Our Fertility Journey: from beginning to now

Here is our fertility story. We quickly learned that the fertility journey is not for the weak. It would be a long process for the two of us and we welcome any prayers and thoughts. Thank you!!
a b o u t u s :
We are Keanna and Dustin! We are teachers who were dating long distance and now we are married! Keanna is from Atlanta and Dustin is from Indianapolis. We now live together in metro Atlanta. Keanna currently teaches fourth grade while Dustin is teaching fourth and fifth grade. We met through the wonderful world of Instagram and haven't looked back. We share our love, adventures, and everything in between.
d o n ' t m i s s o u t :
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i n s t a g r a m:
Follow our couple's page on Instagram for a peek into our teacher life outside of the classroom, @theeducouple.
o t h e r a c c o u n t s :
For teacher tips, tricks, and everything in between, you can follow our individual accounts on social media:
Keanna- @theartoffunology
Dustin- @eckerdustin

[@MrsCastelin]

Praying for a supernatural reversal of this diagnosis 🤍 Can’t wait for a baby announcement that is sure to come, in Jesus name!

[@patriesimmons1157]

Amen

[@bonniedavis2407]

Yesssss in JESUS NAME💯💯🙏🏾‼️🙏🏾‼️😊

[@sheeniesheen]

Yes in Jesus Name! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@dianehutchison5436]

Prayers is the answer 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@ShneiceB]

Indeed....😊

[@judithjean-michel7103]

My friend was given a 1% chance of getting pregnant. But basically said she would never. Her and her husband have two beautiful children. I believe in miracles and will keep you both in my prayers.

[@deedee2672]

They told my cousin that she wouldn't ever have kids, so her and her husband adopted a child, and 7 years later, she became pregnant with her first child. I pray for you guys

[@miap9639]

My sister-in-law was diagnosed with POI at 30. She and my brother adopted, now at 40, shes pregnant with her 1st child. Hope the outcome is what you desire.

[@rudiannwildgoose-laing4629]

Thank you for sharing. Not sure your beliefs but I am a Christian and I believe that prayer changes things. Will be praying for you both during this challenging journey.

[@Celestial26]

The beginning of this video had me in a fountain of tears and I don’t even have ovaries. I’m a whole man and I was moved.😅 I still see plenty of children in y’all’s future no matter what route is taken. Prayers are definitely in order. Sending positive energy.

[@kevinmansell8746]

me too i was nearing in tears of her pain i was like this was too much for me i almost turn it off but i went through it with her because i want every body wish them love and happiness as they both go in this journey

[@yondafletcher]

I was diagnosed with Pituitary Adenoma. My period stopped when I was 23 years old. I am now 59 years old. My husband never wanted kids, and I can't have any so I told my husband that no matter how we look at the situation, he got what he wanted. I went through the crying stages too. My prolactin numbers are very very high, those that a pregnant woman would have. So I understand how you feel. My husband and I will be celebrating our 25th Anniversary, and our 2 kids are our cats. And yes, the Endocrinologist. So many appointments. Yes, and those meds to take for life. My prayers for you and Dustin. May you get the blessings of having a family.

[@soniamm7744]

Did

[@amybynum8962]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@Graceandres3]

I believe if both of you, along with your fertility doctor, decide on the best chance to have a healthy baby, the money will come to you for procedures you need. A lot of people love and admire you as a couple and would want to see you have the opportunity to give this your best shot. They also understand that this world is better for teachers like you and you should not have extra struggles because you didn’t choose a more lucrative career. Some you tubers have received criticism for setting up a go fund me, but the truth is that anybody who contributes is doing so because they want to and it is nobody else’s business.

[@RosaLopez-zw2ff]

My daughter and son-in-law went through the same. After $20,000 later they decided to adopt. They became Foster Parents only because they were told they can possibly receive a child right after birth. Yes, they are now proud parents of two beautiful children they adopted one year after being Foster Parents. They were able to name the children and also were able to give them their last name immediately after birth, before the legal adoption. Sending many positive vibes and prayers.

