*sigh* The comments are beginning.

Today I was asked if I was Mormon, if I knew what caused this and if I was really sure I wanted another. :eyes:

It was all from ONE person at work, in quick succession WITH my kids all standing there.

My responses:

Are you Mormon? ...Nah, we just don't like t.v. <insert eyeroll here>

Do you know what causes this? ...Yes and obviously we enjoy it.

Are you REALLY sure you want another? (while obviously eye'ing my others, my girls 3 and 6 were being playful and giggly, not fighting, not being mean, just a little exaggerated voices and giggles) ..."It's a little late to rethink that now, isn't it? <insert steam coming from ears here>

Do you know what caues that?

"yep it's all in the hips ,babay"

Are you done now?

"yes, but if I weren't it really wouldn't be of any concern to you, right?"

Someone asked me if I really wanted another baby, before i had him. That really hurt my feelings, because ,at any given moment in my pregnancy i could have lost him from the IUD being in/under my placenta. That was the moment that i knew i loved him and wanted him more than anything in this world. But i didn't tell her that, I just told her she was out of line and we needed to change the subject.

I am sorry your getting that Cindy.. if i had a dollar for everytime someone asked me if we were having any more kids, i'd be rich. :hug:

I understand (to some extent). After seeing bubs yesterday and seeing he's a real human being, I about cried just thinking, yeah, you're right, we should get rid of it. Wtheck?! Who even thinks that stuff? I will say that she is known for having a dry sense of humor in the office, but don't say that crap to me and don't say it in front of my kids about their BROTHER.

GRRRR! I wasn't there for work, either, I was at the front desk as a customer and there was another customer behind me. NOT professional at all.

I don't have many since I haven't been able to concieve since my younger, but the best comeback was one I overheard back when I used to work.


Someone asked someone else with a herd of kids who was pretty pregnant if she knew what caused it to which the woman said (totally deadpan btw) "No, what?".

I'd totally use that if I ever had a bunch. Either that or to the "they all yours" part I'd use "Nope, I just picked up a bunch on the way here, figured their moms could use a break."

:D

During my last pregnancy I got the "you know what causes it ?" question a lot. I would with a very serious face say "I honestly don't know. I really wish I did, but I can't get anyone to tell me what. Would you please explain it to me?" That usually shuts people up real fast. Of course it doesn't stop the next person from asking, but it is satisfying at the moment. Maybe find something cute about big families and print it on a T shirt to wear when you go out?

My BFF has 5 under 5. She has a shirt that says "We're not trying to overpopulate the earth, just outnumber the idiots."

Large Families : Evil Genius Woman (http://www.cafepress.com/evilgeniusstore/1225539)

Great stuff here!!

Would stfu not be appropriate?

Sorry you're dealing with stupidity. I have found in a situation where the same person keeps at it....IGNORE.

Would stfu not be appropriate?

Sorry you're dealing with stupidity. I have found in a situation where the same person keeps at it....IGNORE.
:lol: Dh's recommendation was very similar to that! ;)

Just cruising through... but I love Jess and Christi's responses. I'd so use one of them. :D
:hug: Don't let the idiots of the world bother you hon.

From The Official Large Families FAQ With Suggested Replies (http://www.plomp.com/largefam/comebacks.htm)

I've not used these but they certainly do make you laugh. My favorite though was from a friend of mine who was asked "Do you ever just watch TV?" when someone found out she was expecting her 6th child. She said "Yeah - I watch over my husband's shoulder. Why?" ROTFL


You have your hands full!

* Yes, happily so!
* Yes, and my heart too.
* Don't say anything, just look puzzled at your hands. (This does obviously not work if you are carrying a baby :-)
* Yes, but I would rather have my hands full than empty!

Are they all yours?

* No, I just went to Rent-a-Brat.
* No, this is not all of them, my oldest is at home with the triplets.
* No, actually two are the mailman's and I am not sure whose is that one.....
* We always say YES, because they are OURS....but actually 3 bio, 1 niece, 2 adopted and 4 foster!! But ours in our eyes!!
* No, a couple of them starting following us a few minutes ago. -- This is especially funny when you look at your kids and realize that one of them really ISN'T yours -- he had just started following you and you didn't notice before...
* No, I picked up a couple extra in the produce aisle.
* Gee, I never heard that question before!
* Yes they are! And then one of the boys will pipe up and mention the 21 yo and the 18 yo if they are not there and of course the baby on the way!
* Of course they're all mine. Do you think I take six (or fill in your number) kids shopping for fun?
* "Legally" first 3 are his & last 3 are ours, I feel in my heart they are all ours.....
* Technically,the oldest 2 are his, the next 2 are mine and the youngest 2 are ours, but we are all just one big happy family (most of the time)LOL, because they all live with us.
* YES!
* Yes, they are all ours. We have been married for 22 years, but only have 11 kids to show for it.
* No..........I have two more at home! (When it fits)
* Well no they are not all " OURS" but in our hearts they are......
* Yes, and they're such good kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (the kids love that one!)
* Of course they are..wait..who is that one?Hes not ours.....oh,yeah,#5,I forgot I had him.
* I don't know. How many do you count?
* Yes. But if you have any you don't want, I'll gladly take them, too
* i'm pregnant. I gave this response. Yes, and this one (pointed to my belly) is too.
* No. I've been an avid collector for years and just picked these up in the food court!
* Yes, at least that's what I tell my husband.

