For those who are trying to conceive (TTC), we thought it would help to show our own TTC journey in the form of a simple timeline.
We’ve included everything from when we first discussed having children, to each of our attempts*, to finally falling pregnant and giving birth to baby T.
* If you would like more information on what method of conception could be right for you, we’ve written a post about baby-making through at-home insemination that will hopefully help.
Our conception timeline
December 2006
Sharon and I got together.
August 2011
After several long discussions about how we both wanted children, we officially started researching artificial insemination and buying the relevant bits.
We knew we couldn’t afford any clinics, so we opted for the home insemination ‘turkey-baster-stylee’ approach to baby-making. (Obviously there’s quite a bit more to it than just sticking it in though – we do recommend doing your own research first, especially when it comes to rights, etc!)
May 2012
One of Sharon’s friends decided many years ago that he would happily be a donor if the need arose. We raised the conversation with him to see if he was still willing, and he agreed!
October 2012
Sharon and I got married (well, civil-partnered).
November 2012
Our first potential donor pulled out of the process before it began, so we started looking on Pride Angel for others.
December 2012
Having emailed a handful of potential donors, we were excited to move forward with Donor #1!
January 2013
We ‘completed’ our first ever insemination, but were also disappointed to experience our first BFN (Big Fat Negative).
March 2013
Another BFN.
April 2013
Another BFN.
May 2013
Another BFN.
June/Auguest 2013
Following the stresses of moving home, we decided to take a break from trying to conceive.
September 2013
After some time off, we started again, but sadly missed our insemination window due to an early ovulation.
October 2013
After another BFN, we decided that things weren’t working with the Donor, so we started searching for another.
November 2013
We decided to take a break over Christmas – there was no way we would be able to sort out tests and contracts over the Christmas period!
January 2014
Our new year started positively when we found a new Donor! However, our first try resulted in another BFN…
February 2014
Following another BFN, we decided to visit a kinesiologist to see if they could help.
March 2014
My kinesiology results revealed some potential fertility issues that we could focus on.
April 2014
After several weeks of kinesiology-based self-improvement, we got the all clear from the kinesiologist. We were ready to make some babies!
May 2014
Another BFN. But we weren’t giving up!
