82. “Every Care on Every Occasion.”
I have eight children and one miscarriage from ptomaine poisoning. And never can I say I have not had every care on every occasion. My husband from the first saw that I had the necessary requirements. During the pregnancy of the last four I suffered from varicose veins, and there were days when I could not get about so well, but on the whole I am pleased to say I have always been able to do ordinary housework, with, of course, rests between.
After confinement, I always had the month out before commencing my house work, but I took the management of my baby as soon as possible, say from two weeks old.
I have all my children, never buried any.
Wages £2 to £3; eight children, one miscarriage.