[leenab]

We went through 2 years of infertility. I only wish knew what I know now then. Clomid was the absolutely WORST thing in the world. Just my experience with it. And it's been 2 years since I've taken it, but I still suffer from it. I suggest you do all the research before even considering it. As it may not be the end all/solve all infertility problems. I also suugest seeing a Reproductive Endochronologist and not just using an OBGYN for a clomid prescription.

Anyway IF treatment was really a difficult point in my marriage. I'm so glad we're beyond that and have adopted 2 wonderful sons.

IF is a GIANT rollercoaster, emotional, time consuming monster.

Fostercare is also an emotional time consuming monster.

We decided to adopt through fostercare when IF treatments didn't work for us/appeal to us/etc. Anyway I don't think I could have done both of them at the same time. It was so draining.

There are couples who do fostercare and IF at the same time. But it just wasn't for us.

You may want to look up some past posts about the whole infertility and adoption issue on the forums. I know there are a lot of posts out there.

For us, adoption is the way we really want to go. I no longer look at pregnant women and cry. And when I hear one of my friend's is pregnant I am genuinely happy for her. Honestly I used to think why not me, afterall we tried and tried and tried and in the 2 years of trying over 14 women I know got pregnant and some of them twice.

Making it to the goal line so to speak in adoption brings with it a sense of peace, joy and happiness.

Good luck with what ever you decide.

LeenaB