I had my children several years apart. I must say that I was much
better in health during pregnancy, and up to the time of the birth of
the child was able to do most of my work. Kneeling, I found, was the
worst thing, which I was careful to avoid, but a certain amount of
exercise did me good. But it was after confinement that I had to be
very careful. I could never sit up in bed for a fortnight, and it was
a month or five weeks before I could come downstairs. That was the
time I wanted all the nourishment I could get. Of course, there is a
difference amongst women, as I know of some that suffer for months
before with dropsy and various other things, then as a rule they are
much better afterwards. Much depends on what kind of a husband the
wife has. Worry must be a great drawback to a woman in that state. I
am thankful to say my experience has not been a bad one, as all my
children were healthy and strong. A woman cannot possibly get on if she
has a bad, worrying husband. I think that makes a lot of difference.
_Wages 36s.; four children._