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Is six children too many ?

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mozhe · 21/05/2007 17:09

Someone,( a colleague..but I do not know them well ), just stopped me in the corridor at work...noticing I was pregnant they asked me if it was my first, when I told them ,' no, it's my 6th '...they said,' six is too many ', and strod off....Is six too many ?

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LynetteScavo · 23/05/2007 21:18

Oh, but they will bring the baby to you in bed if you breast feed. No changing nappies, and all the baby vests ironed. Your house would run like clockwork.

christie1 · 23/05/2007 21:23

I would kill for a sixth but dh says 5 is definately too many. He feels as they are getting older we are not meeting their needs as they demand more than food, changing and play, emotionally and attentionwise I mean, education, interests one on one. I don't feel that way at all and think the kids are doing great and they benefit from a large family. Your colleague is rude to be honest. Its up to you and your dh really.

ScottishThistle · 23/05/2007 21:26

juuule, a MN will bring the baby to you & settle the baby after feed etc, do laundry for baby & take care of baby all day!

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Eleusis · 23/05/2007 21:26

Oi Mohze, 'tis a bit late to be asking this question.

But, since you asked, 6 is too many. No way no how. My bank account hurts just thinking about it.

Of course I would never have the gall to say this to apregnant woman's face when she hadn't asked for me opinion.

hatrick · 23/05/2007 21:31

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mozhe · 23/05/2007 21:32

Don't worry Eleusis I'm happy with my choice ! I was just interested in what people thought about the 'ideal' size...and how thet decided...that's all.

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ScottishThistle · 23/05/2007 21:33

hatrick I couldn't agree more, love new babies! (luckily!)

juuule · 23/05/2007 21:33

Thing is - at 8w or less my baby would probably already be in bed with me and I liked ironing tiny vests and babygros and changing nappies (oh those chubby cheeks and the lovely terry nappies). Those early days that seem like forever sometimes and yet pass so quickly. ..........

Otter · 23/05/2007 21:35

i think six close would have floored me

LynetteScavo · 23/05/2007 21:36

This thread just goes to show how different we all are.

Eleusis · 23/05/2007 21:37

You ironed baby vests and baby grows? Does that requires a special little baby iron?

juuule · 23/05/2007 21:40

Eleusis - I only did the newborn ones. I just loved the way they looked like new, folded and ready to put on my brand new baby. I know they didn't really need ironing.

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mozhe · 23/05/2007 21:56

I co-sleep with my newborn too Juule,( and sometimes not-so-newborn ),the nurse sleeps in a little room nearby and comes in to help wind/nappy change/settle...all I have to do is enjoy lovely b/feeing..it's all part of my philosophy of outsourcing the bits of parenting I don't really like...no ironing of vests though !

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paulaplumpbottom · 23/05/2007 22:04

Of course it isn't too many. Big families are wonderful

Malaleche · 23/05/2007 22:10

it's just the right number for a game of rounders

Otter · 23/05/2007 22:11

fgs mohze - you sound like something out of Dombey and Son

hatrick · 23/05/2007 22:18

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paulaplumpbottom · 23/05/2007 22:19

I was wondering that as well

Otter · 23/05/2007 22:20

does she snuggle under your duvet and doze off whilst you feed and then you boot her when (s)he has finished and she winds and changes bab whilst you doze off?

Cammelia · 23/05/2007 22:25

So Mozhe you're currently pg with No 6 and you don't live with your dh?

That explains it all.

My dear old ma, who was an only child btw (what size family do you come from btw?)
had 4 children. My pa (who funnily enough was also an only child) was in the RAF and you could space the RAF children by when the men came home in those days.

Catch my drift?

kittyhas6 · 23/05/2007 22:31

Mozhe, you must have a lot of dosh . I would have liked to have spent, indeed to BE spending more time relaxing with my 6 week old but I haven't got the money to afford to have someone here all the time. I have a helper/cleaner for 3 hours in the mornings, but she is leaving soon to have her own baby, so it looks like I'll be getting an au pair.

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mozhe · 23/05/2007 22:38

Cammelia...not sure I do catch your drift ! What are you implying ?

Mat nurse doesn't snuggle up under duvet with me fgs.....she is off making me a nice cup of something hot, which I then have, nice and relaxed whilst she changes/winds/paces up and down...and yes she pops him back into bed with me...then clears up all thedirty nappies etc., opens window a bit wider, adjusts bed clothes and generally makes DB,( new acronym...darling baby...), and me nice and comfy...it's bliss !
DH comes over most weekends...but he is happy to join in nocturnal activities...he is a 'new' man ...

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mamazon · 23/05/2007 22:40

Camelia that is an incredibly rude and offensive suggestion.

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Otter · 23/05/2007 22:42

poor woman she sounds like a slave - hope you pay her well - bloody well