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CuriousGal16: 3 months ago | Last edited at 12:19AM on 2/21/2013

I'm an expectant mother, how many SQUARE FEET for our would you recommend for a mother of 6? I was thinking 7000-8000 feet. Ideas?

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Sea_Trish: 3 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 12:46AM on 2/21/2013

If money isn't an issue find a house with 7 bedrooms and adequate bathrooms. 8000 sq ft is a mansion by some standards, but if you can afford it and the upkeep, go big!

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CuriousGal16: 3 months ago

Thank you. I have one more question, I had an idea that maybe I could just get 2 very big bedrooms have my 3 boys share one and my 3 girls share one. And then have a small guest room and a master. What do you think about my idea?

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CuriousGal16: 3 months ago

Or should I have like 6 bedroom? 1 for my twin girls, 1 for my twin boys, 1 for my littlest boy, one for my youngest girl and master and a small guest. Ideas?

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briguy92040: 3 months ago via iPhone

What state are you in? Im a foster parent in san diego, ca and the max is 2 per room. You do not want to deal with social workers! Lol

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Sea_Trish: 3 months ago via iPhone

I'm in the real estate business and can say with certainty that it depends on what's on the market when you're looking. All of your ideas are practical and a good starting place.
The thing is, when you find that special house and fall in love with it, that's the time to decide on sleeping arrangements.
Like I said, all your ideas are good so you won't make a mistake which ever way you go. The house will guide guide you. Sometimes it takes looking at a lot of duds before you find your palace.

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CuriousGal16: 3 months ago

BriGuy: Texas and thank you I didn't know that! :)
Sea Trish: Thank you you've helped a lot! :)
Thank all of you guys for all of your help! :D

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Sea_Trish: 3 months ago via iPhone

Hi Gal, there was mention of foster parents, just wondering, does this applies to you? You sound so happy, bet you're a good mom.

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CuriousGal16: 3 months ago

Thank you! And no they're mine. And after the twins come out of me next month and make me a mother of 6 the factory is closed for business! ;)

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Sea_Trish: 3 months ago via iPhone

I'm so jealous! Planned on 6 but had to stop at 2. Early congratulations, it's been a pleasure talking with you.

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flagship707: 3 months ago

8000 sq feet is a lot of house to keep heated and cool. For a family of 8, I would think 4 bedrooms & 3 baths in about 3000 sq feet should be reasonably comfortable.

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CuriousGal16: 3 months ago

Thank you for your helpful suggestion.

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LucyNJersey: 3 months ago

There are around 10,000-12,000 square feet required for an expectant mother. The feet requirements are necessary when it comes to the Yoga exercises.

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CuriousGal16: 3 months ago

Thank you for your helpful advice.

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peter35: 3 months ago via iPhone

Wtf are you smoking? Wow

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CuriousGal16: 3 months ago

^Me? I didn't say I was going to do that idea just thanking them for at least trying.
Unlike you.

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capcon: 3 months ago

I think peter was talking about wacky lucynjersey.

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CuriousGal16: 3 months ago

^ Oh....right I totally knew that psh....;)

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briguy92040: 3 months ago via iPhone

My grandpa was raised in oklahoma and he was 7 out of 13 kids. They lived in a two bedroom, 750' house. Mind you this was in the late 40's early 50's. Would a big house be nicer. Definitely. A must... Not so much. You have to take into account monthly pymt., yearly property taxes, maintenance, utilities. Etc. Big houses take more to heat/ cool.

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CuriousGal16: 3 months ago

Good points. Thank you for your help.

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briguy92040: 3 months ago via iPhone

Your welcome! Whatever you do make sure to get a house inspection! Dont want any nasty surprises! I bought a mobile home didnt have it checked. First night i found out the stove was setup fir natural gas not propane! Flames to the ceiling! Very exciting, not very fun! Lol

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CuriousGal16: 3 months ago

^Got it! Thanks! :)

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