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When most parents juggle the schedules, moods<\/a>, and homework of two or three children<\/a>, it\u2019s hard to imagine scaling that up to 14. Yet former NFL star Shaun Alexander<\/a> and his wife Valerie are about to do just that, sharing the news that baby number 14 is on the way.<\/p>\n The couple, married since 2002, already share 10 daughters <\/a>and 3 sons\u2014Judea, Hope, Hosanna, Eternity, Torah, Jedidiah, Honor, Temple, Justus, Joseph, Eden, Trinity, and Heaven. Alexander revealed the news during a playful chat on the Up & Adams Show<\/em> with Kay Adams,<\/a> noting with a grin, \u201cWe\u2019re just now starting to tell people, but number 14 is in the belly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n While Shaun and Valerie haven\u2019t shared every detail about baby no. 14, their social media posts give a real sense of the family\u2019s rhythm. Alexander recently marked his son Jedidiah\u2019s birthday at the 2025 NFL Draft, one of many snapshots that show how milestones often become family-wide celebrations. Photos reveal siblings cheering each other on, big group outings, and plenty of moments where love and humor outweigh the sheer logistics of a household this size.<\/p>\n It\u2019s clear that in the Alexanders\u2019 home, connection<\/a> is built not through perfection but through shared traditions, birthdays, and everyday togetherness\u2014the kind of bonding that resonates with any parent, whether you\u2019re raising one child or a dozen.<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>After setbacks and a vasectomy reversal, Arie and Lauren Luyendyk welcome their fourth baby<\/a><\/p>\n Alexander often shares glimpses of his family on social media, like a recent outing at the 2025 NFL Draft to celebrate his son Jedidiah\u2019s birthday<\/a>. These snippets hint at the creativity, planning, and patience required to keep a big family engaged and supported\u2014lessons that resonate with any parent trying to balance multiple schedules<\/a>, personalities, and needs.<\/p>\n Parenting 14 kids may sound extraordinary\u2014but the heart of Shaun and Valerie Alexander\u2019s story is deeply familiar. Whether you\u2019re managing bedtime for one toddler or navigating homework with three, the same themes show up: resilience, laughter, and leaning on routines that keep the chaos (mostly) in check.<\/p>\n In the Alexanders\u2019 home, every meal, carpool, and birthday becomes an exercise in flexibility\u2014and that\u2019s something any parent can relate to. The scale might be different, but the lesson is the same: connection matters more than perfection. What kids remember aren\u2019t flawless schedules, but the love, humor, and steady presence woven into everyday family life.<\/p>\nA glimpse into life with 14 kids<\/h2>\n
Social media snapshots reveal the rhythm<\/h2>\n
The universal lessons of parenting<\/h2>\n