[@judithbalchin6777]

Thing can change I know ... 🙏🙏💐

[@tastyrecipesonabudget1689]

That’s unfortunate, people don’t realize seeking a child from foster care , often means a child was taken from a loving family. The percentage of actual abuse is so low, it would never warrant the number of infants stolen from their families. Whether you like it or not , or want to believe this, that is what happens. And it is traumatic to the child .

[@maryrsmith1728]

Praying for you guys keep the faith.❤❤

[@denisefisher9727]

@@tastyrecipesonabudget1689your statement makes no sense. Children who are in loving families and having their needs met are not removed from their families in my experience. I am speaking as a former fostering and adoption social worker.

[@mssonshinediva1903]

Praying for a miracle! Thanks for your transparency. Blessings 🙏🏽

[@kelleemccluney1079]

You are both so brave to share your journey with us. Please take your time and do not feel obligated to keep us in the know. More than anything, I think your audience wants you to be well. No matter how your journey continues to unfold, we will all have your backs.

[@Omega7ish]

Here, here! We’re always here for you both. Prayers are going up🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Passion84GodAlways]

AMEN! 🙏🏾

[@kimdean9085]

As an adopting mom, I pray you become a mom the way you desire. Remain hopeful!

[@mekayess8688]

Keep praying me and my Ex-husband tried to get pregnant in our mid-twenties. I had an autoimmune illness, "Graves disease," so that was the rush, & it was out of control despite my endocrinologist efforts. 5 years going nothing happened. I switch my OB-GYN and the new one suggested an HSG because the previous OBG told me it would be very difficult to have kids, 3 1/2 weeks after that procedure my Dr rushed to stop an other schedule procedure because a blood test showed i might be pregnant. 12yrs later i now have 2 kids🙏

[@goofmeister1949]

Thank you for sharing, I am adding you both to my book of prayer to pray for you every day. I am so in awe of your bravery and honesty and how you have spread so much joy and laughter with us while you were processing this. Blessings to you both today and always, 🥰🙏🙏

[@KeannaDustin]

Thank you so much. We appreciate that. - keanna & dustin 🤍🖤

[@hotarugracequeen7349]

@@KeannaDustin Yes, I will be praying earnestly for you both. I believe everything will be alright.

[@itsfaithkay]

This is such a beautiful comment

[@CrackberryMe]

Ohhh Keanna please please don’t cry 😞 You are going to have a Baby. You and Dustin WILL have a baby, beautiful family … ❤

[@VimboVivien]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, so honestly and vulnerably 💛 You and your husband are such a BRIGHT light. This is so so tough. Praying for you both ❤

[@KeannaDustin]

Thank you for the support. We appreciate it. - keanna & dustin 🤍🖤

[@cwill0846]

Thank you for sharing with us! ❤ I hope this video helps people to see that it can truly be heartbreaking when couples are asked over and over when they’re having children. You never know what someone is going through behind closed doors. I hope that you will have a favorable outcome!

[@patquintana1156]

Keanna so sorry to hear you are going through all of this. 💔 No matter what all things are possible through Jesus Christ and in his name I will be praying for you and Dustin. ❤🙋🏾‍♀️🙏🏾

[@yvonnecummings7591]

My prayers go out to both of you. My daughter is also unable to conceive. She is also a teacher. My sincerest prayer is that you become parents shortly. Please let us know if you start a Go fund me. Your love story is so beautiful and you've shared so much with your subscribers, that it feels as if I'd be contributing to the happiness of my own daughter and son. May the Lord show you much favor. 🩷🙏🏾

[@CozyHomebyMarnieandKida]

That is such a beautiful share (u had me in tears at the beginning 😢) and a private topic - brave share 🙌🏽 and I will be praying for you 😅 - you are such a beautiful couple and I trust you will be blessed with a beautiful child - science is so advanced today ❤️❤️❤️ Marnie

[@kandijenkins5687]

I was diagnosed with POF at age 27. Praying for y’all.

