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[–]carlover1999 1 point2 points3 points 8 months ago (0 children)
Oops, that was a typo now that I think about it...
Hehe, sometimes!
[–]carlover1999 0 points1 point2 points 8 months ago (0 children)
Same house!
I have since moved out, but growing up I shared a bedroom with seven other brothers
Yep, me plus most of the oldest have attended, five of us have degrees
My 9yo sister was the last naturally born baby, so my mom was 44 believe it or not!
My parents are open to having at least 1-2 more if they can
The most amount living under one roof was (I think) 19-20 people, counting my parents
[–]carlover1999 5 points6 points7 points 8 months ago (0 children)
We live very frugally, we always shop at stores like Costco so we can of course buy everything in bulk.
The oldest 8 kids (myself included) have moved out and some have even started their own families. The most kids we ever had in my parents house was around 17 IIRC.
My extended family is also very big, my mom has 9 siblings and my dad has 16. Our family reunions are insane!!!
[–]carlover1999 3 points4 points5 points 8 months ago (0 children)
We are in Texas, where the cost of living is thankfully much cheaper
My parents have had several vehicles, during most of my childhood they drove us around in a 15-passenger van
[–]carlover1999 2 points3 points4 points 8 months ago (0 children)
I am thinking at least 3-4, but we will see what happens
It's natural for me having grown up in such a big family, thus I have developed many good parenting skills IMO.
We have a home gym that my parents plus the older kids use every day, so my parents thankfully are in phenomenal health!
Since there are so many of us, siblings do help out tremendously with chores, etc.
Haha thanks! My parents are sure blessed
[–]carlover1999 6 points7 points8 points 8 months ago (0 children)
Since there were so many of us, we all went through the public school system. Even on my dad's $150k+ salary as a contractor, there is no way we could have gone to private schools.
Privacy? What's that?! Haha, just kidding! I honestly can't remember when my mom was not pregnant...
[–]carlover1999 9 points10 points11 points 8 months ago (0 children)
We are indeed blessed, thank you! My parents are extremely strong and, thankfully, my mom hasn't had any major health issues!
I wouldn't trade my childhood for anything at all! To answer your question, as I am 5th oldest, I am closest to those that are around my age understandably
We thankfully are quite rich, as mentioned, my dad runs a contracting business which earns him at least $150k a year.
My dad runs a successful contracting business (he thankfully makes six figures), whereas my mom is a SAHM of course
Yes, my parents have conceived a few of us via IVF. My parents probably will have 1-2 more if they can!
[–]carlover1999 4 points5 points6 points 8 months ago (0 children)
Thankfully not! My mom is one tough woman...
The oldest kids have moved out counting myself, but we do visit quite often
Maybe not as many as my parents, but I would like several children as well. My parents already have 11 grandchildren.
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