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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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Announcement *+*+*+*+*+* HaPpY BiRtHdAy Michelle (queenmommy911) *+*+*+*+*+* today, 10:59PM
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1. *~*~*~*~* Welcome to the Mega-Family Forum for the Month of February, 2010 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Mirz 7 days ago (1)

2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Admin 7 days ago (1)

3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL -- Name, family size, and do you celebrate anything in February (birthdays, Valentine's, etc.)? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Admin 7 days ago (15)

Michele, Extra Large (10 kids) We sort of celebrate Valentines Day- we eat chocolate. We have 3 birthday's this month. (nt) - canadianmom 7 days ago

Jennifer, 8 kids.....oldest dd went Ecuador THIS MORNING for the whole semester(till may 15)....that was hard... - jenniferhas8 7 days ago

.. (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

Michele w/9. We usually do surf & turf for V-day dinner. My mom's 60th b-day is this month!! (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

Liv, 8 kids, Other than Valentines day, no. We just had 4 birthdays at the end of Dec and Beginning of Jan. (nt) - Liv 7 days ago

Michelle 8 kids 2 family members birthday (nt) - my8angels 7 days ago

Paula with 8. I make a heart shaped cake for V day. (nt) - PaulaK 7 days ago

Michelle with 8. Not really, but I would like to try to make a special dinner this year for V-day. (nt) - Mirz 6 days ago

Tia with 9 kids - Youngest DD turns 7 this month, Valentine's is usually a Sweethearts Dinner at church. (nt) - JoyfulWife 6 days ago

Jodie preg with #9. No, been reading something about candles, and it would be neat, but maybe when the kids can handle having a candle at their window (nt) - jizo 6 days ago

Christi W/15 kids and 9 weeks along with #16, birthdays and maybe house buying to celebrate. (nt) - Christi_Momof15 5 days ago

Shannon w/8....3wks prego with #9. DH and I celebrate Valentines Day. (nt) - mommy2jkserjlj 5 days ago

Congrats!!!!! (nt) - room4more yesterday, 04:44AM

Shari w/ 12...we eat chocolate , too...but not just for Valentines day...any time is time for chocolate. (nt) - mum2adozen 2 days ago

4. *~*~*~*~* Mega-Calendar - What's on your plate this month? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Admin 7 days ago (9)

Birthday's. Today Feb 1st is our eldest dd Hailey she is 15, on the 19th our ds David will be 14 and on the 28th our ds Joshua will be 3. (nt) - canadianmom 7 days ago

the usual plus organizing the soup supper at church for lent, dil and uncles birthdays (nt) - my8angels 7 days ago

Going to San Francisco with my hubby for 3 days this week! (Business for him, fun for me!) (nt) - PaulaK 7 days ago

Have a good time! (nt) - canadianmom 7 days ago

Oh, I love SF! I was born there. Have fun!!! (nt) - room4more 7 days ago

Hope you have a great time! (nt) - Mirz 6 days ago

Just continuing to get various things in my IRL and Online Life back on track. (nt) - Mirz 6 days ago

Homeschooling-our school year runs from April-Mar., so we are on the homerun - jizo 6 days ago

5. *#*#*#*#** Smiles & Tears - Share the Ups and Downs of recent life here. *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Admin 7 days ago (9)

tears werre flowing this morning when we took oldest to the airport for her 3 1/2 month trip to Quito, Ecuador:( (nt) - jenniferhas8 7 days ago

Wow, how exciting for her and sad for you. (nt) - Liv 7 days ago

Just wait and see how fast that time will fly by! Before you know it she will be home again! (nt) - canadianmom 7 days ago

Oh, gosh. That's hard. Hopes that the time goes by fast and you have peace of heart during her absence. (nt) - Mirz 6 days ago

Are you able to keep in touch? - jizo 6 days ago

actually, I heard from her last night when she arrived and got to her new "home" and - jenniferhas8 6 days ago

