Comments on: A Matter of Opinion

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:11:00 +0000

Such a stupid poll question! Since when did infertility treatments become a moral debate?!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:25:00 +0000

it’s really sad that someone could say something so mean as “maybe god didn’t want her to have anymore children”. that’s just terrible and clearly they had absolutely no problems conceiving. i struggled with getting pregnant although i have children now i will NEVER forget the tears i cried and how devastating it was to have negative pregnancy tests over and over again. I believe God gave the gift of conceiving scientifically. afterall, he created the man/woman with the knowledge to develope these techniques and medications.

By: The Parrotts

The Parrotts — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:08:00 +0000

I read that article as well…you tell ‘em! I’m actually starting to wonder if I should have even subscribed to that magazine…it seems so biased toward moms, even though it’s call “Parenting”–like Dad is just a vestigial organ who’s around for us to nominate for hottie of the month and make us roll our eyes!

Have fun on your vacation!
Nicki

By: Cristin

Cristin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:59:00 +0000

What idiots.

I heard some pretty nasty comments when I was pregnant with my second. You know, because my first had a birth defect should I really tempt fate and have another?? What if that one wasn’t healthy either?? I’d answer, with a smile, that I would be the perfect Mommy for another sick baby, I already know all the good hospitals, surgeons, doctors, therapists, early interventionists… that would shut them right up.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:51:00 +0000

Being a mom who conceived her three kiddos at the the mire mention of “get pregnant,” I can’t begin to imagine what infertility treatments must be like. However, having a friend who just brought home her trips (thank you modern medicine!) I can say I’m so grateful that women who want to can and do welcome one, three, six or whatever new smiles into this world! Having 3 at 29– and spaced apart– I’m just marveling at how together you seem with 4!

By: cat

cat — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:05:00 +0000

I just hate it when people come up with the “God didn’t want to have children” or something to that effect. I am 100% sure that God gave the clever doctors the knowledge to help.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:23:00 +0000

I am stunned by the responses of those who said “no”. First of all, the “needing help” thing…like that help is free. Everyone has to pay a pretty penny for that help. It’s not in short supply. Plenty of doctor’s out there. Secondly, I am always amazed by people who actually care what other women are doing with their ovaries and uterus. I don’t even understand why there should be a debate about this topic.
But, what do I know…?!?!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:11:00 +0000

Good grief. First, my best friend went through fertility problems, so I know “on the side” how stressful it can be. She had her first son with no problem, tried for 3 years to have her second, was on treatments for a year, and finally was blessed. I never ONCE thought “Why is she doing this when she already has a child?” That’s absurd!!!
Second, this isn’t Japan. We are not under type of restriction to how many children we may or may not have. Also, I didn’t realize there is a shortage of fertility treatments available. The woman who said, “leave the treatments for women who don’t have children” needs a good smack upside the head.
Last…Jen…I would be interesed in hearing why the magazine even asked this question. I never in my life even knew this was something that was under debate. Maybe a nice email to their editor inquiring why they would ask such an ignorant question would be helpful. And for all the people who said using fertility treatments are “playing God”…I sure as hell hope they don’t ever develop cancer, because if they use any treatments to cure it, wouldn’t that be going against God’s will?

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:25:00 +0000

Amen to that!

By: Givinya De Elba

Givinya De Elba — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:06:00 +0000

I am so sorry that these people were given a forum to say such ignorant and hurtful things. That they could speak for God and suggest that it was His will that you shouldn’t have any more puts them in pretty dangerous territory.

I say forget about them and their ignorance, and go and give your four precious kids a hug!