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Dear family, friends, and acquaintances,
There are few who know or have heard the story of our infertility struggles. Together since high school, this fall marks 13 years together, and in April we will be celebrating 6 years of marriage. While many known to us have lovingly asked when we plan to have children of our own, only those closest to us are aware of the painful experiences and heart wrenching losses having suffered four miscarriages, in which 2 were ectopic pregnancies. The first miscarriage unexpectedly occurred in 2008. Later in 2010, my wife discovered she was pregnant again, but days later experienced extreme pain. At the hospital, doctors discovered that her left tube had ruptured as a result of the embryo attaching to the tube which ended up needing to be removed. After coming to terms that pregnancy may be difficult with only one tube, she suffered another miscarriage in 2013. We were disheartened, but we didn’t lose hope even though her chances were less than the average. Unfortunately, in 2016 we found out we were pregnant again and the doctors closely monitored pains she began experiencing yet again. It turned out to be another ectopic pregnancy and the doctor had to remove her right tube. The result of both her fallopian tubes needing to be removed makes fertilization impossible to happen naturally.
We were devastated to discover the loss of another baby, especially after hearing that we can no longer have children. In-Vitro Fertilization is a medical procedure that can help make it possible to start a family. Adoption has crossed our mind, however the process can cost more and take just as long, if not longer.
The medical costs of the previous miscarriages, testing, and diagnoses have already been painful and difficult financially. We have looked at all options and learned how IVF may be able to help us with our situation. We now hope to make a trip to Florida this summer in June, to a fertility clinic that offers an IVF package that fits our needs. We have already taken steps to communicate with the friendly and helpful staff and are hoping to move forward with any pre-testing needed to be done as soon as possible. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that an IVF cycle will be successful the first time, but this fertility clinic will allow us a chance at 6 IVF cycles. Generally, a single cycle of IVF ranges between $9,000 - $11,000 with medication that can add an additional $5,000 - $8,000. Sadly, IVF is not covered by insurance so these expenses will be out-of-pocket. The money raised would be used to cover any medical testing, the IVF procedure, medication, airfare, and lodging. The success rates of IVF for my wife’s age range (29) is at its peak, and if we wait too long to attempt this procedure, success rates drop dramatically with age.
The medical cost and conditions of IVF are compounded by the lack of access to facilities and care on island which have brought us both to a place that we had hoped we would not have to find ourselves asking for -asking for help from others. We both come from very tight-knit families, and we are grateful that they continue to support us by guiding us towards finding ways of making our dreams of starting our own family possible.
My wife and I are working on saving what we can, but as you can see, the procedure is quite pricey. I am currently working two jobs to help make ends meet, and my wife is just short away from graduating with a degree in English Literature on top of full-time job as well. She has plans to become a teacher once everything falls in to place.
Everyone has a different path, and for us things just come a bit later in life, but we’re continuing to work hard in reaching our goals. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated, and we thank you for taking the time to read our story. We understand that we all have struggles of our own, so even your prayers will be greatly appreciated during this time.
Thank You and God Bless,
Darrell & Caitlyn Pangelinan
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