Can you put a price on a wee one?

For years I struggled with the idea of paying oodles of money to try to get pregnant. I had lots of mixed emotions... where would I get that kind of money? Is it even ethical to pay for a test tube baby? And mostly, what happens if it doesn't work??

I still don't have that kind of money but thank goodness for payment plans. A friend of mine once asked me, if I found out I had diabetes, wouldn't I do the necessary testing and medication to be as healthy as possible. Of course I would, then why wouldn't I try to remedy my infertility? I also see it a bit like adoption. Wonderful people pay loads of money to fulfill their dreams of being parents. And if it doesn't work? We will cross that bridge if/when we get there.

I have always been a good saver and I don't like to spend a lot of money. But honestly, I'm not sure that this was the real culprit behind waiting this long to try IVF. I think it was the idea that it wasn't meant to be and don't mess with fate. I also believe that there is a season for everything and I thought my season had passed.

It turns out that this IVF process isn't as much money as I thought it would be. It's still a lot but at this point, I've got to have faith that it will be worth it. Especially if a sweet little one comes about. If not, I will not have to live with the awful regret of not giving it my all to conceive.