We tried going to Hawaii last winter and this summer we spent a week in Europe, hoping the change of scene would do the trick. Well, it really wasn’t all that relaxing and it obviously didn’t work. I wonder if my husband’s smoking is messing up his fertility as well. He keeps saying he’s going to quit but we both have stressful jobs and that makes it more difficult. I really wish someone would give me an answer of what I can do. I really don’t want to see any doctors or do anything unnatural. Besides, I already checked and my insurance doesn’t cover infertility. I’ve heard that in-vitro is expensive and there’s no way we can afford it …
GOAL-FOCUSED THINKING:
We were hoping to get pregnant by now, but it’s been over two years and nothing, so it’s time to try something different. I really wanted a baby without help, but I am not going to wait any longer. I’ve invested a great deal of time reading books, finding information on the internet and asking some people I trust. I realize that it would help me if I were to get in better shape. I will agree to make some sacrifices of eating slightly smaller portions and gradually, but consistently increasing my exercise level, because I know it will get me closer to having a baby and living a healthier life.
If it becomes necessary, I have explored ways in which I can advance in my job or even take on an additional part time position so that I can save up what it will take to pursue some of the more costly treatment options. I am going to forego my daily Starbucks and we will pass on that cruise this year. My husband was thinking of changing jobs anyway, but now he’ll be attentive to what insurance plans his next employer offers. Hopefully, we won’t need to spend a lot, as our budget is tight, but we will keep trying things until we reach our dream of having a baby in our home …
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