Campaign Story

My name is Amanda. I began my journey to become a single mother by choice October 2024. I have dreamed of nothing but becoming a Mother. My life didn’t take the general route, getting married and then kids, and being 38, I know that my clock is ticking slower now. I have been doagnosed with “unexplained infertility” and also have Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism which contributes to my struggles. I made the choice to go this journey alone. I want nothing more to become a Mom. I am a furmom and an Aunt to 2 (and to several more non-biological family) and I love showering them with love. I just want a child of my own to give all my love to.

I started with an HSG procedure, donor screening panel, carrier screening panels, and then moved forward with IUI cycles. I have unfortunately had 6 failed cycles plus purchasing 2 rounds of donor sperm and all meds and prior procedures. I have been going all of this completely out-of-pocket as my health insurance has ZERO fertility coverage and on a single income. My journey is now needing to pivot towards IVF. I am already $16K into my infertility treatments and IVF will add another $20K minimum (not including the meds).

I unfortunately am not blessed with the route of conceiving a child at no monetary cost. I have taken a loan out but that will more than be depleted going into IVF. I am facing the choices of figuring this out to complete my dream of being a Mother, or just calling it quits knowing that I will never know that joy.

I appreciate any help big or small. I understand we all face different financial burdens throughout life, so anything given is so greatly appreciated.