The predatory hope

I was sitting in the lobby at RMA, a fertility clinic in my area.  I had been referred by my midwife after my 3rd miscarriage to get checked out for any hormonal issues. 
After various tests they determined that there was nothing wrong with us and directed us towards iui. 

So sitting there in the lobby is a poster mounted on foam board on a nice pretty easel  with the caption "world class ivf.  Deliver a baby in 6 cycles or less or your money back."

It had a picture of a beautiful baby....

And it just sat there.  Like a carrot dangling in front of a desperate woman who was not me, but I can imagine how others may feel.

I looked at it as a thinly veiled form of manipulation, similarly to how I look at advertising.    Do you ever notice in television ads people are portrayed with their mouths open, laughing,  teeth bared? Seemingly having the time of their lives.  Thinly veiled but apparently it works since advertising is a billion dollar industry.  The cynic in me says "do people actually buy this nonsense? "
I think they do.

I put the picture in the back pocket of my mind and went on with my appointment.  Blood work that day.

Presently, as I write this I'm feeling more sinister feelings about it.  
RMA offers a IVF package at the cost of $32k.  Do a quick Google search and these plans are common practice, though not financially adventageous.  Women must meet criteria to qualify for this specific plan. 

In my opinion, predatory.   Manipulation.   Pain....sadness....

I'm sad thinking about it and it makes me question the Dr's motives.  The carrot on the stick. 

Craving God's truth tonight to ground me in him because I'm feeling a little unsteady and vulnerable.