Operation Baby Clarke IVF
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Firstly, want to thank you for taking the time to read our story. It is extremely difficult for us to reach out for help like this.
Have you heard the saying it takes a village to raise a child? So true, and in fact, in our case it is going to take a village to have a child.
Growing up, I always wanted 4 kids two boys and two girls. In my teens I thought I didn’t want kids out of fear of messing them up! Who doesn’t have the slightest fear at some point of being responsible for a precious child?
Then in 2010, I met my husband (Matt) and he had the most precious little 3 year old (James) in the entire world! That man and that little boy changed me forever, and there was no denying that I was meant to be a mother. Matt is an amazing man and an incredible father. James was the goofiest and sweetest little boy ever who most definitely got those traits from his father.
Four years later, one of the happiest days occurred. I became a wife and I was officially becoming a MOM!! Even though I already looked at James as my own, becoming a mom to him was one of the coolest things ever.




We knew we wanted to have more kids together, but wanted to wait for what we thought would be the best time. Thanksgiving day two years ago, while I had an IUD(birth control) I started having extreme abdominal pain. Now, for me, this was not completely unusual, as I have Crohn’s disease which effects the intestines and can be painful at times. I went to my gastrointestinal doctor to figure out what was going on. He found no signs of my Crohn’s relapse, yet the pain continued to get worse.
On the morning of December 8th, I awoke and the pain was almost unbearable. My husband made me go to the hospital(I didn’t want to). I went in 100% thinking this was my Crohn’s disease and remember the moment that they told me I was pregnant and that most likely it was a ruptured ectopic. I’m pretty sure I had a panic attack. In a moments time, I was elated because I was told I was pregnant! I was going to have a baby and then the next I was crushed to hear that the pregnancy was not viable. I remember worrying and asking about the pain meds I had already taken. I didn’t want to hurt that baby anymore than I had. I know it was nothing I did, but my thoughts raced over all the things I had done that might have hurt this precious baby growing inside of me.
After surgery they said I had almost 24 ounces of blood in my abdomen and they had to remove my left fallopian tube. I was told the baby was about four weeks gestational age. We were devastated.
After talking with my doctor and some research the chance of this happening were less than 0.01%. Although crushed about losing a baby that we both wanted even though we didn’t plan for it, and losing a tube, I did my best to focus on the positive. I was able to become pregnant! Even with and IUD, I became pregnant. That had to mean I should be able to still get pregnant even with out a tube... right?
Since then, we had a miscarriage. I officially found out on my birthday that I was pregnant and the next day, that I was miscarrying (unknown location as it was to early). Next, yet another ectopic and a possible ruptured tube scare, as the ultrasound showed fluid in my stomach. They did laparoscopic surgery and found no rupture, thankfully.
We were seeing a Reproductive Endocrinologist at the time and we were told that he believes there is a functionality issue with my remaining fallopian tube. My chances of ectopic are much higher since I have had two confirmed ectopic pregnancies.
He said IUI was an option, but was not what he recommended since there is only a 15% chance of pregnancy due to only having one tube that likely has functionality issues.
He said the best bet was to forgo the tube issues and do IVF with a 65-70% chance of pregnancy.
We have decided to make that jump and start IVF, partially because I have fertility coverage only through the end of the year. Unfortunately, I will not be able to complete an IVF cycle before the end of the year and we will still be incurring a large cost. Although it will be well worth it to add to our family, the financial struggle in coming up with the cost is still there.
It was suggested that we ask for your help. Initially, I thought absolutely not! I would never want to burden others and ask for financial help. After consideration and prayer, we have decided to humble ourselves and ask for your help. I was reminded that there are people out there that want to help and by not asking I would be denying those that have that desire. Donations will go towards medicine for egg retrieval, PGS testing (Pre-Genetic Screening), to make sure the eggs are viable, one transfer and meds for that transfer.
If you would like to donate in a way that keeps us from incurring the 3% charge from GoFundMe, you could use Venmo() or PayPal () if you prefer.
We are asking for a village to help in having a child and adding to our family. I have decided that I wanted to get a shadow box and slowly add to this shadow box with a heart added for anyone who has help through prayers, financially, medically, or in any other way. I want to display this shadow box full of hearts in the nursery. I want our child to know the amount of people who loved and helped him/her before they were even born. I want our baby to know and appreciate the village that they have because I know we will be eternally grateful!

If you would like to follow our story and get updates I started a Facebook page (https://m.facebook.com/operation.baby.clarke.ivf
Thank you again for taking the time to read through this. Please pray for our family and share our story if you feel drawn to.
