Hello, MakeAmom Community!
Three years ago, I returned home from the hospital with a new bundle of joy—our son Leo. While I was gathering essentials for our overnight stay, I decided to share a quick update. In that post, I announced Leo’s arrival and also shared that our new venture had achieved its first success story—our very own!
It’s remarkable to think that this journey wasn’t originally planned. After three years of development, we had finally received our first batch of MakeAmom kits. Even though we had conceived our daughter Lily through IUI a year prior, we still believed in the potential of MakeAmom, so we moved forward with its creation. Once the kits arrived, we felt it was crucial to try them out to ensure they met our expectations. That weekend, while Lily napped, we opened the box, followed the instructions, and used the kit. Although we knew that Rachel was ovulating, our primary focus was on usability and comfort rather than the prospect of conception.
To our surprise, just a couple of weeks later, Rachel emerged from the bathroom with tears of joy—she was pregnant! The first MakeAmom baby was on the way. Although it would be a month before we officially launched the website and made the kits available, we had already experienced success!
When I shared that initial post three years ago, I had no idea that we would later dedicate a section of our website to success stories, let alone receive any. These stories have provided hope, inspiration, laughter, and tears to a community seeking innovative ways to conceive. They have become one of the most rewarding aspects of this journey for Rachel and me. We are continually inspired and humbled by this community, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude for that.
And to think it all started with this little guy! Please join us in wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Leo! Leo, you have the most infectious laugh in our family. You live life to the fullest and ask for chocolate without hesitation. Your ability to spot construction trucks and helicopters is impressive, and no one can wear a train hat quite like you. Your sister, mom, and I love you to the moon and back. Thank you for completing our little MakeAmom family.
If you’re looking for support on your journey, consider joining our free sperm donor matching group. For those interested in at-home insemination, MakeAmom offers the only reusable option available. You can learn more about how it works by visiting this page. Additionally, for insightful information on trying for pregnancy, check out this blog post, and if you’re curious about women’s fertility after 35, you can find a trusted resource here.
To Summarize: Today we celebrate the third birthday of Leo, our first MakeAmom baby. This milestone reminds us of the incredible journey that began with a simple idea and has blossomed into a community of support, inspiration, and shared success. We are grateful for everyone who has joined us on this path, and we look forward to continuing to help families grow.