My $4000 pair of socks

[Dobie]

Well - I'm been trying to stay positive about the entire fertility issue - finding humor in some of the craziness of it all.

I just finished paying for last month's failed attempt and I figure if I don't laugh about it, I'm going to cry.

Medications - $1500 out of pocket
Procedures - $2500 out of pocket
For a total of $4000 dollars.

I didn't get pregnant - but I did get to take home a really great pair of aqua marine socks after the egg retrieval. They're the kind with the little anti-skid pads on the bottom.

I'm going to wear my $4000 dollar socks every day for the next 10 years, to make sure I get my money's worth!!

[judy]

Oh honey - I'm sorry you're not pregnant yet. I'll pray for you.

I'm sending you a big hug.

[Janet]

It all you can do Dobie....stay positive. I really am sorry you're going through these issues. No fun. It got so bad with us, them (Dr.) telling us when to have sex, then get down to the clinic within 30 minutes and I live at least 25 minutes from the clinic. I hated going through all the procedures and then always being disappointed every month.

Even though I have my son, and believe me I wouldn't trade him for ANYTHING in the world, I still wish I could have felt a baby growing inside and the anticipation of waiting for the birth. Sometimes I still get upset that I've never carried a baby. But I have my son...he means more to me than life itself. I wouldn't hesitate a minute to save him if it meant me dying.

I hope it all works out for you, but don't rule out other options. You will definitely have a child that God intends for you to have....believe me, I know.