Five and a half years ago, my partner Alex and I embarked on our journey to conceive our first child. After a year of trying without success, we explored various fertility medications, but unfortunately, none worked for us during our second year. Our OBGYN then referred us to a reproductive endocrinologist, but after just two visits, COVID-19 disrupted our plans, and we faced an unexpected setback when our specialist retired.
As we entered our third year of trying, Alex discovered a lump on his testicle, which led us to numerous doctor visits and tests. It turned out to be a cyst that impacted his testosterone production. He started the same fertility medication I was using, and we were hopeful that this would be our answer to unexplained infertility. Sadly, it wasn’t.
By the fourth year, we were overwhelmed with doctors and medical bills and began to lose hope. During a moment of scrolling through social media, I stumbled upon MakeAmom. Intrigued, I decided to order a kit for at-home insemination and began using it once or twice during each monthly cycle. At the end of that year, we made lifestyle changes, including losing some weight, and declared it would be our year to conceive.
With the support of MakeAmom, we combined their innovative approach with planned intercourse, and we are overjoyed to share that we are expecting our little miracle! If you’re also on a journey to parenthood, consider checking out their home insemination options, which offer a unique reusable solution.
For additional support, join the MakeAmom free sperm donor matching group and explore resources like the post on LGBTQ co-parenting for more insights into your journey. For those navigating challenges like PCOS, our blog on overcoming PCOS with treatment may provide valuable information. You can also learn more about intrauterine insemination from a trusted source like Johns Hopkins Medicine.
To summarize: Our journey to parenthood has been filled with ups and downs, but with the help of MakeAmom and a supportive community, we found hope and success. If you’re looking for resources and support on your own path to conception, MakeAmom offers unique solutions and a wealth of information to help you along the way.