| Having a baby is easy, right? You fall in love with the | | | | something you want to go to Tijuana and have done. |
| person of your dreams; you get married, and then | | | | - Look into a support group for other couples that |
| become pregnant. Sounds pretty simple, right? | | | | experiencing the same feelings as you and your |
| Unfortunately the truth of the matter is that this | | | | partner. Even though it may feel like you are all alone |
| process is not quite so simple for everyone. If you've | | | | in this journey, you aren't. There are thousands of |
| been trying to become pregnant for more than 12 | | | | couples around the world going through the same |
| months it may be time to have some testing done | | | | emotions as you. |
| by your doctor to find out if there is an underlying | | | | - Be there for each other. Each person in the |
| cause. | | | | relationship is experiencing a different type of |
| This can be a very discouraging time for you and | | | | emotions. While you both may feel disappointed, you |
| your partner. Looking for a huge sense of | | | | may deal with it in completely opposite ways. Be |
| accomplishment when your pregnancy test says | | | | there for your partner when they need it most. |
| positive and not getting that satisfaction can be | | | | Allow them to release their feelings without passing |
| devastating for some people. Here are a few things | | | | judgment on them. |
| to remember. | | | | - DO NOT BECOME CONSUMED! This may be the |
| - First of all do not play the blame game. Not with | | | | most important tip. Do not allow this small bump in |
| your partner and especially not with yourself. No | | | | the road to swallow up everything else in your life. |
| individual is truly, "at fault" for the delay in starting | | | | This can be traumatic for your relationship. Seek |
| your family. There could be a number of things | | | | marriage counseling if necessary to ensure that you |
| causing it. | | | | keep the solid foundation that your relationship has |
| - Do make an appointment with your physician. | | | | been built on. |
| Discuss your feeling s with them and tell them what | | | | Also keep in mind that there are other options for |
| you have been doing to try and become pregnant. | | | | starting a family. Adoption is a wonderful choice. You |
| They may let you know about other methods that | | | | would be able to provide love and a safe |
| you have not tried. | | | | environment to a child that may not find that |
| - Ask your physician for a recommendation to a | | | | otherwise. |
| reputable fertility clinic. This delicate matter is not | | | | |