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Have to decide this week if I'm having number 4 arghhhhhhh 22 messages. Latest Thu 04-Dec-08 18:42:58 from missymoo2411
which 7 seater car should we get? 22 messages. Latest Wed 03-Dec-08 21:43:06 from thatsnotmymonster
Hi....and Christmas chaos !! 2 messages. Latest Wed 03-Dec-08 20:22:37 from Pria
7 kids 18 messages. Latest Tue 02-Dec-08 22:42:40 from lashes1980
So tell me what it will be like.... 22 messages. Latest Mon 01-Dec-08 22:44:03 from mumof2andabit
How old are you???? 44 messages. Latest Mon 01-Dec-08 19:33:23 from GooberKingWenceslas
Come help me with bedtime routines mines gone to pot. 5 messages. Latest Mon 01-Dec-08 19:30:01 from missymoo2411
FOUR is the new TWO... 10 messages. Latest Sun 30-Nov-08 19:52:04 from onthewarpath
Ok so how fast was your fourth birth? 20 messages. Latest Sun 30-Nov-08 14:48:28 from SleighGirl
Because larger families are great !!!! 28 messages. Latest Fri 28-Nov-08 12:05:23 from colie
Ok ...afterpains...this is worrying me more than actually giving birth to no.4. What can I do besides cry? 30 messages. Latest Fri 28-Nov-08 11:53:25 from SoupDragon
Fed up when people (esp colleagues) moan about their 1 child keeping them up 55 messages. Latest Wed 26-Nov-08 21:03:55 from googgly
please persuade me that #4 is NOT a good idea... 30 messages. Latest Wed 26-Nov-08 21:01:02 from googgly
have ur babies gotten bigger + births harder?? 36 messages. Latest Tue 25-Nov-08 01:58:09 from babyblue3
I really fancy number 7 30 messages. Latest Sun 23-Nov-08 21:52:15 from disneystar
Is the no. of children you want related to the size of family you come from? 66 messages. Latest Sat 22-Nov-08 13:19:07 from ilovetochat
So, should I go for number 5?! 21 messages. Latest Fri 21-Nov-08 15:37:30 from sunshineday
I hid from them in the garden earlier, to get away from the noise 8 messages. Latest Thu 20-Nov-08 22:09:29 from QueenFee
does anyone have 4 children 5 and under??? 52 messages. Latest Thu 20-Nov-08 12:53:42 from interflora
Jealousy of large families 16 messages. Latest Thu 20-Nov-08 12:24:54 from MissPitstop
NITS!!! The joys of 6 kids! 5 messages. Latest Mon 17-Nov-08 13:50:33 from idobelieveinghosts
How big is your house?? 24 messages. Latest Mon 17-Nov-08 07:59:30 from misscutandstick
any of you go on to have more despite your body saying no! 3 messages. Latest Sun 16-Nov-08 20:39:26 from countingto10
I know it's not that large, but what's it like with three?! 60 messages. Latest Fri 14-Nov-08 14:04:37 from Fennel
2 DDs and DSD are at school, will a new baby be difficult? 15 messages. Latest Wed 12-Nov-08 14:09:55 from bratnav
What car for a family of 6? 19 messages. Latest Tue 11-Nov-08 06:38:46 from mumoverseas
Laundry and outgrown clothes ? 32 messages. Latest Fri 07-Nov-08 21:18:25 from LongStory
The amount of fruit they consume is unbelievable! Damn healthy kids!! 7 messages. Latest Fri 07-Nov-08 20:48:31 from LongStory
Bonfire Night Tips 5 messages. Latest Wed 05-Nov-08 15:02:52 from cliffjumper
So the bint at Nevercare said a P&T buggy won't fit in the boot of a Galaxy.... 22 messages. Latest Wed 05-Nov-08 13:31:11 from sorkycake
Feeling Gulity. 19 messages. Latest Tue 04-Nov-08 22:42:58 from LongStory
If you are a miserable bitch when pregnant - and I am 2 messages. Latest Mon 03-Nov-08 18:55:34 from PeachyFizzesLikeADampSquibb
should we try for number 3?? 17 messages. Latest Sun 02-Nov-08 19:19:55 from BananaSkin
may i be nosy and ask how much your electricity bills are? 40 messages. Latest Mon 27-Oct-08 13:11:52 from RantinEminor
Please can anyone tell me how to keep my house tidyish . . there must be a secret! 13 messages. Latest Sun 26-Oct-08 00:24:34 from cheapskatemum
Persuade me 11 messages. Latest Sat 25-Oct-08 22:37:08 from SilentTerror
Where can I get a good calendar or organiser with six columns. 5 messages. Latest Thu 23-Oct-08 21:19:12 from LongStory
