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5 millionth IVF baby born

AnasaraAnasara
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18649582 

From the article: 

"One word of warning, we should make sure that couples understand that IVF isn't a guaranteed solution and if they're in a position to have their children earlier in life then they should try and do that."

Yeah, no sh!t it isn't guaranteed.  And how nice to suggest women try earlier if possible.  We were 29 when we pulled the goalie so I was hardly a dinosaur.  And what of those who didn't meet their spouse or partner til later in life?  Yeah, go ahead & procreate with whoever you meet @ the bar just so you can have a kid.  Or just have babies you can't afford because you're young!  Nope, no need to be responsible.

/end sarcastic rant

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Re: 5 millionth IVF baby born

  • thewormstheworms member

    ridic

    way to state the obvious einstein.


     

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    Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
    Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)

    It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
    MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
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  • Mitzi BishiMitzi Bishi

    I saw the same article. I was 28 when we started this. I don't know if that was a blessing or a curse, because the average woman goes through menopause around 44, so the thought of fighting with IF for ~16 years is more than I can bare. 

    These articles always put so much blame on women and yet they are damned if they do and damned if they don't. I think there's a fair amount of data mining going on, too. No one pays attention to the fact women who are dealing with IF are more likely to invest themselves in a career, while some don't meet partners until later and a myriad of other things. 

    IVF is absolutely no walk in the park, so stating women are putting off pregnancy for their careers is a bit rich. I honestly don't know of one woman who has electively chosen this path. There's also not enough emphasis on the fact that IVF isn't a sure thing. 

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    imageMitzi Bishi:

    I saw the same article. I was 28 when we started this. I don't know if that was a blessing or a curse, because the average woman goes through menopause around 44, so the thought of fighting with IF for ~16 years is more than I can bare. 

    These articles always put so much blame on women and yet they are damned if they do and damned if they don't. I think there's a fair amount of data mining going on, too. No one pays attention to the fact women who are dealing with IF are more likely to invest themselves in a career, while some don't meet partners until later and a myriad of other things. 

    IVF is absolutely no walk in the park, so stating women are putting off pregnancy for their careers is a bit rich. I honestly don't know of one woman who has electively chosen this path. There's also not enough emphasis on the fact that IVF isn't a sure thing. 

    Amen to all of this!

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