Re: Lorene & Marilyn...How many kids do you have.....

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While we haven't taken all nine on a vacation together, or even all six still home, we have taken several vacations with varying numbers of them. I think the most was four at a time. And yes--we've gone to Disney World! Marilyn Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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You Hedonistic Thing you

I have been drooling over one large capacity washer.

We have one of the super capacity washers, but, for no particular reason, never picked up the matching dryer. HUGE mistake! They need to be purchased together or you will forever still be backed up by wet laundry. Trust me on this! Marilyn the Spoiled Housewife (NOT!!!) Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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Everything from Pleasure to Disgust.

I think when people see us coming, they are just stunned into silence. Why would anyone be "disgusted"? I still don't get that! Who hates BABIES, for pete's sake? I always smile when I see a large family, personally. It's so NICE. Marilyn Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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Twenty years from now..... it will just be "my" family reunion. : (

I made sure my kids had a REAL family. I am an only child. No family get togethers here. My BIL is the only sibling of my husband, and we hardly ever see him. I totally, completely LOVE it when I see all my kids interacting--from the 30yo playing catch with his brothers who are more than 20 years younger than him, to my youngest daughter (who was 2 in October) playing with her niece--my oldest daughter's child (who will be 2 in June).

We had the chance to live out a dream of ours, and move to Florida. But I COULD NOT give this up. My older kids all live in NJ. So we will be moving to PA. No way could I leave my family behind, even for our "dream". Marilyn Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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told my SIL later that I felt like the prize brood sow at the County Fair.

KathyR

LOLOL!!!!! That's awesome!

When I went to a childbirth prep class in 1998, I was pregnant with my 7th child (my husband's 1st). He had taken my teenage son to Disney World, and missed his flight home. So I ended up going to the class (which I had signed up for because of my husband--not for me!) with a friend of mine--a Catholic mom of four, with several in Heaven. When they went around the room to ask if we were expecting our first babies, we were HYSTERICALLY laughing! Between all our births and angels in Heaven (I have at least 7 in Heaven myself), we had more children than the whole rest of the room COMBINED! WAY more! We thought that was soooo funny! Marilyn Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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I always assumed it was because Catholics are against birth control,

and a lot of people seem to think that the only reason someone would have a lot

of kids is because you were forced to due to your religion.

We also got the ‘haven’t you guys figured out how

this happens’(uh, yeah, and we are glad that it worked;-) or ‘don’t

you have a tv’ (we don’t, but that isn’t why we have 7 kids.

My personal favorite was from someone who told me that I shouldn’t have

more than 3 or 4 kids because we wouldn’t be able to afford to go to

Disneyland. (and no, we have never gone to Disneyland, but we never wanted to,

so I guess we are ok;-)

KathyR

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kids do you have.....

I have 5 but I don't get the " are you catholic " question. I

do however get " have you guys figured out how this is happening " or

" do you own a tv " . I've actually have people give me horrified

looks when I tell them I have 5 kids.

Ruby

It's amazing how many of us

preface our comments about our large families with " I'm not

Catholic " ! LOLOL!!! I have gotten that question more than once from

strangers, when they ask about our family. Like only Catholics would have large

families. It is SO not true--and I am seeing the proof of that here. I am

actually finding that interesting! Marilyn

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for under $10.

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It is difficult to take more than one or two kids anywhere, but it is SO worth the looks and comments we get! Steph wasn't too terribly brave, Ruby, because chances are the older ones helped with the younger ones. At least that's what happens here. Unless you have five under five or something similar, the older ones learn early how to help and watch their siblings.

When my younger ones were REALLY little, we made sure we never went anywhere without at least one other teen or adult along to help. Three wandering girls with DS, and "two under two" was just a lot to deal with! We had a twin stroller, and attached three of those "leashes" to them sometimes when we went out. In a dark aquarium, or crowded park, it might LOOK horrible, but it kept them all safe! Marilyn Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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I do have the Kenmore Ultra Large Capacity washer and dryer set

Isn't it great to have that, Lorene? We can dump a whole basket of clothes in at a time. Of course, because we were stupid, the same can't be said for DRYING that large load! Marilyn Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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You can count me in with the "hopeless and loving it" crowd as well!

Lorene

Yay!!!! Another "hopeless" family!!!! It's funny, because my husband grew up in the 60's, and belonged to several rock bands all through his teen and adult years, until very recently. He was not aware of anything to do with modesty issues, or anything like that. When I told him I would not use birth control, he was genuinely confused! LOL! I never did, and planned to never, work outside my home. I homeschooled and had homebirthed. I was not a fan of traditional medicine. And on and on--you get the picture. I think I TOTALLY threw him for a loop!