So...has any of the larger family mums and dads started their christmas shopping?!?! 29 messages. Latest Thu 23-Oct-08 21:15:51 from LongStory
Age gaps. Is this too big??? 28 messages. Latest Tue 21-Oct-08 17:46:26 from zookeeper
Main breadwinner going from 3 to 5 - any tips? 11 messages. Latest Fri 17-Oct-08 20:58:42 from LongStory
do you suffer from a 'domino effect' when your kiddies get a bug??? 15 messages. Latest Thu 16-Oct-08 12:11:33 from idobelieveinghosts
ok, so you learn how to cook for many........please now tell me how to cook for one! 4 messages. Latest Thu 16-Oct-08 10:33:57 from PsychoAxeMurdererMum
4 kids and would love more 20 messages. Latest Wed 15-Oct-08 19:45:17 from leamac
Do you spend a vast chunk of your weekend doing 'chores'? 12 messages. Latest Wed 15-Oct-08 14:43:22 from BananaSkin
stupid comments on sex of children... 78 messages. Latest Tue 14-Oct-08 16:41:31 from sparklesandnowinefor10days
What is the best age gap you have? 13 messages. Latest Sat 11-Oct-08 21:20:46 from pinkbubbleGUM
Holidays abroad for 'larger families' 6 messages. Latest Sat 11-Oct-08 00:44:53 from 4girls4chickens
Car query 8 messages. Latest Sat 11-Oct-08 00:09:23 from 4girls4chickens
How do you sort out socks in your household? 45 messages. Latest Sat 11-Oct-08 00:00:55 from themoon666
How much are you spending on food each week? 49 messages. Latest Fri 10-Oct-08 23:48:08 from thumbwitch
Trying to find a buggy for 2week old DD that will fit in the tiny boot space of zafira! HELP!!! 13 messages. Latest Fri 10-Oct-08 22:34:14 from 4girls4chickens
small 3 bed, OH's kids will be staying, Where do I put them?? 12 messages. Latest Mon 06-Oct-08 14:20:07 from anynicknamesleft
fourth pregnancy absolute nightmare 5 messages. Latest Sat 04-Oct-08 20:08:17 from lulumama
mums of 4+ breastfeeding question - how did you mange it? 24 messages. Latest Fri 03-Oct-08 21:06:07 from struwellpeter
Extracurric Activities and Large families -- how do you manage, or do you throw your hands up in horror and avoid at all costs? 1 message . Latest Thu 02-Oct-08 13:34:27 from glitterchick
Hello and is five much of a leap from four? 16 messages. Latest Fri 26-Sep-08 12:41:11 from AramintaAlice
If you pass down clothes How do you organise/store it all 20 messages. Latest Thu 25-Sep-08 22:26:39 from NotAnOtter
How many Caesarean Sections are too many?? 14 messages. Latest Wed 24-Sep-08 15:10:47 from cikecaka
Addicted to having children. 30 messages. Latest Mon 22-Sep-08 13:19:43 from aGalChangedHerName
Would love to know what sort of house you all have.... 42 messages. Latest Sat 20-Sep-08 11:14:25 from MrsBates
Terrified 10 messages. Latest Sun 14-Sep-08 15:08:35 from Zola78
How many times have you been asked if you have got a TV when someone finds out how many dc you have ? 28 messages. Latest Sat 13-Sep-08 23:43:43 from zaphod
Is it just me or does your cutlery go missing 19 messages. Latest Fri 12-Sep-08 20:37:32 from tigga
How many children qualifies as a large family then? 30 messages. Latest Fri 12-Sep-08 20:33:52 from tigga
how annoying is it that people expect to not give a hoot about your kids once you get past 2.4 9 messages. Latest Fri 12-Sep-08 10:49:07 from chipmonkey
Coping with pregnancy. 5 messages. Latest Thu 11-Sep-08 23:48:00 from struwellpeter
Pregnant with number 4 6 messages. Latest Thu 11-Sep-08 15:00:48 from reban
four plus children is the preserve of the wealthy alpha female - Discuss! 57 messages. Latest Thu 11-Sep-08 12:23:02 from OrmIrian
does waiting for No's 4 AND 5 (6 & 7 with the DSD's) qualify as a larger family??!!LOL 3 messages. Latest Sat 06-Sep-08 19:53:00 from surprisenumber3
How many consecutive years will you be going to primary school? 69 messages. Latest Fri 05-Sep-08 22:21:45 from MarsLady
About to tell my parents that DH and I are having number 4. They are going to Freak. 21 messages. Latest Fri 05-Sep-08 14:11:52 from cargirl
