Hi, we’re Tristin and Paige.

We’ve been together for 6 years and married for almost 3. More than anything, we’ve dreamed of becoming parents and building a family filled with love, laughter, and little footsteps.

But our journey to parenthood has been the most painful chapter of our lives.

We were blessed to conceive twice—two beautiful baby boys who we carry in our hearts every single day. Tragically, neither of them made it home with us. At 20 weeks gestation, we learned that both of our sons had inherited a rare genetic condition called Short-rib Polydactyly Syndrome—a lethal form of skeletal dysplasia that offers no chance of survival. We later found out we are both carriers of this heartbreaking disorder.

The past two years have been filled with grief, loss, and unimaginable sorrow. We've experienced the joy of seeing those tiny heartbeats—and the crushing devastation of having to say goodbye before ever getting to say hello.

Despite it all, we’re still holding on to hope. We still believe in our dream of bringing a baby home.

The only safe path forward for us is IVF with genetic testing (PGT) to ensure that we can have a healthy child free of the disorder. Unfortunately, IVF is expensive—and not covered by our insurance.

We’re not the kind of people who ask for help easily. We’ve kept much of our pain private. But we’ve humbled ourselves and are reaching out now, because this truly means everything to us.

If you’re able to donate, share, or simply send a word of encouragement, it would mean the world to us. Every dollar brings us one step closer to the joy we’ve been aching for—bringing a baby safely into our arms and into our home.

Thank you for reading our story. Thank you for being a part of our hope.

With love and gratitude,

Paige & Tristin