[@isabellewhite3505]

I was diagnosed with premature menopause at age 23. I was devastated and told no one. Just my partner & I knew. There was no aftercare or follow-up info, largely because very little was known back then. I've been on HRT for decades (still am), and I have bone density scans. (I advise that you use weight resistance exercise to counteract osteoporosis) I adopted a girl who turned 18 last week and she'll be off to uni in the autumn. Adopting my daughter was the best decision for me & I cannot imagine life without her. I am rooting for you both to have the best solution - for you both. Best wishes.

[@oneandonlychichimadu]

Sorry you all are going through this. Praying God’s comfort and strength during this time 🙏🏾

[@JonJonEthington]

Stand tall and know that the Jesus will see you both through this difficult times it is not the end of the world call on him and he will answer your prayers and before you know it you will be holding your child.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anitraholmes8461]

I am sad to hear that these past few months have been so difficult for you both, but especially Keanna. My heart just hurt seeing you crying when you got this news. I am happy to see that, although still very painful, emotionally and physically, you both decided to explore your options. However your family is created, there is so much love between you two and your little one will be truly blessed to have you as parents. You have all my best wishes for a favorable outcome to this stage in your lives ❤❤

[@carlenecody489]

Hi Keanna and Dustin sorry to hear what you two are going through I will keep you in prayers. I know we will hear some great news in December 2023❤️❤️❤️

[@patriciarn8802]

Bless you Keanna. I see the pain. Thank you for sharing. 🙏

[@kimsgem05]

My love and prayers to both of you. You are both so courageous to talk about this with people you don't know. I found out I carry the same genetic condition only my story started 40 years ago; confirmed when I was 30. Thankfully you have each other and were given alternatives and more medical answers about the cause. Unfortunately, I kept this diagnosis a secret. I couldn't tell anyone because I felt so inadequate. I endured all of the menopause symptoms without anything like today's medication. I can tell you not one medical professional has asked me a single question about the last day of my period so why do they ask? Keep smiling; keep laughing; keep loving.

[@brittanyweatherly8312]

Wow, this is very personal but I appreciate the vulnerability. Infertility is so difficult & heartbreaking! I'm so sorry you received this terrible news but I know there's some special in your cards. Sending you guys so much love & healing vibes your way.

[@anajosephaj]

I've not experience this but a friend of mine did she was 35 when she found out.....but she got donor eggs, now she have 2 beautiful little girls....dont give up sis, it'll all work out.....

[@tiffanyfinch3749]

Praying your family. Dustin make sure you talk about your feeling and thoughts too. Its healthy to release and heal.

[@sharonstaggers-moss8176]

Will pray for you. Everyone's fertility journey is unique to them. Keep your chin up. I wish you well.

[@dorrishaynes8349]

I was crying so much until I had to start over and pay attention. Happy that things are progressing fairly well. You all are so brave. I love you.

[@dahliawalters5201]

So sorry to hear what you guys are going through sending you prayer 🙏🏿

[@KeannaDustin]

Thank you. - keanna & dustin 🤍🖤

[@terrellkelley3289]

Praying for you guys remember miracles happens everyday. 🙏❤️🙏

[@raissafrancisco7566]

Sending you love and prayers! ❤

[@traceyrobinson7502]

Sending positive thoughts and prayers ❤

[@cynthiamccauley3434]

You guys are in my Prayers...keep the Faith 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@michellewilliams9652]

Praying for you and your family!!!❤

[@bettynewbold89]

Praying for you both🙏

[@jennifermccullough9705]

Bless you both! So sorry to hear this! Just keep praying🌹

[@sandrasimpkins2108]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I will definitely be joining in with prayer. 🙏🏾 Keep leaning on each other with patience, understanding and love ❤️. Keep your communication open between each other. Blessings to both of you.

[@alvaral100]

I thought I was the only one who had a painfully traumatic experience like that. I literally experienced PTSD from that experience. Praying for you all 🙏❤

[@dorisweems1510]

Praying for you guys and hoping for the best. Stay strong.

