IFEOMA AZOGU: Being A Mum to 5 Adorable Boys

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I have 5 boys, and no, I wasn’t trying to have a girl! It really just happened. When I got pregnant with my fourth and fifth children, I cried a lot. In fact, with my fifth pregnancy, I actually hid for a while as I didn’t want to hear people’s comments. Though I ended up with more than I planned for, I consider myself a blessed mother of 5 wonderful boys!

Raising them has not been easy, but we have enjoyed God’s special grace. To help financially, my husband and I wear many hats; I work and sell clothes and my husband is a photographer, lawyer and a chemist as well!

As a mother of five, there are times when I’m overwhelmed with bills and demands from various sources. Here are a few tips I apply:

– I buy in bulk at the beginning of each month, especially provisions and toiletries. So I’m assured that for at least 6 weeks we have basic things. I also have a group of women who share cow meat, dry fish, stockfish, crayfish and the likes with me. We buy when the items are cheaper and store them away.

– I seek out good bargains to save money.

– Pass down decent clothes from my older kids to younger ones.

– Every little income counts, so I make use of every good opportunity to make some money which helps with little things like bread, dispenser water or paying for domestic help.

As far as fitness and staying in shape is concerned, I really don’t do anything. I was quite slim when I got married, so, all I’ve added is a little. I’d say all I do is consistently stretch and observe a few basic routines daily. I can sometimes be a mental calorie counter, but at other times I indulge all the way. I’ll advice women to celebrate their size as long as it doesn’t pose any health hazard.

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