She counts now-grown childrenMichael Jr., Charlotte, and Audreyamong her brood.

The outlet reports the Pences have always made big decisions as a family.

It’s a family that was hard won, according to Mrs. Pence.

Karen Pence with kids

“We were ready to start our family, and it just didn’t happen.”

But she admits that struggle helped her be a better mom.

“Everywhere I go I see new uses for art therapy.

Karen Pence

In fact, anyone can benefit from art therapy,” Pence shares about her initiative.

It was at the inaugural ball that Americans first saw Karen Pence steal the stage, by some estimates.

Of course, the look was not exempt from criticism because there’s always that!

Mike and Karen Pence

But Pence was proud to show off her Hoosier style.

The hem measures 57 yards around.

The bodice is ruched with very narrow spaghetti straps and draped chiffon over the arms."

Karen Pence and daughter Charlotte

What’s more, Second Lady Karen Pence changed her hair she now sports a grown-out bob sans bangs.

There has even been rampant speculation that the mom of three lost weight.

“She really has had a total makeover, she looks great.

She looks like she’s happy, she radiates confidence,” a family friend noted toVF.

That hasn’t stopped social media from commenting.

“Second lady Karen Pence has been looking GREAT, too.

Obvious weight loss, hair style, younger look,“tweetedone fan.

“You look beautiful,” anInstagramfollower said.