While we made the decision to go back in the adoption waiting families pool again, we are also looking at other options.
Back in 2006 we started seeing a fertility doctor (RE) here, and we had a few things done to try to have a baby. At that time, after a few things were tried, we were told our only option was IVF with ICSI (see http://infertility.about.com/od/ivf/a/icsi_ivf.htm if you're curious what that is) and we did not want to go that route at that time. 6 months later we were notified about Lucas, and adoption became our route to parenthood!
We have thought about going back the the RE again but God seemed to keep leading us back to adoption, and while we would still LOVE to add to our family through adoption, doubts fill our mind if that will really happen. We technically are asked to not keep our names in the pool while also pursuing fertility treatments, but we have made a few appointments to explore our options. However, for our previous doctor, we can't get in for a consult until the end of July, and for a doctor that has been recommended to us by many people, we can't get in until mid-September!! So we've made 2 appointments and now have a little time to decide which doctor we want to see. I'm leaning toward the Sept. one as she comes highly recommended and per the website, deal a lot with male infertility as well.
So, ugh, but we pray for God to open doors, so we have to do our part to walk through the doors!! I have to start a large list of questions to go over with the RE...so many options we want to explore! Thankfully, we have plenty of time :).
God will show you the way. Waiting is a hard thing to do!
ReplyDeleteI'll say a prayer that God will guide you. I know how hard these decisions are to make. We're gearing up for our last chance at IVF in July or August. We're hoping it works this time and we can give WeeMan a brother or sister. No matter what happens I suspect that we'll also be looking into adoption to help our family grow. If you were closer I'd totally recommend our RE - he's a Christian and has been absolutely amazing. He has prayed for us before beginning procedures. How many doctors do you know that do that anymore?!
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you during this waiting season.
Sounds like our story! Before we adopted Katelynn, we had done some treatment and then didn't feel comfortable with IVF. By the time Katelynn was 1, we both knew we'd be doing IVF (w/ ICSI) to try for another. Low and behold we got two more! It's a big decision though and hard. Whether we were in the adoption process or fertility treatments, the grass always looked better on the other side. I hope you decisions come easily and that you and Mitch land on the same page.
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