Lots of kids????

**StormAngel** · 19-09-2005 09:52

Hi

I thought i'd start this thread, so that maybe we could share tips on raising larger families (although anyone is welcome)

I'm Jo, 30, married and have 4 wonderful kids, DS - 12, DD - 10, DD - 7 & DD - 13mths.
We are also currently TTC #5

**Mumof3Princesses** · 19-09-2005 10:44

Hi Jo,

Good for you!! I think large families are just wonderful!

We are in the process of ttc #4 and would consider more after that too! Some people think we are strange for wanting more than two kids.

I say the more the merrier!!! I look forward to the day when we all gather together and I have lots of grandkids to fuss over!!

Good luck with #5 - hope bub joins your lovely family soon!

**StormAngel** · 19-09-2005 10:55

I agree, the more the merrier, although i admit it does get loud and hectic here at times! LOL, but then i wouldn't want it any onther way!!!!!

**maybe1more** · 19-09-2005 13:02

Hey Jo, I would so much love to have a big family, i only have to one at the moment and i cant wait for 6 months to fly to i can start trying again, we are only on one income but i think money cant be compare to the love a child brings! I hope next time i have twins!! Then i can tell my parnter thats its cruel to have an uneven number! Im not saying that it is but if thats what i have to do to get my 4 kids then i will!

**StormAngel** · 19-09-2005 16:46

Firstbub - LOL!

We only have one income, but we seem to manage!

**philippa.s** · 19-09-2005 20:53

I need some help convincing DH that a big fmily is good. Can you help me right a list of pro's.
Cheers

**StormAngel** · 20-09-2005 14:37

I'll be away for the next 10 days, but i'll have a think and write you a list when i get back!

**drewid** · 20-09-2005 14:47

I'm with Mumof3Princesses......I want to grow old surrounded by a large extended family. So I want lots of kids and lots of grandkids!! I'd also put a hand up for lots of nieces and nephews but unfortunately my brother in law and two brothers are not overly interested! Bah...!

I want the traditional stuff - big family christmas with the whoooole extended family joining together for the holidays, big picnics during the holidays, playing cricket at the beach etc etc!

Not to mention I think it would be sad to end up in a retirement home one day with no one to come visit or call.

Friends are great, but theres no substitute for the love of a great family

**Elfin** · 20-09-2005 14:50

I have 3 but would dearly love more. I just love being a mother and as I was an only child, there was no way I was having just 1 child. If I wasn't 38, had 3 cs and didn't get debilitating sickness during pregnancy I think I would go for it again.

I love the noise and chaos. I also love a little gang of kids playing together. Could live without the mess however

**Michele Crocker** · 22-09-2005 17:43

Hi,

I am a mother of four with number 5 due in November. I have three boys and a girl. Number 5 will be my second girl. I love having kids. My kids ages range from 12 to 3 at the moment.

Michele
Mother of Christopher, Luke, Melissa, Jayden and baby girl due in November