When Darren and Marty set out to become dads, they were hoping for a miracle. What they got was a surrogacy journey full of generosity and love: a sister who offered to donate her eggs, a friend who stepped up to be their surrogate, and an ending no one expected.

After years of failed IVF cycles and heartbreaking miscarriages, Lisa and her husband made the difficult decision to pursue donor egg IVF. In this story, she shares what the process was really like, from finding a donor to navigating the emotional complexity of donor conception.

When Kaitlyn and Travis began their fertility journey, they never imagined it would lead to IVF, let alone that their entire chance at parenthood would rest on a single egg. What followed was a story of loss, faith, and a surprise that even their doctors didn't see coming.

What does it actually take to build a family after a PCOS diagnosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, and years of failed fertility treatment cycles? For Samantha and Anthony, the answer was faith, perseverance, and one pivotal decision that changed everything.

Secondary infertility is one of the most common fertility challenges no one talks about. If you conceived easily before and are now struggling to get pregnant again, you're not alone. In this story, Trisha and James share their experience navigating secondary infertility and finding success through IVF at Illume Fertility in Connecticut.

All too often, Black women experiencing infertility who need the help of an egg or sperm donor soon face another barrier to building their family - a lack of diversity in available donors. A three-time egg donor shares her experience in the hopes that it encourages other women of color to consider donating too.

Nicole and Steven's path to parenthood included two failed IUI cycles, a mid-pandemic pivot to IVF, and an unexpected endometriosis diagnosis — but also six healthy embryos, two successful transfers, and two beautiful sons. This is their family's story.

Last updated May 7, 2026 Even with 1 in 6 couples facing infertility globally, many insurance providers still exclude or limit coverage for this treatable condition - meaning many people don't even get the chance to start their family. Organizations like the Nest Egg Foundation are stepping up to help.