When my husband, Kiah, and I discovered that making a baby the old-fashioned way wasn't on the cards for us, we bravely dived headfirst into the wild world of IVF. And let me tell you, it was quite the ride.
We honestly had no idea what to expect when we embarked on our IVF adventure. None of our friends had fertility issues—or, perhaps, it was just a topic conveniently avoided. As we started down this path, we quickly realized that it wasn't just a matter of taking a few shots; it was an emotionally exhausting journey that left us completely drained, and it also strained our relationship.
For those unfamiliar with IVF, allow me to provide you with my simplified, non-doctor-certified notes. Many couples experience a wide range of fertility issues. In our case, we were labeled as “completely infertile.” We were told that there was
