Number 13 may be unlucky for some, but it will be a bundle of joy for Medway mum Tania Sullivan, who is awaiting the arrival of her 13th child.

The 37-year-old, of Aveling Close, Hoo, is 11 weeks into her latest pregnancy.

She already has 10 children with husband Mike; Caitlin, 13, Harry, 10, Eddie, eight, Sid, seven, Paddy, five, Oliver, three, Joseph, two, twins Libby and Anna, 20 months, and Isobel, seven months.

She has two from another relationship, Ben, 20 and Stephanie, 19, who have since left home.

As well as home educating her school-age youngsters in their five-bedroom house, she is also an author, runs a website based on her family and appears in the media to discuss large families.

The couple manage on their income from wages along with tax credits and child benefit.