Hi everyone

[Mumeee]

Just wanted to say Hi
DH and I have seven children with number 8 due in August. Just feeling like I need a little bit of emotional support/positives considering the negative reactions I have been getting lately now that we are telling people. I know I wouldnt be alone here - with negative comments and assumptions - so I thought this would be the safest place to post.
I just dont understand why so many people seem to have a major problem if you have more than 3 children - I mean just because they cant do it or imagine doing it doesnt mean that I cant. I just feel like there are so many contradictions - The Government says "have more children because our birthrate is falling" and then the Media jump on it with negavity when anyone acts on it, the Greenies have attributed global warming, world population crisis and over consumption of resources to my extra 4 children and I am getting really sick of justifying myself to complete strangers.

Sorry, this turned into a bit of a vent. Whoops. Blame the pregg hormones, I always forget they make me crazy as..

[halltribe]

Welcome aboard Mumee and big congrats on Number 8!!! I am really thrilled for you. Have you ever looked into the actual facts of the world population, etc- it is in decline and not a good arguement for the greenies. I get negative comments and disgusted looks all the time and sometimes they get me down but I adore my kids.

There are definitley benefits of a large family like more hugs than a normal mother, more smiles, more "I love yous", more laughter and never a boring moment or a lonely one!

[CathieW]

Hi
Congrates on number 8, some people can be soooooooooooo rude. I get heaps of funny looks when I go out and I only have 5 children, don't worry big hugs and we always support each other here.
Cathie

[Inertia]

My sister is expecting her 8th. Absolutely no shame in it at all!

I am the middle of seven, and while I wont say it is always the case, I have found my family is far closer than many "smaller" families. Both my DH and my BIL love our familiy because it is that - and theirs was/is not. Large families used to be the norm. Many grandparents talk about being X of 9 and Y of 12. People have just become snobby!

We are doubly blessed, and I wouldn't change it for the world! Anytime anyone ever said something to me, I always tell them "Well, you pick which ones I should have killed". Usually shuts them up.

[KimB]

Welcome Mumee and you picked the right forum to come too lol. I have 5 and am constantly asked "are we done yet?" People can be so rude when you don't make the same choices they do.

The look on peoples' faces can be priceless when they realise all the children are mine lol.

Just enjoy the pregnancy and tell others to sod off when they have negative comments to make. It's your life to live.

[Mumeee]

Ta everyone

And guess what - I cant believe it but we just found out it is a BOY. The reason that is a shock is that we have girl, girl, boy, girl, twins girls, girl... wasnt expecting a boy - the twins were a shot at a brother for our son who is planted in the middle of all these lovely little girls.
Although I asked him if he would like a little brother and he said "NO - because then I will have to share my room!!" (Bugga!!)

[BeautifulMadness]

Congrats on ur lucky 8th pregnancy hope it goes well for u. I say if u can afford more then 2 children then i say go for it. also on finding out ur having a boy

[Anila]

Oh yay, congratulations!!!!!!
Welcome to bb, i have found that there are more families on here that have 5 or more children than i have ever met, lol.
I am a mum of 5 and are ttc beautiful bundle number 6 atm, i am aiming for 8, lol.
and i can completely understand how u feel in regards to peoples negativity, just today at my daughters dance class when i was saying to a mum that we are ttc again, i got a laugh from her and the recceptionist, then i got they omg why would u do that, u are crazy, etc...
I usually just fob it off but the mum is a close friend of ours, grrr, lol
anyway, there are a lot of wonderful and helpful people here.
Good luck with the pregnancy, look forward to chatting with u in the threads.

[*Ash*]

You Go Girl! Congratulations!

I only have 3 kids, but I linger on the 'larger families' threads because I would like to have another child. I think you are all amazing.

It annoys me that people cannot keep their rude and unhelpful comments to themselves. Do they say negative things in front of your kids? That would REALLY annoy me.

The over-population 'argument' is simplistic. For example, a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) who have 2 petrol-guzzling cars, fly overseas twice a year, eat steak 5 times a week, have 3 TV's, etc. can easily consume more resources that a much larger family who live a 'greener' and simpler (but fun!) life.

(please, no offence intended if you are a larger family who fits the description of the small family above! I am just trying to demonstrate a point).

Have a great pregnancy....

[hobbes5]

Just wanted to say Hi
DH and I have seven children with number 8 due in August. Just feeling like I need a little bit of emotional support/positives considering the negative reactions I have been getting lately now that we are telling people. I know I wouldnt be alone here - with negative comments and assumptions - so I thought this would be the safest place to post.
I just dont understand why so many people seem to have a major problem if you have more than 3 children - I mean just because they cant do it or imagine doing it doesnt mean that I cant. I just feel like there are so many contradictions - The Government says "have more children because our birthrate is falling" and then the Media jump on it with negavity when anyone acts on it, the Greenies have attributed global warming, world population crisis and over consumption of resources to my extra 4 children and I am getting really sick of justifying myself to complete strangers.

Sorry, this turned into a bit of a vent. Whoops. Blame the pregg hormones, I always forget they make me crazy as..

Congratulations! I'm glad to find someone with as many kids as us...and I got some of what you got from friends too...I'm 19 weeks and still have not told my parents because of the negativity they'll be giving me once I tell them. Same boat...sad

Our family size ain't far from your's too...I have 3 kids from the first marriage 2 with my current DH and unexpectedly expecting our first set of ID twins. It's madness, but it's meant to be.
I understand how you're feeling and it just isn't right for people to past judgement, unfortunately, that's human nature and some people are the way they are.
Chin up...all this stress and gettin upset isn't good for you. will make you feel better... ;p