Update – March 14, 2026
It’s been a little bit since the last update, and I apologize for the wait. Life has been very busy these last few weeks!
Sarah and Chris chose the next hospital-affiliated clinic they’ll be working with, and the difference is like night and day. Their doctor is skilled, thorough, and observant, but also very kind and willing to take the time to explain everything to them.
There were many signs in the previous test results and images pointing to deeper issues that the original clinic was not interested in addressing. A blocked fallopian tube and several endo red flags, as well as Sarah’s auto-immune history being prominent among them.
Sarah is scheduled for surgery on April 28th to remove the blocked fallopian tube. The doctor, who is also the surgeon, fully expects to be excising a lot of endometrial tissue as well. We are planning to make Sarah’s recovery as easy as possible, but depending on the extent of the endo, there’s a good chance it could be a little rough. She’s already starting physical and breathing exercises to help.
Once recovered, Sarah, Chris and the doctor will regroup for the next transfer plan. While a lot of what will be involved depends on what happens during surgery, Sarah will definitely be put on an auto-immune protocol, and consistent testing and scans will be put into place.
As the doctor said, they are not just placing band-aids on infertility; they are starting with the root cause and moving forward from there. Makes sense, doesn’t it?
We will send updates before surgery day, and please know how appreciated you all are for your support, kindness and love. This is such a difficult journey, but at least Sarah and Chris aren’t travelling alone.
Update – January 17,2026
Another BIG thank you to everyone who has helped Chris and Sarah get closer to their dream!
The consultations went well. There are pros and cons to each option, and a decision will be made once they have talked to the doctor at the second clinic next month.
No matter who they decide to go with, Sarah will need surgery to remove a blocked fallopian tube that was overlooked by her previous clinic. They did not believe it was a problem because after great effort, they were able to squeeze a little bit of dye through it. Unfortunately, the new people they’ve talked to disagree, and say it absolutely can impact IVF. Endometriosis also strongly suspected, so that will be investigated during the surgery, too.
Once any scar tissue has been excised, she will need to begin transfer protocols immediately after recovery, as that will give her the best chance for successful implantation. Scar tissue will grow back with endo, so the idea is to try a transfer before it has a chance to.
It’s a bit of a waiting game right now. The surgery and any other testing come first, so Sarah and Chris are preparing for that as much as they can. The good news is that Sarah has a chance to gather strength for what comes next.
We are all hoping that with your help, they will have enough money saved for the transfer procedure itself, as well as all of the medications, scans, and testing that will need done during the cycle. Please continue to share this campaign and check in for updates!
We are SO incredibly thankful for each and every one of you. You are making a real difference in Sarah and Chris’s lives. As always, we are excited that you are a part of this future little one’s story.
Update – January 3, 2026
Sarah and Chris are so grateful for the amazing support in just this first week of our campaign. The second night, Sarah said “My heart is so FULL right now.” They’ve felt very alone in this struggle for a long time; IVF can be a uniquely isolating experience. You’ve given them the spark of hope they needed, and I am so grateful to all of you for that!
Next Steps
Sarah and Chris have two upcoming consultations with fertility clinics associated with bigger hospitals in their area. There are concerns that the private clinic they started with hasn’t been taking Sarah’s health issues and other concerns as seriously as they should have BEFORE the insurance ran out.
They have already seen a specialist at the Cleveland Clinic and loved the doctor, but unfortunately, they will not work with eggs/embryos that were retrieved elsewhere. We’re hoping for better news from the other two places, as Chris and Sarah have three healthy, viable embryos already that they think of as their future children. Also, the out-of-pocket cost for more egg retrievals is more than prohibitive.
Another update will be posted after the upcoming consultations. Until then, please know that the donations, shares, and encouraging words have made an incredible difference – you all have given hope back to Sarah and Chris!
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Their Story
Some children know exactly what they want to be when they grow up – a pilot, doctor, teacher, movie star, veterinarian. The dream can change and evolve with time, but my daughter Sarah has wanted one thing, and one thing only, from her earliest years: to be a mommy.
From the first time she was asked at the age of 3 or 4, throughout her childhood and teenage years, and now as a young married woman, her greatest wish is to have a child. Life has not been kind to her in this respect. An ectopic pregnancy, low egg count, and many health issues have kept her dream out of reach so far.
She and her loving, supportive husband Chris were fortunate enough to have insurance that covered IVF…up to a point. After two grueling years of appointments, procedures, and two failed embryo transfers that broke their hearts in a way most of us will never understand, the insurance coverage is capped out.
Sarah and Chris are left with three embryos and no insurance to help bring these potential lives into the world. They are tired, discouraged, and grieving the loss of their other embryos – but they have not given up. They just need some help.
The funds we are asking for will (hopefully) cover the tests needed to ensure future transfers can be successful, as well as the transfers themselves. It will help with the cost of IVF medications and making sure their last three embryos are safely preserved until they have a chance to become the child(ren) that have been so constantly, fervently wished for.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your help in bringing a very loved and wanted life into the world, and for being a part of their story.