My husband and I thorougly enjoyed what Dr. Tom Frame had to say.

Infertility is perhaps one of the most painful events in a couple's life - especially for the woman. For me, it has brought me much pain and I experienced a great deal of depression and anxiety. Not to mention, heart-ache, loneliness and fear.

I can see why some couples, in their desperate attempt to have a child, seek all types of Assisted Reproductive Procedures. I have friends in America who travel down the road of ivf numerous times. Some have used donor eggs and donor sperms and they all believe the Lord lead them to this place with peace. I can see from an ethical point, though, the dangers (long term).

In America, they have a christian program called, "Snowflakes" where you can adopt embryos that have not been used.
see website http://www.nightlight.org/snowflakeadoption.htm This is supported by a Christian organisation.
I have a few friends in America who have adopted embryos and now have beautiful children. So far, everything has gone ok for them. Not sure of the remifications, long-term.

My husband and I have been sufferers of infertility for 10 years now, but we have stopped trying to conceive and have accepted our infertility with peace. We both feel as though the Lord has desired for us to be a childless couple.

We started our infertility journey when I was 32 years of age - not long after we were married. After a year of trying, we decided to seek help to find out what could be wrong, but we were told there was nothing. We then met with a Fertility specialist, who just happened to be christian and he was able to encourage us to try fertility medication. The drug, called, Serephene. encourages ovulation - there is no intervention like ivf or iui. It's just a simple case of taking a tablet for five days.
We were overjoyed to discover in that same month that we were carrying a child!!
After two years, the Lord had blessed my womb!

Sadly, after 2 months, I miscarried.
We went on again trying the medication and fell pregnant, but miscarried.

In 2004, we sought ivf treatment, but, sadly, I didn't respond to the medication and was told,(when undergoing my ultra-sound) that I produced no follicles(eggs). I was devasted. We both were. I knew then, that the Lord was speaking to me about treatments. I knew - it wasn't in His will for us to seek any more Assisted Reproductive treatments.
And I never received a peace about us being blessed with a child (like the 38 year old lady that phoned you). Actually, I believe the Lord had prepared my heart for this infertility journey way before I met my husband or got married.
I always sensed I would have difficulty conceiving.

It was sad though for me and my husband, because we had both grown up in very big families. My husband is one of six, and I am one of 7. So, I guess, it was natural for us to perceive being blessed with fertility and having lots of children.

I receive a great deal of love, support and christian understanding through an internet support group, called, "Hannah's prayer" founded by Jennifer Saake, who has written a few books.

I have met lots of ladies(via the internet) who are suffering from infertility.
Some have adopted children locally(USA) and overseas.
Some have been blessed through ARTS(Assisted Reproductive Technologys) and some have fallen naturally after many years of trying. But for me and my husband, we don't have a peace about adopting or going on with further ARTS.
We both feel the Lord does not want to pursue either.

We are both very happy and our infertility journey has brought us closer together, and, has infact, strengthened our relationship.
Of course, it has experienced it's very ups and downs. There has been very, very painful moments, and, on some days, I still get very teary. My dream is over and I have to accept that and move on.

Of course, my life is very different to most of my friends and I would say,(sadly) that we both havn't received much support and love from family, friends or the church. But, I would say that being childless gives us more time for each other and for the things of the Lord.
My husband and I are both involved in Prison Ministry and for the past year, we have sponsored an inmate who comes to our home, every 2-3 months for the weekend.
I'm not saying you couldn't do this with children, but I feel as though, it makes it simplier without children around.

In anycase, that is our story.
I do have a peace knowing that my babies are with the Lord Jesus.

Anyway, Sheridan, I wanted to say that my husband and I really enjoy your show.
Your topics are always very thought-provoking and inspiring.