I have always wanted to be a mother, but my position on it changed so much over the years from my 20’s, to now 40. My plan to biologically become a mother was halted from health issues and I watched my peers have their second and third kid, while I still struggled to decide what is best for my body. I began to be more open minded overtime on how I could eventually become a mother and be on the same page with my partner about this. There is pressure from all directions- biologically, socially, and romantically- for women to make this decision. And all women carry different opinions on motherhood; some have a strong urge to mother, while others, not so much. There can often be a lot of societal judgment for where in the spectrum you fall. We also carry a great deal of unspoken emotional labor, and tend to overthink things more than men. I see this to cause tension many in relationships, including my own. I would love to be a safe space for which too discuss your experiences.