tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965616509187395182.post5374751623836132935..comments2023-07-23T22:19:49.733-05:00Comments on Cradles and Graves: How We Got Here: IVF vs. AdoptionAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12316978989809741699noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965616509187395182.post-1632172592108143922010-07-27T17:54:19.109-05:002010-07-27T17:54:19.109-05:00When a man a specimen cup...LOL. awesome. That a...When a man a specimen cup...LOL. awesome. That aside, it sounds like you have had a lot going on and have made some tough decisions. I hope that everything works out really well for you and I wish you the best of luck in your IVF cycle. Happy ICLW (#78).Kakunaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09680945395324128951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965616509187395182.post-13600499165244972742010-07-27T12:54:08.334-05:002010-07-27T12:54:08.334-05:00You are too funny. I loved the line "when a ...You are too funny. I loved the line "when a man and a specimen cup" LOL. <br /><br />I am so hoping this IVF cycle will work and soon you will have a beautiful smiling, laughing baby in your arms.<br /><br />Yes, the adoption process is a bit invasive. But I wonder how much they would interview your kids. Our guy talked to us, toured our home, then talked to us one on one. He talked to my hubby first, and pretty much said, the only reason we do this is b/c i want to talk to your wife and make sure she has dealt with her infertility. So they talked about basketball. Then when I talked to him we talked about infertility and how adopting doesn't cure infertility--which I already knew and am already dealing with. Just stuff to think about if you do someday after you get your little bundle of joy decide to adopt as well.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment on my blog.Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804891382407278946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965616509187395182.post-31607250074015214552010-07-26T21:52:21.928-05:002010-07-26T21:52:21.928-05:00Well, I never considered adoption so I don't h...Well, I never considered adoption so I don't have my own comparison list, but I absolutely fell in love with the idea that IVF would be a sharp line in the sand for me. The baby wait game would be OVER. I even started thinking positively about a life lived without an IVF baby. I nearly COMMITTED to it.<br /><br />It's not so bad, IVF. The worst part by far is the mental games.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864909952004392637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965616509187395182.post-62169557950537909112010-07-26T21:46:06.765-05:002010-07-26T21:46:06.765-05:00I'm glad that you have reached a decision that...I'm glad that you have reached a decision that works for you. I too am pursuing IVF right now after looking into adoption, mostly because I need to try everything before I give up.<br /><br />Good luck to you!wifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488549394090924411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3965616509187395182.post-44141247772966826632010-07-26T19:14:38.192-05:002010-07-26T19:14:38.192-05:00Bless your heart...I hate that you feel like you e...Bless your heart...I hate that you feel like you even have to justify it. As someone who's done both--well, not finalized because after a lot of time, heart and money, the country closed and we were STILL childless--I can honestly say that IVF--as difficult as it is--was easier than our adoption process. ALL our cycles combined were still easier. And honestly, I have always said that pregnancy was just a means to an end--with the ultimate goal of being a mom--I am so, so, so grateful I was given the blessing of pregnancy--twice. I wouldn't trade that for anything.<br /><br />Knowing your family will survive and praying it enlarges too!!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01828552745708177768noreply@blogger.com