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Hello! Thank you for taking the time to visit our page! A little background about us: Tyler and I met in the fall of 2014 on Tinder. It was love at first swipe. We were engaged in July of 2015 and married about a year later in July of 2016. The moment we met, it was as if we'd known each other all our lives. It finally made sense why things never worked out with our previous relationships. Tyler is hands down more than the perfect man I could have ever prayed for. We thank God daily for aligning our stars and bringing us into each other's lives.
From the beginning I have been sharing very openly about Tyler & my journey through infertility over the last couple years (check out my social media pages if you'd like to follow along!). We’ve shared the ups and downs of this rollercoaster ride, the good days & the bad, the triumphs & the sorrows, the countless hours spent waiting in doctor's offices & waiting for our lab results. If there's one thing I don't want to do it's sugar coat infertility. It's a scary diagnosis that too many people feel they need to carry in silence or with shame. My main hope in sharing so openly is to help others know they are not alone and to spread hope.
(Our very first IUI!)
After months and months of diagnostic testing, surgeries (for both of us), countless lab draws, semen analysis after analysis, specialty medications and IUI treatments, we've come to a crossroads. Our specialists told us they didn’t feel it medically wise to continue with IUI (intrauterine insemination) treatments due to our lab numbers, Tyler's low sperm count, & the slim to no chance of a positive outcome (pregnancy). Essentially, they told us we’re wasting our time and money on this path. Talk about a punch to the gut and a blow to the heart. We had remained so hopeful that the IUI's would be our answer and eventually the end of our infertility journey ... bringing us our miracle.
(This was 1 of our 2 Thanksgiving Day 2018 IUI's).
(Tyler ready to go in for his varicocele correction surgery. Side note: he first passed out & had a vasovagal response which looked like a seizure . TERRIFYING for me to watch but he likes to keeps things interesting).
This was a devastatingly painful conversation to have but our doctor was supportive & encouraged us to pursue IVF (in-vitro fertilization) for our best chance of achieving pregnancy. Those dreaded three letters no couple wants to hear. The future that no one anticipates coming, it's now our last hope. After lots of heavy prayer, consults with different IVF specialists/clinics, and lots of research we've decided to move forward with this recommendation. But our journey is far from over.
(We've spent a lot of time in waiting rooms the last couple years!)
Most people we talk with are shocked to learn that insurance very rarely covers infertility treatments, which means the bills pile up. Quickly. One follicle stimulation shot needed for a single month's treatment can cost upwards of $3,000. That doesn't include the frequent doctor visits, lab draws, additional meds, and the actual insemination procedure (which we were having to do double of each cycle due to Tyler's count). We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had partial coverage for our past IUI treatments. But when it comes to IVF we have a whopping zero dollars of coverage. (Don't even get me started on our country's insurance system). Every penny of our IVF treatment is coming from out of pocket, and it’s totaling over $25,000. Please know I share this number not for pity but as a moment to realize how out of reach IVF is for most couples and how complicated of a journey infertility can be... only adding to this heartbreaking disease. {As a side note, yes we have considered adoption. Adoption typically costs an even higher dollar amount, also has zero insurance coverage & still isn't able to guarantee you a child.}
There aren't adequate enough words to describe our desire to become parents and to start our family. I dream of watching my husband be a father. He is an incredibly amazing husband and I know our children will be blessed with the best dad around. As for myself, I knew from four years old as I'd push my calico cat, Patches, around in my doll clothes & stroller, that I am meant to be a mother. It is one of the deepest desires of my heart. Children are one of God's greatest blessings and bring such a joy to this world. Tyler and I deeply long for a child of our own. Our dream has been to have a large family. We never thought God would lead us down the path of infertility but we’re not giving up hope. We know in our hearts that He has blessings in store for us along this journey. We firmly believe God will answer our prayers. “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord” - Jeremiah 17:7
(Waiting for a follicular ultrasound at a monitoring appointment. It's always so anxiety provoking - never knowing what my body will have produced that cycle).
So many of our loved ones have repeatedly asked what they can do to help, what we need along this journey and how they can be of support as we keep pushing forward. We are eternally grateful for every prayer and uplifting word of encouragement from our supportive community. This is an incredibly humbling situation for us, and I admittedly am not very good at asking for help - stubbornly independent as my hubby puts it. We have been able to take out a loan for part of our treatment costs and have a small amount in savings but unfortunately it's not enough to cover everything. Which has brought us to this moment.
If you feel the desire to help, please know that not one cent goes unnoticed and we consider ourselves immensely blessed to have such a supportive community around us during this trying time. If you are not able to help, we always welcome prayers of support along our journey and we are just as grateful for each of them. By helping us reach our financial goal, you are an essential part of our and our future baby’s life. Your kindness, generosity & graciousness does not go unnoticed and we will always remember the vital part you played in our miracle. Thank you for taking the time to read our story and come along on our journey.
