https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:11:55 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2008 21:26:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16378 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=379485&title=any-large-familys#379485 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 16378
Posted: 09 May 2008 at 9:26pm

"they don't really count "... LOL Maya.

Kudos to you jojo!! I am having enough bother with 1 but I am from a big family, I have 5 sisters and 2 brothers. I loved being in a big family! You don't need heaps of new clothes etc. to have a good upbringing, I was always in hand-me-downs (being the youngest of 6 girls!) Plus with heaps of kids you get more help with the chores Washing would be a bugger to keep up with though!! Hehe.

Do you cook stir-fries? They are really easy to do in bulk, with fresh or frozen veg, and you can make (or buy) heaps of different flavours of sauces to give it variety. And you can stretch it further by using a lot of rice as a base *which is yummy to eat with the sauce*.

I love crock pots ]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 21:26:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=379485&title=any-large-familys#379485 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=379402&title=any-large-familys#379402 Author: Maya
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Posted: 09 May 2008 at 8:12pm

I am in awe! Gives me hope that having #4 in a few weeks won't be so bad! I also have 4 stepkids, so Willie will have 8 kids all up once baby arrives,but they don't all live here so they don't really count.]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 20:12:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=379402&title=any-large-familys#379402 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=378918&title=any-large-familys#378918 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 16378
Posted: 09 May 2008 at 11:53am

Jojo, you're sooo lucky 10x over.

I would love to have that many kids. DH is the last of 8 (all biological) and I am one of 6 (4 biological & 2 foster) plus my mum and dad did temporary foster care as well.

We're still on #1 but we're talking about having #'s 2 & 3 in close succession (soon I hope) and then we'll see what happens.

What ages are your kids?

My MIL had her first 6 close together (within 11 years) then waited 8 years before #7 and another 6 years before #8 so by the time DH was a toddler most of his siblings had left home and his oldest sister was married. Our first niece (MILs oldest grandchild) was born on DH's 3rd birthday and our oldest nephew is only a year younger than her. From the stories MIL tells it does seem having 6 close in age was easier than when she only had 2 at home with a bigger age gap.

My family is very close in age. There is only 6 years between #1 & #5 then 6 years between #5 and our youngest sister (who is a foster sibling).

Like in your house we all had chores to help mum & dad out: we helped with the washing, did the dishes, helped cook meals, house cleaning etc. We were all expected to look after our own bedrooms and pitch in when it came to tidying the family areas. I remember Saturday morning used to be cleaning day and each family member (except the youngest) was allocated a room to clean. We had a decent sized 5 bedroom family home yet it only took less than an hour to clean it completely with 2 adults and 5 kids pitching in (it takes me longer to do my little 3 bedroom home).

I loved growing up in a big family. We didn't have huge overseas holidays but we did take big family holidays within NZ for a couple of weeks every winter and every summer. I'm proud to say I've probably seen more of NZs South Island than most NZers.

We went without a TV for 6 years from when I was 8-14 (my brother broke it) and we didn't miss it, we were never bored.

Mum and Dad went without the extra luxuries that DH & I currently take for granted (like wine) but it was definitely worth it for them. We may not have had expensive things but we all have priceless memories and wonderful love and support that you can only get from close family.

Mum & Dad are still young (58 & 60) and now they can enjoy the extra luxuries but what they love most is having their children and grandchildren around. They have 6 grown up kids, 7 grandkids and they are sooo happy whenever we get together. They'd love it if we all moved in with them (not kidding, #5 & her 2 kids already live with them and mum & dad want DH and I to build a house next door - they've even given us the land). I think they might be a wee bit crazy ]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 11:53:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=378918&title=any-large-familys#378918 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=378901&title=any-large-familys#378901 Author: jojo43
Subject: 16378
Posted: 09 May 2008 at 11:26am

Thanks , I am wanting to swap or get some more meal ideas, cos sometimes i go a little blank...lol...baby brain magnerfied]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 11:26:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=378901&title=any-large-familys#378901 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=363076&title=any-large-familys#363076 Author: 2bmumof3
Subject: 16378
Posted: 22 April 2008 at 2:09pm

