After going on two years of trying to conceive, my partner and I have been unsuccessful. We weren't prepared for the news we received during a routine office visit to the gynecologist. We aren't able to conceive on our own because of a medical issue on my part. The devastation of this news has been a very hard pill to swallow, but with faith and other medical alternatives, we found that we do at least have options.We have completed the first initial step to our first option which is IVF.

Our first visit was very overwhelming because the cost of this procedure is staggering as well as the process in its entirety. This is also when I came to discover that I am borderline not qualifying for the procedure because of my weight. I have gained a substantial amount since the news broke about infertility. All the stress of trying and trying along with the amount spent on pregnancy tests that time and time again turned up negative just took its toll on not only me but as well as my partner. This is why joining these motivational groups is essential for not only us but also for our future us. We also are taking into account other options if this is to fall through, but in the mean time we have started this journey and are anxious to see where it will go. We know that this is what we want to do and whatever it takes, whatever the outcome and whatever the future holds at least we know we tried and we still have

We know that this is what we want to do and whatever it takes, whatever the outcome and whatever the future holds at least we know we tried and we still have each other.