We all have our own reasons.

13

I wanted to know love, true love. I can look into my children's eyes and know I'm needed and wanted, if only for comfort- I'm still wanted. They need to be taught and I have the need to teach them about life.

From:
Grafton, West Virginia, US

SO many kids need love and homes. Good on you!

14

I couldn’t bear my own kids, so I adopted. I always really wanted to be a mama and I made it happen.

From:
Hillsboro, Oregon, US

Miracles.

15

I didn't realize it at the time, but I needed more to my life to make me shoot for the stars. Looking back, my life was going nowhere. Peeing on that stick made a massive difference in my life! Who knew?

From:
Somewhere

Ugh.

16

Honestly, I was dumb and let myself get trapped by him. I do love my daughter, but I wasn't ready.

From:
Kirkland, Washington, US

Boredom can lead you to some wild places!

17

I was bored with life and felt empty inside. That's when I chose to have kids. I can' say it's best reason, but my kids give me purpose. I can't imagine life without them.

From:
Austin, Texas, US

There is always a risk when you have sex.

18

Condoms and birth control aren't 100% effective...that's why I am a mom now. Wouldn't change it for the world though.

From:
Somewhere

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