conisdering single parnethood

[Silverbird]

Hi all,

my dh and I were signed up to start IVF this year when we found out that he's teminaly ill.  I'm 30 and really don't wish to contemplate trying to find a new relationship after his death.

so our options now are:

go ahead with the IVF and parent with and then without dh,

wait till after and then try to cnocive with feitlity treamtments alone.

wait untill after and then adopt.

I have to admit that I have always though children did better with two parents but now I'm wodnering how true this is.  I have an incredible support network.

I hope I don't seem callous thinking about all this but obvioulsy we need to make a dession on the IVF and it helps me to visualise my future options so I'm not mouring the loss of chance to parents as well as my dh.

I guess I'm just wondering if some of you could talk to me about single parenthood as it's something I've never contmplated.

thanks

silverbird

[ZoshaMosha]

Oh mama, how awful.  I truly wish you and your dh all the strength in the world in dealing with this.  Is there a chance of recovery?  If not, how long does he expect to live?

These are things I would consider before making any decisions on having a child.  It seems like right now your dh needs a lot of help and care and bringing a baby into the mix at this moment might be very difficult.  This is just my opinion, but I would wait to do the IVF treatments myself.  It's less complicated and less emotionally brutal, IMO.

But to answer your question, I don't believe a child needs two parents.  A child needs a stable, loving home, ideally with a whole bunch of grown-ups to love and take care of him or her.  So, if you have a supportive family and friend network, I don't see any problem.  Sure, it's a harder road than being happily partnered, but that's life.

[Silverbird]

thanks there really isn't any hope of recovery as far as we can c and we don't know how long he's got.  may know more later in the week.

[Chantelle691]

I'm so sorry to hear about your dh.

Trying to put myself in your shoes, I would think that having him be a part of some of it, the planning, or the early pregnancy, might be something that would bring you both joy.

[Katie T]

Im so sorry that is terrible : (  I don't think a child needs 2 parents especially with a great support system you have. Although I think I would talk to your DH and see how he feels but I think it would be easier to start treatments after his passing so you can devote all your time to him and his care. But on the other hand a baby during that time will bring joy. He may want to be there for as much of the pregnancy and baby time that he can. Such a tough place to be. Praying for guidance for you and your husband.