Really freaking out

VanWest · Jul 19th, 2009, 13:18 PM

I just need to write this down because Im not allowed to say anything to anyone in my real life yet. I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SCARED :scared:
I don't know if I can do this, physically, mentally, money wise. We have 5 kids(1 together, 4 from his last marriage), I wish we had been more careful. To late now though.Does anyone on this board have 6 kids? Were going to be the Brady Bunch! I really need someone to talk to. But we decided not to say anything in til talking to the doctor, and making sure its safe, also because we don't want to take away any lime light from my brother, his gf is going to be induced on Wed, and my best friend is due in a week. Im stressed to the MAX lol

VanWest · Jul 19th, 2009, 13:19 PM

MOD, please move this I meant to post this in Pregnancy Club, sorry.

**~KACI~** · Jul 19th, 2009, 13:20 PM

Massive hugs hunni x x

**Arcanegirl** · Jul 19th, 2009, 13:21 PM

Moved for you

Linzi · Jul 19th, 2009, 13:23 PM

Big

honey. It must be quite daunting. I have no idea what its like at all, I only have one. I think you're super mum having 5 kids already, if you can manage that you'll have no problems with another one. I know it must be scary though.

hope you're ok hun

xxx

VanWest · Jul 19th, 2009, 13:29 PM

Do I sound horrible for worrying what people will think of us for having so many? People love to give me dirty looks when Im with all of Brad's kids...I think it must be because the oldest is almost 14 and Im 26 ...sigh

alice&bump · Jul 19th, 2009, 13:42 PM

i know its not quite the same, but i felt similar when i found outu i was expecting again - katie was only 3 months when i conceived! i literally started telling people 3 weeks ago cos i was so scared what peopple would think! and you'd be suprised how nice people are! i mean, they're probably saying allsorts behind my back, but they're nice to my face atleast

xx

Sarahkka · Jul 19th, 2009, 13:43 PM

Don't give people that power over you.
It's a reflection of their own rude and judgemental behaviour if they look down their nose at you. Nothing answers that rudeness better than a serene and pleasant demeanor.
You know that you have a blended family. You have perfectly good reasons for having the family size you do. And it's your business, at the end of the day. They don't get to comment!
I, for one, think you are terriffic! It's not easy guiding and nurturing that many chicks. You and your husband are fantastic for giving those children a secure, loving home with lots of siblings to grow and play and share with.
Plenty of people with smaller families don't manage to do that.
And don't panic! These things always work themselves out. Just don't forget to ask for help if you need it, particularly from the older kids.

BurtonBaby · Jul 19th, 2009, 20:26 PM

Try not to think about what people think. I was a bit nervous too, because we conceived this little man when Erica was only like almost 9 months... But at the end of the day all that matters is your family and that you are all happy.

RedString · Jul 19th, 2009, 20:40 PM

It's perfectly do-able; my mum had ten kids! three grew up with their dad on the other side of the country though (Paxton is one of those three), but she raised the other seven of us herself. And I turned out fine! *insanity twitch*

In all seriousness though, having six kids is totally doable, and there are families out there with more than that. If one's already 14, then it's easier too. My youngest brother was born when I was thirteen (he calls me "mummy" sometimes, lol) and I was always eager to help out. I'm sure you'll do fine.

Jul 19th, 2009, 13:18 PM	#1
VanWest Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,241	Really freaking out I just need to write this down because Im not allowed to say anything to anyone in my real life yet. I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SCARED :scared: I don't know if I can do this, physically, mentally, money wise. We have 5 kids(1 together, 4 from his last marriage), I wish we had been more careful. To late now though.Does anyone on this board have 6 kids? Were going to be the Brady Bunch! I really need someone to talk to. But we decided not to say anything in til talking to the doctor, and making sure its safe, also because we don't want to take away any lime light from my brother, his gf is going to be induced on Wed, and my best friend is due in a week. Im stressed to the MAX lol

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Jul 19th, 2009, 13:19 PM	#2
VanWest Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,241	MOD, please move this I meant to post this in Pregnancy Club, sorry.

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~KACI~ Mum (Mom) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wales Posts: 11,960	Massive hugs hunni x x

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Linzi Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 15,769	Big honey. It must be quite daunting. I have no idea what its like at all, I only have one. I think you're super mum having 5 kids already, if you can manage that you'll have no problems with another one. I know it must be scary though. hope you're ok hun xxx

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Jul 19th, 2009, 13:29 PM	#6
VanWest Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,241	Do I sound horrible for worrying what people will think of us for having so many? People love to give me dirty looks when Im with all of Brad's kids...I think it must be because the oldest is almost 14 and Im 26 ...sigh

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Jul 19th, 2009, 13:42 PM	#7
alice&bump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 8,702	i know its not quite the same, but i felt similar when i found outu i was expecting again - katie was only 3 months when i conceived! i literally started telling people 3 weeks ago cos i was so scared what peopple would think! and you'd be suprised how nice people are! i mean, they're probably saying allsorts behind my back, but they're nice to my face atleast xx

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Jul 19th, 2009, 13:43 PM	#8
Sarahkka Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 8,748	Don't give people that power over you. It's a reflection of their own rude and judgemental behaviour if they look down their nose at you. Nothing answers that rudeness better than a serene and pleasant demeanor. You know that you have a blended family. You have perfectly good reasons for having the family size you do. And it's your business, at the end of the day. They don't get to comment! I, for one, think you are terriffic! It's not easy guiding and nurturing that many chicks. You and your husband are fantastic for giving those children a secure, loving home with lots of siblings to grow and play and share with. Plenty of people with smaller families don't manage to do that. And don't panic! These things always work themselves out. Just don't forget to ask for help if you need it, particularly from the older kids.

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Jul 19th, 2009, 20:26 PM	#9
BurtonBaby Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,405	Try not to think about what people think. I was a bit nervous too, because we conceived this little man when Erica was only like almost 9 months... But at the end of the day all that matters is your family and that you are all happy.

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Jul 19th, 2009, 20:40 PM	#10
RedString Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 934	It's perfectly do-able; my mum had ten kids! three grew up with their dad on the other side of the country though (Paxton is one of those three), but she raised the other seven of us herself. And I turned out fine! insanity twitch In all seriousness though, having six kids is totally doable, and there are families out there with more than that. If one's already 14, then it's easier too. My youngest brother was born when I was thirteen (he calls me "mummy" sometimes, lol) and I was always eager to help out. I'm sure you'll do fine.

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