Have you heard the saying it takes a village to raise a child? So true, and in fact, in our case it is going to take a village to have a child.
Growing up, I always wanted 4 kids two boys and two girls. In my teens I thought I didn’t want kids out of fear of messing them up! Who doesn’t have the slightest fear at some point of being responsible for a precious child?
Then in 2010, I met my husband (Matt) and he had the most precious little 3 year old (James) in the entire world! That man and that little boy changed me forever, and there was no denying that I was meant to be a mother. Matt is an amazing man and an incredible father. James was the goofiest and sweetest little boy ever who most definitely got those traits from his father.
Four years later, one of the happiest days occurred. I became a wife and I was officially becoming a MOM!! Even though I already looked at James as my own, becoming a mom to him was one of the coolest things ever.
We knew we wanted to have more kids together, but wanted to wait for what we thought would be the best time. Thanksgiving day two years ago, while I had an IUD(birth control) I started having extreme abdominal pain. Now, for me, this was not completely unusual, as I have Crohn’s disease which effects the intestines and can be painful at times. I went to my gastrointestinal doctor to figure out what was going on. He found no signs of my Crohn’s relapse, yet the pain continued to get worse.
On the morning of December 8th, I awoke and the pain was almost unbearable. My husband made me go to the hospital(I didn’t want to). I went in 100% thinking this was my Crohn’s disease and remember the moment that they told me I was pregnant and that most likely it was a ruptured ectopic. I’m pretty sure I had a panic attack. In a moments time, I was elated because I was told I was pregnant! I was going to have a baby and then the next I was crushed to hear that the pregnancy was not viable. I remember worrying and asking about the pain meds I had already taken. I didn’t want to hurt that baby anymore than I had. I know it was nothing I did, but my thoughts raced over all the things I had done that might have hurt this precious baby growing inside of me.
After surgery they said I had almost 24 ounces of blood in my abdomen and they had to remove my left fallopian tube. I was told the baby was about four weeks gestational age. We were devastated.
After talking with my doctor and some research the chance of this happening were less than 0.01%. Although crushed about losing a baby that we both wanted even though we didn’t plan for it, and losing a tube, I did my best to focus on the positive. I was able to become pregnant! Even with and IUD, I became pregnant. That had to mean I should be able to still get pregnant even with out a tube... right?
Since then, we had a miscarriage. I officially found out on my birthday that I was pregnant and the next day, that I was miscarrying (unknown location as it was to early). Next, yet another ectopic and a possible ruptured tube scare, as the ultrasound showed fluid in my stomach. They did laparoscopic surgery and found no rupture, thankfully.
We were seeing a Reproductive Endocrinologist at the time and we were told that he believes there is a functionality issue with my remaining fallopian tube. My chances of ectopic are much higher since I have had two confirmed ectopic pregnancies.
He said IUI was an option, but was not what he recommended since there is only a 15% chance of pregnancy due to only having one tube that likely has functionality issues.
He said the best bet was to forgo the tube issues and do IVF with a 65-70% chance of pregnancy.
We have decided to make that jump and start IVF, partially because I have fertility coverage only through the end of the year. Unfortunately, I will not be able to complete an IVF cycle before the end of the year and we will still be incurring a large cost. Although it will be well worth it to add to our family, the financial struggle in coming up with the cost is still there.
It was suggested that we ask for your help. Initially, I thought absolutely not! I would never want to burden others and ask for financial help. After consideration and prayer, we have decided to humble ourselves and ask for your help. I was reminded that there are people out there that want to help and by not asking I would be denying those that have that desire. Donations will go towards medicine for egg retrieval, PGS testing (Pre-Genetic Screening), to make sure the eggs are viable, one transfer and meds for that transfer.
If you would like to donate in a way that keeps us from incurring the 3% charge from GoFundMe, you could use Venmo() or PayPal () if you prefer.
We are asking for a village to help in having a child and adding to our family. I have decided that I wanted to get a shadow box and slowly add to this shadow box with a heart added for anyone who has help through prayers, financially, medically, or in any other way. I want to display this shadow box full of hearts in the nursery. I want our child to know the amount of people who loved and helped him/her before they were even born. I want our baby to know and appreciate the village that they have because I know we will be eternally grateful!
If you would like to follow our story and get updates I started a Facebook page (https://m.facebook.com/operation.baby.clarke.ivf
Thank you again for taking the time to read through this. Please pray for our family and share our story if you feel drawn to.
Organizer
Kristen Happe Clarke
Organizer
Rosenberg, TX