I'm glad that she arrived safe and hope she has a great time! (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

thats pretty neat - jizo today, 07:08PM

6. *+*+*+*+* Geek Corner -- What are you geeking on lately? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Admin 7 days ago (1)

7. *+*+*+*+* Welcome back!! How was your weekend? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 7 days ago (6)

It rained here so not as productive as i would have liked it to be. (nt) - my8angels 7 days ago

Spent way too much time on the computer. But, Jim and I managed to finish a project we wanted to, so that was a good thing. (nt) - Mirz 6 days ago

We went to church on Sunday-Sat, Shige worked. The kids went to drum practice in the city. - jizo 6 days ago

((hugs)) (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

backatya (nt) - jizo today, 07:16PM

8. *#*#*#*#** Check this Out -- Post a link to a cool site, article, video, or other online fun. *#*#*#*#* (nt) - room4more 5 days ago (1)

9. *#*#*#*#** What are you reading this week? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - room4more 5 days ago (7)

Quirky, Yes - Hopeless, no. It's about asperger's syndrome....I think one of the kids has it. We had her tested for autisum as a toddler and they said she was borderline, but it never really fit for us, but asperger's is making a lot of sense when it comes to her. Anyone here have any experience? (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

sort of...my 16yo neice was diagnosed with it around 10 yo....things are tough for them sometimes! Praying for you! (nt) - jenniferhas8 5 days ago

she's 12 now, and it's been 10 years of one step forward two steps back with her, and now that she older we can really see where things aren't falling into place with her. It's hard to be here, accepting this, but I think it's the reality of the situation. Though reading the book is helping me to understand her, and not take things the wrong way....in a lot of ways I already feel better about her, just because she makes more sense to me now, kwim? (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

you sound alot like my sis-in-law, actually, in the things you said. It has been hard for them.... (nt) - jenniferhas8 5 days ago

just talking - jizo today, 07:30PM

I keep carrying - jizo today, 07:37PM

10. *#*#*#*#** Mid-week check-in ~ What's been done? What's still left to do?*#*#*#*#* (nt) - room4more 5 days ago (5)

I've spent my week with sick kids, though I did get out Monday night. I think they are all over the hump and dh, nor I have got it yet....fingers crossed we don't. I need to make Emma a new ortho appt for this week....I had to cancel 2 last week (car problems & snow) and 1 this week (sickness)....yikes!! (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

as a mom that had January full of sick kids.....I hope they are well soon! And you should get out of the house for a break! (nt) - jenniferhas8 5 days ago

I felt guilty for leaving them....but if I didn't go then, when?? So I went. They keep relasping, it's an odd illness. (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

Need to schedule the field trip to Lowes and call and reserve the Camp for the AHG summer day camp. (nt) - my8angels 5 days ago

11. *#*#*#*#** At what age do your kids stop taking a nap? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - room4more 5 days ago (7)

Most of mine stop around 2 - 2 1/2. (nt) - room4more 5 days ago

mine, too...around 2 1/2. Otherwise they would be up too late at night! (nt) - jenniferhas8 5 days ago

Mine were about 3 years old. (nt) - canadianmom 5 days ago

Well they stop around 3 and then start up again at 13, lol. (nt) - Christi_Momof15 5 days ago

about 1 year of age (nt) - my8angels 5 days ago

About 4. Depends on the child though. (nt) - mommy2jkserjlj 5 days ago

12. */*/*/*/* Thursday!! What are you doing today? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - canadianmom 4 days ago (8)

making a dinner for a friend that just brought home a new baby...and going over there to hold it for, like 2 hours!!! (nt) - jenniferhas8 4 days ago

