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Steps forward, steps back

A change! News!  Not really good news, but at this point getting any news feels like good news. Yesterday, David had a surgical procedure that semi led to some answers. I say 'semi' because in this world everything is apparently guesswork. The main takeaway: There are biological issues going on. This doctor seems to think that IVF is our best option going forward.  We've never heard 100% that we could never have children naturally, but now not 1 but 2 doctors basically seem to think it's unlikely.  The cons: -We had finally gotten to the point of wrapping our heads around trying less expensive, less invasive treatments- but now those ships have basically sailed. -Money. We don't have the price breakdown yet, but IVF probably costs about $15,000. Um. Ouch. -IVF is the end of the road. There is nothing more you can try if this doesn't work. -I'm a wimp when it comes to medical stuff. Am I tough enough to do this? Especially with a busy, full-ti...