Puzzling Our Way to Baby Brown
Puzzling Our Way to Baby Brown
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$15,000.00
Fundraiser Goal -
$5,450.00
Funds Raised -
0
Days to go
Miranda Brown is organizing this fundraiser.
Campaign Story
When Miranda and Jared met in 2015 they instantly bonded over the love they had for their family. They both discussed the desire for a large family themselves, wanting at least 4-5 children. Unfortunately, infertility was not something Miranda was unfamiliar with. Infertility ran in her family, and she knew that this could also be the reality she faced since being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Despite this diagnosis, the couple remained hopeful and continued to plan their life, leaning and trusting in God’s plan.
Fast forward to 2017, Miranda and Jared were newly engaged and the possibility of parenthood became more of a reality than ever before for the couple. Unfortunately, in that same year, Miranda was rushed in for emergency surgery and experienced a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Not only had this threatened her life, but her left fallopian tube was removed. After seeing a fertility doctor, they were given positive news; the remaining fallopian tube was healthy, and the probability of having another ectopic pregnancy was slim.
After years of natural family planning and no success, they finally began fertility treatment in March of 2021! 7 medicated cycles of Clomid, and one unsuccessful Intrauterine inseminations (IUI) later, they were finally pregnant after the second IUI! December 1, 2021, Miranda was celebrating not only her 28th birthday but also the miracle of a new life she and Jared and been praying for. Sadly, on December 2nd the couple learned that the pregnancy was nonviable, and yet again Miranda was experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. She was immediately taken back for surgery and her right fallopian tube was removed.
Although they were saddened by this, Miranda and Jared knew that they still had options; In vitro fertilization (IVF), adoption, or surrogacy. They decided their next best option was to turn to IVF, and with the help, love, and support from their family and friends, they were gifted money to begin treatments!
Thank you for reading our story, and being a part of our journey!
Veiw our updates for more information!
Love,
Miranda and Jared
XOXOXO
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08-14-2023
Moving on to Surrogacy
After one successful egg retrieval in May 2022, they had 3 normal embryos. Elated by this news, they quickly scheduled their first Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET), in June! The agonizing two-week wait had become all too familiar, and they tried keeping themselves busy. Saddened by the news of their first unsuccessful transfer, the two had a short time to grieve before trying a second FET in July. IVF moves quickly, it doesn\\'t always go as planned, and the schedule you had wished for is not always the reality. After their second failed transfer, they decided to take a break. On top of months of medication, hormones, and grief, they both needed time to heal their hearts.
Throughout this journey, they both heavily leaned on the love and support of their family, friends, and therapists. Infertility is unpredictable, but the love from their circle stayed constant. One particular person walked alongside them faithfully; Jared\\'s sister Alexa. She walked alongside them so faithfully, that she offered to be their gestational carrier (GC). Miranda and Jared have been overjoyed with such a gracious and selfless offer, and now they begin their surrogacy journey!
We can not express the love and gratitude we have for our sweet sister for this offer and a chance at parenthood.
All money raised will go toward costs associated with our surrogacy journey.
Thank you for reading our story, and being a part of our journey!
Love,
Miranda and Jared
XOXOXO
| Name | Donation | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Brown | $60.00 | July 21, 2022 |
| Robert and Heather Brown | $60.00 | May 18, 2022 |
| Kristina Barbetta | $500.00 | May 08, 2022 |
| Bernie and Bill Templeton | $100.00 | March 03, 2022 |
| Josef Ward | $150.00 | February 15, 2022 |
| Brandy Nagel | $20.00 | February 09, 2022 |
| Monica and Brad Alexander | $75.00 | February 06, 2022 |
| Anonymous | $10.00 | February 06, 2022 |
| Diona Talley | $100.00 | February 05, 2022 |
| Korion Winder | $250.00 | February 05, 2022 |
| Tori Ridgeway | $60.00 | February 05, 2022 |
| Anonymous | $300.00 | February 05, 2022 |
| Louise Maslin | $100.00 | February 05, 2022 |
| Little Trill | $50.00 | February 03, 2022 |
| K Nuss | $50.00 | February 02, 2022 |
| Josephine Cornelius | $20.00 | February 02, 2022 |
| Anonymous | $50.00 | February 01, 2022 |
| Pearl Raikin | $25.00 | February 01, 2022 |
| Garrett Brew | $500.00 | January 31, 2022 |
| Alexa Bronner | $40.00 | January 31, 2022 |
| Ashley Singleton | $200.00 | January 31, 2022 |
| Dominique Singleton | $200.00 | January 31, 2022 |
| J Nuss | $200.00 | January 31, 2022 |
| Paula Harris | $50.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Thaddeus Wallace | $20.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Anonymous | $200.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Lindsay & Jameel Karamali | $100.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Matthew Sackley | $200.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Kylee Gardner | $50.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Deanna Winder | $200.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Kyle Holeman | $50.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Michael Barbetta | $200.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Christina Distasio | $50.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Freaknasty 24 | $60.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Harley Sheffield | $100.00 | January 30, 2022 |
| Marc Gaskin | $250.00 | January 29, 2022 |
| Regina Troy | $100.00 | January 29, 2022 |
| Jalisha Jenifer | $100.00 | January 29, 2022 |
| Anonymous | $50.00 | January 29, 2022 |
| Kechia Blair-Talley | $50.00 | January 29, 2022 |
| Eliesse Fernandez | $50.00 | January 29, 2022 |
| Korion Winder | $250.00 | January 29, 2022 |
| Denise Nuss | $100.00 | January 29, 2022 |
| Troy Nuss | $100.00 | January 29, 2022 |
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