My husband and I have been together for 22 years, and one of our greatest dreams throughout our journey together has always been to have a child of our own. What we hoped would be a natural part of life has turned into a long and emotional journey filled with hope, heartbreak, sacrifice, and perseverance. Over the years, we’ve gotten pregnant naturally twice, but sadly, neither made it passed the 2nd month. We’ve gone through 6 rounds of IUI and 1 round of IVF, none were successful. The heartbreak of losing those pregnancies and never getting to bring our babies home is something that stays with us every day. Despite everything we’ve been through, we haven’t given up on our dream of becoming parents. We’re preparing for another round of IVF and doing everything possible to give ourselves the best chance. I’ve even taken steps like acupuncture and massages to prepare my body. Through recent testing, I was told there are fibroids pressing against my uterine wall, creating additional challenges and uncertainty along the way. One of the biggest obstacles we continue to face is the financial burden of fertility treatments. IVF is incredibly expensive, and sometimes we’ve had to put treatment on hold simply because we need time to recover financially. Those pauses are heartbreaking because our desire to become parents never takes a break. We aren’t giving up; we’re just trying to find a way to keep moving forward. Infertility is so much more than the treatments and appointments people see. It’s the emotional exhaustion, the medications, the waiting, the disappointments, the losses, and the financial sacrifices that come with holding on to a dream for so many years. After 22 years together, countless treatments, and two heartbreaking pregnancy losses, we’re still holding on to hope. We dream of the day we finally get to hold our baby, bring our child home, and experience the joy of becoming parents. We’re sharing our story and opening our hearts in hopes of receiving a little help along the way. Any donation, contribution, or even sharing our story would mean more to us than words can express. Every bit of support brings us one step closer to another opportunity to make our dream of having a family come true. Thank you for taking the time to read our story, for supporting us, and for being part of a journey that means everything to us.