Why Waiting for the 'Perfect Time' Could Be Costing You More Than You Think

Have you ever found yourself delaying dreams because you thought the timing wasn’t right?

I recently read an eye-opening piece on Business Insider titled "I delayed retiring for years. My husband's heart attack taught me we could not take time for granted." Kim Hunter-Borst’s story really stuck with me. She postponed retiring because her identity was so tied to her work—and then a sudden health crisis forced her to confront how fragile and fleeting time truly is.

It’s a lesson many of us don’t want to face until we’re hit with a wake-up call. Waiting for the 'perfect moment' can sometimes mean missing out on what really matters: living fully, embracing change, and pursuing our deepest desires now.

But how does this connect with fertility and starting a family?

For many people, choosing when to try for a baby isn’t just about feeling ready emotionally—it’s also about navigating tricky medical, financial, or career concerns. The pressure to get everything “just right” can mean pushing back plans indefinitely.

What if we applied Kim’s lesson here? What if instead of waiting, we embraced options that empower us to take control on our own terms?

This is where home insemination kits, like those offered by MakeAMom, come into the picture. They provide a private, convenient, and cost-effective way for individuals and couples to start their fertility journeys without the stress of clinical waits or overwhelming expenses.

Here’s why this matters now more than ever:

• Life’s uncertainties demand flexibility. Just like Kim’s sudden experience taught her, health and circumstances can change overnight. Home kits offer a way to act when you’re ready, not just when external factors line up.

• Stress and timing are closely linked. When fertility feels like a ticking clock, pressure mounts. Using a trusted, reusable insemination kit can add a sense of empowerment and calm amid the chaos.

• Personalized options for unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with low motility sperm, sensitivities like vaginismus, or working with frozen samples, MakeAMom’s variety of kits—CryoBaby, Impregnator, and BabyMaker—are designed to support diverse needs.

• Privacy and dignity matter. Kits come discreetly packaged with no identifying info, respecting your journey and your story.

Thinking beyond just the products, Kim’s story underscores a bigger truth: waiting indefinitely for “the right time” is a gamble none of us can afford. Taking small, proactive steps today can lead to fulfilling the dreams we might otherwise put on hold.

If you’ve been hesitating to start or expand your family because you feel you need more time, consider this a gentle nudge from life itself. Exploring options like at-home insemination could be your way forward—empowering and flexible.

Have you or someone you know faced similar dilemmas about timing and fertility? How did you navigate the balance between waiting and acting?

Let’s keep the conversation going in the comments. Because sometimes, the most powerful choice we make is simply deciding to start.

Remember, life’s uncertainties don’t wait—and neither should you.

Sources: - Kim Hunter-Borst’s story: Business Insider - MakeAMom products: MakeAMom Official Site