After the last few months of clomid, we have made the decision to stop fertility drugs. We made this decision for a couple reasons, primarily because of the way clomid made me feel. Here are the side effects of clomid: Stomach upset, bloating, abdominal/pelvic fullness, flushing ("hot flashes"), breast tenderness, headache, or dizziness. I have experienced all of these, with varying degrees of severity. Not to mention the emotional sensitivity... I'm done with it, plus, I am already ovulating without the drug, my eggs are just rotten ;-)
Due to the negative side effects of clomid, and the costs involved with more aggressive fertility treatments, we have decided to stop fertility treatment altogether.
Although our chances of conceiving are dramatically low, I strongly believe nothing is beyond the power of God. We are putting our absolute trust and faith in His plan and His timing.
Now for the big news, for the length of our marriage adoption has been a topic of discussion. We had talked of having two kids of our own and possibly adopting a third child. Over the course of the last year we have discussed adoption with more seriousness and more imminently. At the same time, people and events have been placed in our lives that have led us to believe adoption is the route God would have us pursue at this time.
Yes, we have many concerns, yes, we are terrified, and yes, we realize how many hurdles we are going to have to jump. But when God says go, you go. Because if we truly believe God is sovereign and that He is good, then we submit to His will and plan for our lives. God has been stretching and growing our faith, I have learned to rely on Him more heavily and to trust my heart and emotions to an eternally good creator. Please join us in praying for the adoption process and, more specifically, for the child that is to become our adopted son or daughter.
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