My DP's auntie had 9 kids (11 babies, 2 didn't make it) over 21 years, pretty evenly spaced (one every 2 years or so). Breastfeeding helped with the spacing but my mum had 3 in 3 years so for some women that really doesn't help! She must have been washing nappies for 24 YEARS!
He was a high-up minister on excellent money, she was a very smart, very practical SAHM who was BRILLIANT with the accounts
DP always talks of how happy and loving their house was, and he still likes to visit them now.
Dustmite, I love the idea in theory. I think it would be exciting to not know how things are going to turn out. And I love the whole "putting your faith in fate" idea. Also I love the idea of lots of kids and lots of love.
Practically it wouldn't work for us, but if it would for you I say go for it. It's not like you don't know what to expect, you already have 3 kids and two are close together, so you've BTDT. You know how hard it is, so you are going in with your eyes open.
i come from a family of 6 childen and ild say my mam would of had one more given the chance but she was recovering from breast cancer when she got pregnant with my little sister she was lucky not to have a relapse so they said no more.
i my self am trying to talk my self in to 4 lol my husband would of been happy with two i alway wanted more and thankfully he is leaning to my way of thinking im hoping that after i have my 4th baby im content with my lot as i dont think ill talk my hubby round on less we win the lotto i know there is alway the money issue but i think you can always find away my parents did and i loved being part of a big family although im not to fond of one of my sisters but hey thats another story..
i think its what ever makes you happy i think children are great and wonderful little people
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