The roller coaster ride really did mirror infertility treatment for me and many others. I would do something that terrified me, that wreaked havoc on my body and my mind for my child. I would take what I perceived as a personal risk for her. When I knew I couldn't handle the roller coaster anymore I chose another ride, hoping that different ride would work.

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QUESTION

We've been married for three years. Before marriage my husband and I did discuss wanting to have a family someday (at least three kids).

Now each time now that I try to talk about trying it seems that he has an excuse of why "now" isn't a good time. I'm in my thirties and am concerned about running into problems conceiving.

I feel resentful as his reasons are selfish. It would interfere with our travel plans, (those I'd give up easily), wanting to buy a bigger house (we have 3 bedrooms), and now even citing "the economy."

Any advice to help me understand?

For women trying to determine how long they can postpone starting a family, a new fertility predictor, called Plan Ahead, may provide some insight into the length of their fertile lifespan, but does this test offer only false promises? Read "Counting Your Eggs: Can a New Test Predict Your Future Fertility?" to learn more.

Just a few short years ago, the only TTC accessory for home use was as bulky test-tube chemistry-set used for ovulation testing. Today we have an abundance of fertility products to choose from - from nutritional supplements to ovulation monitors, home pregnancy tests, and all kinds of newfangled baby-making gizmos. Read "Supercharge Your Fertility: TTC Tips and Products to Help You Along the Way" to learn more.

STRAW stands for the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop. With the STRAW system you can get an idea of what your reproductive age is. Read "Your "Real" Reproductive Age" to learn more about STRAW.

Are you hoping to get pregnant? Read "Fertility and Conception Tips" to learn how to maximize your chances of conceiving quickly and getting your pregnancy off to a healthy start.