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Original poster

Dear Mumsnet please could we have a 'Larger Families' section?

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 13/03/2008 20:31

rather like the 'multiples' section

it could be for 4+ children maybe and we can all get together and discuss how to run home soup kitchens/chinese laundry and whether or not Nick Leeson had the right idea for how to finance our broods?

I have mooted it before and people seem quite keen - it is different having a lot of children and it helps to have support

Thanks !

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Tickle · 14/03/2008 23:03

My 'little' owlery is filled with:

dd1 9
ds1 7
dd2 nearly 4
ds2 2
+
me, DH and a whippet called Lettuce.

And yes - my mother thought I was mad when we announced no 4

liahgen · 14/03/2008 23:00

Nigeria, beautiful place.

Maidstone in March... not quite the same.

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 14/03/2008 22:58

suedonim you may have a grand daughter or son within a few years?

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suedonim · 14/03/2008 22:57

May I join in? Dh and I have four children.

Ds1, almost 33, married and lives in LA.

Ds2, 28, newly wed, lives in Scotland.

Dd1 20, lives in Scotland.

Dd2, 12 last week, lives here in Nigeria with us.

NeverSayNever · 14/03/2008 22:56

Yes people do look a bit stunned when you announce you are PG yet again, but each one is so special and so different, it doesn't matter what they think. As long as you are happy and baby is wanted, I think it's great

CarGirl · 14/03/2008 22:55

my family feels positively small

dd 11
dd 5
dd 4
dd 2

and a lovely dh too

Mercy · 14/03/2008 22:52

There will be a ridiculous number of boards at this rate.

NeverSayNever · 14/03/2008 22:52

Welcome to the 'OWLS' club

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 14/03/2008 22:51

ds 15
dd 13
ds 11
ds 5
ds 2

bump 23 weeks!

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liahgen · 14/03/2008 22:51

have ANY OF YOU FOUND THAT WITH EACH PG, WHEN YOU ANNOUNCE IT, YOU GET LESS CONGRATS THAN ..SAY, A FIRST OR SECOND TIMER.?

whoops sorry bout that.

I find that a bit sad, and I know only a couple of people will congratulate us, when we announce number 6.

That said, my 22yr old niece aspires to be like us, and wants 10!! (she has 2 so far, so a way to go yet. bless her. )

evenhope · 14/03/2008 22:47

I have

DD 22
DS 20
DS 18
DS 16
DD 1 yesterday

Can I play?

tortoise · 14/03/2008 22:44

I have
DS1 10
DS2 8
DD1 4
DD2 3.
Would love more one day but need a man 1st!

pedilia · 14/03/2008 22:41

Number 6 you go liahgen[grin)

I have:

DS 7
DS 3
DD 14 months

and a 6 month bump

NeverSayNever · 14/03/2008 22:40

Hi welcome Liahgen.

my brood consist of

Ds 28
Ds 27
Dd 25
Ds 23
Ds 19
Dsd 15
Dd 11

and a very brave Dh who took on 6 Dc's and gave me a beautiful Dsd who lives with us full time. All but the youngest 2 have flown the nest, but still never a dull moment in this house!!

liahgen · 14/03/2008 22:32

actually, I recognise all of your names but you guys all obviously know each other. I am fairly new.

So could we please do a small role call, I'll start

married with

dd 13
ds 10 and half
ds 4 and half
dd nearly 3
dd 10 mths

no 6 when mother nature sees fit!!

Original poster
PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 14/03/2008 22:31

me too liaghen!

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liahgen · 14/03/2008 22:30

yey, count me in. 5 and rising....

Original poster
PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 14/03/2008 22:23

lol califrau!

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Califrau · 14/03/2008 21:44

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NeverSayNever · 14/03/2008 21:41

Thanks Olivia

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 14/03/2008 21:29

woohoo 'We have contact'

thanks for the consideration Olivia!

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OliviaMumsnet · 14/03/2008 21:28

LOL at Nick Leeson! I will put this to the team.

NeverSayNever · 14/03/2008 21:02

Oh I like that, the "Wise Owls"

Cooooeeeee MNHQ Lookie Here.

Original poster
PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 14/03/2008 20:47

i shall continue to promote this until towers that be acknowledge us 'Owls' ( old women living in shoes)

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AnAngelWithin · 14/03/2008 17:09

ooh yes!! a big brood clique!!

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