Connor had always been gentle when the topic came up. Supportive, even—just not eager. He loved their life the way it was. But Julia couldn’t ignore the yearning anymore. So, she made the decision: a full fertility plan, guided by her gynecologist, structured down to every bite and breath.
She cut out everything—alcohol, sugar, caffeine, processed food. She rose with the sun to meditate, tracked her cycle obsessively, and logged every symptom. Her doctor applauded her commitment. But as she embraced this new discipline, the future she wanted seemed no closer. Months passed. Still, nothing.