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I am 33.  I did not know about my infertility until a few months ago, before that, I diligently took my birth control pill, assuming I was ovluating regularly and everthing was fine.  What a surprise it was to find out otherwise.  Until this was my reality, I also found it easy to judge people who decided to do IVF. There are so many children that need homes right?  But, strangely, when intfertility gave us less than 2% chance of getting pregnant on our own, I realized down deep that I wanted to try to get pregnant with the help of ART.  I am not sure someone that does not have fertility issues can really comment on a women's choice to persue ART.    It is personal choice afterall and I am glad of that.

We are at the beginning of our efforts, and I do not know what will end of happening.  But, I can say, that I feel so grateful to live in a time when getting help is an option. 

posted 4 years, 2 months ago
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