May 22, 2024, 5:48 PM UTC By I’ve always known that I want to be a mother. Even though, as a Black woman, the statistics say my desire to be one , the vivid imagery of hugging my babies never faded or even wavered when I pictured what I wanted my life to look like. I prayed and told God my heart’s desire. I did the research. I took and continue to take the vitamins. I practice advocating for myself every time I go in for a routine checkup.