For as long as we can remember, we have dreamed of becoming parents and building a family of our own. What we never expected was how difficult that journey would become. For years, we have been trying to conceive while facing challenges we never imagined we would have to overcome. My journey with endometriosis began when I was just 13 years old, and over the years it has caused unimaginable pain, countless appointments, and multiple surgeries. Despite everything my body has been through, my hope of becoming a mother has never gone away. We have explored every option available to us, from medications and treatments to countless tests and appointments, but we have continued to face setbacks. After years of trying and with the challenges caused by endometriosis and infertility, IVF has become our best chance at growing our family. This journey has been difficult not only emotionally, but financially as well. Fertility treatments are incredibly expensive, and unfortunately many of the costs are not covered by insurance. We are raising funds to help make IVF possible and to give us the opportunity we have been hoping and praying for. Through all of the heartbreak, uncertainty, and difficult days, we have continued to hold onto hope. We believe that every family has a story, and we are still hoping ours will one day include the child we have dreamed of for so long. Any support—whether through a donation, sharing our story, or simply sending encouragement—means more to us than words can express. You are helping us get one step closer to the possibility of becoming parents and making our dream of a family come true.