Kristen & Tomas

Kristen and Tomas bonded early over their shared dream of building a family. They imagined parenthood as a natural next step, but instead of a baby, they were met with a diagnosis. The path forward was clear yet overwhelming: IVF offered their best chance to grow their family.

The cost, however, felt insurmountable. Despite Kristen's work as a North Carolina educator, IVF was not covered by insurance. Both Kristen and Tomas devoted their lives to serving others – Kristin as a teacher, and Tomas as a baseball instructor and coach, mentoring young athletes every day. Still, no amount of dedication could make IVF financially possible.

They were introduced to The Bundle of Joy Fund and applied, holding onto hope. In December 2023, that hope was met with an unforgettable surprise when Samantha Busch presented them with a grant, surrounded by family, friends, and Tomas' baseball team. It was a moment of overwhelming gratitude and answered prayers.

The IVF journey that followed was intense – nightly injections, early-morning monitoring, ultrasounds, and bloodwork – but it was filled with compassion and support. On Leap Day, after their first embryo transfer, Kristin and Tomas received the call that changed everything: they were pregnant.

In October 2024, Kristin and Tomas welcomed their daughter, Capri, into the world. She is cherished by her entire family and has already brought immeasurable joy. Because of The Bundle of Joy Fund, Kristen and Tomas received more than financial support – they received hope and the chance to build the family they always dreamed of.