IVF SUPPORT
Donation protected
It was always in Jermaine and mine’s plan to have children! When he and I were dating it used to be a conversation we would have for hours on end. We would create our own dream world, one that included; how our wedding would look, buying a huge house with a white picket fence, a couple of dogs and 6 kids. You read that right, 6 kids! Honestly, if I were younger, I think we would still go for 6. We wanted a full-on football team and a cheerleading squad. We just knew it was going to happen!But…as we all know, sometimes life throws you a few curve balls. Ones that you may not be ready for; ones that can be heartbreaking and devastating!
In October of this year, Jermaine and I will be celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary. Crazy how time flies, it seems like just yesterday…after our 3rd wedding anniversary, we felt it was the “right” time to start trying to have kids. We tried for two years. There were many, many doctor’s appointments, all with the same result! We were diagnosed with infertility issues. Our hearts were shattered! Our dream world changed into a devastating reality, really quickly. It was taken from us in one simple moment with just a few little words. What made it even harder was that we were dealing with a doctor that really did not have any empathy or any “bed side manner” when giving us life altering news.
I have wanted to be a mother my entire life, I felt it was something I was destined to be. I cannot really put words to it, but it’s an undeniable feeling in my soul that will not go away. I have tried several ways to rid myself of these feelings over the years, but I always come back to the same conclusion; to give it one more shot! People, whose lives we have played big roles in,tell us all the time how they think we are meant to be parents as well, or that Jermaine and I have been like parental figures to them! Anyone who struggles with infertility issues knows that hearing someone you love tell you you are meant to be a parent or that you are LIKE a parent to them, and even though thosewords are meant for good, or as encouragement, they are also a very painful reminder of what you are not able to be. We want to have our “own” kids, make our own traditions with them and raise them in our own way!
Eleven years we have been actively trying, at different times, and in multiple of (different) ways, but it just has not happened. We have had SIX failed IUI attempts! We just recently had an appointment with a doctor whom I am so thankful to God for,because he provided us with a new ray of hope. We are looking at this as our last chance to extend our family…but for it to have a higher probability of working, we would need to be aided byan IVF procedure. Most people know that IVF is substantially more expensive than an IUI treatment. One standard IVF treatment can range anywhere from $15,000-$18,000. That is not including the additional medication that goes along with the procedure. Each medication can run from $500.00 to $1,200.00apiece. Unfortunately, most insurances do not cover these expenses, which means this procedure is a total out of pocket expense to the patient.
This is an expense that is extremely straining to our pockets, and not something we had planned to need. With full vulnerability, and with a bit of worry about any judgement, we are asking for support from family, friends and strangers through this GoFundMe account! Please believe when we say, this is not something we would normally do, and we are a bit out of our comfort zones by letting others into such a personal, and difficult, part of our lives. A few friends of ours have reminded us that a lot of people love us and WANT to help and that we should not feel bad for asking (which is hard, not to feel bad!). Jermaine and I will continue to try to do as much as we can on our own, but any support helps and is whole-heartedly appreciated.
I have been on many websites where people have not been the nicest or even understanding to other IVF families in our same situation, and it is truly heartbreaking, so we just ask that If you have your own personal feelings that are hurtful please keep them to yourself! If you do choose to donate in support of us, wewould love to send you a baby dust keychain that you can keepas a token of our appreciation, or pass it along to provide hope to someone you know who may be struggling with infertility! Please know Jermaine and I, Tasha, stand with you in your journey in life and that we thank you in advance for standing with us in ours!
Please feel free to message me on Facebook @Tasha Eskridge-Moore, or on Instagram @Tash7amoore or you can send me adirect message on GoFundMe itself.
THANK YOU! - Tasha and Jermaine Moore
In October of this year, Jermaine and I will be celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary. Crazy how time flies, it seems like just yesterday…after our 3rd wedding anniversary, we felt it was the “right” time to start trying to have kids. We tried for two years. There were many, many doctor’s appointments, all with the same result! We were diagnosed with infertility issues. Our hearts were shattered! Our dream world changed into a devastating reality, really quickly. It was taken from us in one simple moment with just a few little words. What made it even harder was that we were dealing with a doctor that really did not have any empathy or any “bed side manner” when giving us life altering news.
I have wanted to be a mother my entire life, I felt it was something I was destined to be. I cannot really put words to it, but it’s an undeniable feeling in my soul that will not go away. I have tried several ways to rid myself of these feelings over the years, but I always come back to the same conclusion; to give it one more shot! People, whose lives we have played big roles in,tell us all the time how they think we are meant to be parents as well, or that Jermaine and I have been like parental figures to them! Anyone who struggles with infertility issues knows that hearing someone you love tell you you are meant to be a parent or that you are LIKE a parent to them, and even though thosewords are meant for good, or as encouragement, they are also a very painful reminder of what you are not able to be. We want to have our “own” kids, make our own traditions with them and raise them in our own way!
Eleven years we have been actively trying, at different times, and in multiple of (different) ways, but it just has not happened. We have had SIX failed IUI attempts! We just recently had an appointment with a doctor whom I am so thankful to God for,because he provided us with a new ray of hope. We are looking at this as our last chance to extend our family…but for it to have a higher probability of working, we would need to be aided byan IVF procedure. Most people know that IVF is substantially more expensive than an IUI treatment. One standard IVF treatment can range anywhere from $15,000-$18,000. That is not including the additional medication that goes along with the procedure. Each medication can run from $500.00 to $1,200.00apiece. Unfortunately, most insurances do not cover these expenses, which means this procedure is a total out of pocket expense to the patient.
This is an expense that is extremely straining to our pockets, and not something we had planned to need. With full vulnerability, and with a bit of worry about any judgement, we are asking for support from family, friends and strangers through this GoFundMe account! Please believe when we say, this is not something we would normally do, and we are a bit out of our comfort zones by letting others into such a personal, and difficult, part of our lives. A few friends of ours have reminded us that a lot of people love us and WANT to help and that we should not feel bad for asking (which is hard, not to feel bad!). Jermaine and I will continue to try to do as much as we can on our own, but any support helps and is whole-heartedly appreciated.
I have been on many websites where people have not been the nicest or even understanding to other IVF families in our same situation, and it is truly heartbreaking, so we just ask that If you have your own personal feelings that are hurtful please keep them to yourself! If you do choose to donate in support of us, wewould love to send you a baby dust keychain that you can keepas a token of our appreciation, or pass it along to provide hope to someone you know who may be struggling with infertility! Please know Jermaine and I, Tasha, stand with you in your journey in life and that we thank you in advance for standing with us in ours!
Please feel free to message me on Facebook @Tasha Eskridge-Moore, or on Instagram @Tash7amoore or you can send me adirect message on GoFundMe itself.
THANK YOU! - Tasha and Jermaine Moore
Organizer
Tasha Moore
Organizer
Haymarket, VA