Other articles I read said it was IVF, even though this one just said "fertility treatment" The mother should have considered the possibility of ending up with so many, but also may have been swayed by a doctor who said "well, they won't *all* stick..." I think both are to blame. Mostly, I feel sorry for the other kids this woman has. How much attention do you think they'll get from their mom with EIGHT babies needing to be fed and diapered around the clock.