Kristen and Alex IVF Journey, ROUND TWO!
Kristen and Alex IVF Journey, ROUND TWO!
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$15,000.00
Fundraiser Goal -
$10,700.00
Funds Raised -
0
Days to go
Kristen Mason is organizing this fundraiser.
Campaign Story
My name is Kristen (36) and my husband is Alex (32) and we have been trying to conceive since we got married on March 18th, 2017.
We have had a very difficult five year fight through our infertility journey and have had 8 medicated cycles, 2 failed IUIs, and one cancelled IUI related to my obstructed Fallopian tube. We also suffered through two early loss pregnancies in 2019 and 2021 that nearly crushed us and our families.
Up until recently my husband and I kept our struggles private. I’m not really sure of the exact reason why but probably similar to why many others keep quiet. The emotional rollercoaster that goes along with infertility does not just impact the couple but the family and close friends who are along for the ride. It’s a sadness like no other. It’s a complete loss of control and sense of self. Shame, doubt, guilt, have become all too common.
I am a nurse in palliative/hospice medicine and my husband is a K9 deputy and Air Force Veteran. We have made the decision to move forward with IVF in September of 2022.
I went back and forth many times about doing this. My friend had even offered at one point in my honor. But at this point whatever brings us one step closer to baby snuggles is worth it. This is a very costly journey. Although I am insured on my employers insurance as well as on Alex’s insurance, neither cover any costs or even medications related to infertility totaling between 20-30k. All money raised will go directly to Shady Grove Fertility Clinic in Tampa.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our journey. If you are someone who is also struggling please reach out even if just to chat. Please don’t suffer alone.
| Name | Donation | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CHERYL RUMPH | $200.00 | February 02, 2023 |
| Linda Schutte | $1,325.00 | September 18, 2022 |
| Alexa Roman | $100.00 | September 17, 2022 |
| Stacey Piluri | $50.00 | September 13, 2022 |
| Haylei Kersey | $100.00 | September 11, 2022 |
| Nettie Hitt | $50.00 | September 10, 2022 |
| Christina DeMetro | $25.00 | September 10, 2022 |
| Rodney Muffley | $500.00 | September 09, 2022 |
| Jefferson Long | $100.00 | September 09, 2022 |
| Monica Francis | $50.00 | September 09, 2022 |
| Shashank Mishra | $100.00 | September 09, 2022 |
| NANCY BOULANGER | $100.00 | September 09, 2022 |
| Valerie Atherton | $250.00 | September 07, 2022 |
| Annemarie Edmonson | $100.00 | September 07, 2022 |
| Crete Fisher | $100.00 | September 06, 2022 |
| Harley Cross | $50.00 | September 05, 2022 |
| Bernice Craig | $50.00 | September 04, 2022 |
| Andrea Benedict | $200.00 | September 04, 2022 |
| abdon binay | $150.00 | September 03, 2022 |
| Sara Clinton | $100.00 | September 02, 2022 |
| Anonymous | $500.00 | September 02, 2022 |
| Sarah Curran | $100.00 | September 02, 2022 |
| debra dodd | $100.00 | September 02, 2022 |
| terri Michor | $100.00 | September 02, 2022 |
| Beverly Deliz | $250.00 | September 01, 2022 |
| Natalie Brown | $50.00 | September 01, 2022 |
| Elizabeth Connor | $200.00 | September 01, 2022 |
| Herly Caceres | $100.00 | September 01, 2022 |
| Anonymous | $500.00 | August 31, 2022 |
| Jennifer LAMAIRE | $100.00 | August 31, 2022 |
| Anonymous | $170.00 | August 31, 2022 |
| Sujani Akkineni | $500.00 | August 31, 2022 |
| Anna Mason | $200.00 | August 31, 2022 |
| Eric and Julie Lothes | $500.00 | August 30, 2022 |
| Jay Arsenault | $100.00 | August 30, 2022 |
| Angelica Najar | $2,000.00 | August 30, 2022 |
| Rachel Mauk | $5.00 | August 30, 2022 |
| Mary Skye Werner | $100.00 | August 29, 2022 |
| Kari Amico | $100.00 | August 29, 2022 |
| Kathi Callahan | $100.00 | August 29, 2022 |
| Betsy Callahan | $100.00 | August 29, 2022 |
| Amy Green | $50.00 | August 29, 2022 |
| Brianna Caceres | $100.00 | August 28, 2022 |
| Valerie Atherton | $100.00 | August 28, 2022 |
| Ashley Pollak | $100.00 | August 28, 2022 |
| Eve Zagic | $100.00 | August 28, 2022 |
| Kim Loucks | $100.00 | August 28, 2022 |
| Mallory Davis | $50.00 | August 28, 2022 |
| Meghan Van Keuren | $25.00 | August 28, 2022 |
| Anonymous | $500.00 | August 27, 2022 |
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