14 Dec 2018 by Dame Valerie Adams It was emotionally draining, financially draining, and a process that brought me to tears so many times. The end result, though, made every bit of pain worthwhile. No, I’m not talking about the shot put or Olympic gold medals. I’m talking about my daughter, Kimoana, who arrived in October last year and was, for me, the ultimate blessing. Nothing prepares you for motherhood, what your body and mind will go through during that process.