All these years later, every once in a while, I think he's actually "getting it"! Marilyn Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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how big is every ones house and what do you all drive ....

Twelve rooms, six bedrooms, and I drive a 15 passenger van with the back bench removed. But as far as the house, I probably have a bigger one than most of the "large family mommies" here. You can definitely do it with less. I say go for it! Marilyn Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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I told one lady when she asked me about my large family, "I guess I'm just irresistible" hee! Hee!

ROFLMBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's one line I hadn't thought of yet. Can I steal it? Marilyn Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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Well lots of Catholics here would still only use the "natural " method of contraception which is taught during your pre marriage course at the church. I have 4 living and 2 in heaven and probably would have had more if My marriage had not broken down. My mum had 8 , her mum had 9 , my dads mum had 11 and each of her children did not have less than 5 kids. ( for most the avg was 11 though ) . Funny to think all those families were raised without an electric washer or dryer . Just a wash tub and board and a wringer. My mum got her first automatic washer just 12 years ago. :-) . I could not cope without a washer but do line dry and don't have a dryer .

PS 9 years DS makes his first communion 9th May this year. We are very excited !!!

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In a message dated 3/29/2009 10:35:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ladunn07 writes:

I think the Catholic question is because Catholics do not believe in birth control. I could be wrong though

That's the general perception, and used to be correct. But these days, all but the Traditional Catholics have become so mainstream that the general Catholic population does not always go by official Church teaching on this. So these days, the question is less relevant than it probably used to be. These days, people with large families can be ANYONE who sees kids as blessings, and who either wants to add to their blessings through birth or adoption. Marilyn

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That is funny about Disneyland. Actually one year, we saved up for a trip to Disneyworld. We went when y was 3 months old. She was so good on the plane, and was such a happy little trooper. So, nine kids at the airport all in matching shirts, so we wouldn't lose anyone, and boy did we get a lot of comments! We had a great time and our youngest was born nine months later. ; )

Lorene

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I always assumed it was because Catholics are against birth control, and a lot of people seem to think that the only reason someone would have a lot of kids is because you were forced to due to your religion.

We also got the ‘haven’t you guys figured out how this happens’(uh, yeah, and we are glad that it worked;-) or ‘don’t you have a tv’ (we don’t, but that isn’t why we have 7 kids. My personal favorite was from someone who told me that I shouldn’t have more than 3 or 4 kids because we wouldn’t be able to afford to go to Disneyland. (and no, we have never gone to Disneyland, but we never wanted to, so I guess we are ok;-)

KathyR

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Ruby BowdoinSent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 10:27 AMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Lorene & Marilyn...How many kids do you have.....

I have 5 but I don't get the "are you catholic" question. I do however get " have you guys figured out how this is happening" or "do you own a tv". I've actually have people give me horrified looks when I tell them I have 5 kids.

Ruby

It's amazing how many of us preface our comments about our large families with "I'm not Catholic"! LOLOL!!! I have gotten that question more than once from strangers, when they ask about our family. Like only Catholics would have large families. It is SO not true--and I am seeing the proof of that here. I am actually finding that interesting! Marilyn

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You Hedonistic Thing you

I have been drooling over one large capacity washer. Maybe one day. I only have 5 at home now. Total of 6 living. We are in a three bedroom home.. Thank GOD for bunk beds Our two Grand Children.. ages 2 and 1 yrs may be coming to live with us.

WE have 4 girls at home.. Fianna age 11, Charlotte age 8, Sophie age 5, and ( ds) age 3. All sleep in one room. My son.. the lonely only boy in the middle... age 7 thinks he is the little prince. He is the only one with his own room. At first he liked it. Cause he had been sleeping in his sisters room.. but when his sister moved out at age 18 - two years ago..he got the room. Now he hates it. He has begged for a brother. I told him to Talk to GOD When was born he said " momma.. I love my baby darling sweetheart ( his pet name for Sam when she was newborn) But Next time can I have a brother?" Anyhow.. he loves when my grandson - only age 1 - spends the night. We let him sleep in room. And he loves it.

Anyhow.. I would love a bigger house. But will settle for a big washer

Steph

Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Lorene & Marilyn...How many kids do you have.....

Now I feel totally decadent, wanting two washers and dryers! But darn it, I KNOW we need them because I see how backed up we always are. I am not one to do laundry regularly enough to keep up--too much else going on. My husband, bless him, does most of the laundry anyway, but he can't do it all either. I really feel if we had two of each--the super capacity ones--that would make all the difference for us.

