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If you are planning on having a baby or babies in the future. Make sure you understand the consequences to your reproductive system that some of the more aggressive drugs have.

 
If I would have known before-hand that taking certain meds would kill my chances of ever conceiving again, I would have taken the appropriate precautions by having my eggs harvested and frozen for use later.
 
I hate that in trying to subdue the RA I've ended my chances of possibly bringing a beautiful baby girl or boy into the world on my own.
 
DH says as soon as our ducks are in a row, we can look into adopting. So maybe this is a good thing that I can no longer bear children. A child that would have gone without now has the possibility of becoming part of our loving family. And we have a lot of love to give.
Mel,
 
Yes it's sad that you can't bear a child, but what a wonderful gift to want a child that badly and to be able to adopt one!  Just think, that child will forever know he was CHOSEN.
{{{Mel}}} what a lucky child that will be!  You are such a lovely person and you have a world to offer.  I can't say it more beautifully that it has already be said.  I am so proud of you!   I'm sorry Mel. I know how bad it feels to know that you'll never be pregnant again.
BUT, I am the mother of 5 biological kids and 2 daughters adopted from foster care. If you ever want to discuss adoption, I'd be happy to share our experiences with you. These girls have blessed our lives so much... I can't imagine our family any other way!   

I am curious what meds have caused you to not be able to have children?  I hate to see anybody in that position.  I was diagnosed as a teen and started on meds from day one.  I came of them for a period of time to have my son, and then restarted.

Before conceiving, I was on MTX and Enbrel as the mainline meds, and of course all the other fun ones that go with them.  I also know that meds affect everybody differently.

When I was married, adoption was something I really wanted to look into.  The foster care system in this country drives me crazy due to the fact that I have daily interactions with students caught up in the system. 
 
I am sorry Mel that you are in this position.
Mel, what a wonderful thing to do.  Please keep us posted on your decision and results.
My hubby and I watch The Adoption show every day.  It is so inspirational and sometimes we cry right along with them when they receive the baby.  Best of luck!
Hugs!

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