A Baby the Hard Way: One Man's Journey Through the Insane World of Infertility

Tim Edwards finally found the love of his life, but shortly thereafter, he was shocked by a devastating diagnosis that confirmed that the newly married couple would not be able to conceive children naturally. In spite of this diagnosis, Tim and his wife did not give up on their dreams of having children. Out of necessity, the couple entered the realm of in vitro fertilization. In the beginning, infertility seemed like a mere temporary inconvenience. However, several failed in vitro cycles left the couple feeling as if they were facing an impenetrable wall that they could not get past. As the disappointment mounted, the couple struggled to maintain a positive outlook while the all-consuming nature of infertility threatened to disrupt a strong marriage and a successful career. A Baby the Hard Way is an intensely candid portrayal of the marital stress and emotional turmoil caused by infertility. Humorous at times, heart-wrenching at others, this memoir is ultimately an inspirational story of the perseverance required to survive and overcome infertility