Myth: If you don’t start “trimester zero” prep, you’re already behind. Reality: For at home insemination, the biggest wins are boring: good timing, gentle technique, and a plan you can repeat without burning out. Social feeds love a makeover montage—supplements,…

On Tuesday night, “J” sat on the edge of the bathtub with their phone balanced on a folded towel. One tab had celebrity pregnancy chatter. Another had a video promising a perfect “pre-pregnancy” routine if you start early enough. Meanwhile,…

On Tuesday night, “J” refreshed their feed for the tenth time. Another celebrity baby announcement. Another clip promising a perfect “trimester zero” routine. Their partner walked in and asked a simple question: “Are we doing this cycle, or are we…

On a Tuesday night, “M” sat on the bathroom floor with an LH test strip in one hand and a phone in the other. The feed was loud: a viral “trimester zero” checklist, a celebrity bump rumor, and a podcast…

Is “trimester zero” planning actually necessary before you try?Is at home insemination mostly about products—or timing?How do you stay sane when your feed is full of fertility hot takes and celebrity baby buzz? Here’s the direct answer: you don’t need…

Is “trimester zero” planning helping you—or making you spiral?Are celebrity bump headlines making it feel like everyone gets pregnant instantly?Do you and your partner/donor keep arguing about timing, tracking, and “doing it right”? At home insemination can be simple, but…

Before you try at home insemination, run this checklist. Pick your method: ICI (near the cervix) vs. IUI (in a clinic). Know your window: track ovulation with LH strips and cervical mucus. Set a budget cap: decide what you’ll spend…

Timing beats “prep.” A perfectly organized “trimester zero” plan won’t fix a missed ovulation window. Don’t buy a cart full of supplements first. Spend your budget on tracking and a clean, simple setup. One good attempt can beat three random…

Before you try at home insemination, run this quick checklist: Timing: Do you have a plan to identify your fertile window (OPKs, cervical mucus, or a known ovulation pattern)? Tools: Do you have a sterile, needleless syringe or a purpose-made…

Before you try at home insemination, run this quick checklist: Timing: Do you have a plan to identify your fertile window (not just a vibe)? Source: Are you using a bank, a known donor, or a partner? Screening: Do you…