A 2021 study by the Census revealed that childless adults age 55 and older had a median net worth of $153,900 compared to $130,400 for biological parents.
We are going to give it a shot, but no way are we going into debt over it. If we can’t get pregnant at this age with minor medical intervention then we are going to adopt. I have colleagues who have spent >$100K on multiple rounds of IVF. I honestly think that’s insanity for the sake of having generic children. My genes aren’t that important.
Also mid-30s, and it took us this long.
We are going to give it a shot, but no way are we going into debt over it. If we can’t get pregnant at this age with minor medical intervention then we are going to adopt. I have colleagues who have spent >$100K on multiple rounds of IVF. I honestly think that’s insanity for the sake of having generic children. My genes aren’t that important.
I think adoption is also pretty pricey but I’m not sure where you’re from.