I'm a mum of 6. AMA.

[Lotsofbabies6]

That's it, really. I'll answer if I find any time 😅

I agree with the first bit of your post. I don't agree with the last two paras. I have noticed that only certain sections of society are allowed to have large families, and I am not the only one to have noticed that. It is discussed often in the media, most recently by our lecturer in chief Prince William.

@Lotsofbabies6

why wait til they’re older?

exercise is soooo important.

and if you don’t see your friends ever now how do you know they will still be around in a few years time when you feel you can go out with them?

prioritise yourself as well as the kids!

Oh. Sorry

I've never really exercised! What would you suggest? Genuine question.

We moved a few years ago and I don't really have friends here. I miss my old mum friends so much.

@Lotsofbabies6

it depends! You could join a gym or maybe start running? Fresh air, tunes on, endorphins?

Hi, mum of four here (2 dads, you know because that's such an important aspect).

How do you deal with people making assumptions and silly comments without appearing rude? I can't leave the house without a stranger at best laughing and saying I've got my hands full or at worst asking me if they have the same father. I generally say yes my hands are full but so is my heart but sometimes I just want to say I really like a ride and I've no idea who the baby daddies are.

How do you dry all your washing? I find tumble drying shrinks clothes.

That's hilarious 😂 I never have all mine together really anymore as the older ones don't want to do certain things, or are at school etc, so when people make comments I say stuff like "I've got three more at home!" and they're like whaaaat

So you are basing your rude assumption of the poster on this particular thread on nothing more than the hypocritical nature of the media and the royal family...and you think that is not a convenient and reductive prejudice? 🤔

Tumble dryer, but DH is more meticulous than me and will hang up anything that can do without shrinking. I mean if you think about it, tumble dryers only shrink clothes once, otherwise we'd all be wearing Barbie clothes 🤣

I'm definitely joining Bannatyne ASAP. It's beautiful 😍

Wind your neck in. Bitter today by any chance? Show some kindness.

How old are you?

How many are your current husbands and how many belong to your exH?

I'm sorry to hear ex is a scumbag who doesn't want to pay his way.

Why? Floods happening worldwide, the global south dying in heat waves and people are not expected to bring up climate change on an AMA? Bitter? Or worried?

Are you employed? As in do you also manage to do a job around these 6 kids is what I'm asking.

Sounds like a bit of a bashing here, OP. A dear friend of mine has 6, the age range is a bit greater though. Some were surprises. They are an absolutely lovely family. Since I never wanted children, I’ve always joked with her that she has my share.

Ha ha fair point, I like your thinking.

How was each birth OP? I'd love to know if they were all similar or very different...and if they got quicker/less painful with each one? Xxx

Some of the responses on here are fucking bizarre.......first of all I'd like to apologise on behalf of my fellow humans for some of the nasty oddballs that have been attracted to this thread 🙄

Then I have to ask what's your favourite one pot, quick meal that everyone likes ? I'm always short of ideas. 😂

You could just report us instead of apologising and see if MN thinks we are nasty? I frankly find it bizarre that we are not allowed to mention climate change any more when we have just had the hottest summer ever. This is an open forum.

It's a discussion. Views will differ, but to be honest, the rudeness isn't limited to one side, is it?

I think there's a balance between counselling, three ski holidays and having the time and energy to deal with the needs of 6 children. However, if the OP is managing, good luck to her.

How do you work out that people are jealous? Seems to me the OP hasn't had life experiences to be envious of.
I'm glad she's moved on, but jealous? Nope.

I think it's lovely OP. You sound lovely and I'm sure your kids will really enjoy having so much support when they're all grown up. I'm slightly jealous!

I’m the youngest of six children. My childhood was utterly fantastic tbf.

8 of us in a 3-bed council house - 4 girls sharing the biggest room, 2 boys in the smallest room. Bunk beds No money etc etc.

This number of children was perfectly normal amongst my extended Irish family in the 1960s and 1970s tbh, nobody batted an eyelid or thought it worth discussing.

Still close with all my siblings to this day. I’m 56 now, my eldest brother is 69.