Karissa Collins and husband Mandrae Collins have been showcasing the everyday lives of their big family since rising to fame through YouTube in 2017. "Why do we have 11 children?" Karissa captioned a December 2024 Instagram post, appearing to address questions about her family life. "I grew up not a fan of children. Never longed to be a mother. I have one sister. My hubs grew up with 2 siblings. We got married with a 5-year plan and on birth control." However, after a church sermon, Karissa and Mandrae "decided to let God decide" their future. "11 children later, we've been through it all.