As many of you know, I have wanted to be a mother for as long as I can remember.

I always dreamed of it. My sister Grace used to say, “We thought you would be the first to have a baby in the family.” Life, however, had different plans for me.

In 2023, after being with the love of my life, Bryan, and talking seriously about our future and starting a family, I began the journey of preparing my body for pregnancy. After months of pain, my OB-GYN scheduled what was supposed to be a routine laparoscopic surgery to remove fibroids from my uterus and cysts from my left ovary.

During that procedure, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 endometriosis, the most severe stage, which drastically impacts fertility and makes natural pregnancy nearly impossible. During surgery, I lost my entire left ovary and fallopian tube, and my colon was accidentally clipped.

I was sent home to recover, but over the weekend I became septic and required emergency surgery to repair my colon. That surgery resulted in me needing a colostomy bag for six months—without question, the hardest six months of my life.

In August of 2023, I underwent surgery to reverse the colostomy. In the middle of all of this, Bryan and I got engaged—a bright spot in an otherwise incredibly heavy year. We spent the next year planning our wedding while allowing my body time to heal.

We got married in July 2024 and began trying to conceive naturally, doing everything under the sun—lifestyle changes, supplements, natural remedies—holding onto hope despite my endometriosis diagnosis.

In the summer of 2025, we met with and underwent testing at multiple fertility clinics across DFW. All three doctors unanimously agreed: IVF is our only viable option. They also discovered a new 3.7 cm cyst on my right ovary, making time incredibly critical before I risk losing my remaining ovary.

We are now asking our family and friends for help.

We have until March 3rd to complete my egg retrieval procedure. While we are fortunate to have some insurance coverage, it does not cover nearly what we were led to believe. We are facing $12,000 out of pocket for just the first round of IVF.

With Stage 4 endometriosis, many women require more than one round due to low egg quality, difficulty with fertilization, and genetic abnormalities. We are starting with one round and praying it’s enough due to finances and our hearts.

This $12,000 covers IVF medications (which are not covered by insurance) and additional fees insurance denied—such as embryo freezing and storage. These costs must be paid upfront before treatment can even begin.

If you are able to donate, share, or simply keep us in your prayers, we are deeply grateful. Thank you for supporting us as we continue fighting for our dream of becoming parents together.