When Life Sweeps You Off Your Feet: What a New Mexico Flood Taught Me About Building a Family Against the Odds

I never thought a house being swept away by floodwaters could teach me so much about creating a family.

This week, as I was scrolling through the news, a video caught my eye: a house in Ruidoso, New Mexico, being swept away by raging floodwaters while visitors at a local brewery watched in stunned silence. It was terrifying, surreal, and yet somehow strangely inspiring. You can watch the jaw-dropping footage for yourself here.

At first glance, what does a house caught in a flood have to do with starting or growing a family? Plenty, actually.

The Unpredictable Journey of Building a Family

Starting a family — whether through pregnancy, adoption, or assisted reproductive technologies — is often portrayed as a neat, straightforward path. But in reality, it’s filled with unexpected twists, setbacks, and moments that test your resilience, much like those floodwaters that swept away that house.

When you face fertility challenges or other obstacles, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, almost as if the foundation you built your dreams upon is suddenly at risk. Yet, that house being carried away reminded me that sometimes, loss and upheaval are part of the journey — they shake us, but they also reveal our strength and creativity in rebuilding.

Finding Stability in Unstable Times

If you’re navigating hurdles like low sperm motility or conditions such as vaginismus, the path can feel isolating. That’s why innovations like at-home insemination kits come as a game-changer. Companies like MakeAMom are empowering individuals and couples by providing discreet, easy-to-use kits tailored to different needs. They offer options like CryoBaby for frozen sperm, Impregnator for low motility sperm, and BabyMaker for those managing sensitivities.

What’s beautiful about these kits is not just their thoughtful design — reusable, cost-effective, and packaged plainly for privacy — but the success they’re helping people achieve. With an average success rate of 67%, MakeAMom shows us that alternative methods can bring hope where doubt once lived.

Why Resilience Matters More Than Anything Else

Watching that house get swept away reminded me of how fragile our dreams can sometimes feel and how crucial it is to cultivate resilience. Building your family might be messy and unpredictable, but it’s also deeply personal and powerful.

• Don’t be afraid to face setbacks — they don’t define you.
• Seek out supportive communities and resources; you are not alone.
• Explore innovative options that meet your unique needs.
• Celebrate every small success along the way.

What’s Your Story?

If you’re going through a bumpy ride trying to start or grow your family, remember: like the people watching that house vanish in New Mexico, you’re witnessing a moment that shakes things up but also calls for action and support.

Are you curious about new ways to build your family from the comfort and privacy of home? Or maybe you’ve already taken that step and want to share your experience? I’d love to hear from you.

Life will throw floods at us sometimes, but with the right tools, community, and mindset, we can rebuild stronger than ever. For more insight on how to take these meaningful steps at your own pace, explore resources like MakeAMom’s home insemination kits.

What’s the unexpected challenge that transformed your family-building journey? Share your story below — let’s support each other through the floods and the sunshine.