Mum of 16 trying for 17th child plans to continue her cute but strange naming tradition

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mum of 16 who has never used contraception has no plans to stop having kids and is now considering names for when she falls pregnant with number 17.Patty Hernandez from Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States says she is feeling “really fertile” so is confident the family will have a new addition soon.The 40-year-old mum added that they plan to continue their ‘cute’ naming tradition - all children have names beginning with ‘C’.The tradition began in honour of their father, 39-year-old Carlos.Speaking to The Mirror, Patty said: "We are trying for baby number 17.

We are doing God's will and our prayer to him is to extend our family more if he wants to."We always wanted a big family but never thought God would bless us this much."I know I can conceive (again) as I am really fertile and trust God."We are thinking of naming the child Carter if he is a boy and Clair if she is is a girl."Patty, who runs her own cleaning company, gave birth to her 16th child, Clayton, in May last year.While it was her toughest pregnancy yet, Patty described the birth as a 'blessing from God', adding that she was open to having more children.The mum revealed she and her husband had struggled to think up a new name beginning with 'C' before Clayton was born.She previously said: "We couldn't figure out a name and then Clayton just popped into my head."All the kids have names beginning with 'C' and we wanted to keep that going.

My husband is called Carlos...it's a tribute to him."God has blessed us with all these kids, I know some people don't agree and there are nasty comments online but for us, it's a big blessing."I never thought I would have a big family until I started having babies.