<DIV><p>Creating a family in the 21st Century presents certain challenges: career couples are waiting longer and discovering infertility issues and gay ' lesbian couples are becoming parents through various methods. The authors share their 5 year story, struggles, and success of creating a family.&#160; This book is designed to aide others who are going through the process of creating a child through alternative means, with a specific intent of providing short cuts in time, emotions, and money.</p></DIV>