We are considering having a fourth. Is there a big difference as you have 4 or more kids? Any good tips for getting by? Especially being pregnant and dealing with the 3 kids we have already? We feel like we are ready but we get alot of "Are you crazy?" questions.
2007-10-15 10:44:46 · 6 answers · asked by corriegirl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I had 6 children the last pregnancy being twins. Although it was difficult raising that many kids, with the economy the way it is, I wouldn't change it for the world. If you folks want another child and think you are ready then go for it. Adding one more just means more expense for clothing, food, and a little bit more sibling rivalry. But in the end, its the years that they are growing up that you will never forget and find quite precious as they grow. Good luck!
2007-10-15 10:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by hannahs3092000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Together we have 4 kids. For our house to stay in working order and not total chaos at all times we have a routien. Everyone has a job in our house. The 3 year old puts the napkins and silverware on the table, the 6 year old cleans off the table after supper and wipes it off, the 11 year old sweeps the floors and the 12 year old takes out the trash. They all put their own clothes away. They know they have to do it, and usually are pretty good about it. I will remind them once, then they start losing priveleges. No allowance (when they go to Books A Million with no money once, they learn) then loss of other fine things x-box, ipod, etc. Its a 'you help me, i help you' deal. Also, you have to have a little bit of army seargent and a whole lot of Jesus in you! LOL :)
2007-10-16 08:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by BNic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love big families! My aunt has 4 kids. Ages 14 (almost 15), 13 (almost 14), 11, & 9. They are fine. My other aunt on the other hand has 3 kids & wants more. She's crazy. Her husband is NEVER home, always traveling, and she can barely handle the three girls she has. They are only 7, 5, & 5 months though.
2007-10-15 12:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by ♥yOu kNoW yOu wAnT mE♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I remember that when my aunt found out she was pregnant with her 3rd child, she was not happy. She didn't want anymore kids and she wasn't ready for the baby thing again (the other 2 kids were 8 and 5). My grandpa was not a very religious man, but the first thing out of his mouth was "God won't give you more than you can handle." Now that she has the new baby, she cannot imagine life without him. My grandpa passed away before he got to meet his new grandson, but he was right with what he said. My aunt cannot imagine life without this new little guy. And really, this new baby was given to our family for a reason, he brought us lots of happiness in one of our most sorrowful moments.
Religious or not, just know that you can handle anything you are given. Otherwise things wouldn't happen that way.
2007-10-15 11:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Amish manage well.Visit them and see how they raise kids and how their children behave.
2007-10-15 10:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by Joe F 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a loving heart,patience,and inexpensive activities !!
2007-10-15 10:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