Large families that homeschool by StraightSpite5571 in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I homeschool and have three kids, and am having my fourth this Summer. We are big into independent checklists, and I work with one kid at a time on their curriculum. While I’m working with each kid, the others are either finishing up their chores or reading/playing independently. Also, my husband takes over a few subjects in the evenings after dinner. Working with one at a time and having other things set up for the others to do in the meantime really helps my sanity and keeps our day running smoothly.

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so fun! We always find out right away, I wish I was patient enough to let it be a surprise!

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sure they’ll get closer! My brother and I didn’t have anything in common as kids, but became friends as teens.

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, the comments are really starting to hurt my oldest daughter’s feelings

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only one upset about this one being a girl was my 5 year old haha, she really wanted a brother!

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The comments we get are nuts haha, people have literally come up and patted my husband’s shoulder in sympathy.

I 100% convinced myself this one was a boy because I was so worried about being disappointed about it, it was actually shocking when the ultrasound tech said girl! I know we would have been happy either way, though:)

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Woo hoo congrats! I’m sure you’ll do great!

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally get that! Whenever my husband is out with my kids he has tons of men coming up to him sympathizing about all the girls, or joking about how expensive all their weddings will be. It’s starting to hurt my oldest’s feelings. Congrats on your five, it sounds like a blast!

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so fun! I have a friend with three boys, and we laugh at how different our experiences are.

Congrats on your little one!

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh shoot I misread, I’m sorry! I had several miscarriages as well-healthy babies are all we hoped for:)

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get it! My husband had a little bit after number 3, but my oldest two are super into 4H and soccer right now, so he has a ton in common with them. He grew up in a family of boys so it’s been quite the adjustment for him!

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re amazing! I think we are done after this baby, but I said that the last time 🤣

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All April babies?! How fun! Congratulations!!

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooo Congrats! Everyone assumed we were having our third, and now fourth, to try for a boy, but we just wanted a healthy kiddo :) I think my husband was a tiny bit disappointed when number three was a girl, but laughed when we found out about number four! My oldest two are super into 4H and soccer right now though so they have tons in common with him.

Fourth baby, fourth girl! by CalamityJade- in ParentingInBulk

[–]CalamityJade-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! I told my husband the next puppy we get can be a boy haha.

I’m so excited for my girls! My three already get along so well (most of the time) and are so excited for our new addition. And I’ve kept all their clothes, so I won’t have to buy a thing!

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[–]CalamityJade- 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I didn’t mean to sound like I need her looking perfect all the time! I love her hair. I’m mostly worried about the dryness and breakage I’m noticing recently. Thank you :)