See photos of Iowa Columnist Courtney Crowder's son, Clark, born after IVF treatments

Courtney Crowder and her husband, Scott Graca, on their wedding day in 2018. Two years later, Crowder and Graca decided to start a family and began trying to conceive their first child. Little did they know the difficult journey that lay ahead.

An ultrasound of Courtney Crowder's son, Clark Graca. Clark was conceived using in vitro fertilization.

Courtney Crowder in recovery from dilation and evacuation surgery. After undergoing IVF, the fetus she was carrying was determined to be incompatible with life.

Clark Graca is pictured at one day old while still in the hospital.

Clark Archer is pictured at one day old while still in the hospital.

Clark Graca enjoying tummy time.

Clark Archer enjoying tummy time.

Clark Graca learning to like selfies with his mother, Courtney Crowder. He remains unsure.

Clark Graca plays with his grandmother.

Des Moines Register Iowa Columnist Courtney Crowder holds her son, Clark, at her home in West Des Moines, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Des Moines Register Iowa Columnist Courtney Crowder holds her son, Clark, at her home in West Des Moines, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Des Moines Register Iowa Columnist Courtney Crowder holds her son, Clark, at her home in West Des Moines, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Des Moines Register Iowa Columnist Courtney Crowder holds her son, Clark, at her home in West Des Moines, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Des Moines Register Iowa Columnist Courtney Crowder holds her son, Clark, at her home in West Des Moines, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Des Moines Register Iowa Columnist Courtney Crowder holds her son, Clark, at her home in West Des Moines, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.