The gift of Motherhood - Believing in a Baby

Hi my name is Keeley and going so public with my infertility struggles at the same time as asking people for money, isn’t easy and is inherently uncomfortable but this really is my last chance to become a mum. I have always had a deep desire to be a mum, this has always been my absolute dream. Sadly, life certainly doesn’t go according to plan, issues with my monthly cycle from my teenage years and a devastating diagnosis of Endometriosis resulting in several surgeries, means that I am one of the many women who have found out getting pregnant naturally isn’t nearly as easy as I thought and hoped it would be.

My amazing nieces and nephews and the incredible special children I work with are constant reminders of the blessings I have in my life and the love and care I have to give, but my ultimate fear is the thought of growing old without ever being called mum, being alone with no children to visit me or no Grandchildren running around, especially after seeing how much joy all these things have brought to my brothers.

Despite working hard from a young age, paying taxes continuously, owning my own home and living independently, frustratingly I am denied any fertility treatment on the NHS because I am single. My journey so far has required significant mental, physical, emotional and financial investments but as long as there is the tiniest, wildest chance I can’t give up. Before the lockdown, using a huge chunk of my savings, I privately funded 3 cycles of treatment here in the UK, sadly without success. Last year I had two different types of cycles at Barcelona IVF Clinic as private treatment abroad is cheaper than here in the UK and the staff at that clinic have been professional, caring and supportive. However again my heart was broken by two separate negative pregnancy tests despite all the preparation and treatments going well. I now have enough savings for one last try but to increase my chances of success, the clinic would like to undertake some further investigations and carry out a small surgical procedure. This means additional treatment costs of approximately £1500 plus accommodation fees and expenses while staying in Barcelona.

As proud and independent as I am and as supportive as my family and close friends have been on my journey, it’s now time to ask for some additional help from you guys.

Please help by contributing anything you can. I fully understand in these tough financial times people may not be able to donate money so I ask kindly that you take a brief moment to share my story with friends and social connections instead because maybe, just maybe, someone else can donate. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and possibly becoming part of my journey. I know there may be some sceptics and some questioners out there wondering if they are wisely investing or doubting my ability to parent as a single mum. To ease your hesitations, feel free to ask things and if I can provide answers I will and I’m sure family and friends can offer reassurance that any child entering my life will be cherished, loved and well looked after.

I will be forever grateful for any support received.

Keeley