After two years of dedication, the dream of having a child and building a family of our own was realized on December 26, 2012 at 11:01 am. The arrival of our first child, Mila Mei Fugunt, was a triumph of perseverance for us both.
When we began trying to conceive more than two years before her birth, the task seemed enormous. The options were few and even more discouraging was the cost of these procedures. After trying nearly every method from vibrators, to prostate milking and even in vitro via testicular biopsy, we were invited to "The Miami Project To Cure Paralysis" for a clinical trial that used an electroejaculation method borrowed from animal husbandry. The results of the trial for me were outstanding and I was able to ejaculate a normal healthy sperm and semen amount on demand. From this breakthrough, I began the task of finding an at-home solution so we could have the option for multiple attempts of conception during ovulation times and the potential to have additional children.
I first found a small battery operated ejaculator used for goats, but it didn't have the voltage output required for me to ejaculate. The voltage required for me was around 6-8 volts. This small battery machine only produced about 3 volts and simply was not up to the task. After this setback, I came across an almost identical machine to the one used in Miami that I could use in the privacy of my own home. This was a fraction of the cost compared to fertility clinics or other sperm extraction methods I had tried. The particular machine I used was the Beltron AC-1. The machine was easy for me use and had the options that I wanted, such as the option to select 12 volt or 24 volt power and a 120v AC power supply that avoided batteries. The ability to use interchangeable probes was great since when inserting this into your rectum, size does matter (the appropriate size for me was a goat probe). In all, this was a perfect solution for at home insemination on demand. After acquiring my own machine and applying the techniques that I learned from Miami, I successfully inseminated my wife on her next ovulation with no complications. This was the first recorded case of an at home insemination using this method.
We used the the same method to conceive our second child, a son - Wolfgang Tiberius, born on February 5, 2014 and our third child, another son almost 5 years later - Weston Reinhardt, born on November 16, 2018. And although the obstacles to having a family were overcome with our experiment and the birth of our first child, Mila - the birth of our second child, Wolfgang and third child, Weston created entirely new dynamics of fulfillment within our family unit. A family we thought not possible after my spinal cord injury, is now my honor to have and to hold.
It is privilege to share this information and new hope with you. Check out The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
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When we began trying to conceive more than two years before her birth, the task seemed enormous. The options were few and even more discouraging was the cost of these procedures. After trying nearly every method from vibrators, to prostate milking and even in vitro via testicular biopsy, we were invited to "The Miami Project To Cure Paralysis" for a clinical trial that used an electroejaculation method borrowed from animal husbandry. The results of the trial for me were outstanding and I was able to ejaculate a normal healthy sperm and semen amount on demand. From this breakthrough, I began the task of finding an at-home solution so we could have the option for multiple attempts of conception during ovulation times and the potential to have additional children.
I first found a small battery operated ejaculator used for goats, but it didn't have the voltage output required for me to ejaculate. The voltage required for me was around 6-8 volts. This small battery machine only produced about 3 volts and simply was not up to the task. After this setback, I came across an almost identical machine to the one used in Miami that I could use in the privacy of my own home. This was a fraction of the cost compared to fertility clinics or other sperm extraction methods I had tried. The particular machine I used was the Beltron AC-1. The machine was easy for me use and had the options that I wanted, such as the option to select 12 volt or 24 volt power and a 120v AC power supply that avoided batteries. The ability to use interchangeable probes was great since when inserting this into your rectum, size does matter (the appropriate size for me was a goat probe). In all, this was a perfect solution for at home insemination on demand. After acquiring my own machine and applying the techniques that I learned from Miami, I successfully inseminated my wife on her next ovulation with no complications. This was the first recorded case of an at home insemination using this method.
We used the the same method to conceive our second child, a son - Wolfgang Tiberius, born on February 5, 2014 and our third child, another son almost 5 years later - Weston Reinhardt, born on November 16, 2018. And although the obstacles to having a family were overcome with our experiment and the birth of our first child, Mila - the birth of our second child, Wolfgang and third child, Weston created entirely new dynamics of fulfillment within our family unit. A family we thought not possible after my spinal cord injury, is now my honor to have and to hold.
It is privilege to share this information and new hope with you. Check out The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
DISCLAIMER
This information is designed to provide helpful information and motivation to our readers. This information is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. This information is shared with the understanding that the author(s) is not engaged to render any type of medical, legal, or any other kind of professional advice. The content is the sole expression and opinion of its author(s). No warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied. Neither the publisher nor the individual author(s) shall be liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation, to any person reading or following the information on this page. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement of any websites or other sources. Readers should be aware that the websites listed may change. Our views and rights are the same: You are responsible for your own choices, actions, and results.
