Is 'Doubling Down with the Derricos' star Karen Derrico OK? Mother of 14 walks in crutches after wrestling stunt with children goes wrong

Karen Derrico shared a video on Instagram where she is seen walking with crutches
PUBLISHED NOV 27, 2023
Karen Derrico injured herself while playing with her children (Instagram/ @Karen Derrico)
Karen Derrico injured herself while playing with her children (Instagram/ @Karen Derrico)

NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: 'Doubling Down with the Derricos' star Karen Derrico took to her Instagram to share a video that left fans curious and concerned. In the clip, she's seen walking with crutches, hinting at an injury sustained during a fun wrestling session with her kids.

While the details of the incident remain a mystery, Karen mentioned in her post that she'll soon find out the extent of the injury.

"So my current situation!!! Playing and wrestling with my boys and @deonderrico caused this! I won’t know how serious this is until till I see orthopedic doctor this week! Smh! God has a way of making you sit your butt down!" she captioned the video. 

Despite the pain, Karen managed to keep a positive spirit. Even as she emerged from a clinic with crutches, she kept smiling through the pain as fans were concerned about her injury. 

"Aww Karen speedy recovery aww Deon is on a timeout," wrote a user.

"Oh no!! I am praying that you are okay, but of course you will be fine! Take it easy," wrote another. 

"Gotta rest now," commented a user.

"Sorry to see you are injured Karen. At least you're still smiling," mentioned another. 

How did Karen and Deon Derrico have 14 children?    

Karen and Deon Derrico, the dynamic couple featured in the TLC series 'Doubling Down with the Derricos', have experienced the marvel of four sets of naturally-conceived multiples, including quintuplets, two sets of twins, and triplets.

Adding to their remarkable story, the Derricos also have two non-multiple kids born back to back.

What makes their story even more fascinating is that both Karen and Deon hail from families with a history of birthing multiples. The Derricos' journey began with their first two children, followed by twins, then the incredible arrival of quintuplets. Subsequently, they welcomed another set of twins and triplets.

Through it all, their TLC series provides a captivating glimpse into the joy, challenges, and love that define their one-of-a-kind home life.

Karen Derrco has 14 kids (Instagram/Karen DErrico)
Karen Derrco has 14 children (Instagram/@Karen Derrico)

Did Karen Derrico get pregnant naturally?   

Karen and Deon Derrico are a remarkable couple with an incredible family story. They've welcomed four sets of multiples into their lives, and what makes it even more astonishing is that all these pregnancies occurred naturally.

The Derricos' journey began with their first two children, followed by twins, and then quintuplets. Adding to their unique family tapestry, they had another set of twins and triplets.

In an inspiring twist, Deon Derrico shared that the couple achieved these pregnancies without the aid of fertility drugs. However, the path was not without challenges, as they faced four miscarriages along the way.

To overcome these obstacles, Karen received hormonal support to help maintain the pregnancies to term. Through it all, Deon expresses gratitude, saying, "God is good."

Karen Derrico naturally birthed 14 kids (Instagram/ Karen Derrico)
Karen Derrico conceived 14 children naturally (Instagram/@ Karen Derrico)

Karen Derrico had a miscarriage

Heartbreaking news unfolded for 'Doubling Down with the Derricos' fans in Season 3 Episode 6. Despite the joyous revelation of Deon and Karen Derrico expecting their 15th child in the season premiere, there was a sad turn of events.

Karen suffered a miscarriage at seven weeks into her pregnancy, marking a tragic loss for the couple.

In the aftermath of this emotional setback, Karen embarked on therapy sessions to navigate the challenging journey of recovery from the heartbreaking miscarriage. 

Karen Derrico had a miscarriage (Instagram/ Karen Derrico)
Karen Derrico suffered a miscarriage (Instagram/ @Karen Derrico)
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