On November 21st, I found out I was four weeks pregnant. My husband and I were overjoyed, as we had been thinking about starting our family for some time. My blood HCG levels were rising as they should, and everything seemed to be going well. We were so hopeful and excited for the future.

But on November 29th, I began experiencing cramping and bleeding that wouldn’t let up. Knowing I was pregnant with our first child, my husband took me to the ER to make sure everything was okay. After an ultrasound, we received devastating news: our baby was growing in my right fallopian tube instead of my uterus, resulting in an ectopic pregnancy. This meant I needed emergency surgery to remove my right fallopian tube and the pregnancy to save my life. We were heartbroken and struggled to understand why this was happening to us. We are trusting God and holding onto faith to get us through the loss of our child and my tube.

Now, as I recover from surgery, I am unable to work for several weeks. The procedure left me with four incisions on my stomach, making it impossible to lift, bend, or do any real physical activity. Because I can’t work, I am also losing my insurance benefits, which is very worrying for us. We need income and insurance to get by and to make sure we have the necessary supports we need. Any help during this time would mean so much to us. Even if you are unable to donate, your prayers and support are deeply appreciated. Thank you for being there for us as we navigate this difficult journey.