Growing Our Family Through Embryo Adoption
Seth and Kimberlee
Independence, MO
We are a Christian family who believes that every life is a precious gift from God (Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 127:3). Our story begins in my early 20s, when I was officially diagnosed with PCOS. I never thought much of it or that it would one day lead into a battle to grow the family I would desire. Little did we know God had a different vision for our family. After six years of marriage, we decided to begin growing our family. What followed was a long journey of doctor visits and treatments. I went through multiple rounds of Clomid, Letrozole, and three failed IUIs. Each cycle brought hope, followed by heartbreak when it did not result in pregnancy. At one point, I felt myself breaking under the weight of it all, and my husband stepped in, not wanting me to continue if it was harming me emotionally. We decided to do one final round—the fourth attempt—with the worst results we had seen so far from the medication. I only had one follicle, and it was measuring at the smallest size needed for conception to be possible. The doctor informed us that if we were not successful this time, we would need to move on to more invasive treatment. This is how we were eventually blessed with our first daughter.
Since then, we have felt called to open our home to children in need. After years of prayer, God has softened both of our hearts toward adoption, and we now feel led to grow our family through embryo adoption. The only barrier is the financial cost. We are hoping to raise a portion of the total expenses needed to move forward. Funds will help cover agency fees, medical procedures, travel, and related expenses for embryo adoption, making it possible for us to welcome another child into our home.
If you are unable to give, we would deeply appreciate your prayers. Your support—financial or spiritual—means more than words can express as we trust God with this next step in our journey.
