The quadruplets. [Photo/IC]

Girl quads born to family wanting a son

After giving birth to a daughter a year ago, a couple planned to have a second baby - specifically a son. However they have welcomed four more daughters, Ningbo Evening News reported on Monday.

Zhao Yan, 29, a resident in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, gave birth to the quads in April. The family was happy although they had wanted a son, but the cost of the quartet has given them a headache.

"In the first two months, diapers cost more than 1,000 yuan, and now they can finish a can of powder milk in two days!" said Zhao. "Their sister costs the same each month!"

Zhao takes care of two babies and her mother-in-law is in charge of the other two, while Zhao’s father-in-law raises the first child. Seniors in the family are hopeful. "God wills it. Boys, girls, they are the same for me," said infants’ grandma.

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