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Options. We all have them. We are thankful for them. But the decision to end medical treatment and look at which resolution option (adoption, third party reproduction, living child-free?) is suitable for infertile couples requires that they take a good solid look inside themselves in order to face some tough questions. Perhaps the most difficult, is whether childfree living might be a viable option...
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One of the most profound decisions you must make when dealing with infertility – as important as the decision to try to conceive in the first place – is the decision to stop trying. How do you know when enough is enough? How can you be sure that one more try won’t do the trick? Like a gambler going for broke, even though the odds may be against you, you may feel compelled to try again – and again – because the prize, having a baby, is priceless.
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Living childfree refers to the decision to continue your life without having any children. Also referred to a childless living, living childfree can be a very rewarding and selfless act that will allow you to fulfill some of your innermost dreams. When you live childfree, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t associate with any children. Instead, it means that you have chosen not to parent your own children.
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No one can tell you when to stop trying to conceive — that's a decision you need to make with your partner and doctor — but you may feel more in control of your life if you start thinking early on about how far you're willing to go to get pregnant. To help make this decision, ask yourself the following questions...