Help. How do you cope???

[Sovemus]

We have four under four. Only planned three and had twins for our 'last' fourteen months ago so had four under four. We found out a few weeks ago that we are expecting again. Completely unplanned and now we have been told it is twins again!!! Freaking out! Can't believe it. Don't know how we will manage but..... How do you all do it. We will have six aged five and under!!!

Hat's off to you!

I have 6, but they are aged 5-15. It's hard work, but 6 under 5?

Sleep when you can and lower your expectations... you will not be able to do it all, so don't expect to!

It's doable - I had. 5 under 4 as had 2 sets of twins too.

Only advise is take help, ask for help (I was too stubborn lol) get a decent buggy to get out and make sure your registered for online shopping :-)

Think its multiple mama who has just had her second set of twins to so has 6 very young too xxx

Like you I had 4 under four plus an slightly older one.

I look back now and think how did I cope. But you do.

As HGJ said, ask for help. (It takes a strong person to ask for help). And accept it.

Also online shopping is vital lol!

Good luck.

Get a cleaner!

Actually get less toys and stuff rather than more. 6 kids an make a lot of toy mess in minutes! I would rotate so they can't get everything you own out in 2 mins

Craft/ pens etc only in kitchen!

Teach everyone to help from when they can toddle. Ie our 2 year old cant take his own clothes off but can put them in his washing basket. Saves you picking up x6 lots of pants!

I don't have experience of this myself but think that dedicating a room in your house (even if it has to be the living room) as a play room, so it is completely safe and childproof, with nothing that will be a problem if it is broken would go a long way to keeping you sane. I also wouldn't even try to get any housework done while the children are awake.

I agree with the previous posters to get a cleaner if you can afford one and except all offers of help.

Omg i can imagine how daunting that sounds to you now but im sure it will fall into place. Ive got 4 aged 10 months - 5 years, i am in a good routine i think its hard but do able. Its the money and budgetting side to its thats the hardest tbh

I couldnt do it without help though, my Oh is great he works full time but he comes home and once hes had a little rest and had tea hes very hands on so thats a big help, mil Is also a big help she will watch them on a thursday evening while we do the food shop and they have all 4 kids once a month the older boys often go a couple more times aswell (there tonight), they also take them out for the day now and again which is bliss for me.

I would also say make sure you get out to alot of groups at children centres or wherever other wise been in the house will just send you crazy

I had one set after the other. Total shock. I now have 6, my eldest is 5 and my youngest are 12w (3w adj). Chaos ensured but we're coping really well, it's hard and tiring and somedays I feel like a zombie.

I've converted to online shopping simply because it's hassle free, I also now have a weekend housekeeper before I just left laundry for school days! I have a quad (ABC) stroller for the impossible manic days, 2 doubles and a single. I have slings as it's easier to nurse when running around after hyper 15 month olds! I take them out as much as possible either park or back yard just to wear them all out! Haha. We also have less toys but more long lasting ones, and our old reception room is the play room. I cope as best as I can and I've learnt never to turn down help even if it's family bringing prepared meals or offering to take the eldest 4. I'm bf 4 (both sets of twins) and I hate pumping so only do it when I need to.

It's hard, very overwhelming but very doable. Good luck! :)

Congratulations! Sounds like a true labour of love x