What about more complicated procedures, like in-vitro fertilization? Has anyone here tried that and found it successful? Unless you live under a rock, you have heard of the famous "Octomom" in the news. With in-vitro being so successful, as well as medical technology advancing enough to keep multiple premature babies alive and healthy, do you think it's a good idea to implant so many embryos at once?

And what about fertility drugs? I'd like to know if anyone here has tried them and what experiences they've had as a result.

I had trouble conceiving between my first and second child. Back then (the middle 80's) there wasn't much out there, and what was available was very expensive. The only tool out there to help find out if a woman was ovulating was the basal thermometer, which wasn't always accurate because of all the things that could affect your basal temperature, such as being sick or moving around too much before taking your temperature. Just reading the tiny numbers was a challenge!

Share your thoughts and experiences. I remember the ups and downs between thinking I was pregnant and then finding out I was not. It was tough on both myself and my husband. Does this make a marriage stronger or weaken it?

As far as the Octomom goes, I feel badly for the children. If she doesn't get any help, how is she going to be able to give them the love and attention they need? I think it was a selfish move on her part.