My Dream: Helping Families Bond With Their Babies Long Before Birth

Hi, my name is Dawn, and I am a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer specializing in OB/GYN, AB and Fetal Echocardiography. For over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of helping families see, hear, and connect with their babies during some of the most meaningful moments of their lives.

i’ve built a business to bring that same experience into a warm, peaceful, family-centered 3D/4D ultrasound boutique right here in Central Florida. Expecting parents deserves to have this service available in their own communities versus having to drive an hour away.

My vision is to create a beautiful, cozy ultrasound experience where families can relax, celebrate, and bond with their little miracles —without the rush, stress, or limitations of a medical office. A place where grandparents, siblings, and loved ones can come together and share the joy of meeting a new baby long before birth.

Why I’m Asking for Help

Starting this boutique has been a dream of mine for years, and I finally decided to take the leap. I’ve been saving, planning, and spent countless hours looking for grants that just don’t seem to accessible for real small businesses —but I’ve reached a point where I need help covering the single largest expense of the entire business:

✨ The Mindray MX7 3D/4D Portable Ultrasound Machine

This system is the heart of the entire boutique. It provides:

Stunning 3D/4D/HD iLive images

Crystal-clear heartbeat audio

Safe, non-diagnostic bonding experiences

A professional and reliable quality that families deserve

The cost of this machine is significant, but it’s essential for offering the level of service and image quality that makes these sessions magical.

What Your Support Will Do

Every dollar from this GoFundMe goes directly toward securing the Mindray MX7, along with the accessories needed to create unforgettable experiences for families.

Your contribution will help me:

Repay the loan for the Mindray MX7 ultrasound system, Equip the studio with necessary supplies & create a safe, peaceful environment for expecting families.

Help me build this much-needed service for our Central Florida community by offering and unforgettable yet affordable 3D/4D bonding experiences to families who otherwise may never get them

This boutique will serve families of all kinds—first-time parents, military families, single moms, grandparents, and couples who’ve dreamed of this moment for years. Your support makes it possible.

Why This Matters to Me

Ultrasound is more than an image.

It’s the first time a mom sees her baby stretch.

The moment a dad hears that tiny heartbeat.

The joy of watching a sibling wave at their new baby brother or sister.

The excitement of gender reveals shared with family and friends.

These are moments families remember forever.

I want to give them a space where those memories feel magical, special, and deeply personal.

This is more than a business to me—

It’s my passion, my calling, and my way of giving back to families in our community.

How You Can Help

Any contribution—big or small—brings me one step closer to opening the doors.

If you can’t donate, sharing this campaign helps more than you know.

Your support means the world to me, and to the families who will soon walk into a warm, cozy studio to meet their baby for the very first time.

Thank you for believing in this dream and helping me bring it to life.

From the bottom of my heart — thank you.

Dawn, RDMS, RDCS

Owner of Heartbeats & Baby Cheeks 3D4D Ultrasound Boutique

Umatilla / Central Florida