My husband and I have dreamed of having a child together for years, and despite the challenges and heartbreak we have faced along the way, we continue to hold on to that dream. While I am incredibly blessed to have a wonderful 14-year-old daughter from a previous marriage, my husband and I have not had the opportunity to welcome a child together. It is something we both want so deeply, and we hope that one day we will be able to experience that joy together. Our journey has been far from easy. After multiple pregnancy losses, including three ectopic pregnancies and the removal of one fallopian tube, we have faced more heartbreak than we ever imagined. Now, for my safety, our doctors have recommended removing my remaining fallopian tube and pursuing IVF as our path to having a baby. Despite everything, we have been given renewed hope. At 40 years old, my fertility doctor is very optimistic about my ovarian reserve and our chances of success with IVF. Based on my results, they are hopeful that we could be successful within our first or second attempt. After years of uncertainty and loss, hearing those words has meant more to us than I can express. Unfortunately, the financial burden of undergoing another surgery in addition to IVF, medications, and other medical expenses is overwhelming. Although we both work hard and have built a stable life together, these expenses are substantial, especially without insurance coverage for IVF. We are doing everything we can to make this dream possible, but the financial aspect remains one of our biggest obstacles. Receiving financial assistance would mean so much more to us than help with medical expenses. It would give us the opportunity to move forward with hope instead of fear about how we will afford treatment. It would bring us one step closer to welcoming a child together and experiencing a part of parenthood we have dreamed of sharing. We know there are so many deserving families hoping for the same opportunity, and we are truly grateful that organizations like Gift of Parenthood exist to give families like ours a chance. Thank you for taking the time to read our story, consider our journey, and potentially help us turn years of hope into a beautiful reality. How we'll use the funds: the IVF process whatever we are able to be granted will go towards it.