Gift of Parenthood

IVF fund for 16 year married couple

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Maria Martinez

Donation Protected Rosamond, CAJul 27, 2022
My husband and I met at the University; we dated for five years, and we been married for 16 years. There are people who think this is a blessing because marriages do not last this long anymore, yet, I feel my family is not complete. We have been dealing with infertility for over a decade. In addition, I have had to deal with my family and friends questioning me about when I will get pregnant. They have no idea the pain I feel when I am asked. Their recurrent questioning makes me feel like I have not met role expectation's and like my body has failed me. For years, I complained of pelvic pain and heavy menstrual cycles, and I consulted different doctors, my husband also had a lot of testing done, and doctors assured us everything was fine. Last year, my belly started growing to the size of a 4-month pregnant woman, and it became difficult and painful to move my bowels. In addition, I had recurrent urinary tract infections. Finally, I consulted a UCLA OB/GYN MD who ordered an MRI of my pelvis. The MRI showed Intramural fibroids, Submucosal fibroids, and Subserosal fibroids. After years of pelvic pain and my biological clock ticking, I finally had a myomectomy done last year. It has been 9 months now, and despite trying what I can at home, nothing has worked. My only hope now is IVF with possibly egg donation. This is an expensive procedure; my insurance does not cover the cost. My husband and I come from a working-class and have no family support. For most people becoming parents comes easily and naturally, but for some of us is a real challenge. Unfortunately, there is not much support for parents struggling with infertility. Therefore, I ask for your help, no amount is too small. Please, help me make my dream of completing my family, help me have the blessing of having a child, and of one day seeing the reflection of our child's face in my husband's eyes with a big smile in his face.

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Maria Martinez

Rosamond, CAJoined Jul 2022

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