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Finding Your Tribe — What I Would Have Done Differently
I have my own personal story as a woman who struggled with infertility. I waited until I was a little older to settle down. I put my career first, not knowing the reproductive consequences that would lie ahead. I was completely oblivious to the fact that my egg reserve was diminishing and the quality was…
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With Hope and Faith — The Miracle of Surrogacy
After tremendous loss, Kelly Eckley and her husband Jordan Eckley were at a turning point in their infertility story. Although they were weary, they ached for a new, fresh ending. While deep in the process of grieving so many pregnancies and the children that they had already loved so much, someone offered them a newfound…
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Waiting with Hope — A Grandmother’s Journey
Teresa Reiniger had dreamed of becoming a grandmother, but before this dream came to fruition, she walked alongside infertility as a Mother. Teresa’s path to become a grandmother was not straightforward but rather one that endured both highs and lows. This experience remained close to her—so much so, Teresa decided to help others through a…
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Treating the WHOLE Patient — An Infertility & Reproductive Loss Counselor’s Perspective
Jackie Fernando, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has always regarded mental and emotional health just as important as physical health. When she experienced infertility herself, she saw these three areas collide. To support the community she belongs to, Jackie became an advocate and therapeutic specialist to those who were processing the complexities of their infertility diagnosis. What…
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“I am going to be a mom, thanks to The Stork Foundation.” — Savanah’s Story
Savanah and Jared were surprised when they were diagnosed with infertility but were shocked when they heard the price tag to treat their diagnosis. With great careers, they considered their insurance plans to be competitive but infertility treatment was not covered by their medical insurance. They were awarded our first fertility grant in November 2020. With gratitude…
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“I am a Proud IVF Baby.” — Andrea’s Story
The Stork Foundation for Infertility was contacted by 15 year old Andrea from New York City about a community service project required by her high school, Marymount School of New York. She wanted to raise money for our grant recipients. Why? Because after years of trying and several rounds of infertility treatment cycles, she was finally…
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Balancing a Career and Infertility — When IVF is a Full Time Job
Most women do not face the awkward conversations of “trying for a baby” with their employer, but many who battle infertility are forced to open up about these personal struggles because of the schedule demands of infertility treatments. These vulnerable conversations can ignite unforeseen emotions and fears. With the high cost of treatment, financial needs…
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Hopeful Mom Opens Up About The Diagnosis Most People Don’t Want To Talk About
When Mary Ann was first diagnosed with infertility, she was hesitant to share her journey. Because infertility has such an impact on daily schedules and managing a career, she started opening up. Through candid conversations at work or online, MaryAnn found financial resources, friendship and a support system to vulnerably walk through her infertility journey…
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Mother Overcomes Financial Burdens of Infertility, One Coffee At A Time
When Erynn and her husband, Andy were pursuing infertility treatments, they were overwhelmed with the costs despite having what they thought was extensive medical insurance coverage. With the natural determination of a mother, Erynn, a full-time dental assistant, decided to get creative and picked up an additional part-time job at Starbucks to get their infertility…
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Beautiful Surrogacy story among Best Friends shows an Incredible Gesture of Love and Friendship
Friends from college walk with us through our awkward late teenage years and bring us right into the “real world.” While trials and triumphs brought college friends Dana and Stefanie memories to last a lifetime, nothing compares to the journey they took together when Dana was diagnosed with infertility. Stefanie responded to the heartbreak of her…
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