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James and Marlaina met at a football game in 2015, were engaged in 2016, and were married by September 9th, 2017. Their love story was magical, so it was only natural that they wanted to bring children into the world. They never imagined it would be so difficult for them. After trying for 6 months, Marlaina got impatient (and if you know her, you can totally imagine this) and they paid $1,000 to have tests ran for both of them.
Unfortunately, test results were less than desired. They have since both seen specialists and considerably changed their lifestyles, with the hopes that their numbers would be good enough to try IUI or AI. Unfortunately, they do not qualify for either of these treatments due to low test results. After spending over $4,000 for testing, appointments, lifestyle changes, supplements, procedures, acupuncture, and everything else that was suggested, they went in for a final consultation with a different specialist. At their last appointment (February 2019), they were told that their only viable option was IVF (in vitro fertilization). They have a consultation scheduled for March 2019.
Marlaina is a high school science teacher and both Marlaina and James are business owners. James has just started a new videography company, Inception Films, and has absorbed all of the costs that go along with a new business. For Marlaina, teaching is a labor of love, not a career that compensates well. She has been teaching science for 10 years at River City High School and plans to teach for the rest of her life. She has been the director of the nationally ranking Mirror Image Dance Company for nine years and has recently expanded her business into a studio that will open August 1st, 2019.
They are hoping to raise funds and anything will help! They have been quoted an estimate of $25,000 for doctor appointments, medications, egg retrieval, genetic testing of embryos and implantation.
They hope to start the IVF process in Fall 2019. Marlaina and James want to thank everyone for their generosity and support. This has been a very emotional time for both of them. They will send updates as they happen and they appreciate all of the love, prayers, hugs, and donations during this difficult process. Thank you for your support in making our baby dreams come true.
Unfortunately, test results were less than desired. They have since both seen specialists and considerably changed their lifestyles, with the hopes that their numbers would be good enough to try IUI or AI. Unfortunately, they do not qualify for either of these treatments due to low test results. After spending over $4,000 for testing, appointments, lifestyle changes, supplements, procedures, acupuncture, and everything else that was suggested, they went in for a final consultation with a different specialist. At their last appointment (February 2019), they were told that their only viable option was IVF (in vitro fertilization). They have a consultation scheduled for March 2019.
Marlaina is a high school science teacher and both Marlaina and James are business owners. James has just started a new videography company, Inception Films, and has absorbed all of the costs that go along with a new business. For Marlaina, teaching is a labor of love, not a career that compensates well. She has been teaching science for 10 years at River City High School and plans to teach for the rest of her life. She has been the director of the nationally ranking Mirror Image Dance Company for nine years and has recently expanded her business into a studio that will open August 1st, 2019.
They are hoping to raise funds and anything will help! They have been quoted an estimate of $25,000 for doctor appointments, medications, egg retrieval, genetic testing of embryos and implantation.
They hope to start the IVF process in Fall 2019. Marlaina and James want to thank everyone for their generosity and support. This has been a very emotional time for both of them. They will send updates as they happen and they appreciate all of the love, prayers, hugs, and donations during this difficult process. Thank you for your support in making our baby dreams come true.
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Marlaina Schroeder
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Foothill Farms, CA