Confession time: I thought I’d seen it all—until I stumbled on a story about someone playing DOOM on a pregnancy test. Yes, that DOOM. The 1993 cult-classic video game, running on a tiny screen usually reserved for a single life-altering word: “pregnant.”
You may have caught the article yourself (here’s the original). It made the rounds on my feed and left me equal parts amused and, honestly, deeply reflective. Because if you can run DOOM on a pregnancy test, what else can we reimagine about starting a family?
Let’s talk about it. Whether you’re knee-deep in ovulation charts or you’ve just begun thinking about the wild world of TTC (that’s “trying to conceive” for any newbies in the house), you’ve probably felt how personal and technological this journey has become. But are we ready for what these weird, wonderful mashups mean for our own paths to parenthood?
The Day I Realized My Pregnancy Test Was Smarter Than My First Computer
I’ll never forget my first at-home pregnancy test. I was 26, hopeful, nervous, and feeling like the fate of my entire existence was balanced on a plastic wand. The technology was simple: pee, wait, squint, try not to panic.
Fast-forward to 2025, and suddenly, we’re living in a world where you can literally load a video game onto a stick meant for pee! I laughed at the ridiculousness. But then, I wondered: If a pregnancy test can now do what my old Gateway PC struggled with, what does that say about how much personal agency—and information—we have at our fingertips?
From High-Tech Toys to High Stakes: The Fertility Revolution in Your Bathroom
The viral DOOM-on-a-test hack isn’t just a quirky bit of internet culture. It’s a symbol of how much power we now hold at home.
- Want to track your cycle? There’s an app (or five) for that.
- Need to analyze hormones? At-home kits can do it.
- Trying to inseminate without a clinic? Welcome to a new era.
That last one feels especially close to home. I’ve had nights scrolling forums, reading stories from people—single, partnered, queer, straight—who wanted more privacy and control over their journey. Maybe you have too. Because what most folks want isn’t just the result; it’s some dignity and agency in the process.
What the “DOOM Pregnancy Test” Taught Me About Taking Charge
Here’s what hit me: if a random coder can rewrite a pee stick to play a video game, we can rewrite our own fertility stories, too. We’re not stuck with what’s always been done. Maybe you don’t want the white-coat clinic, or the sterile exam room, or the big-deal medical bills. Maybe you want to feel like the main character in your own origin story.
So let’s talk real-life game-changers. I recently came across this resourceful site that actually empowers people to conceive on their terms. Their at-home insemination kits—CryoBaby, Impregnator, BabyMaker (I mean, those names!)—are designed for different needs, whether you’re dealing with low motility sperm, frozen donors, or vaginal sensitivities. All reusable, all shipped discreetly. It’s private, affordable, and—unlike hacking a pregnancy test to play DOOM—totally legal and purpose-built.
Turns out, you can take matters into your own hands… and you don’t even need a soldering iron.
The Comfort—and Chaos—of Modern Parenthood
Let’s be real: sometimes tech makes this journey easier. Sometimes it makes it weirder. Sometimes it’s both, and that’s okay. There’s comfort in knowing you’re not alone, that millions of us are out here experimenting, innovating, and laughing through the struggle together.
But now more than ever, there’s less reason to feel boxed in by “how it’s always been done.” Playing DOOM on a pregnancy test? It’s the ultimate reminder that anything can happen—and that’s as true for your TTC story as it is for tech.
Before You Go…
So, if you find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or a little too bogged down by all the “shoulds” of building a family, remember: technology is what we make it. Whether you’re using an app, a home kit, or just the community here at Nestful, you’re in control of this journey.
What’s the weirdest or most unexpected tech twist you’ve discovered on your path to parenthood? (And would you let your partner play DOOM on that test? Be honest…)
Share your story in the comments—you never know who you might inspire to press start on their own adventure!