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Uncorrectable Problems

When the problems cannot be resolved, you'll have to think in new directions, especially if you are on a budget. You have three basic options:

  • Invasive types of infertility treatments, such as IVF. Very expensive, and high failure rates. Requires the ability to carry a baby to term.
  • Egg Adoption or other donor options. Still requires the ability to carry a baby to term unless you opt for surrogacy. Still fairly pricey, and may involve IVF.
  • Adoption. This can be the least costly option, but in some ways has high failure risks similar to IVF failure - I do not refer to the emotional issues, which can usually be worked through by stable couples, I mean the risk that you may pay your fees and still not end up with a child due to legal issues or difficulties in getting a birth parent to follow through. Fraud is increasing, and even when you deal with a reputable agency, there are no guarantees. Adoption also requires a huge adjustment in thinking for many people, but is a great way to meet the need of a parent for a child, and of a child for a parent.

Perhaps the worst situation to deal with is when you keep trying, and the problems never resolve, and you never know what caused it. It can be harder to figure out when the time is right to choose alternate routes.

There is always the option of remaining childless. Some people find satisfaction and fulfillment in other occupations in their lives. Personally, this would have been an extremely difficult thing for me to deal with. My heart is just very much with childraising.

No option but to make hard choices if you face fertility problems that are not correctable. Take a deep breath, make some choices about a new direction, and go forward boldly. Life is going to take you someplace you did not plan. But if you go forward with a good attitude, you'll find unexpected treasures in the path that you did not seek.

 

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