My partner Jamie and I embarked on our journey to parenthood in the summer of 2023, using fresh donor sperm. After four attempts with me, I faced a flare-up of a chronic illness, which led us to pause and switch to trying with Jamie for another four cycles. Fortunately, my health improved, and we started discussing options with a fertility clinic, including ovulation induction and timed insemination. However, we decided to take a shot with just one insemination when my LH levels peaked that month. To our amazement, that single attempt at home did the trick!
Throughout our journey, we were grateful to avoid medical interventions and to have a meaningful experience that felt intimate and special between us. Our known donor played a crucial role in this process, and we truly appreciated the savings from not having to undergo IUI. If you’re curious about prepping for such a journey, check out some other insights on preparing for a baby here. You might also want to explore fertility resources like those from Make a Mom or American Pregnancy for helpful tips.
In summary, our experience showed us that sometimes all it takes is one attempt to make your dreams come true. We couldn’t be happier with our journey.