Meet Lauren, an #infertilitywarrior who has gone through a ton so far throughout her fertility journey, including a near-fatal pulmonary embolism from being on birth control when she was 19; discovering her husband's male factor infertility, four IUIs and medicated cycles, and lots of "glimmers of hope and heartbreak." After IVF and some devastating failed embryo transfers, depression and a diagnosis of endometriosis, Lauren and her husband decided to pursue adoption, which is where they find themselves now—feeling hopeful for the future, but still guarding their hearts. Follow them on IG @thehopefulkampffers

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