Donate to Bring Joy to Our Family

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to consider funding us and reading our story!

We met in 2014 and have been inseparable since. In November 2016 (at the age of 27), we decided to try to conceive. A year later, we got married.

We decided to TTC before we wed because, at the age of 15, I was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). I was told by the doctor at the time that it was still possible to have kids, just harder. As a teen, I was ignorant of the consequences as there wasn't a lot of knowledge about this condition back then, so I ignored it, thinking it wasn't that big of a deal. Knowing what I know now, I would have changed my lifestyle.

At a young age, just like any girl, I dreamed of a family. I was a very creative little girl. When I found out about childbirth (as a child) and how painful it was, I was adamant about adopting instead, but then, of course, like a year later, I would talk about having twins. I was fascinated about having twins/being a twin. To me, they were fun; the mischievous things you could conquer being one was my idea of fun. My mom would always dismiss me while chuckling and rolling her eyes, but as I got older, I still didn't waver on having twins. This journey has been tiring and definitely a challenge. I found out how strong I actually am and how hope is a powerful yet destructive weapon. I went through mental breakdowns and found solace in Jesus Christ. He keeps me going along with my sweet husband. He is very understanding and a super patient person, while I tend to be more impatient lol. His only drawback is his stubborn nature (but that's every husband lol). He is really hardworking and provides as much as he can for his family. We have four fur babies that we call our little family: 3 cats and a German shepherd. We can't wait to add a little mini him/me running around the house, throwing toys everywhere while happily screaming. A little one running around the yard with our dog, pretending to be on a rescue mission of the utmost importance, or dressing the dog and their dad up as a pretty princess while having a tea party serving treats.

So here is some background on some of the medical stuff we have gone through while trying to conceive.

Years later, in 2014, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, weighed 230 pounds, had hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's), and a fatty liver. I panicked but quickly got to work! It took a LOT of trial and error, but I slowly and surely lost the weight, read up on PCOS, diabetes, and the function of the thyroid. I lost 83 pounds and am still going. My goal is 120 (I'm only 5ft lol). Diabetes went from an A1c of 9 to a 6 over the years. My thyroid is normal (according to my primary), and no more fatty liver.

Meanwhile, we are TTC throughout all this. For 8 years, we have been trying and still not a single BFP (big fat positive). We went to an OBGYN in 2019; she helped as much as she was able. She checked him out, and all was good. She scheduled me a hysterosalpingography (HSG), which is basically a test to see if you have blocked fallopian tubes. Come to find out, my left tube is blocked. She also scheduled me an ultrasound to check my ovaries and uterus. I have a bunch of immature eggs in my right ovary (so I'm not ovulating), and my uterus comes down slightly but not much to be alarmed about. So she referred me to a fertility clinic. It was not until August of 2024 that we finally had the money just to walk through the door, only to be let down. Our insurance doesn't cover all that they wanted to do (shocker!), so we had to backtrack and come up with a game plan. We thought of so many ways, and this is one of them!

Your Contributions will help with fertility treatments such as:

• Ovulation inducers (If needed)
• IUI (If needed)
• IVF (If needed)
• Blood work to check hormones
• Ultrasounds to check ovaries/Uterus
• Sperm count/mobility
• HSG to determine if tubes are still blocked
• A hysteroscopy

We humbly thank you for taking the time to read our brief story and deeply encourage you to donate however much you possibly can.

Stay Strong & Just Keep Swimming!

"A strong woman looks a challenge dead in the eye and gives it a wink." - Gina Carey https://youtu.be/0kY2sMmwN1Q?si=g6xy0sKP1DAwF4Be