Maria Forde’s journey through motherhood has been a sequence of stretches that have tested her and offered her some of the greatest loves of her life.  We are talking about: severe hyperemesisA very rare condition leading to emergency airways surgery.An emergency section.A newborn in nicu with a collapsed lung- an injury occured during birth Meningitis. Her uterus at risk of rupture. Miscarriage And this all in the last 5 years while also showing up, living life, working, mothering, coping with whatever life throws next - all the while deeply grateful with a resounding, “I'd do it all again for the children I am so fortunate to have”  Women are incredible! This story of immense stretch is proof alone of that. Hosted by Sinead O'Moore Get in touch at @stretchmarkspodcast I'd love to hear from you. This episode is kindly supported by Carriwell - available from Cleverclogs.ie Thank you to Alan Breslin on Sound Produced by The Brand Story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.