When my partner Jake and I decided to start a family, we faced significant challenges. Jake’s existing health issues, combined with my own battle with childhood cancer—which involved extensive chemotherapy and radiation—left me with lingering health complications. Doctors were uncertain about my ability to conceive or carry a baby to term. Additionally, I identify as asexual and experience vaginismus, which made the process of conception both a physical and emotional hurdle for me.
Despite these difficulties, we were determined to find a way to conceive that suited my needs. We explored options such as artificial insemination and IVF, eventually discovering MakeAmom. This company seemed like the ideal starting point for our journey to parenthood. After using their reusable at-home insemination kit, we received our first positive pregnancy test just four months later! Unfortunately, that pregnancy ended in a loss, but instead of feeling discouraged, we found hope in knowing that starting a family was possible for us.
Just a few months after that heartbreak, we were overjoyed to see another positive test result! With cautious optimism, I followed my pregnancy closely with my healthcare team, who monitored my condition due to my medical history. We celebrated each milestone: 26 weeks, 28 weeks, 32 weeks, and finally 35 weeks. The baby was developing perfectly in ultrasounds, while I faced several complications that led to hospital visits and discussions about early delivery.
Ultimately, at 37 weeks, we welcomed our rainbow baby via C-section. He truly is our little miracle! We are thrilled and cannot express enough gratitude to MakeAmom for the role they played in our journey. If you’re interested in exploring at-home insemination options like we did, check out how it works on their website. For those seeking support, I recommend joining the free sperm donor matching group on Facebook.
For further reading on fertility options, you might find Healthline’s overview of IVF beneficial, and if you’re curious about what causes miscarriage, MakeAmom has an insightful resource available here.
Our story is just one of many shared by individuals in the MakeAmom community. You can read about other experiences, like the one highlighted in this blog post.
To summarize: Our journey to parenthood, fraught with challenges, was made possible by the support of MakeAmom. Their innovative at-home insemination solutions and community resources provided us with hope and ultimately led us to our little miracle. We are beyond grateful for the role they played in our lives.