'Budgeting for Infertility' Authors Sterling, Best-Boss Offer Help for Couples

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Nice post, thanks for writing!

seolace of AL 3:11PM May 06, 2010

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Mbvgipmuz of 7:57PM August 08, 2009

+1

soundtracks of AL 5:13AM July 17, 2009

on april 3rd my first born turned 3 years old. and my partner and i have been trying for our second one since october 30th 2008. i dont get my period that often..what do you recommend for us to do.. i hope you can help.thanks..

reina of OR 7:22AM May 02, 2009

I have to say that it angers me when people say "you should just adopt". Does anyone know that adopting a fairly healthy baby these days costs anywhere from $23 - $40,000.00, its not free!!! I would adopt today if that were the case, it costs way more than an average In Vitro cycle. I have nothing against adoption at all, but there is also an emotional factor involved too, many people are trying to have their own biological baby just like every other couple out there, don't we all deserve that? Please keep that in mind before you make a comment about there being "many young lives out there that are eagerly awaiting loving mothers and fathers". I wish it were as simple as you make it sound.

DolphinGirl of NJ 7:58AM April 10, 2009

@TheGreens:
Adoption, though wonderful, is not always as easy as people make it sound. The cost alone can be just as much as infertility treatments. Also, some people are barred from adoption for various reasons.
I'm currently considering starting infertility treatments (not IVF but medications and other assisted reproduction) after 2 years of trying and 1 miscarriage. My partner and I looked into adoption recently, while continuing to try, but two agencies turned us away instantly. One because we are gay and the other because I'm overweight (with no chronic diseases) and my partner has a chronic but well-controlled disease. We know there is likely an adoption agency out there that will work with us but we also know that it isn't going to be any easier or cheaper than what we are dealing with now. It frustrates me when people ask "wouldn't it be easier to just adopt?" No, actually, it wouldn't. Still, we do plan on adopting in the future, whether or not we manage to have a biological child.

Dove of OR 2:40PM March 20, 2009

It is a huge financial decision to choose IVF. At the same time, there are thousands of children of all ages that are awaiting adoption. There are many young lives out there that are eagerly awaiting loving mothers and fathers.

The Greens of CA 11:05PM March 18, 2009

Thanks for this post. Another great resource on this topic is the newly launched site: http://www.fertilityauthority.com

Pamela Jeanne of CA 2:36PM March 18, 2009

Budgeting for Infertility is a MUST read for women/couples starting the journey of assisted reproductive technologies. This book will save couple's a lot of money, which is especially important in these economic times. It's an easy read and full of great tips to help couple's through their journey.

Kelly D of AZ 12:39PM March 18, 2009