SHAH ALAM - Actress and singer Janna Nick shares an emotional update about her TTC (trying to conceive) journey revealing the emotional and physical challenges she faced along the way.
In an Instagram video with her husband Dini Schatzmann, 30, the 29-year-old celebrity opened up about the efforts they made and the struggles they faced, shedding light to the difficulties many encountered when trying to start a family.
Janna shared that she and Dini have undergone thorough testing, including hormone assessments and a sperm test, all of which came back normal.
Despite these positive results, she learned that her egg count was lower than expected for her age, with only five viable eggs available last year during an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle.
"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 said, tearfully, in the video.
She expressed the deep longing she has to become a mother, sharing that she desperately wanted a baby and tried so many things to conceive.
Janna went on to explain the emotional toll of the process, including the disappointment she felt each month.
"Today, I got my period," she said, admitting that the news hit her hard emotionally.
As she held back tears, she conveyed a message many struggling with conception will understand which was the delicate balance of hope, effort and heartbreak.
"I know many wives who are trying to conceive feel the same way or even worse.
"Society has normalised asking people when they’ll have children, but today, I want to normalise letting out my emotions as a TTC fighter," she said.
Janna also addressed the common and invasive question that many couples faced: "When are you going to have a baby?."
She asked her followers to consider the sensitivity of this question, as even well-meaning inquiries could add stress to an already emotional journey.
"People keep asking me that question—what answer can I give to all of you?" she added.
With a year now passed since her last IVF attempt, Janna said she has been taking steps to care for her mental and physical health, including reducing work stress and adjusting her lifestyle.
She said she did not take up acting jobs which required long hours and had also changed her eating habits.
In her heartfelt message, Janna urged the public to be more compassionate, hoping her experience could help foster greater understanding for those undergoing fertility struggles.
"To those constantly asking about us having a baby, please understand, we are trying so hard, so please stop asking," she said.