congratulations and wow, what fantastic news, you are truly blessed!
we also have 6 (oldest 11, youngest just turned 1) and I love it and really want more!
so what if I'm tired?
It's fab to have a large family and although hard work, it is wonderful that they will be able to share so much!
It's very important that you keep healthy and look after yourself - I used to take multivitamins, fish oils, acidophilus capsules and Solgar gentle iron to keep me going and ward off illnesses. pg and ill is awful.
you will need lots of help from family & friends - also ask your gp or midwife to pu t you in touch with Surestart, dedicated charity to help young families in the home.
mums with older kids and a bit of time are the helpers, who will do no domestic chores as they are volunteers, but will play with the kids while you feed babies or watch the newborn while you aer having a nap or a bath.
things like batch cooking and freezing meals ahead, getting a cleaner (best £20 I spend every week!), lowering standards and being generally well organized will help on a practical level.
how to actually cope with the kids is one of those easier-said-than- done things - you know you need to be loving, patient, inventive at problem solving, pay attention and keep them entertained and so on, but after almost 12 years as a mum I still wonder how to do it successfully!
I hope someone will know the answer!