This year has really tested us. It began with the devastating loss of one of our twin girls early in my pregnancy. Soon after, I spent months battling hyperemesis, and at our anatomy scan, we learned our surviving daughter has a Type II vasa previa. This diagnosis placed me on strict pelvic rest and added even more uncertainty to this pregnancy.

Last month, Max was unexpectedly laid off from his job. Since then, we’ve both been searching for work with no luck, doing everything we can to keep our family afloat while preparing to welcome our baby girl. As if all of that wasn’t enough, yesterday I was in a car accident at six months pregnant in our brand new family car. We were hit by an uninsured teenage driver going 40-50mph. I was admitted to labor and delivery for monitoring to make sure baby and I were okay. Thankfully, no major injuries to me or the kids, but I’m very sore and unable to work. To make matters even more difficult, the driver who hit us was uninsured, leaving us to navigate the financial impact.

We’re incredibly grateful that we’re all okay, but the emotional, physical, and financial weight of everything that’s happened this year has become overwhelming. Between medical expenses, lost income, car repairs, and the many unexpected costs that continue to pile up, we’re asking for help. Car repairs and living costs are our most urgent needs right now. If you’re able to donate or share our GoFundMe, we would be deeply grateful. Even if you can’t, your support, kind messages, and encouragement mean everything to our family. We continue to hold onto hope that brighter days are ahead.