Moms with LOTS of kids?

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  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    OK... not sure if this is how to share the group, but here's a link (I think) to the group...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/56879-moms-of-many
  • KnewBGNG
    KnewBGNG Posts: 27 Member
    Hi, I have 4 kids under the age of Ten. Feel free to add me:drinker:
  • sbernardy
    sbernardy Posts: 188
    Feel Free to add me .. Mom of six here.. 17, 13, 12, 11, 8, and 4 and I still get in two work outs a day thank to my amazing husband! Looking to meet new people to get new ideas!!!
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I only have four but we have always homeschooled too so I've had to make time for working out. When they were younger I'd set them up with schoolwork or something that didn't require my help and I'd pop in a DVD or do weights in the garage. Now that all three of the older ones are able to be left home alone/babysit I sneak off to the gym whenever I feel like it. The kids learned young that mom's time is mom's time and you don't interrupt unless you're bleeding, something is on fire or there is a real emergency. I love them but with homeschooling them I HAD to carve out that time or I'd gone crazy a long time ago!
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    HOW DO WE DO IT?? :)
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    Been seeing posts with moms with lots of kids so bumping this

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  • michele1367
    michele1367 Posts: 5
    I've got 5 girls: 28, 22, 20, 15 and 10. Only 2 left at home, but still having a hard time fitting in the workout time because of all the demands I've allowed others to put on me, like babysitting the grand kids, or driving someone to an appointment. I know I need to learn to say "No," but, well, I guess some , if not all, of you know how that goes. I've neglected myself too long! Nearly 100 lbs over weight and unable to work at a job I love and worked hard for (was a nurse in a very physically demanding long term care facility), can no longer do the things I used to do, especially camping and hiking, and I am NOT get any younger! (47). To the younger Moms here, please take my advice to avoid my fate- it's ok to say "NO" to requests from others that would take away from your time to care for yourself! You are every bit as important as everyone else who asks for your time! I know you may feel guilty about it, especially if it's one of your children, but saying "no" now may give you more years down the road to be able to say "yes". And the "yes" habit is hard to break if you don't practice "no" often enough.

    Good luck to all in their endeavour for a healthier life!
  • galprincess
    galprincess Posts: 683 Member
    I have 3 children 11, 3 and 1 and they are my workout , we play football and jog round the park and even when potty training we made up potty dances and things so anything is possible
  • LilSecret
    LilSecret Posts: 3
    Hi! I'm new here and I have 9 kiddos. it's yours, mine, and ours kinda deal, lol. I have 6 step daughters 22, 19, 18, 14, 7, and 12. Then I have 3 biological babies. 11 year old boy, 2 year old boy, 16 month old daughter. I'm in the boat with those struggling to find time for ourselves. I know it can be done, I just haven't figured it out yet. However, I'm in hot pursuit! Feel free to friend me and we can commiserate together :)
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    it is super tough to give ourselves permission to take care of ourselves, but we have to...
  • Riffraft1960
    Riffraft1960 Posts: 1,984 Member
    DISCRIMINATION!!!!!!!!!

    I am the father of 10 kids (all from one lady and one marriage, though after 25 years she decided she didn't want to be married any longer). Most of my kids are adults and on their own now. I still have a 16yo daughter at home with me. Remember it is (was) tough on us dad too. :laugh:
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    DISCRIMINATION!!!!!!!!!

    I am the father of 10 kids (all from one lady and one marriage, though after 25 years she decided she didn't want to be married any longer). Most of my kids are adults and on their own now. I still have a 16yo daughter at home with me. Remember it is (was) tough on us dad too. :laugh:

    WOW!!! You have quite the story! *clearing my throat* Ahem... Single dads need to give them permission to take care of themselves too ;)
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    I can only imagine what your bills are like when you go to a restaurant. How could you even fit all 6 + kids in a car?

    Well, obviously you can't. Unless they are clown children. We rock a mini-van.

    What's a restaurant? Oh... you mean McDonalds? Dollar Menu baby!!
  • kat05317
    kat05317 Posts: 96 Member
    All of you have my respect...
    I only have two, 9 year old girl and 4 year old boy... sometimes it feels like I've got four though.
    Here's to you mom's (and dad's) of many!
    :drinker:
  • Pusarah
    Pusarah Posts: 124 Member
    I don't feel like mine are a lot anymore. I'm 39 with 5 boys, 20,18, 15, 14 & 14. They are so independent now it's very nice! Sometimes I think it would be nice to have a little girl but I'm sure grandkids possibly within the next 10-15 years is going to be enough! lol
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    My mother in law had 5 kids. They're all adults now, but the youngest and oldest are 6 years apart (two are twins). When she had them all living with her, she claims she stayed in shape just by chasing after them. All but two are boys, so I'm inclined to believe her.

    My husband had never been to at least 3/4 of the restaurants we went to while we were dating. Taking five kids to a restaurant is pretty difficult, so all he knew was home cooking and fast food. It was pretty fun introducing him to all the things he missed out on being one of five kids. We plan on having two at the most.
  • GidgetWannaBe
    GidgetWannaBe Posts: 20 Member
    Only three kids but one with special needs that I count as four. ;)
    Homeschooling two of them. I use them as an excuse sometimes too which is complete bs if I'm honest with myself. When I'm doing my best for them, I should be at the park and more active because of them rather than less. Good luck with your goals.
  • murelzgirl
    murelzgirl Posts: 112 Member
    I have 4... ages 11, 9, 5, and 1. My gym time is my "me time". I just started going regularly a few months ago and love it. Before that I did tend to use my kids as an excuse. I'm still not great at managing my time, but am getting better, and fitting in that me time is wonderful. :)
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    You guys are creating future traffic jams you know. 2 parents, 4-10 kids (that I saw on the first page). :laugh:
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    Only three kids but one with special needs that I count as four. ;)
    Homeschooling two of them. I use them as an excuse sometimes too which is complete bs if I'm honest with myself. When I'm doing my best for them, I should be at the park and more active because of them rather than less. Good luck with your goals.

    I respect you so much! I have an autistic niece and had a cousin with Down Syndrome. I can't even imagine how much work it is. {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    What about vacations?

    Uh... we get them from the doctor's office?
  • Mygsds
    Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
    One of my best friends has 21 children from 22-6 months. She has 2 sets of washers and drters and always seems so calm. She's very active in the community and says the older children take care of the younger ones. I admire any mom out there doin her thing.. God bless moms..

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