* Most of the time I only have my 7 youngest ones with me, so when someone asks this, I say yes and one of the younger ones will say and there are 4 more. Then we wait to see how long it takes to add 7+4. Then you should see the looks we get.

* While I was still in hospital after having our 5th, visiting hours were over and we were all standing near the elevator, I was holding the newest and the others were all crowded around, (they ranged from 2ys to 14y) a young girl (early 20s) was trying to wade through the crowd and said "are they all yours?" to which we responded "yes", she then pointed to my still rather large belly and said "and you are having another one?" less than 24 hours after having given birth! I think not!! anyway we had a good laugh. (cbrouse23)

Are you going to have more?

* Yes, we just enjoy sex soooooo much!
* Why do you want to know?
* Well, not today.
* We are trying to get into the Genisus Book of World Records of (add whatever here) most kids, largest family living in one house, etc.
* OH YES! I want to have a family bigger then the one in my favorite movie "Yours, Mine & Ours!" only (add a # here) to beat the 19 they had!!
* Yes, I always want just one more.
* Well, we do have a twelve passenger van.
* Check back in nine months and you'll see for yourself.

Don't you know what causes that?

* No, please tell me!
* Of course, don't you?
* Yes, we do know what causes that and we like it very much, thank you.
* Oh yes, we finally figured it out and we now keep the tooth brushes in seperate glasses!
* Oh yes, I now wash my husband's underwear seperately.
* Oh yes, having a great sex life!
* Water or sex but I don't want to give up either.
* Smile brightly and say with enthusiasm "Yes and we like it!"
* You bet I do......love, love, love ( & sex, sex, sex.....hehehe.......)
* Yes! So don't get too close to me!
* It's in the water. Would you like a glass?
* Yes and I know WHO causes it! God gave us these children!
* Yes I do........cold winter nights.........
* LOVE! An overabundance of love!!
* Yes,and as you only have two kids obviously you dont do it much.
* Yes, and it is something I am very good at...
* Of course, and the Lord has greatly blessed us!
* A strong husband/wife relationship, big hearts, and the Lord's blessing.

Are you going to get fixed?

* Nope, I am not broken!
* Why do you want to know?
* Huh, we thought everything was working fine for us!?!
* We didn't know anything was broken.
* Don't you only fix things that aren't working properly?
* Well as you can see be the size of OUR family everything is in working order. :)(You have to say this last one with the kinda "I'm not to bright so your question seems kinda foolish don't you think?" attitude.

I can't believe how you do it, I cannot even handle my two!

* Yes, if I had kids like you, I wouldn't have any more either!
* Yes, you don't strike me as the type who could handle more kids than that.
* I do it like most people, in bed and after the kids are sleeping.
* I put knobs on the kids. Makes them easier to handle.
* Everyone has 24 hours in a day, it is just how you use it...nt
* With lots of patience, patience, patience
* go and look at them while they're sleeping. This reminds me of what sweet children of God they are and keeps me going!
* Oh, I just do it. Wake up in the morning, do what you have to do all day, go to bed when it's done. nt
* Pick your battles carefully. It helps to have selective sight and hearing!
* Don't sweat the small stuff.
* (this is a good one for chat rooms) Oh, straight jackets and handcuffs!

Are you planning to have any more?

* I've been wondering about this and maybe you can explain it to me: I always thought you had to plan NOT to have more.
* Before we were married we planned on having 2, but I didn't know that my husband couldn't count!
* We didn't plan the first six, I don't think we'll plan the next six, either.

I hope you aren't planning to have anymore?!?

* You mean, I just figured out what I'm really, really good at, and you're telling me to stop doing it?
* Talk to God about it... it's up to Him.
* Well, we do have room in our van for 2 more.
* OK, I won't plan my next one. Surprises can be fun!
* Yup we are going to keep going till we get an ugly one.

Haven't you heard of birth control?

* Yes, and I thank God it doesn't always work!
* Yes, I've heard of it, I hope you are using it!
* (for dad) Yes, but I just can't find a rubber that will fit me!
* Yes, that's great stuff for people with ugly kids!
* Oh yes, we do know what birth control is; it's for people who don't want children.

Don't you have a television?

* Yes, but we only get X-rated channels
* Yes! Did you know there are 28 porn channels in this area?
* No, we have much better things to do at night!
* Yes 4 of them. Why?

How can you afford having so many?

