 11 of her 14 children in a photo on Instagram

Read on to find out what she had to say.

Thewoman formerly known as Octomomuploaded a precious throwback photo of herself posing with some of her brood.

Suleman called out their dedication to helping others.

“I do not know what I could possibly have done to deserve being blessed so bountifully.”

Hopefully they enjoy their teens, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds.