Every path to parenthood is unique and special, often bringing generations of family together. Within the infertility community, many parents struggle to connect and share common feelings during the process of creating their families. Read their stories here.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
