rose Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Just curious. I wonder how we all compare to the societies around us. The fertility thread made me realise just how many large families are on this board. No obligatory other this time unless someone can suggest a really compelling reason why. Oh and, unborn babies count as children in my world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 My vote sure won't be anonymous. Ha. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykidsrmyjoy Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I said 4, which includes my daughter who died at birth. 3 that I have the priviledge of raising. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 One. He just graduated from homeschool. :001_smile: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Approximately one, two and none. I wonder when I'm going to stop panicking when people ask me that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Four. My youngest is a high school senior. It also includes my oldest. forever 31, who died just 3 short months ago. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Six. One lovely daughter and four adorable sons who live with me, and one precious tiny brother who lives with Jesus. (And I sincerely hope for one more.) I am sorry so many of you are members of this same club but glad I'm not alone. Edited August 18, 2017 by happypamama 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Approximately one, two and none. I wonder when I'm going to stop panicking when people ask me that. My heart cries for you. I cannot fathom the mother pain. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) :grouphug: Rosie :grouphug: Quill :grouphug: Linda :grouphug: happypamama Edited August 18, 2017 by ErinE 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liber Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 6 5 boys and one girl. 23, 20, 17, 11, 7 and 5 2 miscarriages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I just sputtered. I have one I gave birth to. And two step sons. I didn't answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) I only have six, plus some miscarriages. Still on the fence as to whether we want more in a few years, since I'm still very young. All the health stuff is still up in the air but it looks like, with a perinatologist, I can probably safely have more. Some days my family feels small but sometimes, like tonight when I was trying to shepherd everyone through Kroger alone, it seems almost unmanageably enormous. Edited August 18, 2017 by Arctic Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Approximately one, two and none. I wonder when I'm going to stop panicking when people ask me that. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Four. My youngest is a high school senior. It also includes my oldest. forever 31, who died just 3 short months ago. :grouphug: you and rosie both. and anyone else on the board who has lost a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 I really didn't mean to trigger so many emotions. It didn't even cross my mind that this would be a sensitive question. My apologies. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I really didn't mean to trigger so many emotions. It didn't even cross my mind that this would be a sensitive question. My apologies. It isn't for me. Answering the question of how many children I have is hard in person because five isn't right, since it leaves out Baby Nate, but six means I might have to discuss Baby Nate when I don't really feel like it. And also, saying six seems unfair to those who have six living children because except for a very few minutes, I've not actually parented six children at once. But here, y'all know me, and I appreciate the chance to count Baby Nate without any hesitation. So, thank you. :) 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Four. My youngest is a high school senior. It also includes my oldest. forever 31, who died just 3 short months ago. I'm so sorry for you and Rosie and others. :grouphug: :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutingmom Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 4, and 3 stepkids that I had various amounts of time helping raise. 3 (step) grandkids too. Sent from my SM-T530NU using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I really didn't mean to trigger so many emotions. It didn't even cross my mind that this would be a sensitive question. My apologies. No need to apologise to me. It isn't for me. Answering the question of how many children I have is hard in person because five isn't right, since it leaves out Baby Nate, but six means I might have to discuss Baby Nate when I don't really feel like it. And also, saying six seems unfair to those who have six living children because except for a very few minutes, I've not actually parented six children at once. But here, y'all know me, and I appreciate the chance to count Baby Nate without any hesitation. So, thank you. :) Yeah. The difference between the question asked and the questions implied, which isn't a problem here. I'm trying to train myself to say "it's complicated." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 The poll results are different from the norm around here. I see families with two most commonly. Three is not that unusual. Beyond that would make me notice. Scotland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 The poll results are different from the norm around here. I see families with two most commonly. Three is not that unusual. Beyond that would make me notice. Scotland. I think on the whole large families aren't the norm here in the U.S. either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) I think on the whole large families aren't the norm here in the U.S. either. Here is the UK. I make it many more with one child, roughly similar two children, many fewer with more. ETA: graph wouldn't post. Here's the source in figure 2: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/families/bulletins/familiesandhouseholds/2016#things-you-need-to-know Edited August 18, 2017 by Laura Corin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 5 and 2 so I guess 7. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I really didn't mean to trigger so many emotions. It didn't even cross my mind that this would be a sensitive question. My apologies. Really, the question is so much harder in real life. And when you have lost a child it is a question that gives you pause, but it is such a normal question, one I never thought about until the end of May. No need to apologize. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Seven children. Five at home this instant. Statistics so far: Population: 163 Mode: 4 Median: 3 Mean: 3.6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I said 5. My 7 year old passed away last year, so 4 living. It "is" a complicated question, but gets asked all the time. No one is trying to be insensitive & I know that. But still, I'm never sure how to answer. Two bio, 3 adopted from foster care. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertstrawberry5 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 My vote sure won't be anonymous. Ha. HaHa! I looked at the results and said, "That's Martha." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 2 plus 3 furry children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdbates78 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Two. The plan was originally to have just one. Apparently you can't pick and choose how many you get at one time ;) :) And I wouldn't have it any other way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 4.75 at the moment. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) . Edited February 19, 2018 by ErinE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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