Endometriosis is cruel - Nat & Shanes only chance to have their own baby

$13,844 donated
Given by 91 generous donors in 11 weeks

Endometriosis causes painful adhesions on the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and bowel. It is also the cause of my infertility.

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"Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about"

When my husband and I first started talking about babies and taking that first step, things were so exciting. It was this amazing secret between us, we talked about different names, and how we would break the news to our families. It was so exciting to know that it was going to happen soon, we would become parents!

Every month I would hold my breath, as the days crept past, "is this it?, is this the month?" Wondering if the headaches, nausea or cramps were early symptoms. It felt as if taking a breath would somehow change the outcome, every ounce of me was willing my body into doing what it needed to do. Every time it was like a hard reality slap, but I always kept up that tiny bit of hope, that wishful thinking. I had one lucky pregnancy test hidden away, waiting for that special day, but it expired before I had the chance to use it. Months have turned into years, and the magic and excitement have gone.

I have been diagnosed with Endometriosis, and that has caused chaos to my reproductive system, to the point that I am unable to conceive naturally. The good news is that because my Endometriosis is so severe, we are now eligible to receive publicly funded IVF. That however, is now another waiting list of 18months to 2 years, unless we wish to pay for it ourself, and then it is only a 1 month wait and a casual bill of $16,000.

Carrying a baby is not a problem for my body, we just need IVF to start the magic of creating baby Laing. 2016 is going to be a great year for us.

Natalie Laing's involvement (page creator)

I have set up this page to spread awareness of Endometriosis, as it is a horrible disease that not a lot of people are aware of.

My husband is such an amazing person, and he has been so supportive through this whole process. I want to be able to give him the gift of fatherhood, and IVF is the first place to try before we look at other options.

It took me a long time to decide if I wanted to set this page up, as I know there are so many other people out there with their own stories and troubles. But in the end we have nothing to lose and everything to gain if this page succeeds.

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Latest donations

Ross Whale
Ross Whale on 20 Mar 2016
Hoping for a very successful outcome Cheers. Ross
$1,000
Natalie Laing

Thank you so much Uncle Ross :) Looking forward to giving you some positive news later this year Xx

Natalie Laing
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 16 Mar 2016
Godd luck
$8,000
Natalie Laing

Your kind and so very generous donation has made the baby Laing dream almost come true! We can not thank you enough, and are so excited to be able to start our IVF journey Xx

Natalie Laing
Gord And Barb
Gord And Barb on 06 Mar 2016
Wishing you both the very best!
$1,000
Natalie Laing

This is too much you guys! Thank you both so very much. Fingers crossed there are more babies at Xmas xx

Natalie Laing
Private Donor
Private Donor on 17 Feb 2016
I was touched by your story on TV3. I hope your dreams of a family come true. Good luck
$10
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 02 Feb 2016
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This campaign started on 9 Jan 2016 and ended on 31 Mar 2016.