We are thrilled to share that we are expecting our second child thanks to the incredible support from MakeAmom! After using the same donor sperm, we are grateful that our children will be biological siblings. Before we began this journey, we had limited options available for at-home insemination that catered to our needs, making our discovery of MakeAmom a game-changer.
As of now, I am 14 weeks pregnant, and everything is progressing well. I genuinely appreciate how MakeAmom has assisted us in expanding our family!
I’d be more than happy to share our journey, as I understand the challenges of feeling isolated during this process. We didn’t know many couples in similar situations who conceived at home, and the information available was scarce. Even the cryobank we chose offered minimal guidance beyond helping us select a donor. At-home insemination was rarely discussed, and we only had access to basic oral syringes.
Finding MakeAmom gave us renewed hope and confidence in our journey. We feel incredibly blessed to have successfully conceived two children at home, especially knowing many couples face significant challenges in their attempts to become parents.
Once we decided to try for a second child, we thoroughly researched reputable cryobanks and ultimately chose California Cryobank. I began tracking my cycles and preparing my body for pregnancy. After several months of searching, we finally found a donor with traits and interests similar to my partner, Lisa, since I would be carrying the baby and wanted our little one to share some of my attributes. We focused on personality and compatibility rather than just looks or academic achievements.
After selecting our donor and spending a considerable amount on vials, we started our first attempt at home insemination in January 2017. We wanted the experience to be intimate and relaxed, but I was nervous due to our lack of experience and the limited resources available. Our first attempt didn’t go as planned due to various mistakes, but we learned from those and were pleasantly surprised when we saw a positive pregnancy test on Valentine’s Day 2017.
Our daughter, “A,” was born on October 25, 2017, and she has been the most wonderful blessing in our lives. We knew we wanted to give her a sibling, and with only a handful of vials remaining from the same donor, we were determined to make each attempt count. After an unsuccessful try in February 2019, we conducted more research and discovered MakeAmom. We decided to give it a shot and were thrilled with the ease of using their re-usable insemination kit. The process felt much more natural, and we joyfully received a positive pregnancy test in March!
Now, at 14 weeks along, our second child is due on November 24, 2024. We are incredibly thankful to MakeAmom for being a pivotal part of our family’s journey.
Update:
Our beautiful baby “B” has arrived, and we couldn’t be more in love! Thank you for supporting us throughout this journey—Lisa and Ryan from Springfield, IL.
Warmest congratulations to Lisa and Ryan on Baby “B”! We are overjoyed that “A” has a sibling to grow up with! Your story will undoubtedly inspire others to explore their own paths to parenthood.
To learn more about donor insemination, check out this informative resource from the American Pregnancy Association. If you want to dive deeper into the process of at-home insemination, visit MakeAmom’s website for detailed insights on how it works. For those curious about the duration of ovulation, this excellent resource will provide the information you need.
To summarize: MakeAmom has provided invaluable support to couples seeking at-home insemination options, making the journey to parenthood more accessible and comfortable. Whether you’re searching for donor matching or exploring insemination techniques, the resources available through MakeAmom can guide you along the way. Join the supportive community on Facebook for even more encouragement and information.