Meet the eighth mom to claim it’s been fifty years since she was pregnant or breastfeeding her children a year or two apart and haven’t shown stretch marks.

Greta Dench, 38, a primary school teacher and business partner from Melbourne, Australia, and her husband Simon welcomed their first child, Jeremiah (now 14), in September 2004 after a year of trying to conceive due to polycystic ovaries. syndrome (PCOS).

They had no intention of having a large family when they married, but after their first child, they were ready to have another. After discussing it with her husband, they decided to have three more children, bringing the total number of children to four. Felix (13), Ezra (11), and Hugo (10) were born over the next five years (9).

The joy of being able to raise four children inspired them to attempt for a fifth child, Jasper (now seven), in 2012. Vera (4), Benji (2), and Elsie (five months), all born two years apart practically to the day, resumed the cycle.

Greta claims that daily exercise and proper nutrition have aided her in raising her eight children, despite the fact that she has never had a stretch mark. She claims that anyone who is organized enough can raise a large family.

“Having a large family was never on our minds when we got married; I’ve always liked children and babies, and I even became a teacher because of it,” Greta said.

“Four children seemed like a lot, so I worked on my husband, who was content with three.” When our fourth child arrived, we felt like we were really getting the swing of things, so we pondered and prayed.

“We thought there might be another one out there for us, so our fifth boy arrived. The same cycle resumed, and then three more appeared, each two years apart practically to the day.

“I’ve been either breastfeeding or pregnant for the past fifteen years.” It hasn’t been easy, but it has been the most rewarding experience of my life.

“With my first child, I had polycystic ovaries, and it took a year for me to fall pregnant.” The remainder took three to six months to complete; they were all meticulously planned and eagerly anticipated.

“I get up at 4:30 a.m. to feed the baby and then put her back to sleep.” I then go for a run and return home at six o’clock for a cup of coffee and a peaceful moment with my husband; the kids are all awake by seven o’clock.

“Everyone has a job or a routine. If you don’t finish your tasks, you won’t be able to watch TV later that day. They must pack their own lunchboxes, which must include pre-made sandwiches and snacks from snack tubs.’

“Before leaving the house, all beds must be made, music must be practiced, and pets must be fed. Allowing them to work independently allows me to focus on the two or three youngest children.

“I like to leave the house nice and clean, with the laundry hung or in the dryer, so there isn’t a mess later in the day.” The three pre-schoolers normally have an activity in the mornings, while the afternoons are filled with dinner preparation, business paperwork, naptime, and laundry.

“We have a similar pattern after school: unpack bags, snack/homework, supper time, jobs, and at least one or two sports practices.” It’s hectic, but rewarding to watch our children grow and develop.

“Organisation has been the key to keeping our household running well; everyone has a job and is accountable for it.”

“They’ve learned to share and understand that the world does not revolve around them.” It’s loud, expensive, and exhausting, and we’ve made a lot of sacrifices, but there’s also a lot of love.

“It may also be a lonely place because there are so many of us that dinner invitations are few and far between, and life is so hectic that we don’t have much time for socializing.”

Greta says she wouldn’t trade her life for anything else, even though she has been exhausted more times than she can count and hasn’t had time for herself.

“Every time I wonder if we’re up to the task of parenting so many kids if we’re short-changing them in terms of time and attention,” she said, “I think of the link they have with one another and how many life lessons they learn just by being part of a big crew.”

“We wouldn’t change a thing; the workload is only outweighed by the sense of accomplishment and reward.”

“Having said that, we know we’re finished; tiny Elsie is the final piece of the puzzle, and we’re finally finished.”

“I’ve learned coping mechanisms, and daily exercise keeps my happy hormones in check.” During my pregnancies, I had a lot of vein damage, so I had to wear a lot of supports and was in a lot of discomforts.

“It was challenging, but we made it — just. Breastfeeding has been a wonderful experience, and my children have flourished on my milk.

“All I have to do now is drink enough water and maintain a healthy diet and vitamin intake.” My body is exhausted and battered, but eight healthy children are worth it.

“Despite having two large children, I don’t have a single stretch mark.” As a result, I am grateful. I had long labors, but they were all-natural, so that’s something I’m grateful for as well.

“I’ve had the honor of having eight children with very distinct personalities, watching them all develop and prosper in their own ways. It’s been great to see kids form strong bonds with one another and develop a strong sense of family identity.

“Most importantly, having the honor of growing life eight times in my womb; the miracle of it still astounds me.” I’m just grateful that my body was capable of it and that I had such a supportive husband who was willing to try it.

“Be well-prepared. ‘Avoid anarchy at all costs,’ is my mantra; one slack day can lead to many days of chaos. As a result, getting into a routine and always planning ahead helps to maintain a calm environment.

“At least one parent must also be at home.” Both of us juggling work would tilt the scales, at least for us. You must learn that you do not require everything; we learned early on to live on one wage, which helped us avoid becoming overly extravagant, and we have learned to appreciate the simple things.”

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