Bouncing Baby Brogan

Dear Family and Friends, 

At the beginning of the year, Jim and I had our IVF cycle scheduled. Through the process, we did unfortunately lose two babies to miscarriage. We were incredibly sad, and have had a time of grieving for our loss.

We still believe in our family, and in the kids we know we are supposed to have in our family. Because of this, we will try again.

We recently met with our medical team to review our IVF cycle from the beginning of the year, and to assess what changes could be made to increase our chances of a successful cycle, pregnancy, and baby for another attempt. After much discussion, lots of prayer, and consideration, we believe that we have a good plan for this next step.

We are asking again if people would donate towards our family! We are going to need to find funds of about $20,000 to go forward. We are looking under couch cushions, for money in old jeans pockets, and would ask you to do the same–any donation helps. We are all in!






This was our original story, that we posted in September of 2016:


This has been an incredibly eventful summer for us Brogans. It  was also rather difficult in our little Brogan family. At the beginning of the summer, we started to investigate why we were experiencing difficulty with expanding our family. We found out that, according to the doctors, due to various factors they actually do not anticipate we are able to have children on our own. The chances, according to science, are incredibly slim. BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!!! 
 
We have started the process to look into what the right way to start our family is for us. The wonderful specialists are on our team believe that the high tech IVF option is likely our only chance to have children of our own. We were understandably surprised, and caught a little off guard, by these circumstances. But we are no strangers to working hard for our families, or for planning ahead. 

That being said, we are starting into a season of a lot of unplanned expenses, medications, and uncertainty. We are full of HOPE, FAITH and incredible EXPECTATION. While we have been sad, and confused with the start of this process, we also know that it is just that- the start. 
 
As we first started investigating what we were dealing with, God kept reminding us that He is good, that his plans for us are Good. But regardless of how we thought this process would look, we have never been this way before. And God goes ahead of us. 

Entering into this process, we are aware the insurance covers exactly 0% of everything. This is likely our main obstacle. We are going to start an aggressive season of believing for several miracles! We are going to be launching several campaigns to try to raise funds. All costs are due at the time of service for IVF, meaning that we have to have the money before we can begin any treatments. We will be shamelessly accepting donations via this GOFUNDME.COM campaign, or any other donations or aids, for the purpose of raising funds for IVF treatment and bringing home a baby. Feel free to check it out, and share it with people who could really benefit from it!
 
We understand that this process is not one that we are able to pursue on our own- we need a family, a village and possibly a whole ton of everyone else possible to help us get where we want to go. For that reason, we would humbly ask a few things of all of you. 

First and foremost, that you keep us in your prayers. We so appreciate prayers, good thoughts, love...

Second, that you believe with us! Encourage us when we need it, understand that we feel excited and hopeful, and vulnerable and tender. 
 
Third, please help us spread the word. Help us gain more exposure to people who may want to donate or buy things to help us out. People may even be in the same situation as us! As we have started out on this journey we have been completely floored by the couples and friends who have found themselves in such a similar situation. Our hearts go out to them! But maybe by raising awareness, and giving them a chance to participate in our community, possibly we may also be making way for a miracle in their own lives. 
 
God’s plan and purpose for this Brogan family is only beginning. The bump on the road, regardless of how big or substantial it feels, is really only that- a bump on a road. And God already has our entire journey mapped out, beginning to end, and this particular part of the journey has come as no surprise to Him! He knows the ins and outs of our journey, the timing and the purposes that He laid out for us. He has never let us down or disappointed, so we are confident in who God is. He is our healer, He is our champion, He is our hope. 

Thank you so much for being a part of our lives. Thank you ahead of time for your care and support.  

 
Love, 

 Kelly and Jim Brogan

P.S. If you have questions, about donating, the process, or even if you would prefer to ask me about other ways to donate, please send us an email or a facebook message!