Tuesday, March 23, 2010

We had a nice talk last night...

about what we would do if we couldn't get pregnant. It's so hard to think about; I even got a little teary-eyed as we talked about it. It would be so devastating, but we would find a way to have a family anyway.

First we talked about if we had trouble on our own. We've agreed that we would try IUI, but we're still unsure about IVF. If we have good insurance coverage wherever we end up, maybe, but I think both of us are a little concerned about what the meds would do to me. Honestly, if it came to it, and we could afford it, I think we'd cautiously give it a try.

If we still don't have any luck, we're going to opt to be foster parents, with the hopes of adopting permanently. I believe there are classes we'd need to take and I've heard that there is a lengthy selection process, but we have time on our side. If we are foster parents, even if we don't end up being able to adopt any children permanently, at least we'll make a difference in their lives for a short period of time.

2 words of geekdom:

PinkLove-S said...

I am glad you and DH could talk about this. Being a foster parent is such a wonderful sacrifice and something i would definitely do. My mom was in foster care when she was younger and i couldn't imagine not doing it as well if i indeed couldn't have children either. I am so hoping this is not necessary for you though M!

chornback79 said...

My DH and I have discussed this as well. Though, we're only on cycle 2, I wanted to make sure we were on the same boat, so to speak. We are also unsure about IVF. It just seems so scary right now...

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