* Lifestyles are expensive not kids.
* We're not on welfare, in huge amounts of debt, and no, my husband is not a doctor or lawyer. We just budget well.
* I figure you spend what you make, you may as well spend it on more.
* " You don't know my financial backer!" (Our God, of course)
* I'm still not sure how we do it...but it works!

Look at that double trouble! (for twins)

* No, they are double blessings!

I am glad it is you and not me!

* Yes, me too!
* My kids are glad it's me and not you too! ;-)
* Oh me too! I love being a mother! and smile real BIG!

Do you get any time for yourselves?

* Obviously we get a little time to ourselves, or we wouldn't have six kids.

Did you give birth to all of them?

* Yes, I gave birth to them all. Do you really believe the stork dropped them off?
* Yes, in my heart...... (for adoptive parents)

When people just keep staring at your family....

* No, we're not Catholic. No, we're not Mormon.
* Yes, they all are mine!
* No, we don't try to overpopulate the earth, just to outnumber the idiots!

Haven't You Had That Baby YET?!!?

* "YES. This is the NEXT ONE!!!!!!!!" See if that don't make their jaws drop!

Setting this as a sticky for you guys! Great responses/links!

:hug: Cindy!

I get the "you have your hands full" comment ALL THE TIME, and I only have 3 right now.

I'm sure I'll be getting more comments as my belly gets bigger, so I'm grateful for all the funny responses.

Dh is really good at handeling these kind of comments...

"Do you know what causes this?"

Totally deadpan, "Yep, and I'm good at it. How many kids do YOU have?"


This was said to a guy in Costco...I about dropped my teeth! :rofl:

i heard this response in a movie the other day and I loved it!!!

"Are they all yours?"

"No. You should see the ones we left at home!"

I have used the "My heart is full too" response and I only have 3 kiddos, but i would love some more great responses.

CIndy, :hug: sorry to hear that some people are being so disrespectful towards your family.

Cindy, I'm sorry people are just insensitive jerks. I get comments about our three all the time as well.

It started with three. I don't remember getting many comments with #4, but I may just be forgetting on purpose. ;)

I've told several more people at work and have not gotten any more negative comments, yet. One guy that I :heart smirk: has taken to calling me the mommy to be with a big grin on his face every time. :) He's a newlywed (but has two kids of his own from his first marriage), but a sweetheart. Those kind of things definitely make up for the idiots.

ah, gotta love unsolicited comments from strangers. *roll eyes*...like this one.

I love big families. I want more kids.

Obviously I've never been asked these questions either. But I would love for someone to respond, just for me, with, "OMG. If you saw my husband naked you'd understand."

I think if someone asks an inappropriate question they deserve an inappropriate response. ;)

A friend of mine has 2 kids and her husband has 2 kids. They went on to have 3 of their own. Someone asked her when she was pregnant with the last one, and they were out in the store with all of the kids, "Don't you ever watch TV?" Her response? TOTALLY innocently said, "Yeah - over my husband's shoulder. Why?" She held in the giggles until he had left. I thought that was HYSTERICAL!!

Obviously I've never been asked these questions either. But I would love for someone to respond, just for me, with, "OMG. If you saw my husband naked you'd understand."

I think if someone asks an inappropriate question they deserve an inappropriate response. ;)

that is hilarious!

Obviously I've never been asked these questions either. But I would love for someone to respond, just for me, with, "OMG. If you saw my husband naked you'd understand."

I think if someone asks an inappropriate question they deserve an inappropriate response. ;)

DIBS! :lol:

My favorite shirt:

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dh tred the "we'll stop when we get an ugly one" and got a blank stare. I told him to try it on someone with a sense of humor because I think it's hilarious. I told my mom and she cracked up. Maybe it's just us? I also like "doing our part to outnumber the idiots." So far no-one has been suprised this time. I guess they're getting used to it.

My BFF has 5 under 5. She has a shirt that says "We're not trying to overpopulate the earth, just outnumber the idiots."

Large Families : Evil Genius Woman (http://www.cafepress.com/evilgeniusstore/1225539)

Great stuff here!!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT SHIRT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Yes ma'am I do know what causes it! (This works best if said in a redneck accent)
2. Duct tape and whipped cream are our favorite toys. Do you have some suggestions?
3. Wow, we are trying to outnumber stupid people. I guess I need to add you to the list.

Just a couple of days ago the younger kids...seven of them...were sitting around the table at the curling club drawing & colouring. A lady pats me on the shoulder & says, "They aren't all yours are they?" I said, "Gosh no!!" She looked relieved till one of my twins says...there's still more of us, but they are curling and Amanda isn't here because she now lives in her own house. She looked like she was going to pass out. She said, "Is she serious?", pointing to dd who made the comment. I said, "Yes, she is serious!" I have seven biological & four foster children and one grand-child. She actually had to go sit down at that point! She still wasn't sure, but then my other kids came out from the curling rink and were calling me "mom" so I guess she figured I wasn't making it up! Interesting thing is the other friend who was curling with them is often mistaken as a sibling as her looks fit in with our kids!!