Large Families

Found out  I am expecting baby number 5.

Had first ultrasound today and I am 11w and 1d  making me due on September 23. All is proceeding well.

 Hi everyone, I have 4 kids, ages 6, 5, 2 and nearly 1. My 5yr old boy started prep this year and has been waking up between 5:30 - 6am !!! He sits at the head of our bed and whispers 'Muuuumm... Muuuummmm... Can you get up... I'm hungry... Muuuummmm'

This is every morning without fail! I'm breastfeeding the 2 little ones and havent had a full nights rest in nearly 2 yrs!!! He doesnt even consider waking his father, its got to be me and no one else and I actually dont mind but I wish he wouldnt wake soooo early. The last few days, he has gotten into the habit of waking the babies cause he knows that I will get up to change and feed them when I can usually talk to him for another half hour and cat nap in between!!! lol

But if they are awake then I have to get up...If I could put him to bed later then I would but his 6yr old sister needs to get to bed early cause she loves her sleep and has to be woken most mornings to get ready for school and will chuck up a big stink if he is allowed to go to bed later then she does.

So yeah, one early riser, 2 night owls (the babies) and a daughter who loves to sleep in... like me!

Greeting's all!! I am new to this site and I would like to meet other parents that have teenagers like me...I have 5 teenagers and 1 pre-teen...and some days I want to pull my hair out because they act like they Hate each other and there are those days when all they do is fight and bicker with each other....its very stressful and maddening!! Anyone else out there with squabbling teenagers?? Any advice on how to handle this without ending up on the 6 o'clock news....LMAO....J.K!!! I welcome any and all advice!!     Warmest Regards; Patrice...AKA: mom4fivegirls

mum of 8 under 13 need some ideas for surviving sibling rivalry.

I am now a mama of 4. I feel our family is large now as we need a bigger car and house! But we manage. I love having four kids. Its all going well. Just need to work on how to make food stretch. Any hints?

Hi there to everyone,

I have a large family with 5 children (4 boys and 1 girl) I think it is lovely to see the come back of the large family. We all know how difficult it is financially, physically, and emotionally, but it is the most rewarding. My children are my world they make me laugh, cry, smile and yell, but could you imagine it not being that way there is always something to make you smile, and best of all if they all help with the chores your job as a parent is much easier

Regards to all Bec

Hi, my name is Chantel, I have 4 lovely kids ranging from 10 down to (almost) 2. I have been partnered in a not so good relationship for over 12 years.

We have recently made the change from a large city to a small rural town of just over one thousand.

I suffer from Meniere's Disease, Depression and Type 2 Diabetes, and would loooooooove some new friends.

I have four mostly wonderful children between 3yrs and 12yrs One girl and 3boys.  Is it just me or are girls far harder work mentally and boys harder physically?  Our family is finished. I never thought i would say that. (i love babies) 

Hi!  I'm a mum to 5 beautiful kids - 3 girls, 2 boys.  My partner and I are deciding whether to try for number 6.  The amount of negative comments we receive about having so many children is annoying.  Some people can't seem to understand the joy we get from having a large (and noisy) family. We won't let that stop us though.  I can't imagine our lives any other way. Besides, the more kids I have, the better I seem to get at it.  LOL!!!

hi everyone,im a newbie to this site and i have a large family.My name is Rachel and i have 6 children under 9 and i have one due in november(4th),I would love to chat and make new friends.I live in eastern melbourne,Australia.

Look forward to meeting you all,and pls bare with me as i dont know my way around,but im sure i'll get there,lol!