As to the bedrooms, six is my minimum, with valid reasons. One room, of course, is for dh and me. Two of the girls share a room, because you can NOT separate them. It would be a waste of time and effort to try. The third girl is our "diva" and our OCD/neat freak. I pity anyone trying to share a room with her! The two boys are VERY different in every way. When they shared a room, it was a disaster for the older boy--totally unfair to him. He DESERVES his own space! I promised him as soon as one of his older siblings moved out, he could have their room, and that's exactly what we did. I am SO happy we can do this for him, and I will NOT make him go back to sharing. Then there's the baby. We can't put her in a room with a much older sibling with disabilities. It would just not be a good situation.

That "dorm" arrangement is a good one, and usually works quite well. I almost did it years ago--and five kids ago. Had our family dynamics not been so off the wall, I wouldn't mind that one bit. I know families who do it, and I have nothing against it. I am just very grateful that we can do what we do to give each child the space they need. Hopefully this does not come across as being "spoiled" to anyone, because I seriously don't believe that's the case here. Marilyn

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I am Catholic.. but I often get asked if we are " Mormon"?

Since we started going Dresses/Skirts mostly/only.. No one asks anymore they just figure we are hopeless.

If happens to be our last.. I regret that many will assume that we " stopped" cause of her DS.

When in reality that will NOT be why. I m just getting older. Not too old yet but older just the same. They will not understand that has been enjoyed the most and so far has been the easiest and most motivated etc etc etc. She has made me a better mom. Had she been born first I might have been a better mom to the others in the early years. Then again.. maybe some of it was just the experience of being a mom. Who knows.

Steph

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I have 5 but I don't get the "are you catholic" question. I do however get " have you guys figured out how this is happening" or "do you own a tv". I've actually have people give me horrified looks when I tell them I have 5 kids.

Ruby

On Mar 29, 2009, at 9:54 AM, sahmomof9aol wrote:

It's amazing how many of us preface our comments about our large families with "I'm not Catholic"! LOLOL!!! I have gotten that question more than once from strangers, when they ask about our family. Like only Catholics would have large families. It is SO not true--and I am seeing the proof of that here. I am actually finding that interesting! Marilyn

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Yes. Catholics ( even post Vatican II Catholics) are not suppose to practice any unnatural birth control. We are allowed to space births using abstinence combined with our natural Body rhythms and fertility indicators that God designed. But no artificial birth control. ( BTW.. Natural Family planning is NOT the calendar method and is 98%effective.. same as the pill )

However, as you can see by the Millions of Catholic families who have only one or two kids.. this "belief" is often discarded.

Steph

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I think the Catholic question is because Catholics do not believe in birth control. I could be wrong though. Whenever someone asks my husband "Do you know how this happens?" He grins and says "why do you think we have 5 kids".

Lori

It's amazing how many of us preface our comments about our large families with "I'm not Catholic"! LOLOL!!! I have gotten that question more than once from strangers, when they ask about our family. Like only Catholics would have large families. It is SO not true--and I am seeing the proof of that here. I am actually finding that interesting! Marilyn

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LOL.. I took my four out with my two grand kids for lunch on my Birthday.. LOL.. you should have seen the assorted looks I got. Everything from Pleasure to Disgust.

I had 6 total an 11yr old,8 yr,7 yr, 5 yr, 3 yr, 2 yr and one yr.

Steph

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In a message dated 3/29/2009 10:28:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hapytocmeaol writes:

I do however get " have you guys figured out how this is happening" or "do you own a tv". I've actually have people give me horrified looks when I tell them I have 5 kids. Ruby

I have NO idea why anyone would be "horrified". I just don't get that AT ALL. Personally, I am "horrified" by those who choose to have NO children, or even those who only want one or two. Why would anyone want to limit their BLESSINGS? Nope, don't get it.

There are a bunch of great t-shirts on CafePress for moms of large families. I have a few of them. One gives "snappy" answers to all the stupid remarks people make. LOVE it. And I have given some great verbal responses to questions like "Don't you know what causes that?". Think about the possible responses for ten seconds! Hey--if they're dumb enough and obnoxious enough to ASK--they're going to get an answer! They DESERVE my answer. LOL! Marilyn

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I like to toy with them.. Say something like " Yeah we know .. we tried keeping our tooth brushes separated.. but it did not work".

RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Lorene & Marilyn...How many kids do you have.....

I always assumed it was because Catholics are against birth control, and a lot of people seem to think that the only reason someone would have a lot of kids is because you were forced to due to your religion.

