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@jdn2604 Inbetween for us - two new outfits for each child at the start of each season (we have 4 seasons where we live) and the rest hand-me-downs, with new filling in any gaps in the inherited wardrobe. At the start of each season we'd bring out the containers of hand-me-downs and...

@bbfantastic All I really needed for baby was a crib, a swing, a stroller, a car seat, high chair, baby carrier, safety gate/latches and then clothes / supplies. Dirty diapers just went in a plastic grocery bag, tied up and tossed in trash (which was emptied every day anyway) - so no need for...

@alex_t No, they all have between 1 and 3. And I get it - big families are a commitment, calling and challenge that not everyone can/should take on. They require sacrifice (not a popular concept these days) and optimism (again, not popular). But it's worked for us. I love my kids. I love...

@alex_t JME: I have 6 with an age gap of 19 years between oldest and youngest. Your energy will be enough. You aren't too old to have a new baby. I had some doubts myself as I was (as expected) the only pregnant mom at my oldest one's college events - but discovered that #6 was no harder (and...

@tikihead94 A) We chose to have six kids on a $50k to $70k salary in a low cost of living area. Probably not the wisest choice, but it was a good one for us. It's meant doing without a ton of stuff for several years to allow one parent to stay at home with the kids (more than 3 and there's no...

@luke I'm one of the ones dealing with teenage appetite x4 - and yeah I've been getting looks but they turn sympathetic once I mention what I'm dealing with at home to anyone close enough to chat with. (Yes, I'm a person who strikes up random conversation even if it's through a mask and 6' away...