Hi jojo43, I simply can't begin to imagine how busy and fulfilling your life must be. I wanted 4 kids and thought that to be a large family (an I guess it is in todays society) but now that I'm near the end of my 3rd pregnancy my mind has changed to think that'll be all for me thanks. Haha, can't believe I'm concerned about how to cope with 3, lol. A lady who left our playcentre last year is due to come back, she has 8 of her own boys. I'll mention your quest to find other mums of large familys, good luck with it.]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:09:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=363076&title=any-large-familys#363076 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=361111&title=any-large-familys#361111 Author: jojo43
Subject: 16378
Posted: 20 April 2008 at 4:16pm

Its not as hard as it sounds , all children like rotuine, and we make jobs fun , we have a 5 bdrm house , and i only spend between $120 and $150 a week on shopping, we keep our costs down by not buying packet food, or processed]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:16:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=361111&title=any-large-familys#361111 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=359348&title=any-large-familys#359348 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 16378
Posted: 18 April 2008 at 1:33pm

WOW..... that's awesome!! I only have the 2, I would like atleast one more, but DH isn't keen. I don't think I could handle 10 though!! Well Done! And esp cool that you foster as well!! ]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:33:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=359348&title=any-large-familys#359348 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=359305&title=any-large-familys#359305 Author: jojo43
Subject: 16378
Posted: 18 April 2008 at 1:10pm

It's great , it was hard when they where little , but i find it cost less now to feed and cloth them , I buy in bulk, and use it ..so no wastage, my kids love to op shop, and there is allways hand me downs , we have a STRICK rotuine, and rosters , my older children take turns at hanging washing and cleaning the bathroom , I never get "i'm board", i dont allow the playstation to be on inless it has been earnt...I cook a lot in our crock pot , and do it in the morn , (veges etc), then i can spend the day doing washing and playing with the kids]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:10:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=359305&title=any-large-familys#359305 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=358840&title=any-large-familys#358840 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 16378
Posted: 17 April 2008 at 10:23pm

Good on you.
I think 2 is enough for me though, in fact it's too much some days ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:23:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=358840&title=any-large-familys#358840 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357623&title=any-large-familys#357623 Author: Neeks
Subject: 16378
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 9:37pm

Wow.. 10?? In the words of the late Steve Irwin 'Crikey' I have 3 Step kids that live with us full time and 1 between us and THAT is enough LOL how do you do it??]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:37:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357623&title=any-large-familys#357623 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357460&title=any-large-familys#357460 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 16378
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 7:17pm

I bow down to you ladies! I have trouble keeping up with 1!]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:17:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357460&title=any-large-familys#357460 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357428&title=any-large-familys#357428 Author: 11111
Subject: 16378
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 6:24pm

I not from a big family, but wnat one of my own would have 10 if I thought I could, but will have to settle for 4 or 6.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:24:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357428&title=any-large-familys#357428 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357348&title=any-large-familys#357348 Author: busymum
Subject: 16378
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 5:25pm

I am eldest of 10 and have 3 so far.... I'd love all the tips I can get though, we've been thinking 6 but some days it's just soooo hard ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:25:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357348&title=any-large-familys#357348 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357264&title=any-large-familys#357264 Author: jojo43
Subject: 16378
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 3:44pm

Thanks , strange but it is easier than when i had 2]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:44:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357264&title=any-large-familys#357264 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357253&title=any-large-familys#357253 Author: JD
Subject: 16378
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 3:31pm

Not me...and unfortunately DH doesn't want a family quite that large

BUT...You go girl! I was brought up in a family of 9 and it was great. ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:31:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357253&title=any-large-familys#357253 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357213&title=any-large-familys#357213 Author: jojo43
Subject: 16378
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 2:36pm

Hi , i am new to this forum, wanting to chat with other mums that have large familys

I have 10 children
2 step sons
6 of our own
and 2 foster

I also do home care , and after schol care , any one else out there mad like me]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:36:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16378&PID=357213&title=any-large-familys#357213