Does any1 have 5 or more children?

Yes, I have 5 children - 4 boys and 1 girl and I love my life. I grew up in loving home with 5 siblings and I can't imagine life without a house full of children. Many people (including my mother-in-law) thought we were nuts to have 5 kids 6 and under (now they're 6 to 12). She later apoligized profusely and dearly loved all our children. If you and your husband want another child, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Best Wishes !

Hi there, I dont have 5or more children (i have 2 and am currently ttc no.3) but I was part of a family of 8children. I had 4brothers and 3sisters ranging from the eldest who is now 24 down to the youngest who is now 13, (im in the middle at 21.) I thought it was a lovely way to grow up as there was always someone to play with, or fight with, or do whatever with. However, the financial strain on my parents was high as my dad was injured and was unable to carry on with his original job and had to change careers.

Id love to have more than 3children but I dont have a big enough house, or the financial backing to allow this. I think that its completely feasible for each child to feel fully loved and nurtured when coming from a large family as there are so many people to give love! It also teaches sharing and social skills! My husband is an only child and has the worst case of only child syndrome I have ever seen! Although, I completely and wholly admit that Not all only chidren grow up to be quite selfish! I know many who are just as friendly and giving as anyone else!

I think if you have the financial backing, time and space for you to have a large family then go for it!

(and by the way, before ppl comment, I am not from a religious background where contraception is not allowed or big families are encouraged, my family are standard british christians!)

My husband and I have 2 biological children and 3 long-term foster children (two brothers and a sister) who we are in the process of adopting. We have also been told that their biologic mom is pregnant again and this baby will also be taken away from her.We're hoping to be able to adopt the baby too, and any others that the biological mum conceives. Finances will be strained of course, as we won't receive foster carers allowance once the children are officially ours, but we'd far rather be able to promise our kids (and they *are* our kids now!) a happy, secure, loving home than money in the bank. I've also been verbally abused for being a wh0re as two of my kids are white and 3 are mixed race. So what? Sticks & stones.... If you want another child, and can provide a safe, nurturing environment for all of them, then don't worry what other people think, just go for it.

I think having 5 or more kids is just too much

I read a news report the other day on a woman who is having her 11th child and she gets 30 grand a year in benefits. Its disgusted me

I haven't, at least not to my knowledge!