I don't even know what to say to that...

Posted By: Flabbergasted. on 2007-10-26
In Reply to: My wants are just as valid as anyone - I want

You obviously have no clue as to how blessed you are to be called Mommy. I am stunned that you (or anyone) who has experienced parenthood, could compare it to something as superficial as a botox injection. I seriously pity your child(ren).

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Do any companies offer insurance that covers IVF? sm - WI-QA-QA
- insurance paid for 90% - Transolutions
  - thanks so much! - WI-QA-QA
- I have a friend who had that twice. sm - mlstoo
- This was 7 years ago, but - Been there
  - Thank you! sm - WI-QA-QA
    - I wouldn't even explain - Been there
- You probably already have this info - Hope this link helps
- I can't imagine anyone paying for that, it's elective. sm - Confetti
  - To state that an infertility procedure is "completely unnecessary" is 110% OPINION... sm - InfertileMT
    - Why don't we care for the ones already here? - Glory1863
      - How many foster children are living with you? - Been there, done that have you?
        adoption - country MT
        Someone stole my name!!! Hehe - Country MT
        Adopting--being there twice - Terri
    - YES, I WOULD tell them that, and here's why. sm - Confetti
      - The above post is the most inconsiderate, cold-hearted, not to mention ignorant piece of work I' - Been there, done that have you?
  - If state insurance laws mandate it - Glory1863
  - Well, if you were going through infertility - KS MT
    - Medical insurance isn't about feelings. It's business. nm - good grief
  - People are scared to ask questions - McFingers
  - my insurance does - mg
    - More information please.. :) sm - WI-QA-QA
    - So what company do you work for? - That was the question so she can switch jobs NM
  - Insurance companies pay out 10s of thousands - of dollars daily on surgeries sm
    - That is so NOT the purpose of medical insurance. nm - for real
    - I would like to have Lasik so I could actually see, but that is still sm - LTMT
      - Eyesight isn't option, LASIK is. You can wear corrective lenses and see. nm - wrench
        If vision is an option, can you answer this? sm - Post LASIK
        No everyone can see with glasses and/or contacts - I speak from experience
        I am about at that point too. Seems like after I hit 40 and went sm - LTMT
        One of the best things I ever did was to have the - I speak from experience
    - I am a mother and I want my - I want!
      - Ugh, I have typed face lifts before. sm - mlstoo
        I would bet my bottom dollar you are - Really?
        Not hardly, I'm 53. - mlstoo
        Guess you won, sending bottom dollar - Really?
      - No. Face lifts are purely cosmetic. Go see your shrink - for your mental well being. nm
      - Wow! People never cease to amaze here. - Unbelievable!
        Both are 100% elective, that's how. - easy
        My wants are just as valid as anyone - I want
        I don't even know what to say to that... - Flabbergasted.
        I love my children but having a child does not mean - I want
        Just be sure to also get therapy for your cold and thoughtless nature. nm - Unreal.
  - sad that you think wanting a baby is - ss
    - There's no guarantee it works, hence a crapshoot. nm - .
    - Yes, that is sad and mine - Been there
  - Aside from the fact that you are right, was it necessary to be so cold? - Why am I so surprised?
    - I wasn't being cold, simply matter-of-fact. sm - Confetti
    - I don't know of any but wish you the best - :) observer (NM)
      - Good grief! - McFingers

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