Took Emma to the orthopedic. They didn't replace her cast - whew, wasn't looking forward to that! She goes back in 2 weeks and gets a boot....can't wait, she'll be able to take it off for a bath....the sponge baths are getting old. Oh, and I left before the kids got up, came home around 11:30 and they were all like: oh, we thought you were still sleeping! ROFL, where they come up with stuff like that amazes me...like I sleep till 11:30...jeesh! (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

off to the bread store and then out house hunting (nt) - my8angels 4 days ago

Are you moving? (nt) - room4more 4 days ago

looks like in the next 2-3 months. I have gotten over the sadness and am looking at it as a new adventure in our lives. (nt) - my8angels 3 days ago

You have such a great positive attitude! Keep us posted on the house-hunt. (nt) - canadianmom 3 days ago

Are you guys staying in the same area? Upsizing, moving for a job?? I hope you find the perfect house!! (nt) - room4more yesterday, 04:35AM

13. */*/*/*/* TGIF!!! Who is going shopping, going away or going crazy!? What are you doing today? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - canadianmom 3 days ago (24)

Been shopping a little this morning, picked up gatorade and serger thread. lol car wash and gas. It's my birthday so I need to decide what to do. I can't decide if I want to just go out w/ DH or if I should have a little party with the kids at home. I think they would really like it, but I don't want to lose my date night either. WWYD? (nt) - gelsum 3 days ago

I havent used my serger in a while...diapers were the last thing I "serged".....I miss it! What are you making?? And Happy Birthday!!!! (nt) - jenniferhas8 3 days ago

I'm using the titanic dress pattern from Simplicity to make DD 16 a formal. She was asked to the Valentine's dance at school. - gelsum 3 days ago

Happy Birthday and cant you do both? (nt) - my8angels 3 days ago

When I saw "Gatorade and serger thread" all I could picture was a housewife hopped up on Gatorade, serging as fast as she could get that machine going and smoke coming off the material! LOL (nt) - canadianmom 2 days ago

ROFL (nt) - gelsum yesterday, 02:30PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! (nt) - room4more yesterday, 04:07AM

Thanks everyone! (nt) - gelsum yesterday, 02:32PM

of the 3......I pick going crazy. I am going to Target for stuff later, but that is hardly going "shopping"!(not the fun kind!) (nt) - jenniferhas8 3 days ago

Ok, tell me about this Target store. We don't have them in Canada. Are they like Wal-Mart? I see ads on American TV for it and I wasn't sure if they were a clothing store or had other stuff too? I hope you found some sanity!LOL (nt) - canadianmom 2 days ago

They are like Walmart, some now carry food, but not most of them, but their stuff is usually a little nicer. I like to window shop at Target, but usually only buy off the clearance racks. (nt) - room4more yesterday, 04:38AM

Oh, I love Target. yes, like wal-mart, but in my area..the wal-mart shopping experience leaves much to be desired. Target is a much nicer atmosphere around here. Plus, I have 2 within 1-2 miles! (nt) - jenniferhas8 20 hours ago

went shoppping this morning not for anything in particular just to go out. (nt) - my8angels 3 days ago

Sometimes that is the best reason to go! Did you find any good bargains? (nt) - canadianmom 2 days ago

I'm going with crazy too....these sick, crying, clingy babies are wearing me out!!! (nt) - room4more 3 days ago

Hugs (nt) - my8angels 3 days ago

. (nt) - room4more yesterday, 04:40AM

We have a cold brewing in this house. My mother gave it to Hailey and it is spreading. My mothers' has turned into a sinus and chest infection. I hope it doesn't hit us that hard. Sending you hugs! (nt) - canadianmom 2 days ago

I hope it doesn't hit you guys that hard too! (nt) - room4more yesterday, 04:42AM

I got my inheritance-not a bundle of money by any means but a good amount. I went shopping and bought a new computer, so I hope I can get some pics' downloaded on it and show you all my new stuff! (nt) - canadianmom 3 days ago

thats great cant wait to see the pics (nt) - my8angels 3 days ago

That's great news, Michele! I'm so glad you got your money and I can't wait to see some pics!! (nt) - room4more yesterday, 04:07AM

