Gift of Parenthood

Kristen and Alex IVF Journey, ROUND TWO!

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Kristen Mason

Donation ProtectedAug 27, 2022
My name is Kristen (36) and my husband is Alex (32) and we have been trying to conceive since we got married on March 18th, 2017. We have had a very difficult five year fight through our infertility journey and have had 8 medicated cycles, 2 failed IUIs, and one cancelled IUI related to my obstructed Fallopian tube. We also suffered through two early loss pregnancies in 2019 and 2021 that nearly crushed us and our families. Up until recently my husband and I kept our struggles private. I’m not really sure of the exact reason why but probably similar to why many others keep quiet. The emotional rollercoaster that goes along with infertility does not just impact the couple but the family and close friends who are along for the ride. It’s a sadness like no other. It’s a complete loss of control and sense of self. Shame, doubt, guilt, have become all too common. I am a nurse in palliative/hospice medicine and my husband is a K9 deputy and Air Force Veteran. We have made the decision to move forward with IVF in September of 2022. I went back and forth many times about doing this. My friend had even offered at one point in my honor. But at this point whatever brings us one step closer to baby snuggles is worth it. This is a very costly journey. Although I am insured on my employers insurance as well as on Alex’s insurance, neither cover any costs or even medications related to infertility totaling between 20-30k. All money raised will go directly to Shady Grove Fertility Clinic in Tampa. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our journey. If you are someone who is also struggling please reach out even if just to chat. Please don’t suffer alone.

Donations (51)

CHERYL RUMPH

$200

Feb 2, 2023

Linda Schutte

$1,325

Sep 18, 2022

Alexa Roman

$100

Sep 17, 2022

Stacey Piluri

$50

Sep 13, 2022

Haylei Kersey

$100

Sep 11, 2022

Nettie Hitt

$50

Sep 10, 2022

Christina DeMetro

$25

Sep 9, 2022

Rodney Muffley

$500

Sep 9, 2022

Jefferson Long

$100

Sep 9, 2022

Monica Francis

$50

Sep 9, 2022

Shashank Mishra

$100

Sep 9, 2022

NANCY BOULANGER

$100

Sep 9, 2022

Valerie Atherton

$250

Sep 7, 2022

Annemarie Edmonson

$100

Sep 7, 2022

Crete Fisher

$100

Sep 6, 2022

Harley Cross

$50

Sep 4, 2022

Bernice Craig

$50

Sep 4, 2022

Andrea Benedict

$200

Sep 4, 2022

abdon binay

$150

Sep 3, 2022

Sara Clinton

$100

Sep 2, 2022

Kathi Callahan

$500

Sep 2, 2022

Sarah Curran

$100

Sep 2, 2022

debra dodd

$100

Sep 2, 2022

terri Michor

$100

Sep 1, 2022

Beverly Deliz

$250

Sep 1, 2022

Natalie Brown

$50

Sep 1, 2022

Natalie Brown

$0

Sep 1, 2022

Elizabeth Connor

$200

Sep 1, 2022

Herly Caceres

$100

Aug 31, 2022

Neelima Zureikat

$500

Aug 31, 2022

Jennifer LAMAIRE

$100

Aug 31, 2022

Betsy Callahan

$170

Aug 31, 2022

Sujani Akkineni

$500

Aug 31, 2022

Anna Mason

$200

Aug 30, 2022

Eric and Julie Lothes

$500

Aug 30, 2022

Jay Arsenault

$100

Aug 30, 2022

Angelica Najar

$2,000

Aug 30, 2022

Rachel Mauk

$5

Aug 29, 2022

Mary Skye Werner

$100

Aug 29, 2022

Kari Amico

$100

Aug 29, 2022

Kathi Callahan

$100

Aug 29, 2022

Betsy Callahan

$100

Aug 29, 2022

Amy Green

$50

Aug 28, 2022

Brianna Caceres

$100

Aug 28, 2022

Valerie Atherton

$100

Aug 28, 2022

Ashley Pollak

$100

Aug 28, 2022

Eve Zagic

$100

Aug 28, 2022

Kim Loucks

$100

Aug 27, 2022

Mallory Davis

$50

Aug 27, 2022

Meghan Van Keuren

$25

Aug 27, 2022

About the Organizer

Kristen Mason

Spring Hill, FLJoined Aug 2022

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