I never had children. I believed, rightly or wrongly, that I would not be a good mom. I have spent my life with my nose pressed up against the glass of life, watching the laughter and joy of families, and wondering what I've missed. I thought of adopting a Bosnian child during that war, as my family background is Slovak.

Then I had to stand in the middle of about 4 screaming elementary-age soccer teams, as I tried to get in the YMCA to swim. And I realized that I simply could NOT do it.

I don't know that it's a question about "worth" or "not worth" it. I think your heart will show you what's right for you.l