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Managing a large family is a challenge, especially in today's 2-kid-per-household world. But what if your family equals TWO large families: say 8, or 10, or 15 children? Having a mega-family poses particular challenges that even "small" large families don't encounter, including travel in an extended-size van, serious household space issues, dealing with vast age differences, and many more. This board is here so mega-families can talk about the things that are unique to larger than large family life. Any mega-family, be it through birth, adoption, or blending, is invited to join!

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1. *~*~*~*~* Welcome to the Mega-Family Forum for the Month of November, 2009 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - canadianmom 5 days ago (1)

2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - canadianmom 5 days ago (1)

3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL -- Name, Age, # of kids & what is YOUR nick-name? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - canadianmom 5 days ago (14)

Michele, 34, 10 kids. My nick-name is Pooh Bear. (nt) - canadianmom 5 days ago

Michelle, seasoned, 8 kiddos nickname mickey or shelly (nt) - my8angels 5 days ago

ROFL...."seasoned".....I like it! (nt) - room4more 3 days ago

Shari, 45, 12 kids. no nickname unless you count mom or sweetie.:-) (nt) - mum2adozen 5 days ago

Michele, 37, 9 kiddos. No nick-name's for me, my mom didn't allow them....lol. (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

Kathy (39) with 10 kids. I used to be called Kitt at high school and some of my friends still use it, but not many. DH hates it, lol! (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

Carolyn with 11, including new baby 8 week old Calypso Sally! No nickname for me really. (nt) - tenessee10 4 days ago

Roll Call!! - A162 3 days ago

Hello & welcome! (nt) - canadianmom 3 days ago

Hi there!! (nt) - mum2adozen 3 days ago

Hi Angelina! Glad you found us. How old are your kids? (nt) - room4more 2 days ago

Paula, 8 kids, never really had a nickname. Dh sometimes calls me P. (nt) - PaulaK 2 days ago

Forgot to add--I'm 45. (nt) - PaulaK 2 days ago

4. *~*~*~*~* Mega-Calendar - What's on your plate this month? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - canadianmom 5 days ago (8)

Holiday shopping, parade, Fire Dept banquet. (nt) - canadianmom 5 days ago

Our older sons are coming to Ukraine to help work on the house...home to Canada Dec. 12...in tie to head for to Kansas & Missouri for Cmas... (nt) - mum2adozen 5 days ago

No big plans so far, just all the typical stuff. (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

Just the usual plus all the Christmas planning and prep. Still trying to decide if I should make a Christmas cake this year for the first time. (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

veterans day parade, first reconcilation and retreat, meal preparations for Thanksgiving, shopping and so much more. (nt) - my8angels 5 days ago

This weekend a black tie event (had to buy my first ever evening gown) and a concert, then we have 3 Nov. birthdays the 19th, 20th and 21st, friends visiting on the 20th, bday party for extended family to celebrate with Nov. birthday kids, and then Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday). (nt) - PaulaK 2 days ago

How exciting. I've never had an evening gown either. Are we going to get to see pictures?? You have a busy, busy month!! (nt) - room4more 16 hours ago

5. *+*+*+*+* November Birthdays! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - canadianmom 5 days ago (7)

Mine! on Friday the 13th, I am going to be 35! Mariam's on the 30th, she will be 4! (nt) - canadianmom 5 days ago

Friday the 13th, huh? Are you superstitious at all? (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

3 of 'em...DH & Danielle (4) on the 20th & James( 11) on the 30th.. (nt) - mum2adozen 5 days ago

Collin will be 10 on the 9th. (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

twins on the 16th--dh is on the 23rd and our anniversary is on the 21st (nt) - mom2twelve 4 days ago

Jasmine will be 7 - OneProudMommy 20 hours ago

6. In the spirit of Birthdays!(m) - canadianmom 5 days ago (2)

Sounds like you are all set to have a nice, "melty" evening......enjoy yourself! (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

7. Any fellow Black Friday shoppers here? I'm counting down the days!! It's almost time to cash in my piggy bank! (nt) - room4more 5 days ago (3)

Oooh, I wish we had this in Australia! You are so lucky! (nt) - duedrop 5 days ago

ooh ooh I love it. I am done shopping by then but I can always find more to buy.lol (nt) - my8angels 5 days ago

8. *+*+*+*+* More than Just Mom -- Let's dish about the other stuff in life! *+*+*+*+* (more) - room4more 4 days ago (8)

