Gift of Parenthood
The Next Steps to a Tiny Timmerman

The Next Steps to a Tiny Timmerman

Organized by Mikyla Timmerman.

$4,710

of $20,000

33

donors

$15,290

to go

Their story

Our names are Seth and Mikyla Timmerman. Our love story began in 2014 when we met each other in college. It was clear early in our relationship that we wanted to make a life with one another. After graduating, we moved to Ohio and were married in the fall of 2019. We always knew that we wanted children, so we began to set goals for ourself that included: a career change, adopting a dog, and then of course moving out of our apartment and buying a house. These were all things we wanted and worked hard for on our journey to start growing our family.

 

We have been fortunate enough to spend 8 wonderful years together (married for 3) but there is still just one thing that’s missing… We want nothing more than to become parents of a healthy baby, but there is a risk involved with a rare genetic condition we fear passing on. After several doctor’s appointments, late night research, and various testing, we have decided that getting pregnant the natural way and having a healthy baby (who would have a great quality of life) is not very likely.

 

We have decided as a couple (and with the guidance of medical professionals,) that if we want to have a baby of our own, our only option is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF.) We will also need two genetic tests known as PGT-M and PTG-A as well as specialized medications. What doctors are capable of today is truly remarkable, but implantation is not always successful. It’s not uncommon that we may have to go through several rounds of medical procedures before becoming pregnant. Much to our dismay, we have learned that insurance providers only cover a small portion of the cost. We will be responsible for ~$20,000, (which could increase depending on how many rounds we will have to go through.)

 

We have been blessed beyond measure in life already, but deeply want to grow our family. If you are willing to provide any assistance by clicking the Donate Now button below, that would be greatly appreciated. If we were to receive an abundance of funds, we will be donating to the Gift of Parenthood to help other couples like us in need. Thank you for taking the time to hear our story. We so appreciate your time and consideration.

 

God Bless <3.

33 believers

Newest first
  • Theresa Sowinski$100
  • Nancy DeHaven$100
  • Darrell Whitworth$50
  • Shelley Wambo$25
  • Theodore Angel$300
  • Anonymous$150
  • Anonymous$50
  • Benjamin Jones$25
  • Peter Foreman$250
  • Steven Roth$100
  • Julie Reed$20
  • AnonymousTop donor$500
  • Alana Benn$45
  • Thomas Franzen$300
  • Taryn Wheatley$500
  • Anonymous$500
  • Wendy Smith“Hey, you! Your donation just made our day. Giving selflessly to someone else is beautiful, and it truly changes lives. With your generosity, we can continue to pursue our dream of parenthood. You are part of our journey now, and I’m so blessed that you’ve shared your kind spirit with us. Blessings to you!”$100
  • Anonymous$150
  • Anonymous$25
  • Austin Traenkle$100
  • Robert Bruno$50
  • Anonymous$500
  • Sherry Harville$50
  • Anonymous$5
  • Beth Barker$50
  • Christy Stevenson“Thank you for donating to our fundraiser! Every dollar counts and puts us closer to our goal. We appreciate your selfless action more than we could ever express. This journey is an emotional roller coaster, but with your support, we are hopeful for a happy ending. Thanks again!”$20
  • Leann Castillo“Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. With your donation, we can continue on our path to parenthood. Though this journey isn’t easy, people (like you) who give out of the kindness of their hearts are the reason we remain hopeful. We look forward to celebrating when we become parents someday. When we do, we will think about those that donated and made it possible. If you feel so inclined, please share this fundraiser with your family, friends, or colleagues using this link: https://giftofparenthood.org/fundraiser/it-all-starts-with-a-tiny-timmerman/”$50
  • Lindsay McKenna$40
  • Becky Kuehl$25
  • Victoria Fehrholz$30
  • Jo Ann Bodenmiller$200
  • Jason Irick$50
  • Bryan Heck$250