Campaign Story

My name is Maryssa. At 14 y.o I was diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency. This means my FSH levels are so high, preventing my body from producing eggs. Through the years, I’ve emotionally dealt with the unseen tragedy of this diagnosis. Now being 35 years old, I am rewriting my own story. I am choosing to become a single mother by choice. This decision has been made across years of researching other alternatives, exploring more holistic options such as acupuncture and herbal supplements. Having a partner to share this journey with would have been ideal, but that is not in my cards right now and instead I will rely on the support of my inner circle of family and friends that love me.  And that’s okay, I still hope to find love one day and right now my focus is on becoming a mother.

My journey requires me to utilize both an egg donor and a sperm donor. Thankfully, my contribution to this process will be carrying and birthing my future child. It’s very hard to accept that I will not be genetically related to my child, but at the end of the day motherhood is not always, nor in my case, defined by that genetic component.

I have chosen to do an open donation with a fresh cycle egg donor.  This comes with a hefty price tag for which none of the egg donor medical expenses are covered by insurance and therefore the out of pocket costs can be a financial strain.  Expenses include egg donor’s medical costs, medications, ultrasounds, etc. as well as the an embryo transfer. This will be facilitated through IVF treatment.

Creating a beautiful home and family with my future child is a dream. My path isn’t an easy one both emotionally and financially, but this is my reality and my path towards motherhood. Any contribution is much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to learn about my story and be a part of my triumphant journey.