Gift of Parenthood
Combat Veteran’s Dream to be a Mommy

Combat Veteran’s Dream to be a Mommy

Organized by Mayo Ferris.

$100

of $30,000

1

donor

$29,900

to go

Their story

I am a single combat veteran with a dream to be a mommy.  I would love to find a husband to share this experience, but  I think the cost of my fertility has made it difficult to date since it puts too much stress on a fragile/new relationship.  I am hoping to get financial support so I can get my head out of the weeds to date again and not do this alone. Thank you!!! I have been trying to start a family since I redeployed from Iraq in 2012 (came home from). I have had so many hurdles.  Apparently, I now need donated eggs... :(.  The financial cost is a little debilitating.  The cost for 1 cohort of eggs (that is 6 eggs) at an egg bank is around $17,000.  The cost of IVF plus tests can start at $14,000. I am very healthy, I have been a certified fitness trainer for over 10 years and was a combat medic.  I have worked at a natural healing clinic and as a midwife's assistant in the past, so I'm feel I can manage this. Thank you for whatever help you wish to give!  I very much want to have a child, it is a dream of mine. Holding on to hope is better done with people, than alone.

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