Most who have researched MTL have concluded that she was, at the least, bi-polar. And, it is true, I cannot imagine losing even one child. She endured losing 3 of her 4 before adulthood. But, and this isn't meant to sound cold, it was not so uncommon in those days. There were not many families that did not lose one or more children to disease. It was part of life and more easily endured because it was so common.
If you are a history buff, and I recall that you are, she is an interesting character.
Looks like the market opened and closed today and stocks either went up or down and some had news. Exciting stuff, sorry to have missed all the action, not!
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act -George Orwell