I don't want to comment on Brangelina per se, as I don't know that they were conceived via IVF, although I do find the idea of choosing IVF for the sole purpose of conceiving twins rather insulting. I think the '2 for the price of 1 mentality' should refer to shoes, not human beings!! I think babies are being increasingly viewed as commodities, rather than gifts. People are so particular these days about when they want kids, how many, what month, what star sign, what gender, etc etc.
In my opinion, part of the miracle of childbirth is that it is mysterious and left to chance.
Who says that having 1 boy and 1 girl will make you happier than having 3 boys, or 4 girls?? (Just an example- nothing against anyone who does have 1 boy and 1 girl!!).
IMO all babies are gifts- you get what your given and be darn grateful for each one of them.
Hubby and I are fortunate not to have suffered with fertility problems (we are both under 30), but if we did, we would undergo extensive mutual detoxing and Naturopathic pre-conceptual care, and if after that we could still not fall pregnant naturally, we would be turning to adoption before IVF. I fully understand the desire to have ones own biological child, but I could never see myself being one of those people who are willing to sell their cars, houses, and their sanity in order to conceive a child through IVF, when there are so many underpriviledged babies and children out there desperate for a good home, and someone to call mother. I'm still thinkin of adoption even though I know I can conceive naturally!! I think Brangelina have set an awesome example by adopting children from 3rd world countries. That alone tells me that it is highly unlikely they would have gone to the extent of IVF to conceive twins.... Just doesn't fit the picture IMO!!! Ok, I'll shut up now!!