„I just want to be a mom“

Hi, my name is Petra and I’d like to share my story with you.

Since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be a mom one day. But I never imagined the road would be so long and so hard…

I first got pregnant at 25. It wasn’t planned, but from the very first moment, I loved that baby with all my heart. Sadly, the baby’s father felt differently – he wanted me to have an abortion. We broke up, but I was determined to raise the child on my own. And then I miscarried. At 9 weeks. The pain was indescribable. It felt like my whole world collapsed.

People around me started having families, and it became harder and harder for me. I wasn’t jealous – it just hurt. Every baby bump, every ultrasound photo on social media – a reminder of what I didn’t have. And what I wanted more than anything.

One question kept spinning in my head: What are they doing differently? Why do their partners want to have children with them – and not just one? What’s wrong with me that I never got that chance?

Eventually, I left everything behind and moved to Tenerife, where I still live today. Back then, I promised myself I’d have a child by thirty. Today, I’m 39.

I’ve been through another miscarriage, several painful breakups, and years of waiting. But now I have someone by my side – my partner. She’s younger and not ready for motherhood yet, but she knows how deeply I long for a child. And she understands I can’t wait any longer.

I tried IVF through public healthcare, but I was rejected due to low ovarian reserve. Another blow. But I didn’t give up. I visited several clinics and finally found one that gave me hope.

The only problem now is the cost. The full process – hormone treatment, egg retrieval, donor fertilization, genetic testing of embryos, freezing and future transfer – costs around €12,000. I’ve managed to save part of it, but it’s not enough.

I never thought I’d be in a position where I’d have to ask for help. But now I know I can’t do this alone. So I’m reaching out to you. If you’d like to help me make this dream come true – to become a mom – I’d be beyond grateful.

Every euro, every share, every kind message – it all counts and brings me closer to the one thing I want most in this world.

Thank you for reading my story. It means more than words can say.

With love,

Petra