hi im sarah been married for 10 years im 29 years old and have 6 children there ages are 10-8-6-4-3 & 2 all by c/section.my husband and i really want to have just one more, are we the only people left that want to have a big family these days or are we barking mad......woof woof
2007-02-19 09:45:57 · 66 answers · asked by SARAH B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
i would like to say i work part time in the evenings and my husband stays at home.every now again he works away at weekends teaching survival weekends........
2007-02-19 10:02:55 · update #1
First of all to all the Morons... what is "overpopulation"? That is just ignorant... What kind of free society are you rejecting?
Sarah B-- I dont think you are stupid.. I am 30 and my kids are 8, 6, 4, 3, 15 mos and 6 weeks... I would be happy with another... I have wonderful, well mannered, well behaved kids.. and my husband and I care for them ourselves...
Ignore those who respond with negativity.. Most of them cant handle their own 2 or 3 kids and think a family of 6 or 7 is a madhouse of children running rapmant destroying things..Its usualy jealousy or lack of self confidence in their own parenting...
If you are physically able to handle then go ahead...
2007-02-19 10:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by TheyCallMeMom 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No i don,t think your stupid at all, me and my husband have been married 12 years and we have 6 kids age 11-9-8-6-2 and 1 and i,m not much older than you.I would have another baby tomorrow but my house is crammed to the seams as it is .If we manage to get a bigger house in the future i,m sure we will go on to have another baby .I just want to add to all those people who think those of us with large families are after all the benefits we can get that is,nt the case. My husband has worked full time since he left school and i worked up until i was made redundant when i had my 2 year old but at the moment i am chosing to stay at home with my kids.We may have a big family but so what?our kids are well looked after and we dont claim benefits so i say if its what you want go ahead .Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-19 21:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be barking mad. Really, these days, with 7 kids how can you really give them all the attention they all deserve? They're always at school, soccer, etc. Also, what about the rest of us in the world? There are barely enough resources to be had in the coming years for the people on the planet. What happened to only having a child to replace both you and your husband. 7? That's too much.
2007-02-19 09:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by Jilli Bean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought I was crazy!! Just had this conversation with my friend on Monday- I'd have 15 children in the next 15 years if I was sure I could support them. Love wouldnt be a problem- I'd love millions!! Plus I'd have to find the man who'd be able to support 16 of us!! I'm pg with number one, had a tough first trimester but am loving being pregnant. You're truly an inspiration for having that many children, I'm sure you're never short of a hug or a cheeky smile when you're down. And I'm guessing you're a very organised person to be able to handle 6 children and a household and work evenings!!
Good luck to you, and please god you'll get the number 7 that you want!!
2007-02-20 04:55:46 · answer #4 · answered by ruthieelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow 6 children and wanting more? Awesome for you.. I would go for it only if you are in the financial stage of taking care of it.. Just be careful because that's a lot of c-sections.. I hope you do what you feel is best.. I have three children and would love to have more, but I can't financially and the stress level is way up there at this point.. That one family on TLC has 16 children... Wow... Good luck
2007-02-19 10:05:54 · answer #5 · answered by Debbie B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I have 7 children ages: 10-11-12-13-14-15-and 16. My hubby's brother and his wife have 6....all girls!! And they are talking about having another. My best friend has 4 of her own and is also raising 2 of her nephews so that's 6 for her.....I know a lot of people who have large families. It's not the greatest choice for everyone but if it's what you and your husband want and are able to care for and love them then why care what anyone thinks? I love the fact that I have a large family. None of us are ever lonely or without someone to talk to or hug.
2007-02-19 09:54:59 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Stacy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
But after your seventh will you want an eighth?
Are you spending enough time with the children you have?
More importantly can YOU afford another mouth to feed or are you relying on government to pay?I note you say you work part-time and your husband works some weekends.
I personally think 7 is more than enough.
Most people don't have big families because they want to spend quality time with the kids they have plus they cannot afford 7 kids.
2007-02-19 21:49:50 · answer #7 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all of those being C sections i would say not to risk the chance of your uterus bursting or collapsing. This seems like too many pregnancies for C-sections.. if it were vaginal, i would have a diff opinion. I think you should think of all the years you have with your kids and focus on what age you will be when you are finally free of kids... i know that sounds awful to you, but think... there will be grandkids by then.. Your first may have grandkids at say round a bout.... 21 years .. and your 2 year old will be what... 13? .Not so bad right. Besides, you dont want to be tired and worn out for all the fun with your grandbabies.. my mom has more fun with my kids than she ever had with me.. she said its the best part of life... being a grandma.
2007-02-19 11:27:35 · answer #8 · answered by yo mama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For wanting a baby NO, but having an 8th section YES. It is not advised to have more than 3, so i would say appreciate the lovely kids you have and enjoy them, at 29 you have your whole lofe ahead of you with your kids and hubby.
At the end of the day its your choice if this is a serious question, but i would seek advise medically as that many sections cant be good
2007-02-20 06:23:14 · answer #9 · answered by hayles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I and my husband have one son. We were told we were lucky to have him and they have no idea how i became pregnant (my tubes are blocked). They found this out after i had a hycosy and laparoscopy. So at 31 years old i was told i could never have any more children. This was nearly three years ago now and we still find it hard to cope with. We love our son so much yet we would of loved a big family like yourselves. So i say, go for it girl, it sounds like you are both doing the parent jobs fine to me and why not. Big families surely mean more lovin'! Good luck xx
2007-02-20 05:29:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