I'm so glad you got it. (nt) - gelsum yesterday, 02:31PM

14. *&*&*&*&* Smilies and Frowns--What icon describes how you're feeling today. *&*&*&*&* (nt) - room4more yesterday, 04:03AM (4)

lucky....in so many areas of life (nt) - room4more yesterday, 04:32AM

Basement is being re-done! (nt) - canadianmom yesterday, 07:12AM

nuts! The snow is keeping all the kids indoors WAY too much..we have had snow everyday in some amount for a week! (nt) - jenniferhas8 20 hours ago

15. *&*&*&*&* What are you thankful for this week? *&*&*&*&* (nt) - room4more yesterday, 04:04AM (4)

I'm thankful that my kids are getting better and we are getting back to "normal"....I'm also VERY thankful I never got what they had.....keeping my fingers crossed it stays that way!!! (nt) - room4more yesterday, 04:31AM

Money! We are doing much needed work to this place and we could never do it with out a few extra bucks. My Hubby & Kids for keeping me sane. Advil Cold & Sinus, it is keeping Hailey and Eden mellow and able to breathe threw their noses! (nt) - canadianmom yesterday, 07:09AM

The chimney in it's new spot, not wound around and clogging up, but nice'n straight, and burning well.(PS the icon looks like it, not 'more') (nt) - jizo today, 07:42PM

16. *&*&*&*&* Do you or your family watch the Super Bowl? *&*&*&*&* (nt) - room4more yesterday, 05:27AM (6)

dh and the boys do. I make some fun food for them (nt) - mom2twelve yesterday, 06:37AM

Nope. We eat "Super Bowl food" though. Today we are going to watch the Myth-busters Marathon. (nt) - canadianmom yesterday, 07:06AM

lots of food and friends and an afternoon filled with football (nt) - my8angels yesterday, 11:26AM

well, the game was watched here, we had great food and company..but I did the stuff that needs to get done on Sunday nights! (nt) - jenniferhas8 20 hours ago

dh and the boys do, the girls and I usually go out. I think half of the attraction though is all the food they "need" to watch the game...lol (nt) - room4more 15 hours ago

17. */*/*/*/* Monday! Did any of you get hit by that big snow storm? If not when was your last really big snow fall? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - canadianmom 21 hours ago (8)

We're outside of DC and got hit with 2 feet 2 inches. It's been great fun! (pic inside) - JoyfulWife 18 hours ago

WOW!!! That is A LOT of snow!! (nt) - room4more 15 hours ago

That is crazy!!! It looks like the kids are having fun. (nt) - canadianmom 14 hours ago

We are in the same area and the kids that are at home are enjoying it except they did not get school off today..we homeschool..no bus issues (nt) - mom2twelve 13 hours ago

We didn't. We've had flurries the last few days, but that's it. Our last storm was last weekend...3-4"....we had a blast sledding with the kids! (nt) - room4more 15 hours ago

We have had virtually no snow here in Southern Ontario. We are supposed to be in for 4 to 6 inches on Wednesday! (nt) - canadianmom 14 hours ago

nope we got spring like weather.Wish we had snow (nt) - my8angels 5 hours ago

18. *+*+*+*+* More than Just Mom -- Let's dish about the other stuff in life! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 19 hours ago (1)

19. *+*+*+*+* Welcome back!! How was your weekend? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 19 hours ago (1)

20. *+*+*+*+* Do you have preference on how a new roll of TP gets put on the roller? Or are you just glad that it gets put on the roller? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - room4more 19 hours ago (1)

21. */*/*/*/* Picture Time -- Share a recent pic. Can be anything that you fancy! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 6 hours ago (1)

22. */*/*/*/* Fun, Fun, Fun! - Okay, maybe this one isn't "fun", but it's interesting! What's your carbon footprint? link inside *\*\*\*\* (nt) - room4more 5 hours ago (2)

for our family is - my8angels 5 hours ago