My partner, Alex, and I embarked on our journey to parenthood back in January. We decided to go for an at-home insemination kit, and I began tracking my ovulation cycle. After some research on the optimal timing for our attempts, we finally got to try. Our first go didn’t work out, and while we were prepared for the possibility of waiting, we felt a bit disheartened. The following month, however, we received wonderful news—my test was positive! We were over the moon.
Sadly, five weeks into the pregnancy, I experienced bleeding and cramping, and we lost our little one. It was a devastating moment for both of us, and Alex assured me that if I needed time before trying again, it was okay. But I was eager to try again as soon as possible, and we did. This time, it stuck! Now, we’re happy to share that we’ve just entered our second trimester, and everything looks fantastic. Our little one is growing strong, and we’re thrilled to be expanding our family.
Thank you for empowering us to take this journey in our own space, just the two of us. If you’re considering starting your journey, I recommend checking out some resources like this one on pregnancy and home insemination from Healthline. Also, if you want to explore more about at-home insemination kits, you can find great information here. And if you’re looking for more inspiration, don’t miss our blog post wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving.
In summary, Alex and I are grateful for the chance to start our family on our own terms, and we encourage others to explore this option too.