We began our journey to parenthood in 2013 after being diagnosed with both male and female factor infertility. Dr. Michael Scheiber at Cincinnati’s Institute for Reproductive Health told us the combination of those issues would make getting pregnant naturally impossible. Ultimately, our only viable option was through InVitro Fertilization (IVF). Like many others faced with the costs of IVF, we didn’t know how we were going to afford treatments. After doing substantial research, we discovered that because Jen's employer was based in Illinois, IVF was fully covered under her insurance plan. After three rounds of IVF, we were blessed with our twins, Violet and Logan!
Infertility is a very emotional process that can often lead patients to feel isolated. In addition to the emotional roller coaster, there is also the financial aspect of infertility. Fortunately, because we had insurance coverage for our IVF treatments, the financial aspect of infertility was eliminated. But, as we went through the IVF process, we met many couples that not only had to overcome the emotional rollercoaster, but the financial burden as well.
Since our twins were born, we have been looking for ways to give back. We first began by donating our two remaining embryos from our IVF cycles to a couple in Florida that could not have their own children. That couple became pregnant with one child and is due in the summer of 2016. Despite the success of the embryo adoption, we wanted to do more and began to research ways to give back. We discovered there were very few non-profits dedicated to providing financial assistance to those battling infertility. In response, we created Parental Hope, Inc.
To those dealing with their own infertility struggles...our hearts go out to you and please never give up your dream of becoming parents.
For more information on Parental Hope, Inc. please visit www.parentalhope.org or www.facebook.com/parentalhope
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