http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20097968/?gt1=10251 Honestly, 17...and they want more?? I don't even know 17 people that I would consider close friends, much less want to live with them! Good grief woman! Give it a rest!
To each his own, but DANG!! They are approaching my great grandmother's numbers. She had 18 living children, she gave birth to 21, there were 2 sets of twins. I have relatives out the wazoo in VA! :shock: But nowadays, there is something called birth control although I believe their religious beliefs forbid it.
I read that they are letting God dictate how many children they have. I'm letting God provide me with birth control. They're debt free though, so they must be doing something right, lol...
"Among the "fun facts" listed on Discovery Health's Web page devoted to the Duggars: A baby has been born in every month except June; the Duggars have gone through an estimated 90,000 diapers, and Michelle, 40, has been pregnant for 126 months — or 10.5 years — of her life." No thank you.
I myself want a lot of children, don't know about 17. I at least want 6 or 7. These people just amaze me. Just like the show "Little People Big World" I would love to know how they make it. I mean just think of the money the Duggars spend on food, clothes, and so on.
6 or 7?? How do you spend quality time with 6 or 7 kids? How do you afford 6 or 7 kids? Man oh man. I love kids, don't get me wrong. And if I could afford them, I might would have one or two more, MIGHT. But 7? 17? That lady is nuts!
It's easy, if you space them out. There are six of us kids. We were born in three groups of two kids. Each group is about eight years apart, and both kids in each group are about 2 years apart. It's a general belief among my sibs and me that my Mom had two kids, waited until they got old enough to babysit then had two more, waited again until they got old enough to babysit and had the final two.
I guess... I just know that there are 11 years between my two, and I sometimes find it difficult to give them both undivided attention. Sounds like your mom was smart though, lol.....
How big is their house? I can not get on that link right now but damn how bigs the moms butt 17 omg . I don't know about yall but getting rid of the baby fat from one was hard but 17 omg. This is going to sound mean but 17 kids they would get on my nerves she must have a live in nanny.
My aunt had seventeen single births and adopted one more! I am the youngest of 10 myself and we have a very close-knit family. Don't get me wrong, sometimes we fight like heck, but we truly join together as well. My oldest brother is 21 years older than I am.
As stated on the other side I personally think that one or both should have been snipped after the 4th child. And no I personally don't care what their beliefs or thoughts are on the birth control issue, they still should have been snipped. Craig
Jennifer, I have 7 children. It is possible to spend quality time w/ a large family. Just takes organization. My kids are 4, 7, 8, 8, 11, 12, & 14. Affording food does get tough but you can budget pretty easily and make it work. It is not kids that are expensive, it's lifestyles. We drive used cars, have no cell phones, no satellite or cable, etc. Yes, we still get to do fun things together. But we don't live in an executive home or gated community, that's for sure. We'd love to bring home 1 or 2 more. Don't know if will happen but open to the idea if it does. Having a large family doesn't mean less attention to them, just means a little more managing of time is all. I will say this, the house is ALWAYS loud--LOL. But never dull, that's for sure. Once you are past 3 kids, you're outnumbered anyhow--LOL. Have a great weekend, Stephanie.
I guess it's possible, but maybe it seems impossible to me because I was raised as an only child and I KNOW I don't personally have the patience for that many! LOL
17 kids ! We have 7 as well ! 6 Boys 1 Girl .The girl is the youngest . Boys are easier !!! Girls need to come home with instructions . She is sooo emotional .
Have to agree Carolina Beach Girl! We have 4 boys and 3 girls. And you're right, boys are easier. What till she turns around 9 & 10 and that sassiness starts. Drives me nuts! We should get together one day...14 at once! Now that would be a housefull--LOL. Funny thing is, we don't think of ourselves as a large family w/ 7 kids. I honestly don't think 7 is too many. Guess it's all in the perspective. Good luck w/ all of them. Take care, Stephanie
