[7girly-girls]

We have 8. In my wildest dreams I never imagined I would be the mother of so many
We had our 6 girls and really wanted another but after nearly 2 years ttc kind of let go of that dream. I ended up falling pregnant and was rather surprised when it actually did happen (she is 2 now). We then went on to have one more and he (our only son) was born last year. The little two are only 15 months apart so life is full on. We are very happy with our 8.

[5peas in my pod]

Loving reading these replies.

[rebekah-mum]

Hi
I have had 11 with 1 set of twins 8 boys and 3 girls my youngest has special needs but wouldnt change anything I lost my eldest son at 19 and someone said she has plenty more they all have a special place in my heart .I agree you know when to stop

[butterfly-lee]

As others have said only you will know when you are there. Hope you and the family are well!!

Hi
I have had 11 with 1 set of twins 8 boys and 3 girls my youngest has special needs but wouldnt change anything I lost my eldest son at 19 and someone said she has plenty more they all have a special place in my heart .I agree you know when to stop

that is terrible. Some people really have no idea, and would seem no heart sorry to hear that you lost your son.

[Immysmummy]

Hi everyone,

I have 8 children and have just found out I am pregnant with number 9. I love reading posts from people who have more kids than me!

I'm dreading my GP appointment because I havent heard a "Congratulations" since #3.

Hubby doesnt know yet!! But I'm thinking of a way to break the news, considering we thought our magic number was 8, and our youngest is nearly 3. AND I've just given away and had a big clear out of all the baby stuff!! We dont even have a cot now. Not that I'm complaining, so exciting to buy new stuff.

[mum-of-10]

Congratulations Immysmummy! That's great news but how frustrating that you got rid of all your baby stuff . All the best at your dr's visit and I hope your DH is positive and happy when you tell him .

[lifehacker]

We have 8, #7 was a happy surprise (just 4 months after #6!). We are done for many reasons. Goodluck!

[mummy+8]

We have 8 at the moment and I certainly dont feel done. I have 2 girls, 17 and 12 and 6 boys, 15, 10, 6, 4, 2 and 5 months. i would love at least another one if not 2 but age is against me. I am 40 in August and everyone seems to have an opinion as to why it is a bad idea. My last 2 were born 4 and 5 weeks early. I have three boys with hearing loss so this is often put forward as a reason. My partner is not so sure but well see how things go. Like issysmummy i too have not heard any congratulations since number 3. I think as long as my other children are happy about it thats all that matters.

[The 7 Dwarfs]

What happened to you? and what made you go for a 7th child? Please share about
they joys of your brood of 7 or more!

6 was our 'magic number'. We now have 7 children who are all very close in age. Our eldest child was 8 years old when our 7th child was born. We also have twins as well. We have no immediate plans for anymore. Sometimes we consider having an 8th in the distant future, however not something I'd think about doing anytime soon. Kind of enjoying not being pregnant or having a baby in the house. Maybe the idea of more children will continue to fade over time, maybe it will raise it's head again, maybe it wont be able to happen anyhow. At the moment we are happy with how things are.

[back*again]

I have 6 and understand where you're coming from....if DH didn't already have the snip, I'd probably be considering more children. However, DS3 (child #5) is likely ASD, so that kinda turns me off it a little....life just isn't as easy with him as it was with the others. Life kinda went crazy when #6 came along. #6 is now starting to "out grow" him (if that makes sense), so he is becoming the baby again, so he's happier. I think a #7 could push him over the edge.