My partner, Emily, and I have been married for four years, and for the past two, we’ve been eager to start a family. After our initial consultation with a fertility clinic, we quickly realized that the financial burden of treatments like IUI and IVF was not feasible, especially given our insurance covered very little. We dove into research, watching videos and reading everything about alternative options. That’s when we discovered MakeAmom, a company offering at-home insemination solutions.
Fortunately, a close friend generously offered to be our sperm donor. After navigating legal discussions and spending two months tracking my ovulation, we felt it was finally time to try. On December 22nd, we used the MakeAmom kit for the first time with a fresh sample. Fast forward to January 5th, and we’ve been thrilled with five consecutive positive pregnancy tests! Though it’s still early and outcomes aren’t guaranteed, we’re immensely grateful that MakeAmom worked for us on the first attempt. Once we share our pregnancy news, I’ll be spreading the word about MakeAmom to everyone I know. They’ve truly become part of our family!
Before using MakeAmom, we had been trying to conceive for about six months. The main challenge we faced was being over 35, which can add complexity to the journey.
For more insights on balancing busy lives while trying to conceive, check out this blog post. If you’re interested in understanding the IVF process in more detail, Parents offers a comprehensive overview that can be very helpful. Additionally, to learn more about the nuances of chemical pregnancies, MakeAmom has an excellent resource available.
To Summarize:
Emily and I faced significant financial obstacles when considering traditional fertility treatments, but discovering MakeAmom provided us with an accessible and effective alternative. With the support of friends and the innovative solutions offered by the company, we took our first steps toward parenthood with optimism. We look forward to sharing our journey and encouraging others to explore the options available to them through MakeAmom.