[@llg51]

Thank you for sharing. I went through early menopause. It was very difficult but know you will get though it and the other side will be exactly what you both need most. Trust, have faith, and keep loving each other.

[@christinejones4359]

Thank you for sharing your story. I am praying for your family. ❤️🙏🏾

[@sylviarobinson1778]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us.we will keep you in our prayers ❤

[@mscjohnson1984]

Prayers for you both!! You will be a mother!!! ❤

[@mamiesmith2083]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️ PRAYING FOR YOU GUYS.

[@marywashington1613]

I am praying for you guys to find peace with the outcome of this journey and continued strength as you tackle the challenges.

[@chiiks92]

Sending love and prayers ❤

[@childressgiles7626]

Sending Prayers of Compassion you all's way.💖💖

[@paulasolomon3626]

My prayers are with you and Dustin.

[@stephaniestancil907]

I pray that things will turn around for you guys and y’all have your babies 🙏🏽

[@jessicascreenwritingservices]

Sharing your story is incredibly brave. My heart goes out to you. 💕🙏🏾

[@brendakeel5980]

Praying for you guys for something special. ❤❤

[@patriesimmons1157]

Praying for you guys 🙏

[@julietm5753]

Thank you for sharing your journey glad you are staying strong together, you will be in my prayers.

[@thatteachernextdoor2422]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sure you know that we are all routing for you two. 🥰

[@ericamiller3585]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Prayers Lifted and PRAISES IN ADVANCE FOR YALL'S MIRACLE!!!!

[@paid2talk298]

I’m believing for a miracle for you guys❤

[@Trintneyw]

My heart is heavy for you both! Will be praying for yall! Thank you so much for continuing to be so open.

[@cindys2995]

Thanks for sharing! Praying God's will is for you to have what your heart desires!

[@victoriasmith2518]

Wishing you a Happy Anniversary and many blessings in the future.

[@jacquelinewright9606]

My heart goes out to you guys, but stay strong ❤

[@ruthsmith8227]

Lifting you guys in my prayers. Love y'all .And...Happy Anniversary!

[@teriwilliams6746]

Love and care for you both, and praying for you, of course. 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽

[@rhemawilliams4983]

Dearest Keanna I know you want to have a baby who shares some of your physical traits and characteristics but you're such a beautiful person inside and out that ANY baby you have will be a baby of your own. With yours and Dustin's love, values and amazing spirits, intellect and examples any child would be honored to call you mom and dad. I know what it feels to be disappointed though not for the same reasons. I've gone through it many times throughout my life so I share your pain. I never wanted to have children because I never felt loved or valued from either of my parents neither in words or actions. I see the love exuding from you and your family and it radiates from your soul. I think you've now walked into your second purpose for this channel and that is to educate parents and young girls how to spot these problems at a much earlier stage in their lives or that of their teenage daughters. One of my cousins had polycystic fibrosis and we later learned it was the cause of her having a full beard like a guy which greatly affected her self esteem and caused her to go through severe bouts of depression later on infertility. Her Dr advised her had she been diagnosed and treated while she was in her teens instead of 30+ her health conditions would not be so severe Though she was able to have a baby, her pregnancy wasn't conceived w her eggs either but to this day with a high school senior (whom I love to pieces) she has to make every effort to work on her self esteem because of all the physical changes and mood swings she had to endure over the years.in addition, to hear non constructive criticisms. body shaming and guilt was an awful experience. We all believe if we had poper education in this area it would have served us well to understand what she was dealing with mentally, emotionally and physically and how to get help. it may have made all the difference. Keanna you are an educator naturally so you can educate parents and girls how to spot these signs and seek help for their daughters at earlier stages which could make a world of difference. While there shouldn't be cause for alarm over a girl having a missed period. Girls and parents need to know that having several missed periods which are not as a result of a pregnancy that they may need to seek medical advise promptly. I think that you will be amazing in this role if you should you decide to do it. I honor you always 💕💕 You are a phoenominal woman indeed. You and Dustin are so blessed to have each other. Praying for you both 💖💖🙏🙏 Stay encouraged...you are built for this... God's got you both covered. Remember He knows our end from our beginning and already sees the glorious outcome that lies ahead. 💖🙏🙏

[@mauangmil8612]

Praying for you both. Miracles still happens. ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤

[@rayofsunshine107h]

Thanks for sharing. It builds empathy...understanding and awareness. Hope you all thebest as you move forward. Hugs!