Well, - room4more 4 days ago

Oh Michele... I don't have all the time I think you deserve for this... but I can send you big (((HUGS))). Parents are interesting animals. It is so hard to have no support from family. (nt) - gelsum 4 days ago

many Hugs. (nt) - my8angels 4 days ago

Sounds like my Dad! - canadianmom 4 days ago

Hugs...I've been wondering how it went...It sounds tough...but isn't it awesome we can be different than our families...we can leave a better legacy for our children & I believe you are. (nt) - mum2adozen 3 days ago

That's so hard on you, GBHs! (nt) - duedrop 2 days ago

Thanks girls. (nt) - room4more 16 hours ago

9. */*/*/*/* Fun, Fun, Fun! - Personality Quiz ~ Link Inside *\*\*\*\* - room4more 3 days ago (8)

My results... - room4more 3 days ago

here is mine! - canadianmom 3 days ago

Mine was the same.. - mum2adozen 3 days ago

Mine was the same, too, only 60% instead of 62. What do the percents mean? 60% of what? (nt) - PaulaK 2 days ago

heres mine - my8angels 3 days ago

my results were - mom2twelve 3 days ago

mine were similar - duedrop 2 days ago

10. */*/*/*/* Picture Time -- Share a recent pic. Can be anything that you fancy! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 3 days ago (5)

The older kids on Halloween night - room4more 3 days ago

George and Grant on Halloween - room4more 3 days ago

Emma Rose - room4more 3 days ago

Your kids are so cute! (nt) - canadianmom 3 days ago

11. */*/*/*/* Brag Corner -- Share something your kids have done to make you proud. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 2 days ago (7)

ok this really isnt a brag but I just wanted to tell someone. My son and his wife our expecting again. (nt) - my8angels 2 days ago

Yah!!! Congrats! (nt) - canadianmom yesterday, 12:36AM

How Exciting!! Congrats! (nt) - room4more yesterday, 02:40AM

Thank you (nt) - my8angels 19 hours ago

Fantastic news, congratulations to you all! (nt) - duedrop 13 hours ago

The kids have been being nice to each other, and helpful! It's been so nice to see them work as a team. I know it won't last forever, but we are in an "up" part of life's cycle right now, and it melts my heart! (nt) - room4more 16 hours ago

12. *+*+*+*+* Geek Corner -- What are you geeking on lately? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 2 days ago (2)

I've been geeking on cooking. With the cooler weather I'm loving my time in the kitchen! (nt) - room4more 16 hours ago

13. *+*+*+*+* Movie Madness - What have you seen lately? What are you planning to see? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 2 days ago (3)

NOTHING!!! I'm starving for a good science fiction/fantasy akin to LOTR. Planning? The only thing I'm planning is insanity or exhaustion. (nt) - gelsum 2 days ago

You actually have to plan insanity & exhaustion??? Mine just happens! LOL. (nt) - room4more 17 hours ago

14. *+*+*+*+* Venting Corner -- Have a gripe, need to vent, we feel your pain. Let it out here. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 2 days ago (3)

I ate way too much pizza tonight and now belly feels like it is about to explode! That's my gripe, vent, PAIN....lol. (nt) - room4more 17 hours ago

hugs. (nt) - my8angels 14 hours ago

15. *&*&*&*&* Smilies and Frowns--What icon describes how you're feeling today. *&*&*&*&* (nt) - room4more yesterday, 02:37AM (3)

Happy (nt) - my8angels 19 hours ago

Today turned out to be busy. (nt) - room4more 17 hours ago

16. *&*&*&*&* What's Planned for the weekend??? *&*&*&*&* (nt) - room4more yesterday, 02:39AM (9)

House work and sorting out winter clothes- we had snow showers yesterday...:( (nt) - canadianmom 22 hours ago

Did any snow stick? I miss the snow. (nt) - my8angels 19 hours ago

lucky (nt) - room4more 17 hours ago

Nope (thank goodness!) the snow melted shortly after hitting the ground. I like snow until Boxing Day, after that it is a pain! (nt) - canadianmom 7 hours ago

marching in the Veterans day parade. shopping, Sunday Mass. (nt) - my8angels 19 hours ago

Sounds fun! (nt) - room4more 17 hours ago

Sat - Scrapathon workshop, 10 hours of adult conversation and playing with photos. Sun - our eldest son is getting baptised, YAY! (nt) - duedrop 18 hours ago

I've done a couple of scrapbooks as gifts, and I really enjoyed doing them, but all that sitting kills my back! Have a great time! And how exciting for your son! (nt) - room4more 17 hours ago

17. */*/*/*/* Laughing Out Loud - Kid say something funny? Have an amusing story? Tell us about it! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 12 hours ago (1)