Lastly, if you or someone you know is struggling with infertility please, please do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone! We understand how isolating and painful this journey can be and we'd love to help support you and share our experiences and insight. We don't claim to be doctors or experts but we've been through many of the different treatment routes out there & I've researched just about every website available ... I need to know every detail of a situation before I make a decision.
All Our Love,
Megan & Tyler Niedfeldt
From the beginning I have been sharing very openly about Tyler & my journey through infertility over the last couple years (check out my social media pages if you'd like to follow along!). We’ve shared the ups and downs of this rollercoaster ride, the good days & the bad, the triumphs & the sorrows, the countless hours spent waiting in doctor's offices & waiting for our lab results. If there's one thing I don't want to do it's sugar coat infertility. It's a scary diagnosis that too many people feel they need to carry in silence or with shame. My main hope in sharing so openly is to help others know they are not alone and to spread hope.
(Our very first IUI!)After months and months of diagnostic testing, surgeries (for both of us), countless lab draws, semen analysis after analysis, specialty medications and IUI treatments, we've come to a crossroads. Our specialists told us they didn’t feel it medically wise to continue with IUI (intrauterine insemination) treatments due to our lab numbers, Tyler's low sperm count, & the slim to no chance of a positive outcome (pregnancy). Essentially, they told us we’re wasting our time and money on this path. Talk about a punch to the gut and a blow to the heart. We had remained so hopeful that the IUI's would be our answer and eventually the end of our infertility journey ... bringing us our miracle.
(This was 1 of our 2 Thanksgiving Day 2018 IUI's).(Tyler ready to go in for his varicocele correction surgery. Side note: he first passed out & had a vasovagal response which looked like a seizure . TERRIFYING for me to watch but he likes to keeps things interesting). This was a devastatingly painful conversation to have but our doctor was supportive & encouraged us to pursue IVF (in-vitro fertilization) for our best chance of achieving pregnancy. Those dreaded three letters no couple wants to hear. The future that no one anticipates coming, it's now our last hope. After lots of heavy prayer, consults with different IVF specialists/clinics, and lots of research we've decided to move forward with this recommendation. But our journey is far from over.
(We've spent a lot of time in waiting rooms the last couple years!)Most people we talk with are shocked to learn that insurance very rarely covers infertility treatments, which means the bills pile up. Quickly. One follicle stimulation shot needed for a single month's treatment can cost upwards of $3,000. That doesn't include the frequent doctor visits, lab draws, additional meds, and the actual insemination procedure (which we were having to do double of each cycle due to Tyler's count). We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had partial coverage for our past IUI treatments. But when it comes to IVF we have a whopping zero dollars of coverage. (Don't even get me started on our country's insurance system). Every penny of our IVF treatment is coming from out of pocket, and it’s totaling over $25,000. Please know I share this number not for pity but as a moment to realize how out of reach IVF is for most couples and how complicated of a journey infertility can be... only adding to this heartbreaking disease. {As a side note, yes we have considered adoption. Adoption typically costs an even higher dollar amount, also has zero insurance coverage & still isn't able to guarantee you a child.}
There aren't adequate enough words to describe our desire to become parents and to start our family. I dream of watching my husband be a father. He is an incredibly amazing husband and I know our children will be blessed with the best dad around. As for myself, I knew from four years old as I'd push my calico cat, Patches, around in my doll clothes & stroller, that I am meant to be a mother. It is one of the deepest desires of my heart. Children are one of God's greatest blessings and bring such a joy to this world. Tyler and I deeply long for a child of our own. Our dream has been to have a large family. We never thought God would lead us down the path of infertility but we’re not giving up hope. We know in our hearts that He has blessings in store for us along this journey. We firmly believe God will answer our prayers. “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord” - Jeremiah 17:7
(Waiting for a follicular ultrasound at a monitoring appointment. It's always so anxiety provoking - never knowing what my body will have produced that cycle). So many of our loved ones have repeatedly asked what they can do to help, what we need along this journey and how they can be of support as we keep pushing forward. We are eternally grateful for every prayer and uplifting word of encouragement from our supportive community. This is an incredibly humbling situation for us, and I admittedly am not very good at asking for help - stubbornly independent as my hubby puts it. We have been able to take out a loan for part of our treatment costs and have a small amount in savings but unfortunately it's not enough to cover everything. Which has brought us to this moment.
If you feel the desire to help, please know that not one cent goes unnoticed and we consider ourselves immensely blessed to have such a supportive community around us during this trying time. If you are not able to help, we always welcome prayers of support along our journey and we are just as grateful for each of them. By helping us reach our financial goal, you are an essential part of our and our future baby’s life. Your kindness, generosity & graciousness does not go unnoticed and we will always remember the vital part you played in our miracle. Thank you for taking the time to read our story and come along on our journey.
Lastly, if you or someone you know is struggling with infertility please, please do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone! We understand how isolating and painful this journey can be and we'd love to help support you and share our experiences and insight. We don't claim to be doctors or experts but we've been through many of the different treatment routes out there & I've researched just about every website available ... I need to know every detail of a situation before I make a decision.
All Our Love,
Megan & Tyler Niedfeldt