“My husband and I have been on a long and emotional fertility journey — one filled with hope, heartbreak, and perseverance. Like so many couples, we started this path full of excitement and dreams, not realizing how difficult and unpredictable it would become.
We met later in life, when both of us were ready to settle down and build a family. From the very beginning, we shared the same dream — to become parents and to raise a child together in a home filled with love, stability, and care.Neither of us has children, and for both of us, this has always been one of the most meaningful goals in life. We have built strong careers, and we are proud of the lives we have created together, but no matter how full our lives appear from the outside, we both feel that a vital piece of our hearts is missing — the joy of holding our own child.
Our journey toward parenthood began with optimism. We thought that with dedication and medical support, our dream would be within reach. Over time, we went through two IUI procedures and five IVF cycles, each one demanding physically, emotionally, and financially. Each new cycle brought a renewed sense of hope, and each unsuccessful attempt brought deep heartbreak. The hardest part of infertility is not only the disappointment, but the silence that follows — the emptiness of waiting, and the effort it takes to gather the strength to try again.
Infertility affects every part of life. It becomes not just a medical challenge, but a test of faith, patience, and resilience. There are moments when your entire world revolves around appointments, blood tests, and hormone levels. And yet, through all of this, we have continued to believe in our dream.
My husband has been my greatest source of support and strength throughout this journey. Unfortunately, over the past year, he has faced job loss due to economic difficulties and limited opportunities in his field. This has placed an additional financial strain on us at a time when we are already stretched thin by the costs of fertility treatment. We have invested much of our savings into our attempts, and though it has been difficult, we have no regrets — because we know we are doing everything we can to bring a child into our lives.
Despite the challenges, we continue to hold on to hope. Hope is what carries us through every injection, every scan, every two-week wait. It’s what helps us believe that the next cycle will be the one that works. And it’s what keeps our hearts open to the possibility of a miracle.
The financial support from the Fertility Friends Foundation will make a tremendous difference for us. For couples like us, this kind of support is more than financial — it’s emotional and symbolic. It reminds us that we’re not alone, that there are people and organizations who understand our struggle and believe that everyone deserves the chance to become a parent.
We are deeply grateful for the work the Fertility Friends Foundation does. You bring light and compassion to a journey that can often feel isolating and uncertain. By supporting couples like us, you give us not only the opportunity to continue our treatments, but also the hope and courage to keep believing in the possibility of new life.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the good that you bring into the lives of so many families who are still waiting for their miracle.”
With gratitude and hope,
Nat and Nem
These grant recipients benefited from Fertility Friends Foundation’s IVF Cycle Program, which combines a $5,000 FFF fertility grant with additional in-kind IVF services generously provided by one of our partner clinics. More info on IVF Cycle Program.