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I'm a single mum of 7. AMA!

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WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:29

Scared 😅

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Flazzled · 25/07/2026 13:49

Do you think people judge you?

Happyhope · 25/07/2026 13:49

How much child benifit to you rake in.

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:50

Noodge · 25/07/2026 13:45

What are they all like personality wise? Are they similar of very different?

Do you feel you get quality time with all of them?

Do they have any good male role models?

They're all sooo different! It's crazy really. I do get quality time with them, even more so now I'm on mat leave.

My eldest has his paternal grandad, but that's all unfortunately!

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Oscillating · 25/07/2026 13:50

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:46

I realised I didn't want the man, just the baby I think 😅

No but in all seriousness, he raped me while I was pregnant, and all sorts was going on with him which made my life hell for months and I'm not risking that again. I literally don't need a man for anything

Well , you clearly need them for something as you've had kids with 4 different men in 15 years 🤔🤔🤔

Naurrr · 25/07/2026 13:50

I am childfree OP, AMA 😆

seventeenofsumday · 25/07/2026 13:51

Happyhope · 25/07/2026 13:49

How much child benifit to you rake in.

Op answered the universal credit and CMS questions, I don't think child benefit is too much is it after the first child?? Not sure though. I'm guessing the 4k UC contains the childcare element??

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:51

Flazzled · 25/07/2026 13:49

Do you think people judge you?

Yep. People can't help themselves. But they probably wouldn't manage a day in my shoes!

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JojoButBetter · 25/07/2026 13:51

Were any cesereans? If so, how many c-sections have you had?

Sweetpeasaremadeforbees · 25/07/2026 13:51

Why are you finding it hilarious that taxpayers are subsidising you and the deadbeat dads with £4 k a month or are you just being goady?

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:51

seventeenofsumday · 25/07/2026 13:51

Op answered the universal credit and CMS questions, I don't think child benefit is too much is it after the first child?? Not sure though. I'm guessing the 4k UC contains the childcare element??

Yes it contains childcare too x

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WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:51

Sweetpeasaremadeforbees · 25/07/2026 13:51

Why are you finding it hilarious that taxpayers are subsidising you and the deadbeat dads with £4 k a month or are you just being goady?

Hilarious?

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WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:52

JojoButBetter · 25/07/2026 13:51

Were any cesereans? If so, how many c-sections have you had?

No.

3x planned home births, 3x inductions and a spontaneous vaginal birth in hospital

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Snugglemonkey · 25/07/2026 13:52

Flazzled · 25/07/2026 13:45

Wowzer. You receive more in benefits than I earn.

Me too.

VanessaWilliams1 · 25/07/2026 13:52

I just saw a lady on YouTube single mom of 10 kids

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:53

Naurrr · 25/07/2026 13:50

I am childfree OP, AMA 😆

That must be bliss 😂😂❤️

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WhatATimeToBeAlive · 25/07/2026 13:53

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:43

Around 4k a month (includes rent)

And this is why people get pissed off. You can't afford 7 kids so why did you have so many? Was it because you knew the state would pay for them?

VanessaWilliams1 · 25/07/2026 13:53

Op solved the low birth rate crisis

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:54

Snugglemonkey · 25/07/2026 13:52

Me too.

It is a lot, but it won't be forever and it's very scary because I don't want to rely on a man/husband ever. But I suppose that's why I'm doing a Law degree, to better our lives

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WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:54

VanessaWilliams1 · 25/07/2026 13:53

Op solved the low birth rate crisis

🤣🤣🤣

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seventeenofsumday · 25/07/2026 13:54

I wouldn't manage it op. I know financially you get supported by UC, CMS etc. But just emotionally and physically I couldn't do it. Sound like a wimp but I struggle with one child sometimes 😂😭 you must be very organised to keep the house and everything running. I think I'd need a cleaner, Gardner, nanny, ironer and everything to cope!! Do you pay for any help like cleaners etc or do it all yourself?

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:54

WhatATimeToBeAlive · 25/07/2026 13:53

And this is why people get pissed off. You can't afford 7 kids so why did you have so many? Was it because you knew the state would pay for them?

No, I was married twice.

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InfoSecInTheCity · 25/07/2026 13:54

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:44

4

Lots of different reasons... I did always want a big family though. Probably because I have no other family.

I'm excellent at budgeting, and I don't have expensive habits or go out 😅

You have £4k in benefits, £1100 in CMS and just over £1000 in salary every month, how good at budgeting would you need to be with a net income of over £6k a month?

Whosthetabbynow · 25/07/2026 13:55

I’m not understanding why having 7 kids is funny. It must take a terrible mental toll on everyone concerned.

Tinahowls · 25/07/2026 13:55

What’s your highest level of education?

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:55

seventeenofsumday · 25/07/2026 13:54

I wouldn't manage it op. I know financially you get supported by UC, CMS etc. But just emotionally and physically I couldn't do it. Sound like a wimp but I struggle with one child sometimes 😂😭 you must be very organised to keep the house and everything running. I think I'd need a cleaner, Gardner, nanny, ironer and everything to cope!! Do you pay for any help like cleaners etc or do it all yourself?

I've just hired a cleaner! Although I feel like as soon as she leaves there are crumbs on the side or paw prints on the floor 😂

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