We also got the ‘haven’t you guys figured out how this happens’(uh, yeah, and we are glad that it worked;-) or ‘don’t you have a tv’ (we don’t, but that isn’t why we have 7 kids. My personal favorite was from someone who told me that I shouldn’t have more than 3 or 4 kids because we wouldn’t be able to afford to go to Disneyland. (and no, we have never gone to Disneyland, but we never wanted to, so I guess we are ok;-)

KathyR

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Ruby BowdoinSent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 10:27 AMTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Lorene & Marilyn...How many kids do you have.....

I have 5 but I don't get the "are you catholic" question. I do however get " have you guys figured out how this is happening" or "do you own a tv". I've actually have people give me horrified looks when I tell them I have 5 kids.

Ruby

On Mar 29, 2009, at 9:54 AM, sahmomof9aol wrote:

It's amazing how many of us preface our comments about our large families with "I'm not Catholic"! LOLOL!!! I have gotten that question more than once from strangers, when they ask about our family. Like only Catholics would have large families. It is SO not true--and I am seeing the proof of that here. I am actually finding that interesting! Marilyn

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Where do you live...? Can I move there

I seem to be in the minority in ever Catholic Church we go to. We have the third largest fam n our parish.. and we only have 4 children at home. ( one is 20 and moved out and two littles n heaven)

My Granny had 5 children.. ( none of em Catholic) She was one of 7. My other granny( born in 1899 ) was one of 9 ( two wives first one died) She had only two children. She married late in life 32 had my uncle.. and then had my mom in her 40's.

My dad was one of five - all his bros and sis's had only two kids. each of them had only one or two if any.... .... over the years our family has died off alot.. it shrinks every year. Twenty years from now..... it will just be "my" family reunion. : (

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In a message dated 3/29/2009 10:35:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ladunn07 writes:

I think the Catholic question is because Catholics do not believe in birth control. I could be wrong though

That's the general perception, and used to be correct. But these days, all but the Traditional Catholics have become so mainstream that the general Catholic population does not always go by official Church teaching on this. So these days, the question is less relevant than it probably used to be. These days, people with large families can be ANYONE who sees kids as blessings, and who either wants to add to their blessings through birth or adoption. Marilyn

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I know…11 yrs ago, when I was pregnant with Danny, I went

to a meeting at a Catholic grade school with my sister in law (in Massachusetts),,(the

meeting was something to do with how to make your kids behave)..and before the

speaker started, she asked each of us to give our names and how many kids we

had…all of the other parents had kids in the Catholic school, so I am

kind of guessing they were all Catholic..all had one or two kids…when

it got to me, the lone non-Catholic, I said that I was pregnant with my 7th.

And they all actually APPLAUDED…I was totally embarrassed…told my

SIL later that I felt like the prize brood sow at the County Fair.

KathyR

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kids do you have.....

Yes.

Catholics ( even post Vatican II Catholics) are not

suppose to practice any unnatural birth control. We are allowed to space

births using abstinence combined with our natural Body rhythms and fertility

indicators that God designed. But no artificial birth control. ( BTW..

Natural Family planning is NOT the calendar method and is 98%effective.. same

as the pill )

However,

as you can see by the Millions of Catholic families who have only one or two

kids.. this " belief " is often discarded.

Steph

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2009 10:35 AM

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[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Lorene & Marilyn...How many kids do you

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I think the Catholic question is because Catholics do not

believe in birth control. I could be wrong though. Whenever

someone asks my husband " Do you know how this happens? " He

grins and says " why do you think we have 5 kids " .

Lori

It's amazing how many of us

preface our comments about our large families with " I'm not

Catholic " ! LOLOL!!! I have gotten that question more than once from

strangers, when they ask about our family. Like only Catholics would have

large families. It is SO not true--and I am seeing the proof of that here. I

am actually finding that interesting! Marilyn

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grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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Now I feel guilty for saying we only have one washer and dryer Because I do have the Kenmore Ultra Large Capacity washer and dryer set. It is wonderful and washes and dries as much as two regular sized ones.

Lorene

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You Hedonistic Thing you

I have been drooling over one large capacity washer.

We have one of the super capacity washers, but, for no particular reason, never picked up the matching dryer. HUGE mistake! They need to be purchased together or you will forever still be backed up by wet laundry. Trust me on this! Marilyn the Spoiled Housewife (NOT!!!)

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My sisters and the other families I know that are Catholic and have big families really love having big families. My Oldest sister spaced hers nicely using the "natural" method.