come and talk to me about room sharing, cars, finances, space... 13 messages. Latest Sat 30-Aug-08 22:59:34 from surprisenumber3
How many times a day do you put the dishwasher on? 47 messages. Latest Sat 30-Aug-08 22:13:14 from jade1978
what do you think about using paper plates for snacks /meals.. 51 messages. Latest Tue 26-Aug-08 09:58:53 from SqueakyPop
Discount / free tickets? 4 messages. Latest Mon 25-Aug-08 21:49:40 from reban
IMPORTANT message for families of 3 or more. Save money on your water bill. 32 messages. Latest Sat 23-Aug-08 23:49:51 from loudmouthmum
Organisational tips for the bigger family 33 messages. Latest Sat 23-Aug-08 23:12:12 from loudmouthmum
room share decoration ideas and advice please! 11 messages. Latest Sat 23-Aug-08 22:32:20 from loudmouthmum
Should I go for number 4? 16 messages. Latest Fri 22-Aug-08 18:54:03 from n5rje
Why do people look at me look [hmm] when i say that callum might not be our last? 54 messages. Latest Fri 22-Aug-08 18:43:19 from QueenBhannae
Its that time of year again... XMAS 70 messages. Latest Sat 16-Aug-08 10:56:20 from KatieDD
Sleep in a large family 25 messages. Latest Tue 12-Aug-08 22:29:11 from lijaco
To all owls...come in number 10 8 messages. Latest Sun 10-Aug-08 23:05:01 from Ceolas
oh help....am i addicted to child bearing? 40 messages. Latest Sun 10-Aug-08 16:51:38 from jade1978
Spares for Tandem pushchair (Graco Stadium) Where from? 4 messages. Latest Mon 04-Aug-08 18:51:50 from alysonpeaches
Pram seat (on top of a big pram) M&P Ultima 10 messages. Latest Mon 04-Aug-08 16:38:43 from alysonpeaches
How many OWL's have multiples? 23 messages. Latest Sun 03-Aug-08 09:56:51 from zaphod
maternity experience for parents of multiples, perhaps better suited to "non first time mothers"? 6 messages. Latest Fri 01-Aug-08 12:55:11 from SimpleAsABC
Oh dear number 3 a week old and thinking about number 4 - it's the hormones right? 18 messages. Latest Fri 01-Aug-08 09:05:29 from Janus
FGS, was at the doctors again today. If you have lots of children How often are you there?? 30 messages. Latest Wed 30-Jul-08 22:51:27 from struwellpeter
whats the age gap for letting babies sleep in the same room?? 5 messages. Latest Sat 26-Jul-08 18:43:29 from Clarabumps
thread for ideas of what to do with them all over the holidays/how do you divide your time? 4 messages. Latest Thu 24-Jul-08 22:05:30 from alysonpeaches
Do you think I could get away with not telling anyone I was pg? 19 messages. Latest Tue 22-Jul-08 21:58:46 from alysonpeaches
What washing machine do you have? 31 messages. Latest Tue 22-Jul-08 21:55:32 from alysonpeaches
untitled 21 messages. Latest Mon 21-Jul-08 15:37:44 from reban
How to arrange our beds and bedrooms please 6 messages. Latest Mon 21-Jul-08 15:28:51 from reban
pelvic floor and more children question!!!!!! 12 messages. Latest Fri 18-Jul-08 23:43:34 from TheDuchessOfNorksBride
What would you do? 8 messages. Latest Thu 17-Jul-08 22:39:09 from christie2
Foreign (beach) holiday for 6 of us in October? 8 messages. Latest Sun 13-Jul-08 01:00:58 from MindingMum
twos company three is a crowd??? 8 messages. Latest Tue 08-Jul-08 22:19:17 from KatieDD
Three kids 6 messages. Latest Mon 07-Jul-08 16:07:23 from hana
Cars and holidays and 4 kids ... Also can I cope with 4??? 14 messages. Latest Sun 06-Jul-08 21:51:01 from juuule
Are your childen smaller than average? 17 messages. Latest Tue 01-Jul-08 09:30:55 from Idobelieveinfairies
Bit of a rant about cars.... 52 messages. Latest Sun 29-Jun-08 15:18:30 from evenhope
How the hell do you b/f no. 4 if they take hours and hours to feed... 19 messages. Latest Sun 29-Jun-08 09:56:26 from TheDuchessOfNorksBride
Is she a superwoman...???!! 8 messages. Latest Sat 28-Jun-08 14:03:55 from belgo
Do people assume you all come as a job lot? 4 messages. Latest Sat 28-Jun-08 12:28:49 from lljkk
Your children's future???? 4 messages. Latest Fri 27-Jun-08 13:32:18 from Zola78
