Here we go....

WELCOME!!!

Infertility… the dreaded word that no one wants to hear! However, It’s not your fault. It's not their fault. It just is what it is. This is what we’ve been dealt with… and now we have to deal with it. Yes, it’s not fair but is life fair? Talking about infertility seems to be taboo in our society an often times couples feel lonely and don’t know where to turn. We are one of MANY couples going through this journey (possibly a long one) so that we can start our family. We are ready (and really who ever says they are ready?) and waiting!! And while there are many of you who we don’t know, we (though the husband skeptically) are inviting you to come along. We aren’t going to allow our infertility to get the best of us! We have faith and there is always hope!

What is this baby blog or bust here to do?
1) Raise money to help us become parents. We all know that the economy is in the dumps right now, but the reality for us is that infertility expenses aren’t covered by insurance. The average cost of a cycle of IVF is $15,000 and unlike other diseases and their treatments, though, infertility is not recognized by the medical insurance industry. Without the aid of medical insurance or other financial support systems, the cost of infertility treatments is currently precluding us from seeking IVF treatment.
2) To keep friends and family aware of what we are going through and to give others a look into the process as a whole. Despite the vast number of people suffering from this disease, there is a serious lack of education and a real need for increased awareness of the causes of infertility, available treatment options, and methods of prevention. Being the “researcher” I am, I constantly look on the internet – and sometimes this researching freaks me out! Maybe I’m here to help others through their process too.
3) To help us process what we are going through – let’s talk it out!

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard: When are you going to have kids? You’ve been married 5 years already get on it! You’re only getting older. Kids will bring you such pleasure. Aren’t you guys going to pop some out soon?OK everyone, you can stop asking now. We are trying and want nothing more than to become parents. At first the questions didn’t bother me because at first we weren’t trying and then once we did start I thought it would happen so I could joke and say “We’re practicing.” But as the practicing became more than that and months and months and years went by…Joking was no longer there. Now it sucks when I have to paint big fake smiles and pretend we’re indifferent when it comes to this baby thing. As I said... We're ready and willing... now we just some help!

I enjoy crafting as a hobby and often make flip-flops, wreaths, birdhouses, trivets, etc. I will be posting samples of some on the website too and selling them to help raise money for our fertility needs.

We whole-heartedly thank you for your support and generous donations.

Here goes…..