I performed the insemination myself while my partner was wrapping up her Navy training. We decided on an at-home insemination kit to make the experience more personal before consulting with any doctors. Using the Flo app, I tracked my ovulation for about three months until everything finally aligned. As my ovulation approached, I started feeling like my period was coming, but I decided to take one last pregnancy test the next morning. To my surprise, it was positive! I went to the doctor that same day for confirmation, and they did both a urine and blood test, which confirmed I was pregnant.
To keep the news a surprise, I told my partner I had a stomach bug. The day after, she graduated and returned home just before we had to leave for her first posting in Maryland. I crafted a special box with the digital test inside that read “positive” as a unique graduation gift. When she opened it, her face lit up with disbelief, saying, “No way?!” with a huge smile. We had previously thought of naming our baby “AE,” but once we found out I was pregnant, that no longer felt right. We eventually settled on “RA,” changing the nursery theme from butterflies to a “warrior princess” concept with arrows, feathers, and dream catchers.
As the pregnancy progressed, I developed gestational diabetes in my third trimester, leading to an induction date of February 26. However, it got pushed back to February 27, and after reaching 6 cm dilation, my body gave out. I developed preeclampsia, and my kidneys began to fail. After five days of labor, the doctor decided on an emergency C-section. Finally, on March 3, 2019, on her original due date, “R” entered the world.
My partner and I truly believe that “R” chose us, picked her name, and fought to be here. – Jamie from Florida
Isn’t “R” just adorable? 😍 Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey with us! We’re thrilled to hear about your success! – Alex + Taylor
All stories shared here are from real families who have used at-home insemination kits! Individual experiences may vary. The kit does not claim to diagnose or treat any conditions and is not intended to address infertility. Consult a healthcare professional if timed intercourse isn’t effective or if the kit doesn’t lead to pregnancy within six months.
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