[Alkhin]

I LOVE big families...I simply abstain because I don't think I could handle more than the precious one I have. seriously. I am very envious of women who have more than two and think how lucky they are...and how accomplished they are because the management and mother-ness needed is something beyond my comprehension.

As it is (the way I have been fixed up...LONG story) I will be lucky to have another one...

And don't quote adoption to me...thats another sticky issue for me (I myself am adopted.)

[RnMomof7]

I simply abstain because I don't think I could handle more than the precious one I have

Someone with two children asked me once how "I did it"?

I told her the secret that every mother of a large family knows..the first 2 are "the work" by the time you get to 3 they raise each other..

Our pastor has 5 girls,I loved watching his wife bond the girls..each of the "older" ones had a younger one "help" with

I have 5 boys and two girls..the girls are ten years apart...but as adults they are very close

The secret? My oldest daught tells me she feels like "mom" to the younger one..she changed diapers,taught her color and to count.

I really beieve a large family is easier to raise,because they are less self centered and demanding..sharing isnt an option it is a necessity.....We had 9 people in out home when the kids were young and 1 batheroom..you learn patience and considerstion very quickly *grin*