Campaign Story

On December 3, 2016, Harrison and I met each other at a local sushi restaurant. I didn’t expect the conversation to move any further than that afternoon, due to my congestion and the pile of tissues I left on the table. I was shocked when he texted me later that night asking how I was feeling. Eight years and many tissues later, here we are wanting to start a family.

During the course of our relationship, Harrison and I have shared our desire to have a family of our own one day. Harrison believes that is it the fundamental desire of every man to have children and a family of his own. I believe that I was created to bring children into the world, partner with a good strong man to establish a family, and to nurture and raise our children to be wonderful, good people that would bring life and light into the world. He and I have both spent time daydreaming together about what we would teach our children, the types of activities we would do together as a family, and how we would want them to be educated.

Moving forward into the practical aspects of creating a family, I discovered that I would need some help. After connecting with the local fertility clinic, I was soon diagnosed with unexplained infertility and limited ovarian reserve. Being raised in a community where bearing and raising your children was highly regarded, I was crushed. I wondered if there was something wrong with me. Why would God give me the desire to have children and create a family, give me what He knew I wanted in a man through Harrison, and then allow my body to function like this?

Although I don’t have the answers to these deep questions, I do know that I want to create and establish a family with Harrison. And after much trial and error, it’s apparent that IVF is the opportunity that we have to bring children of our own into the world. It’s a huge undertaking, and at times has seemed a bit overwhelming. However, we both know that nothing great has been accomplished without some risk, and after much research, this seems the best course of action to take.

We have started this fundraiser in the hopes that it will help us offset the costs of this endeavor. Help make Harrison’s and my dream come true, and contribute what you can. It would mean the world to us. Thank you!