Feel relieved but feel bad for feeling relieved! 2 messages. Latest Thu 26-Jun-08 22:40:47 from KatieDD
I dragged all the baby stuff out of the loft earlier, and its all going.......OMG It feels liberating! 33 messages. Latest Thu 26-Jun-08 21:15:31 from ladytophamhatt
Does anyone with a large family to feed buy food wholesale?? 12 messages. Latest Tue 24-Jun-08 20:24:46 from MindingMum
can i ask a deeply personal question? 17 messages. Latest Mon 23-Jun-08 07:11:16 from misscutandstick
anyone watching channel 4 at 9pm? 23 messages. Latest Sun 22-Jun-08 20:27:47 from misscutandstick
Hallelujah!!!!!! I held a newborn today and didn't go misty eyed or breakdown with envy over wanting another one..I AM CURED...no more babies for me....Whooooooopie!!!! 15 messages. Latest Sun 22-Jun-08 20:21:49 from ladytophamhatt
so what car do you all have? 60 messages. Latest Sun 22-Jun-08 10:39:13 from Tas1
Please recommend a people carrier! 42 messages. Latest Sun 22-Jun-08 10:05:56 from bambi06
Who has the largest age gap 40 messages. Latest Sun 22-Jun-08 09:59:58 from Pablop
If you have a bigger gap between 2nd child and 3rd should you have a 4th as playmate for number 3??! 15 messages. Latest Fri 20-Jun-08 17:14:46 from pagwatch
Telling people about no.4, why is it beyond the realm of reason that this one might actually be planned ?!?! 43 messages. Latest Wed 18-Jun-08 12:51:42 from mummypig
Already know I want more!!! 12 messages. Latest Sun 15-Jun-08 21:13:31 from Bronze
How long can I keep quiet at work with no.4??? 20 messages. Latest Fri 13-Jun-08 15:58:29 from Diege
<Ahem> Mission Accomplished! 51 messages. Latest Wed 11-Jun-08 13:39:35 from ladytophamhatt
Is having 5 really any harder than 4? 14 messages. Latest Mon 09-Jun-08 22:28:24 from largeginandtonic
What made you stop having babies please ? 34 messages. Latest Fri 06-Jun-08 18:51:55 from KatieDD
Er Hello everyone I am not new to mumsnet but just found this board. 30 messages. Latest Thu 05-Jun-08 21:19:29 from Tickle
Looking for the poster formerly known as Preggersagain! 2 messages. Latest Sat 31-May-08 16:23:35 from VictorianSqualor
how many kids do you have to have before you ar condisered a large family? 36 messages. Latest Mon 26-May-08 12:17:19 from lou33
why do some people want large families? 9 messages. Latest Fri 23-May-08 13:57:38 from readytoswiggin
Study angst!!! Should I complete MBA with 4 DC and is there any point??? 7 messages. Latest Thu 22-May-08 23:00:44 from youpeskykids
How are we all? 13 messages. Latest Sun 18-May-08 22:28:31 from kittywise
My baby is one... (sad) 18 messages. Latest Thu 15-May-08 16:11:30 from Cadmum
How many children is too many? 54 messages. Latest Fri 09-May-08 15:30:56 from kittywise
the worst thing about large family 18 messages. Latest Thu 08-May-08 10:30:23 from mommy6
REally cant decide whether to go for no.4 30 messages. Latest Wed 07-May-08 15:19:23 from tiredmumov4
do your older dc help out with the lo's? 21 messages. Latest Mon 05-May-08 12:16:40 from Flame
Can you have a career and a large family? 48 messages. Latest Mon 05-May-08 00:32:09 from midniteoil
I wish there was a switch to turn off Broodiness. 56 messages. Latest Sun 04-May-08 23:33:41 from bumface
Now forty, expecting #4, and a fourth cesearean... 12 messages. Latest Sun 04-May-08 23:18:56 from christie1
Is everyone very slack when it comes to organising stuff for birth no. 4+ ? 13 messages. Latest Sun 04-May-08 22:46:16 from KaSo
How much practical help do you all get on a day to day basis? 53 messages. Latest Sun 04-May-08 19:48:15 from tasha22
Help me to think rationally about the possibility of no. 6!! 7 messages. Latest Sat 03-May-08 09:30:13 from riven
Ohhhhhhh a lovely new home for all us OWLS 273 messages. Latest Sun 27-Apr-08 21:24:22 from trioand3
Do you ever feel guilty about being fertile? 36 messages. Latest Thu 24-Apr-08 19:51:58 from tulip31
cars? 9 messages. Latest Tue 22-Apr-08 22:45:44 from BigBadMouse
