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Original poster

Dear Mumsnet please could we have a 'Larger Families' section?

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 13/03/2008 20:31

rather like the 'multiples' section

it could be for 4+ children maybe and we can all get together and discuss how to run home soup kitchens/chinese laundry and whether or not Nick Leeson had the right idea for how to finance our broods?

I have mooted it before and people seem quite keen - it is different having a lot of children and it helps to have support

Thanks !

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NeverSayNever · 13/03/2008 20:39

Yes please mumsnet, but because we have so many Dc's, it would have to be a Large section.

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 13/03/2008 20:39

ooh goody will try drumming up some more support!

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pedilia · 13/03/2008 20:41

Another vote here

Califrau · 13/03/2008 20:41

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WanderingTrolley · 13/03/2008 20:42

lol

I thought this was going to be about families of, er, the chubbier sort. Swapping tips for low fat packed lunches and jogging back from the school run.

NeverSayNever · 13/03/2008 20:44

Lol cali

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 13/03/2008 20:45

good thinking Califrau - i often feel that way

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 13/03/2008 20:46

Wandering now i wish i had worded it very differently! at least if they let us - we know what NOT to call it!

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MrsGuyOfGisbourne · 13/03/2008 20:48

Califrau

NeverSayNever · 13/03/2008 20:52

Although all but 2 have flown the nest, I think its a brilliant idea to have a designated section, lots of support here PYBF.

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 13/03/2008 21:38

fab now need the 'Towers that be' to approve

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tortoise · 13/03/2008 21:40

Good idea. I have 4!

ladytophamhatt · 14/03/2008 17:05

Ohhh yes, it could be our own private memebers only club

AnAngelWithin · 14/03/2008 17:09

ooh yes!! a big brood clique!!

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 14/03/2008 20:47

i shall continue to promote this until towers that be acknowledge us 'Owls' ( old women living in shoes)

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NeverSayNever · 14/03/2008 21:02

Oh I like that, the "Wise Owls"

Cooooeeeee MNHQ Lookie Here.

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OliviaMumsnet · 14/03/2008 21:28

LOL at Nick Leeson! I will put this to the team.

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 14/03/2008 21:29

woohoo 'We have contact'

thanks for the consideration Olivia!

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NeverSayNever · 14/03/2008 21:41

Thanks Olivia

Califrau · 14/03/2008 21:44

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 14/03/2008 22:23

lol califrau!

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liahgen · 14/03/2008 22:30

yey, count me in. 5 and rising....

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PaulaYatesBiggestFan · 14/03/2008 22:31

me too liaghen!

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liahgen · 14/03/2008 22:32

actually, I recognise all of your names but you guys all obviously know each other. I am fairly new.

So could we please do a small role call, I'll start

married with

dd 13
ds 10 and half
ds 4 and half
dd nearly 3
dd 10 mths

no 6 when mother nature sees fit!!

NeverSayNever · 14/03/2008 22:40

Hi welcome Liahgen.

my brood consist of

Ds 28
Ds 27
Dd 25
Ds 23
Ds 19
Dsd 15
Dd 11

and a very brave Dh who took on 6 Dc's and gave me a beautiful Dsd who lives with us full time. All but the youngest 2 have flown the nest, but still never a dull moment in this house!!