Mark & Erica Birthing Journey

It has been no secret that I want to be a mom. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted a family and ALL OF THE KIDS! I had no idea that being a mom would be such a hard title to achieve.

 

At the young age of 23, I was diagnosed with ‘unexplained infertility’. Infertility was not a choice of mine, but because of infertility, we have had to make a lot of really, really hard, complicated, shitty choices. These choices have caused a lot of mental, emotional, and physical pain. Not to mention the financial burden that infertility has been over the last six years. Unfortunately, many insurance companies don’t have infertility coverage, as if it was a choice to be infertile Not only that, dealing with infertility is freaking hard on a marriage.

 

Over the last six years, we have been through a lot. I remember every appointment, the four different opinions I’ve received, the six surgeries I have put my body through, all of the medication I’ve had to take that made me feel like complete shit but I took it anyway, the blood draws and injections. Every single thing I’ve done made me feel horrible, anxious, sick, depressed. I tried not to complain too much because there is literally nothing in this world that I want more than to be a mom. Feeling this way is something that I pray nobody else experiences because it is the most heartbreaking feeling. I honestly can’t put into words all of the things I have experienced and what I’ve been through.

 

After hitting rock bottom, going crazy, and taking a break for a year, we decided to go for our fifth & FINAL opinion. Our appointments have been so good (almost too good to be true)! For the first time in this journey, we left an appointment crying today because we received good, hopeful news I think my body needed that break, honestly.

 

Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We could sure use it!

 

Update on 3/28: Unfortunately, their first IUI was unsuccessful. Despite everything looking so good on paper, it didn’t work. The next step is another IUI. They are doing three consecutive IUIs (if needed) before moving on to IVF.

 

Mark and Erica would never ask for help for themselves, but they are wanting to continue their journey to becoming parents. Insurance has no fertility coverage, and we are hoping to ease the financial burden this causes. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during their tough journey!