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Ericka's story, Married to the Dream, is about hope realized" because she remained committed to the in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey. Her dream is significant because it is an infectious accompaniment that provides energy for those who continue down a bleak path while waiting to conceive. This IVF story beckons to give steady glimmers of hope. Ericka's story can be added to other successful IVF stories that resulted in live births after years of relentless trying. This story stands as an encouragement for women trying to conceive.

Ericka Michelle’s IVF process has been a journey taking 4,718 days to reach the mission’s end. She had weight loss surgery, several fertility procedures, and one successful IVF attempt throughout this process. Divorced during her pregnancy, the new “single parent” was heartbreakingly lonely. However, Ericka’s supportive family and friends helped in her quest to start over again. Her fresh start included struggling to lose weight after childbirth and learning to date in the world of social media.

Melvin and I had many trials and tribulations during our 36 years of marriage. The joys and misfortunes of child-rearing are a never-ending attribute of our marriage even though our children are now adults. We eventually learned to handle our children's issues as senior advisers. We are empty nesters now. We celebrate "Date Night" like a young couple in love.