My daughter was "free"... my son (later) was $60,000 in fertility treatments. My wife and I both got started late. Thankfully, we had insurance to cover a lot of the expense but no matter what the cost, the result is amazing. My kids (age 10 and 6) are 2 of the most fascinating people I know. Someone once told me that you think it's such a miracle to have a baby in the crib... well, hang on brother, it just keeps getting better. So far, I'm in complete agreement.
I go all melancholy thinking about what a wonderful blessing it is to have a family.