Lorene

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Yes. Catholics ( even post Vatican II Catholics) are not suppose to practice any unnatural birth control. We are allowed to space births using abstinence combined with our natural Body rhythms and fertility indicators that God designed. But no artificial birth control. ( BTW.. Natural Family planning is NOT the calendar method and is 98%effective.. same as the pill )

However, as you can see by the Millions of Catholic families who have only one or two kids.. this "belief" is often discarded.

Steph

Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Lorene & Marilyn...How many kids do you have.....

I think the Catholic question is because Catholics do not believe in birth control. I could be wrong though. Whenever someone asks my husband "Do you know how this happens?" He grins and says "why do you think we have 5 kids".

Lori

It's amazing how many of us preface our comments about our large families with "I'm not Catholic"! LOLOL!!! I have gotten that question more than once from strangers, when they ask about our family. Like only Catholics would have large families. It is SO not true--and I am seeing the proof of that here. I am actually finding that interesting! Marilyn

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You are a BRAVE woman for taking six at those ages out together. I dread taking mine out all together - ages 8, 6 4, 4, and 15 months. RubyLOL.. I took my four out with my two grand kids for lunch on my Birthday.. LOL.. you should have seen the assorted looks I got. Everything from Pleasure to Disgust. I had 6 total an 11yr old,8 yr,7 yr, 5 yr, 3 yr, 2 yr and one yr. Steph Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Lorene & Marilyn...How many kids do you have.....In a message dated 3/29/2009 10:28:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hapytocmeaol writes:I do however get " have you guys figured out how this is happening" or "do you own a tv". I've actually have people give me horrified looks when I tell them I have 5 kids. RubyI have NO idea why anyone would be "horrified". I just don't get that AT ALL. Personally, I am "horrified" by those who choose to have NO children, or even those who only want one or two. Why would anyone want to limit their BLESSINGS? Nope, don't get it. There are a bunch of great t-shirts on CafePress for moms of large families. I have a few of them. One gives "snappy" answers to all the stupid remarks people make. LOVE it. And I have given some great verbal responses to questions like "Don't you know what causes that?". Think about the possible responses for ten seconds! Hey--if they're dumb enough and obnoxious enough to ASK--they're going to get an answer! They DESERVE my answer. LOL! MarilynFeeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.=

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wow I have to and my so have two and we always have my neice ......i cant imange any more ( ok yes i can} how big is every ones house and what do you all drive ....

LOL.. I took my four out with my two grand kids for lunch on my Birthday.. LOL.. you should have seen the assorted looks I got. Everything from Pleasure to Disgust.

I had 6 total an 11yr old,8 yr,7 yr, 5 yr, 3 yr, 2 yr and one yr.

Steph

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In a message dated 3/29/2009 10:28:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hapytocmeaol (DOT) com writes:

I do however get " have you guys figured out how this is happening" or "do you own a tv". I've actually have people give me horrified looks when I tell them I have 5 kids.

Ruby

I have NO idea why anyone would be "horrified". I just don't get that AT ALL. Personally, I am "horrified" by those who choose to have NO children, or even those who only want one or two. Why would anyone want to limit their BLESSINGS? Nope, don't get it.

There are a bunch of great t-shirts on CafePress for moms of large families. I have a few of them. One gives "snappy" answers to all the stupid remarks people make. LOVE it. And I have given some great verbal responses to questions like "Don't you know what causes that?". Think about the possible responses for ten seconds! Hey--if they're dumb enough and obnoxious enough to ASK--they're going to get an answer! They DESERVE my answer. LOL! Marilyn

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I believe we have mostly gotten positive responses from people...just more curiosity than anything.

Lorene

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LOL.. I took my four out with my two grand kids for lunch on my Birthday.. LOL.. you should have seen the assorted looks I got. Everything from Pleasure to Disgust.

I had 6 total an 11yr old,8 yr,7 yr, 5 yr, 3 yr, 2 yr and one yr.

Steph

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In a message dated 3/29/2009 10:28:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hapytocmeaol writes:

I do however get " have you guys figured out how this is happening" or "do you own a tv". I've actually have people give me horrified looks when I tell them I have 5 kids. Ruby

I have NO idea why anyone would be "horrified". I just don't get that AT ALL. Personally, I am "horrified" by those who choose to have NO children, or even those who only want one or two. Why would anyone want to limit their BLESSINGS? Nope, don't get it.

There are a bunch of great t-shirts on CafePress for moms of large families. I have a few of them. One gives "snappy" answers to all the stupid remarks people make. LOVE it. And I have given some great verbal responses to questions like "Don't you know what causes that?". Think about the possible responses for ten seconds! Hey--if they're dumb enough and obnoxious enough to ASK--they're going to get an answer! They DESERVE my answer. LOL! Marilyn

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