Am I In Over My Head?! First Post :)

[kidlove]

Good for you for wanting to stay home with your two. It is a tough job as I'm sure you may be finding out, will def know how tough it can be once you take on the rest. It is def doable like all the others said, BUT please be aware that alot of little ones can pose many challenges throughout your days and weeks, sometimes many challenges will arise in a matter of minutes. You need a lot of strength and patience to handle that many babies at once. I personally would not take so many babies, but if you are up for it you can handle it IF you use all your resources, this forum is a great start. Key piece of advice is: know when enough is enough, count to 10, or leave the room for a minute if you need to (making sure all little ones are safe first of course) it can be very stressful with that many little ones all at once.
Dont let guilt eat you up, when you feel it once your kids show signs of wanting you but you can't give them all of you because the others need you as well. That was a hard one for me when my kids were younger, at times i wondered if it was the right choice....it is though. Good luck with that many little ones, you are going to need it. we are all here if you need support or just someone to hear your cries!!!!!
To answer your question: YES! you are crazy....but so are we!

[sunnydays]

It's great that you were able to fill your daycare so quickly and with your background it sounds like you are well qualified and experienced with small children so you will know what to expect. Personally, I know I could not handle that many babies at once and especially if they are all starting at the same time. When I opened two years ago, I had my own two (3 and 8 months) and I took in two (a baby and a toddler) a month apart so each had time to adjust. Another month down the road and I decided to take one more who was almost 2. After that I waited almost six months before adding the fourth and another eight months to add the fifth. At one point I had three 12 month olds at once and the others were over 2 and I found that a challenge...at first it was okay, but when they all hit 16-18 months I found it quite difficult to go to the park etc as they would try to run in opposite directions etc. and all were learning bad habits from each other (hitting, screaming, biting, etc). Since that time I have decided that I don't want more than two under 18 months at one time and no more than three under the age of two. For me, this has made things run much more smoothly and I am now able to do the kinds of learning activities etc that I want to do as well as manage park outings much more easily etc. If you are going to have that many babies and toddlers you will need a 5-6 seater stroller and you may find outside time very very difficult at first as you will likely have many non-walkers or new walkers who will have trouble with the snow and slush that is still around in April. Good luck!