[@brumgirl64]

You two are so brave for sharing your journey....praying for you both🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sandrathompson7542]

Thank you for sharing this powerful story. I wish you and Dustin nothing but the best, my thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chantallatham2331]

Thank you for sharing your ordeal. Please stay strong and keep the faith. Praying for a miracle.

[@CC-lp2us]

Congratulations on Next Week, One Year 🎉🎉🎉👍🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@skeetos67]

Keep the faith guys!!

[@MegsGotAPlan]

Wishing you guys all the best!

[@winnifredbrown3031]

Praying for you. Do hope things work in your favor. 🙏🏽

[@ameliatemple8157]

Praying 🙏 for you keep the faith

[@kwatkins711]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽. Praying the Lord blesses you with your heart’s desire. Stay strong and keep the faith 🙏🏽

[@lori7036]

Thank you so much for sharing your infertility struggle. I am in awe of your bravery, and I am praying for a miracle on your behalf. May you continue to be blessed. ❤🙏🏾

[@NancyOwusuaa]

It's well. Keep praying

[@thoughtfullyresonating]

Stay strong. Praying for you guys.

[@TrishtonCarroll]

Hugs to both of you sweet souls ❤❤❤

[@ivoryadger317]

With love and admiration for you both. It will work out for you all stay positive.❤

[@clh5863]

Thanks for sharing your story. Sending you many hugs and prayers. 💕💕

[@KeannaDustin]

Thank you. We appreciate the support. - keanna & dustin 🤍🖤

[@susanbrown2768]

Keep updated been go to long. I miss ya'll

[@cherylgetter8982]

Praying for you guys.

[@deborahblackshear3325]

Praying for you 🙏❤. I hope that you and Dustin be able to adopt when you are ready mentally and physically

[@pamelarogers9768]

I know that was hard to share,Stay strong.🙏🏾

[@kolleenjandaczek5749]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I hope and pray for a wonderful outcome. Just know that you both have a lot of people who care about you guys and speaking for myself, would help in any way that we can. ❤

[@patriciat5697]

I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles, but thank you for sharing your story. I'll say a prayer for you both 🙏🏾

[@KeannaDustin]

Thank you. - keanna & dustin 🤍🖤

[@Anna-gt3gg]

My niece went through same and now has 5 teenagers. Keep the faith.

[@resilience4680]

This brought tears to my heart. Will pray for you both for all aspects of this whenever you are in my thoughts. I cant begin to imagine.

[@denisea.monsanto1818]

Keanna my prayer is with you on this journey...Keanna you and Dustin will have that Family don't give up hope.

[@marinapheffs8841]

Sending love and prayers to you guys❤ 🇿🇦.. I know exactly what you are going through, and Dustin thank you for being such an awesome and supportive husband 👌

[@berthathomas48]

Sending prayers 🙏🏾 ❤️ to the both of you guys hope everything works out for you guys. ❤️ 🥰😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bridgeisover231]

You guys are doing great. You think there hasn’t been much change but every little bit of hope helps. It shows more than you think. I’m praying for my babies!! I love you both.❤❤❤❤

[@KhaliahAli]

Wow, my heart goes out to you both! I barely made it through this story, but it was so educational and touching. I have never heard of this! However, I’m keeping you all in my thoughts as you walk this journey out!🙏🏽

[@hughes88shorty2007]

Thank you for being so very open and honest with your experience. I know this is a lot on both of you. I’m glad that you both have each other to lean on throughout this journey. I’m praying for you both and hoping it will work out for you❤❤

[@phyllisferguson3889]

So sorry, Keanna and Dustin. You both are in my prayers today and I will keep praying.