How much is that puppy in the window?

The average person has no clue how much infertility can cost. They don't know that so many couples will never know the joy of being a parent due to the prohibitive cost. I'm not talking about just medical procedures. Adoption is so far out of reach, that it's impossible to comprehend. After battling this for almost 9 years now, I am fully aware of the costs. Thankfully, we are FINALLY getting to a point financially that we can begin to afford some of the less expensive procedures. And while this gives me a renewed sense hope, it makes me sad for those who will not be able to afford even the basic chances to be parents. Our country will pay for so many other programs, why not a program for Infertility? Why not? It makes you think, doesn't it... Why all the welfare programs, public housing, and others along those same lines? Why not one for those of us who simply want a chance to build a family?