Actress and singer Janna Nick has shared a heartfelt update on her journey to conceive, opening up about the emotional and physical hurdles she and her husband, Dini Schatzmann, have faced along the way.
In a candid Instagram video, the 29-year-old celebrity revealed the difficulties they’ve encountered in their efforts to start a family, shedding light on the often-overlooked challenges many couples face while trying to conceive (TTC).
Janna disclosed that she and Dini had undergone extensive testing, including hormone assessments and a sperm test, all of which returned normal results. However, despite these positive findings, Janna was confronted with the news that her egg count was lower than expected for her age. During an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle last year, she was told that only five viable eggs were available, and all of them were damaged.
“It’s been a year since I went through IVF and I failed. I did an Anti-Müllerian Hormone test, a Hysterosalpingogram test, and my husband had his sperm tested. We’re both fine. But when I did IVF last year, my egg count was terrible. I only had five eggs and they were all damaged. For my age, having only five eggs is very bad,” she tearfully explained in the video.
Janna expressed her deep desire to become a mother and the emotional toll the process has taken on her. She admitted that each month’s disappointment has been difficult to bear. “Today, I got my period,” she said, visibly upset. “It hit me hard emotionally.”
In her message, Janna spoke about the delicate balance of hope, effort, and heartbreak that comes with the journey to conceive, acknowledging that many couples who struggle with fertility will relate to her pain. “I know many wives who are trying to conceive feel the same way or even worse,” she said. “Society has normalized asking people when they’ll have children, but today, I want to normalize letting out my emotions as a TTC fighter.”
The actress also addressed the invasive question that many couples in similar situations face: “When are you going to have a baby?” She urged her followers to consider the emotional weight behind such questions, as they can add unnecessary stress to an already challenging experience.
“People keep asking me that question—what answer can I give to all of you?” Janna asked, requesting understanding from her audience.
Since her last IVF attempt, Janna has been focusing on caring for her mental and physical health. She has made lifestyle adjustments, such as reducing work stress, avoiding acting jobs with long hours, and changing her eating habits.
In closing, Janna called for more compassion from the public, emphasizing the emotional toll that fertility struggles can have. “To those constantly asking about us having a baby, please understand, we are trying so hard, so please stop asking,” she said.
Her vulnerable message serves as a reminder to approach the sensitive topic of fertility with kindness and empathy.
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