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August 21st, 2019, 04:18 AM
#11
Originally Posted by
atomic sagebrush
Here is what I've found (and this is not to take away from anyone with a small family at all) a LOT of people who have had small families, yes, their kids had a lot of stuff, but they were either spoiled or the parents were entirely too controlling (the fewer children, the more the parents control.) This is not always a good thing on either count. I was an only child till I was eleven and it was AWFUL. My parents were so focused on me all the time the pressure was enormous. I find that with my kids, yes, I'm spread thinner, but at the same time they have to do more on their own and are both independent and have some freedom that I didn't have growing up, not to mention having siblings has been a really good experience in many ways (again, not taking away from any families with 1 child at all)
THere are benefits to everything and drawbacks to them. People often tell you only the drawbacks of what you do while focusing on the benefits of what they did.
This part is true. I have noticed the same. I have always noticed this myself. By the way do you home school or do they go to school?
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August 21st, 2019, 04:20 AM
#12
Originally Posted by
4blue2pink
Thankyou so much
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im so sorry you have had your pregnancy spolied by their reactions, dont let them ruin this experience for you. As far as how to deal with others whenever anyone brings it up i always make it very clear that i love having a large family, i love kids and when im asked if i'm done i always respond that 'i'd love more. Being really positive seems to shut them down (at least in my experience) they often act shocked when i say i'd love more kids, but they dont push it any further.
yes F*** what they think!! it's not their family or their life, if you want to add to your family then do and enjoy every moment of it, i hope you get to add the 1 or 2 more babies that you wish for and never say never for girls, i had 2 girls in a row after 4 boys, its possible!!
two of my favorite quotes are "the greatest gift you can give your children is another sibling" and "you never regret the children you have, only the ones you dont"
I really love those two quotes! And I do believe them to be true. This is why her comment about taking away from my existing kids were so upsetting. I decided that’s her opinion and nothing to do with me. Do you homeschool your kids? X
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August 21st, 2019, 06:32 PM
#13
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I have 6 children, and I plan on having more. However I am not looking forward to the reactions of people.
Also, since you’ve asked other people....I homeschool.
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August 22nd, 2019, 09:27 AM
#14
Originally Posted by
princessreader
I really love those two quotes! And I do believe them to be true. This is why her comment about taking away from my existing kids were so upsetting. I decided that’s her opinion and nothing to do with me. Do you homeschool your kids? X
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August 22nd, 2019, 09:29 AM
#15
Originally Posted by
mommymachine
I have 6 children, and I plan on having more. However I am not looking forward to the reactions of people.
Also, since you’ve asked other people....I homeschool.
how long till you ttc now mommymachine? so excited for you xx
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August 22nd, 2019, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by
princessreader
This part is true. I have noticed the same. I have always noticed this myself. By the way do you home school or do they go to school?
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Yes, I homeschool my younger three. My older boys (who I also homeschooled) are adults now. One is at university and the other works.
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August 22nd, 2019, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by
4blue2pink
how long till you ttc now mommymachine? so excited for you
xx
9 more months until we TTC getting so excited.
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