a few years later by our third, fourth, and fifth. Gradually, my life turned into an endless cycle of pregnancies, childbirth, sleepless nights, sick children, school, cooking, and cleaning.
I gave birth to our youngest son at fifty-four.
Altogether, we had eleven children.
Of course, all those years took their toll on me. After so many pregnancies, my health deteriorated significantly. I was constantly exhausted, gained weight, and developed wrinkles. The idea of going to the gym almost made me laugh because there were days when I barely had time
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