Erica (p. 22): “Yes, it’s a kind of basic instinct, I think, the wish to have a baby whatever happens.”

Catharine (p. 17): “The possibility that increased with every course of treatment you had―at least, that’s how you feel-that you would never have the baby you dreamed of. I really couldn’t imagine a life without motherhood. It was like a huge monster creeping up on me, and it would leave a big black hole behind: I couldn’t imagine what would happen if we were in that situation.”

Erica (p. 21): “It’s such a big part of your life, isn’t it? I just couldn’t be without it.”