I always knew I wanted children, but for me, things happened a bit later. For many years, I was focused on "standing on my own two feet" by ensuring I had a real career or skill I could always fall back on. I was raised by two parents who were immigrants with limited education and because of it, we struggled. Even as a young child, I knew I didn't like that struggle and wanted to get out of that cycle. I had my daughter when I was 37 year old, which was then followed by a few miscarriages and pregnancy losses (including one related to a congenital heart defect). I am now pregnant again at 40, and we are praying this pregnancy will result in a healthy baby.