Hey there my name is Kiersten I am 35 years old about to be 36. I have struggled with medical issues my entire life, from being overweight, sleep apnea, and PCOS. Most people who know me, KNOW I would never create something like this unless I truly needed it. For years I have provided for others and their needs instead of my own. I am the person who will give the shirt off my back to anyone in need, and barely seen anything in return. I never expected it back, I just gave. I have never asked for help, I've always took care of myself. Now for the first time, I am asking for some help. My dream every sense I could remember was to have a family. Marriage, kids, vacation. Unfortunately I am unable to start this journey with a partner but it's ok, I don't need one. But I do need help with financing this dream.

For years, I have struggled with infertility. After years of not being able to conceive it really throws you in a downward spiral. Always hoping and praying for a positive test just to get let down every month. It's mentally exhausting. And to have to watch everyone else around you have little ones of their own, and create families is very depressing. Of course you are happy for them. But with how many times I've been let down, especially after helping so many other people, it gets to you after a while.

I have been seeing fertility doctors for about 3 years now. I am going to be starting treatment soon. Each cycle it will cost me about 1800 (every month) for IUI. For one vial of sperm depending on the donor it ranges anywhere from 1500-2000 a vial. I was instructed to get 3 vials because most of the time, the first round is unsuccessful. All together with everything I have calculated it could cost up to $15,000.

I keep telling myself and praying that it's my turn. It's my turn for happiness. I am not really asking for much, just anything that can help. I don't have to reach my goal. But anything is better than nothing.

i appreciate all of you! Thank you so much in advance!