Hi everyone, my name is Katie, and this fundraiser is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to create ,not because I am ashamed, but because asking for help is something I’ve never found easy. But when someone recently asked me, “What is your biggest dream?” my answer came out without a second thought:

To be a mother again.

Our Journey So Far

In 2017, I was blessed with a beautiful baby boy who is now 8 years old. Becoming his mother changed my entire world. Ever since then, my husband and I have dreamed of giving him a sibling , someone to grow with, laugh with, and share life with.

But life has taken us on a very different path than we expected.

After having my son, I experienced two heartbreaking miscarriages. I was later diagnosed with endometriosis and an underactive thyroid, both of which make conceiving and maintaining a pregnancy extremely difficult. This year, I underwent surgery to remove endometriosis from my ovary, bladder, and bowels. While the surgery helped with the intense monthly pain, it became clear that I was still not ovulating naturally.

Despite countless appointments, investigations, and conversations with doctors, I’ve been told that IVF is the only realistic way forward for us ,but it’s not something the NHS can support in my situation.

A Journey of Strength and Hope

Two years ago, I weighed 25 stone. I knew that my health , and my dream of having another child , depended on change. Through sheer determination, I raised funds for gastric sleeve surgery and have since lost 15 stone. I have fought for my health, my future, and the chance to grow my family.

My husband and I have been together for 10 years and got married in August 2024. We both dream of welcoming another child with our DNA, and we want nothing more than to give our son the sibling he asks about so often.

Why I’m Asking for Help

I have saved as much as I can toward IVF, but the full cost is more than we can manage alone.

I found a clinic in Turkey — IVF Analyta — with a base cost of £2,999, not including additional treatments that may be needed for a successful cycle.

I’m not asking for much ,only for a little help toward this final step. Any donation, no matter how small, brings us closer to giving our son a brother or sister and fulfilling a dream that I’ve held in my heart for so long.

❤️ A Mother’s Wish

If my body allowed it, I would have four children. Being a mother is the greatest blessing of my life. And while I am already so grateful for the child I have, my heart still holds space for another.

I know times are hard for everyone. But if you’ve ever believed in someone’s dream… if you’ve ever been touched by the love of a family… or if you simply want to help make a miracle possible ,your support would mean more to us than words can express.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for even considering a donation.

From the bottom of my heart , thank you.

With love,

Katie