My name is Hannah Dominguez, and I am 36 years old. My husband, Robert, and I live in a small town in New York, where we have built a loving home with our daughter. I work as a public school teacher in a Title I school, where I dedicate my days to making sure my students feel safe, supported, and valued. My husband is a retired Army veteran who proudly served our country for 20 years, including three deployments to Afghanistan. From the beginning of our relationship, Robert and I shared one important dream: to build a family together. In 2015, after going through IVF, that dream became a reality when we welcomed our beautiful daughter. She has brought more joy, love, and meaning into our lives than we could have ever imagined. We cherish every moment as a family, and as she grows, our hope of giving her a sibling has only become stronger. Both Robert and I grew up in families of four, and we understand firsthand the special bond siblings can share. We want our daughter to experience that same lifelong connection—the friendship, companionship, shared memories, and unconditional support that can come from having a brother or sister. Our dream is to watch our children grow together, create memories, celebrate milestones, and always have one another throughout life's journey. Unfortunately, the road to expanding our family has not been easy. We have experienced two unsuccessful frozen embryo transfers this year. Each disappointment has been emotionally difficult, but despite the heartbreak and uncertainty, our desire to welcome another child has never faded. We remain hopeful and determined to continue pursuing this dream. The financial burden of fertility treatment is another significant obstacle. We are seeking grant assistance to help cover essential expenses, including medications, embryo testing, and copayments. These costs add up quickly and can make an already emotional journey even more challenging. Financial support would relieve some of that burden and allow us to focus more fully on the medical process and the possibility of growing our family. As a teacher, I spend my days encouraging children, helping them recognize their potential, and creating an environment where they feel loved and supported. Robert has dedicated 20 years of his life to serving our country and understands the importance of commitment, sacrifice, and family. Together, we strive to provide our daughter with a home filled with love, security, encouragement, and opportunity. We would welcome another child into that same environment with open hearts. Our journey has not been what we imagined, but we have not given up. Every step forward is fueled by our love for our daughter and our shared hope of giving her a sibling. We dream of a home filled with children's laughter, shared adventures, family traditions, and the beautiful chaos that comes with watching a family grow. Receiving this grant would mean so much more than financial assistance. It would offer us renewed hope and an opportunity to continue pursuing the family we have always dreamed of having. We understand that the road ahead may still hold challenges, but we are ready to face them together. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to consider our story and for helping families like ours have the opportunity to pursue the dream of growing their families. Your generosity could make a life-changing difference for us How we'll use the funds: This grant would help cover medications, embryo testing and copays.