By: The Family Growth Team
It was only after the birth of my first child that I discovered I had PCOS. For years, the dynamic of my relationship made me hesitant about expanding our family. I constantly worried about my daughter feeling unloved because her father and I split. I didn’t want her to think that having a different dad meant she was any less cherished. After addressing those feelings, I began to feel ready for another child when my first was around 5 or 6, and surprisingly, she was excited about the idea too!
I spent a couple of years searching for the right partner but without any success. Eventually, I turned to insemination for help. Early in 2021, I met someone and thought about trying the traditional route, but due to my PCOS, it just didn’t work out. After months of challenges, I decided to explore at-home insemination, which led me to some amazing resources like Make A Mom. We tried for several months with no success, but then, just after ringing in the New Year, I found out I was pregnant! This journey has been incredible, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to become a mom once again.
If you’re facing similar challenges, you might find some helpful insights in our post about newborn circumcision, alongside other great resources like Healthline’s guide on IVF.
In summary, despite the hurdles of PCOS and finding the right partner, I was able to navigate my way to a new pregnancy. The support from various at-home insemination options made all the difference.