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I am 5 weeks pregnant today. This is my 10th child. I am so happy.
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Congrats! I am 32 weeks pregnant with baby number 7.
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I am 21 weeks and 2 days and even though this is my tenth child I have never had this with any other pregnancy. All up and down my legs I have a red, itchy rash that won't stop itching for anything. If I scratch it, it itches worse. It feels like poison ivy, but I know it's not because I've had poison ivy many times. Plus it's not spreading. Has any one else had this and do you know if its caused by pregnancy?
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Wow you lot are wonderful and mad lol 8+ kids think that makes u all super mums!! Congrats to u all and the very best of luck i feel very lucky to b pregnant wiv my 4th baby (first girly) ur all brilliant xx :-) <3
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I am now 14 weeks with number 10. I had my first checkup this week and the midwife said I was a little bigger than she expected me to be, but it could be caused from having so many children. Twins runs in my family. My maternal grandmother had 10 kids but one of her pregnancies was twins. I guess I will have to wait to see if I'm having twins.
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Any luck with number 11?
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I am 5 weeks pregnant with #5.. At first I was concerned with what people might say. But my mom always says they talked about Jesus. Just let them talk God knows what he's doin....So congratulations to all the mommies to be again!
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I am 5 weeks pregnant with #5.. At first I was concerned with what people might say. But my mom always says they talked about Jesus. Just let them talk God knows what he's doin....So congratulations to all the mommies to be again!
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Congrats on yours and hope your pregnancy goes okay.
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3168407 tn?1344606951
Congrats on number 10!!! I'm 4 weeks with #8 and excited but secretive bc unfortunately bc our peers and family DO NOT share our love for children!!! Also bc I've lost the last few and we are patiently cautious to see if this little one stays put!!
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Oh I so wish I can be blessed with a big family there is 12 in mine my parents were blessed but I'm suffering with infertility ;) very happy for you ladies keep negativity out
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I would ignore any negative comments you receive about having so many children. I don't think I ever receive negative comments. People can hardly believe I have so many and they think it's neat especially when they see my two boys working with their dad instead of doing what other kids do today like play video games and just bojive around. It's rare to see teenagers really working hard nowadays. People were amazed to see my 16 and 17 year olds come to their house to help their dad work on their house. They really liked to see it. People that say negative stuff to you is probably because they're jealous. I am very happy I have 9 kids and that I'm pregnant with my 10th. Those people that say that, it's none of their business anyway. Don't let it bother you and congratulations on your pregnancy.
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757137 tn?1347196453
Cheers to you ladies with big families. The rest of America doesn't know what it is missing.

They would be surprised to know that parenthood get easier as the family grows because it is a learned skill. I was starting to get the hang of it when I had my third. By the time number four cam along I was on automatic. With the experience of a large family we are not as worrisome, and are less likely to rush off for professional aid for scrapes or tantrums. In fact often we are more knowledgeable about children than some child psychologists.

And we can relax and be parents to our children, instead of pseudo-contemporaries. A young girl needs a sister to share the excitement of her first crush. Mama just doesn't fit the bill. And who needs play dates? There is always someone around for basketball or a card game.  How sad it must be if your only sibling is someone you don't get on with. In large families that is not a problem. There are choices.

Oh, I forgot to mention the best thing about big families. They  are lots of fun.
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I am six weeks pregnant with my 9 th baby. It is nice to see others on here who are having large families. I have received a lot of negative comments about having so many children.
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my breast are hurting and my nipples are secreating clear liquid i had a tubal 12 yrs ago but im feeling movements in my tummy took test and was negative which i expected what is going on with me im freaking out
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Ten children.. Truely a blessing and u must have the patience of a saint
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Congratulations! I'm 5 months pregnant with triplets and this will make 5 for me, im really excited for you all!! I came from a big family myself
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Congrats inlovewithhubby. I too am five weeks if pink pad is correct. I have six this will make baby seven. Glad to see I'm not the only one with a large family.
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Would you like to be my friend?
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1806883 tn?1458321004
congratulations :) I've got 10 and am trying for another but dont have age on my side :)
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