One more thing. I don’t have 7 children, but I do have 4. They are all grown now, but when they were small, and I had the first 3 in in a 3 year period, we were struggling as well. We had some IRS problems, which kept our income very low, and we were struggling to make ends meet as well. It was very hard, and I broke down in tears the week before Christmas because things looked so bleak. I have been where you are, and I wouldn’t give one of my children back so that my husband and I wouldn’t have had to struggle. Things have gotten easier for us now, and I’d be willing to bet that this will happen to you as well.
“Things have gotten easier for us now, and I’d be willing to bet that this will happen to you as well.”
Thanks. That probably isn’t true for a lot of reasons, but we will survive. My point wasn’t to complain about my own situation, so I apologize if that is how it came across. I love all of my kids, and could not imagine not having them. Even so, the two on the way, will come at a cost to the others. My first 5 range from 18 to 13.
I can completely understand those who choose to limit the number of children they have. It is a responsible decision, even if it doesn’t agree with my faith. Maybe some are being selfish, but most are probably just trying to make sure that they can give their kids the attention and time they will need. Not everyone is cut out for raising a large family.