I'm not sure they were totally comfortable with this turn of events, but they chose to keep peace in the family rather than be alienated. I find that as my patients learn more about their fertility problem, as the significance of not having children sinks in, as the treatments tax their emotional and physical health, or as their bank account dwindles, they often change their minds about what treatment they want. Many couples begin to consider options that seemed less attractive or simply were not available earlier in their treatment. For example, although Robert and Martha W. at first wouldn't even consider AID, they eventually decided that using donor sperm for artificial insemination would be better than going through in vitro fertilization procedures. They now have a beautiful, curly-haired baby girl whom they adore.
Some couples decide that adoption is their best alternative.
I wouldn't trade my baby for anything. Your plan is only a guide, a road map. At any point in the journey toward your happy ending, you can choose a different route. The chapters to come will help you become an informed consumer, so you will be able to assess all your options and take advantage of the best.