You girls are so lucky to have big families! I am one of 6 and helped mum look after the younger ones (there is a 21 yr gap between the eldest and youngest!). I loved it! You know it was the best practice, so when I had my own I already knew exactly what to do unlike many other new mums. I felt like I was so prepared.

I guess the best part is fortnightly dinners with the family and Christmas of course. It was a crazy, exciting way to grow up. We didnt have a lot of money, but we had each other.

I would love a big family, but Ive got to work on DH who says he doesnt want anymore.