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Faces of Fertility Journeys

Faces of Fertility Journeys, an initiative of the JCS Seeds of Hope program, is an opportunity for community members to share their fertility journeys. We believe sharing our stories brings hope, breaks the stigma surrounding infertility, and offers reassurance that none of us must travel this road alone.   

Hover over a photo below to reveal their story.

If this project speaks to you, please consider becoming one of the faces that may inspire someone who is struggling to build their family.  For more information, contact Michelle Goldberg at mgoldberg@jcsbaltimore.org or 410-843-7355.

1 stillbirth, 2 miscarriages, 3 failed IUIs, 2 rounds IVF, 2 daughters via gestational surrogacy

1 stillbirth, 2 miscarriages, 3 failed IUIs, 2 rounds IVF, 2 daughters via gestational surrogacy

4 miscarriages, 2 D&C’s, 1 IVF retrieval, 2 IVF transfers, 2 sons

Infertility due to PCOS & male factor, 2 failed IUIs IVF: 2 egg retrievals, 1 fresh transfer, 2 frozen transfers, 2 successful pregnancies. 2 amazing children now almost 5 and 2.5

Unexplained infertility, 5 IUIs,
1 round of IVF,
2 children

6 fertility treatments, 1 ectopic pregnancy, 3 miscarriages and
1 amazing daughter by adoption

Unexplained infertility,
2 fibroid removal surgeries,
2 failed IUIs,
1 miscarriage,
1 round IVF,
1 daughter

Four years of failed rounds of IVF while managing Crohn’s disease and Thyroid Disorder. 1 daughter conceived using the last viable embryo. 

After 3 IUI’S, 2 rounds of IVF, and 1 Cryo transfer and unending support, I have two married adult boys.

Congenital abnormalities,
8 rounds of IVF,
1 amazing 23-year-old son

Both carriers of Gaucher disease, one round IVF egg retrieval and one viable embryo after PGT-A and PGT-M , one miracle daughter 

Three children. Youngest is a “Rainbow Baby” following a miscarriage.

Hormone treatment, 2 scopes, 2 rounds of IVF, 3 transfers,
1 early miscarriage,
1 set of twins

Endometriosis, fibroids and bacterial GYN infection,
3 surgeries, 2 fresh IVF transfers,
3 frozen embryo transfers,
1 daughter

Five year journey- IVF: 2 egg retrievals, 3 cancelled transfer cycles, 2 frozen transfers,
1 miscarriage,
1 healthy preemie boy

picture of a young woman

Primary Infertility, IVF for genetic reasons – BRCA positive, 1 egg retrieval, 1 ectopic pregnancy, a son born summer 2025

photo of a woman

10 years of infertility, surgery to separate colon and uterus; At 39, was shocked to discover I was pregnant. My wonderful son is now an adult.

woman wearing dark glasses

1 rainbow baby, then 10 years of extensive fertility treatments trying for another child. Conceived against all odds after a partial hysterectomy. Child is now an adult.

Anonymous young woman

Chose to become a solo parent at age 38.
Used donor sperm and did IUI.
Has a beautiful young son.

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1 Testicle, Uterus didelphys (double uterus), 6 IUS’s, 1 IVF, 3 children (1 extreme preemie), 1 grandson

3 pregnancies,
1 miscarriage,
2 daughters

Unexplained infertility, multiple rounds of IUI and IVF, 1 ectopic pregnancy, 1 son now an adult

1 miscarriage, unexplained infertility, 5 IUI’s, 1 round of IVF, 3 daughters

 5-year journey from hopelessness to hopefulness, In-patient testing, hormone treatment, 2 miscarriages, ectopic pregnancy, 2 adult children, 4 grandchildren

Seeds of Hope receives support from Michelle & Ira Malis Philanthropic Fund, and Marilyn & David Carp.

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