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Original poster

to be stressed and shocked at being possibly pregnant?

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bellabreeze · 16/11/2012 17:58

I feel like I might be pregnant. I have 8 DCs (yes, eight!!!) I do keep a positive attitude and cope very well but I am kind of thinking 'oh my god 9 kids!!?' I feel overwhelmed!!! Its not that I would hate to have another child but I feel so shocked and strange about having 9 kids! Its only 1 more but it is so close to 10...

This post doesn't really make much sense I am just overwhelmed

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bellabreeze · 16/11/2012 18:52

Never really found it confusing to be honest

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ScooseIsOnTheLoose · 16/11/2012 18:54

Blimey your a better woman than me I find it hard enough with one!!

Northernlurker · 16/11/2012 18:54

Gosh 8 children including twins!

happyhopefulmummy · 16/11/2012 19:01

Use condoms if you can't take the pill properly and didn't want any more children. Hopefully you aren't pregnant, but a tip for the future.

PropertyNightmare · 16/11/2012 19:19

I am sorry to hear that you worrying over the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy. 9 children on your own must be a very daunting prospect. Will your husband support you financially? The best thing you can do is take a test as soon as you can.

DangerousMouse · 16/11/2012 19:29
Hmm
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bellabreeze · 16/11/2012 19:33

Doubt it Property but I may have to take action if he doesn't
And yep ill be taking a test tomorrow
What Dangermouse?

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nannyl · 16/11/2012 19:41

YANBU

i have number 2 on the way... conceived when condom broke

Mine is only number 2 but im stressing about it already (and yes, i spend 10 years nannying for at least 2 children at a time)

MrsDeVere · 16/11/2012 19:46

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monkeyfacegrace · 16/11/2012 19:47

Wait for it....

kilmuir · 16/11/2012 19:52

you have not taken the contraception properly, so can't be a huge surprise

PropertyNightmare · 16/11/2012 20:08

How are you doing physically? Is your body up to another pregnancy/have your previous pregnancies been complicated?

fryingpantoface · 16/11/2012 20:14

Best of luck

MummyPig24 · 16/11/2012 20:29

Gosh you must be run off your feet! Good luck for your test.

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bellabreeze · 16/11/2012 21:37

Kilmuir it is a surprise because you don't get pregnant every time you have sex
MrsDeVere I would like to sort things out in some ways but not for him to move back in and get back together because his behaviour is terrible
Property I've not had any complications luckily and my body is up to it fortunately
Nanny best of luck to you!

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MayTheOddsBeEverInYourFavour · 16/11/2012 21:42

Good luck for either outcome bella, I hope you get the result you want

I have six and its fab it doesnt seem like our family is that big,but when I say it out loud it seems like so many! My dh would love to have eight but I am done now Smile

kilmuir · 16/11/2012 22:23

bellabreeze i know that having sex does not result in a baby every time, i also know that contraception is not very effective if not taken correctly! ooops missed 2 pills in a row........................................................

fraktion · 16/11/2012 22:28

nannyl [shocks] how are you feeling? Also big Internet, lots of eyes, so I don't know if you mean to share but I shan't say anything.

OP I have nothing useful to say really but...gosh.

maras2 · 16/11/2012 22:33

Splinters in my bum now.Half of me says Mazeltov ( congratulations ) The other half says WTAF. 8 and counting? Have a word with yourself ( or your Family Planning Association ) Why would you want so many kids ?

fuzzpig · 16/11/2012 22:37

Well I've learned something today (the spelling of mazel tov!)

If you can't remember to take the pill maybe the implant, injection or coil would be better. I'm not being sarcy there BTW, I know that I would never be reliable enough to take the medication every morning!

maras2 · 16/11/2012 22:42

You're welcome Fuzzpig.

sashh · 16/11/2012 22:43

Well at least it's not a football team - yet.

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bellabreeze · 16/11/2012 22:49

Maras, the same reason someone would want any number of kids really.. I always did want quite a few children ... it might not be to your taste

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Bogeyface · 16/11/2012 22:51

Well arent you lot just fecking charming?!

What the hell is wrong with 2 kids having the same middle name? What is wrong with having 8 kids if you can afford it and can cope. I have six and have come across the same attitudes in my life.

Why do I have 6? Because I wanted them and can cope with them. Dont judge larger families just because YOU cant cope!

OP, I hope that you get the result you want, and dont forget that whatever your ex says, you are entitled to child support for them and the CSA can take it straight from his wages if he refuses to pay up.

DeepPurple · 16/11/2012 22:56

Gosh OP that is a lot of children! That said, it used to be really common to have much larger families. My DF is 1 of 9 although there was a much bigger gap between the eldest and youngest. I think there were only ever 7 living at home at any one time.

Don't panic until you have done the test thoug. It could just be your body changing.