Getting to know my niece and nephew. And talking to my brother in law as the kids grew up. I remember asking, "Doesn't the crying annoy you?" And he said something like, "You know I thought it would but when it's my kid it just sounds different. I don't get annoyed I just feel for them and want to do whatever I can to make them feel okay again."

Conversations like that and the emotional connection I have with their little ones made me realize it might be worth it.

At 27 I feel even more strongly. I'm still not ready to have kids but I feel a draw to it now.