Large Families

[Coralanne]

AIBU to think that parents of large families deserve a medal.

DD and her DH had No. 5 ,6 days ago.

I had the day off work as DD was induced. I had the other 4 DGD. I went to work the next day but have had all 4 ever since due to complications with newborn who ended up in special care nursery.

Eldest just turned 8 and the youngest 20 months.

It was like a conveyor belt. Everyone up. Four lots of breakfast then four lots of teeth brushing and flossing.

Lots of washing and cleaning. Washing kitchen floor all the time as it was continuously sticky.

Lots of noise.

These children are incredibly well behaved and intelligent so I really feel sorry for anyone who has SN children.

I now know why lots of young mums have long hair tied back in a ponytail. that's how mine has been for the last week

Yes, I know they choose to have so many children , but they are the future of our country and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Hang on! Have I had a shower this week?

Sorry, I also think YABU. Probably more responsible to have a smaller family in this age of overpopulation.

Plus everyone thinks their DC/DGC are intelligent & well behaved.

Congratulation.

But YABU, its their choice, don't really see why they deserve medal.

In terms of the comment "about the future of our country and I wouldn't have it any other way."; there is another school of thought saying that its selfish to have more than 1 or 2 children due to pressures on resources.

I have 3 DC and I am sensitive to the view that we should all have less children, I certainly wouldn't be promoting any medals.

My nan had ten ( sadly one died a toddler) she loved being surrounded by the hustle and bustle but then larger families were more common back then. The eldest looked after the youngest but what amazes me is she must hVe been preggers for seven and a half yrs!!!!!!!!