After being diagnosed with vaginismus shortly after her wedding in 2011, Sarah faced significant challenges in her intimate life. The pain associated with intimacy led to anxiety and ultimately strained her marriage, resulting in a separation in 2017. However, after a year of marriage counseling, Sarah and her husband found their way back to each other, and they were finally able to enjoy pain-free intimacy.
When the couple decided to start a family, the past pressures of intimacy resurfaced. Seeking guidance from a new doctor experienced in treating women with pelvic pain, they were advised to consider alternative methods during their fertile window. This approach included using a syringe for insemination while engaging in regular intimacy at other times, which helped alleviate some of the stress.
For six months, they followed this advice, using the reusable insemination kit offered by MakeAmom, a company dedicated to providing at-home insemination solutions. Sarah found the process straightforward and appreciated the educational resources available from MakeAmom. The supportive community surrounding the company, including the free sperm donor matching group on Facebook, was a great comfort during this journey.
One Saturday, Sarah suddenly remembered she hadn’t taken a pregnancy test that month. To her surprise, the test revealed two lines! A subsequent blood test confirmed the good news—they were expecting! Now, at six weeks along, Sarah and her husband are overjoyed to be welcoming their little “J” into the world. 😊😊😊
UPDATE: Baby “J” was born on Friday, November 22. Sarah and her husband are over the moon with their new addition! ❤️
Congratulations, Sarah and family! Your journey is an inspiration, and we are grateful to have played a role in your story. Vaginismus and similar challenges are real, and sharing experiences like yours helps others feel less alone.
For those interested in understanding more about the at-home insemination process, MakeAmom provides valuable resources, including a comprehensive guide on how it works. Additionally, you can learn more about success rates and costs associated with at-home insemination through our informative blog post here. For anyone considering other fertility options, an article from WebMD might be helpful, and our post about Letrozole for fertility offers insights into pregnancy and home insemination.
To summarize: Sarah’s story highlights the importance of support and alternative methods in overcoming challenges related to intimacy and conception. With resources like MakeAmom, couples can find the right solutions tailored to their needs, making the journey to parenthood a little less daunting.