My original life plan didn't include children. It wasn't until I was 28 years old that I realized I wanted to have a child, after my first niece was born. After realizing how wonderful children can be, it became my greatest desire.
My father, who was an OBGYN, and my husband were both in the delivery room. Having my son has been the most enriching and surprising experience of my life. I'm so grateful that I was flexible enough to change directions midstream. The picture is my father holding Ben in his first minutes of life.