When everybody wants talk at the same time. 5 messages. Latest Mon 21-Apr-08 18:48:35 from lljkk
How do you cope with all the pregnancies?? 23 messages. Latest Sun 20-Apr-08 21:21:36 from Ceolas
how much waste does your household produce in a week? 35 messages. Latest Sat 19-Apr-08 21:30:09 from bogwobbit
how do you lot get on with cooking for your tribe then? 11 messages. Latest Fri 18-Apr-08 09:47:54 from narkymum
So how many children have you got? Who's got the most? 89 messages. Latest Thu 17-Apr-08 21:32:43 from gingeme
Bedrooms again 9 messages. Latest Thu 17-Apr-08 00:48:52 from superjo
my little lady is 3 today 4 messages. Latest Wed 16-Apr-08 09:15:25 from littlelapin
preferred age gaps between DC's 5 messages. Latest Sun 13-Apr-08 14:35:08 from chavtastic
some advice please?? 8 messages. Latest Fri 11-Apr-08 20:34:41 from evenhope
hi all just wanted to inroduce myself 19 messages. Latest Wed 09-Apr-08 22:57:39 from kittywise
DO you want to have more children even though you find it difficult with the ones you have? 17 messages. Latest Wed 09-Apr-08 19:11:52 from ladytophamhatt
When getting out of the car how do you get them all out safely? What if one does a runner? 16 messages. Latest Wed 09-Apr-08 12:36:27 from ChopsTheDuck
never mind larger families are you just an unpleasant bitchy person who likes destroying other threads? 99 messages. Latest Tue 08-Apr-08 17:17:20 from HarrogateMum
Tell me the best things about having a large family 10 messages. Latest Tue 08-Apr-08 10:23:00 from OverMyDeadBody
hwo do larger famlilies all manage to breahte the same air? 9 messages. Latest Tue 08-Apr-08 07:28:43 from kittywise
What does your body look like? 44 messages. Latest Tue 08-Apr-08 07:25:38 from kittywise
where do we all shop, and how much do we spend? (especially in the hols) 7 messages. Latest Mon 07-Apr-08 20:28:37 from tummytickler
Sleeping arrangements/bedroom sharing - any advice??? 6 messages. Latest Mon 07-Apr-08 08:59:28 from liahgen
If you get any 'free time' how much per day and what do you do to wind down? 24 messages. Latest Sun 06-Apr-08 20:49:48 from largeginandtonic
Time to come clean... 50 messages. Latest Sun 06-Apr-08 09:58:19 from magnolia74
how do larger fmalies have breakfast? 46 messages. Latest Thu 03-Apr-08 01:47:17 from Rosbo
more kids after bad birth 3 messages. Latest Wed 02-Apr-08 22:01:23 from Henrietta
Is more than 5 a whole different ball game????? 8 messages. Latest Wed 02-Apr-08 18:30:58 from cazboldy
do oyu haev a large family and a large arse? 20 messages. Latest Mon 31-Mar-08 17:15:13 from hatrick
Quick Births? 32 messages. Latest Sat 29-Mar-08 22:24:24 from ChasingSquirrels
when you had your first dc, did you imagine you would end up with a large family? 25 messages. Latest Sat 29-Mar-08 22:13:58 from fairylights
Advice please for wanabe no 4 4 messages. Latest Sat 29-Mar-08 19:24:15 from Henrietta
Do you have a clean house? Or is it as I fear and like shovelling snow in a blizzard? 41 messages. Latest Fri 28-Mar-08 22:19:48 from elliephant
Are people always asking you "so are you done now?" 22 messages. Latest Thu 27-Mar-08 23:54:54 from PaulaYatesBiggestFan
How did you all make the leap into 4 or more?? 51 messages. Latest Thu 27-Mar-08 11:52:23 from SilentTerror
are "OWLS" liek cougars but wihtout the sex? 22 messages. Latest Wed 26-Mar-08 22:25:26 from KillerStilettos
Excuse me [coughs politely] sorry to but in on your shiny new topic but any chance of some hints for someone that's nearly an OWL? 32 messages. Latest Wed 26-Mar-08 12:40:25 from damewashalot
none of my business but i think you should rename this section 4 messages. Latest Wed 26-Mar-08 11:08:29 from LilRedWG
well done !! 4 messages. Latest Tue 25-Mar-08 23:16:03 from Tiggiwinkle
Sibling dynamics: being left out, fighting over toys 3 messages. Latest Tue 25-Mar-08 19:09:16 from lljkk

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