Campaign Story

I have never made a fundraiser before, so I’m not sure where to start. But it seems right to start from the beginning. Ali and I met back in 2017 when I worked sat a grocery store and she was a vendor and ever since we’ve been together. From the very beginning we talked about getting married and having kids and how excited we are for that day to come along. When I was in middle school I got diagnosed with endometriosis, which I’m sure everyone knows what that is, but just in case a few readers don’t – endometriosis is a very painful thing to have. It is a disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus and the tissue can often be found on other surrounding areas. This has caused some issues when trying to become pregnant. Thankfully though I have done 2 HSG tests and 2 ultrasound tests and both came back that everything was great. However, after 6 failed attempts (4 at home with ICI, and 2 in office with IUI) we were told it may be best that we try IVF. Unfortunately my insurance covers everything except for fertility related issues, and everything so far has been out of pocket, lots and lots of savings went into doing everything thus far and having to save for IVF seems nearly impossible. It feels like the dream only gets further away and with all of the tests, trying, wondering, and heartache after every failed attempt you begin to wonder if it’s really just you that something is wrong with regardless of what the tests say. I hope and dream that by doing IVF then all of our hopes and dreams may come true. For myself, it’s the glimmer of hope that this is what I needed to do this entire time was IVF, for my partner she says to not give up and keep on going, as someday it’ll happen for us, and I’m hoping that she’s right. For everyone going through this struggle of trying to get pregnant and start a family, I hope everyone knows that they aren’t alone. Some people try for years and years and never give up, and for them I applaud, their strength is impeccable and I give them all my love and wishes as I hope they do for me as well and every other family out there going through this, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone to feel so sad and lonely after every negative test. Platforms like this give me hope that we can all lift each other up and give each other chances to grow families and love. Thank you.