Mom of 11 gets social media backlash for not using contraception

A 12-year-old future mother has shared that she does not use contraception and that she has been pregnant every year since 2008.

Courtney Rogers, 37, was a virgin when she married her husband Pastor Chris, 33, in October 2008.

Now Courtney and Chris, from Santa Fe, New Mexico, are parents to Clint, 11, Clay, 10, Cade, 9, Callie, 9, Cash, 7, Colt 6, Case 6, Calena, 4, Caydie, 3, Coralee 2, and Caris, almost 1.

Baby number 12 is due in March and the family saves money by using cloth diapers and skipping prepackaged snacks in favor of fresh fruit they've grown, The Sun reports.

Courtney, who has 29,000 followers on Instagram, said she experiences trolling but doesn't care.

"People judge us sometimes," she said. “They do not like large families nor do they accuse us of not supporting them. It doesn't really bother me because I know they're strangers and they don't know us at all. "

Amazingly, she homeschooled all of her children.

"I'm a stay-at-home, homeschool mom," she said. "We also have a small farm that we are working to expand on."

She recounted how she had always dreamed of being a mother.

"I've always wanted to have kids, but not a specific number," Courtney said.

“My husband suggested 10 as his mom.

“After 10 came, I still felt young, so we opted for 'cheaper by the dozen.' It feels like the perfect family with six boys and six girls. "

But she unfortunately she has also suffered three miscarriages. "I have been pregnant every year since 2008," she said. “Sometimes it is hard work. Keeping up with everyone's schooling and all cleaning and laundry is a chore.

"My husband works in our church and he also has several side jobs to earn money."

When she was asked if she used contraception, she said, "We really haven't prevented pregnancies so far."

Family day starts early. "Usually we have breakfast at 8 am and we go straight to school," she said. “I keep busy with that until 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

“We do a cleaning and then we have lunch. Then it's nap time for the babies and quiet time for the older children. If it's a very busy day, I spend that time cleaning or studying.

“After the siesta, it's more school, homework, cleaning and dinner.

“Usually they can watch a show before bed and my husband and I are usually finishing up the cleaning and getting all the little ones ready for bed.

“Bedtime is around 8pm. or 8.30 pm "

And Courtney said that she's happy with her life.

"I love it," she said. "I guess I'm strict when it comes to school work and housework. We all have to work together.

"I'm lenient during playing time though. I don't really care what they do as long as it's safe and I try to make the holidays fun. The November / December season is our favorite time of the year.

"Our house can get pretty crazy and noisy."

The family spends between $ 400 and $ 500 a week at the grocery store.

"We cut costs by raising some of our meat and all of our eggs," she said.

And they don't go crazy about Christmas either.

"Including Christmas gifts, pajamas and outfits, we generally spend around $ 2,000 to $ 3,000 on Christmas," she said.

"My husband and I do not usually exchange gifts. Everything is for the children. I also start shopping several months before to distribute the expenses.

“Christmas Day is always fun.

“The children go to bed the night before in their new pajamas and wake up early to open their stockings.

“Usually we have a quick but fun breakfast, something like cinnamon rolls and breakfast burritos.

“The husband then reads the nativity story from the Bible and then we open the gifts. Afterwards, the house is filled with Christmas music and joy. Our dinner is usually Mexican food.