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I Don’t Ask My Partner for Permission
Get Pregnant FastWhen my friend from down the street invited me to a ladies’ night dinner with other women in our community, I found myself going through a checklist. I checked my calendar for conflicts, browsed the restaurant’s menu online…
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Organizing a Memorable Baby Shower: Your Ultimate Guide
Get Pregnant FastAre you gearing up to throw a baby shower? Whether you’re hosting a grand celebration or a cozy gathering, these tips will help you create a memorable event for the expectant parents. Planning a baby shower may feel…
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Ignoring My OB Could Have Ended in Tragedy for Me and My Baby
Get Pregnant FastMy first experience with pregnancy was nothing short of chaotic. After undergoing IVF treatments, I found myself expecting twins. The journey included a first-trimester scare with a blood clot and culminated in an emergency C-section five weeks early.…
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10 Insights Only Parents of Biters Can Relate To
low cost IUIAs parents, we celebrate many milestones in our children’s lives, but “Toddler’s First Bite” (at 2½ years) rarely makes the list. There’s no cute chalkboard sign or Instagram moment to commemorate this. Instead, it’s a personal struggle, one…
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Life After Losing a Twin: A Journey of Healing
home insemination syringeMy third child was a twin. It took me four and a half years to say that out loud. Most people don’t know this about me because the loss of my son’s sibling was so traumatic that I’ve…
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When Our Mommy Powers Begin to Fade
low cost IUIToday, I faced a tough truth: my once-mighty mommy powers—the ones that chased away imaginary monsters lurking under beds, stopped toddlers from turning their rooms into diaper cream artworks, and kept kids from using their heads as battering…
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Dear Weary Mothers of the World
low cost IUII found myself tossing and turning last night, a swirl of thoughts racing through my mind. I replayed the day’s events over and over, focusing on one specific moment that stood out: my little one, nestled in bed…
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Tales from the Empowerment Nation: It’s Never Too Late
Get Pregnant FastI’m a 57-year-old woman who grew up believing I was born a decade too late. I graduated high school in 1977, missing out on iconic events like Woodstock and never experiencing the chaos of being hosed off the…
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Let’s Not Make Extravagant Birthday Parties the New Standard
Get Pregnant FastAs I reflect on my childhood, I recall only one memorable birthday bash—my 10th birthday—where I dressed up and toured a fancy building downtown, followed by a slumber party in a massive tent in my backyard. Unfortunately, I…
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Poet’s Bold Take on the Uncomfortableness of Public Breastfeeding Goes Viral
home insemination syringeIn a world where breasts are everywhere, it seems ridiculous that public breastfeeding often sparks controversy. After all, breasts are celebrated in so many contexts, yet the moment they’re used for their true purpose—nourishing an infant—society’s judgment comes…
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- Excuse Me While I Embrace My Kids
- Mom Leaves Detailed Instructions for Dad on Baby Care, Hubby Adds Comedic Touch
- Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
- The 5 Phases of Christmas Eve Toy Assembly: A Doctor’s Perspective
- The 5 Types of People You Encounter as a Gay Dad
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Excuse Me While I Embrace My Kids
low cost IUIIt was during a celebration for a friend’s little one when I found myself in an all-too-familiar situation. My youngest, a baby, was nestled on my right hip, the spot he loves best. Meanwhile, my energetic toddler, Max, tugged at my pants, saying, “Mommy, pick me up, Mommy!” Naturally, I scooped him up…
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Mom Leaves Detailed Instructions for Dad on Baby Care, Hubby Adds Comedic Touch
low cost IUI When a mother heads out of town, do you find yourself leaving exceedingly thorough instructions for your partner, almost as if you doubt their ability to manage the kids? I confess I’ve been guilty of this, often providing an overload of guidance for my partner when I’m away for a few days.…
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Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
low cost IUI Recently, Target made headlines by announcing it would stop using gender-specific signage in its stores, including the separation of toys by gender. This decision didn’t sit well with some customers, who took to Target’s Facebook page to express their displeasure. Enter Facebook user Jake Thompson, who decided to take matters into his…
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The 5 Phases of Christmas Eve Toy Assembly: A Doctor’s Perspective
low cost IUI As the clock creeps toward midnight on Christmas Eve, many parents find themselves navigating the chaotic landscape of toy assembly. It’s a familiar journey, one that often begins with a mix of denial and disbelief. Denial In the initial phase, you convince yourself that the mountain of packages strewn across the living…
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The 5 Types of People You Encounter as a Gay Dad
low cost IUI Navigating life as a gay dad can be quite the adventure! While the biggest challenge doesn’t stem from raising my kids, who are already curious about why we don’t have a “Mommy,” it’s more about how to explain our family dynamics to others. My twins are smart and open-minded, so that part…
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The Child Left Behind: A Journey of Love and Resilience
low cost IUI This isn’t a tale about the loss of our daughter, Lily. There are countless accounts from mothers who have faced the unimaginable grief of losing a child. During our darkest days, I found solace in those narratives—they provided a glimmer of hope that I could navigate through the heartache. Instead, this story…
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Why is Miscarriage Such a Silent Struggle?
low cost IUI My first pregnancy was a breeze, just like I assumed it would be for most women. But when I faced the devastating news of losing my baby, the term “miscarriage” felt like a dark cloud hovering over me. I thought to myself, “This can’t be happening to me—I’m young and healthy.” No…
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The Daydreams of Exhausted Moms
low cost IUI We all have aspirations. Some people dream of fame, while others yearn for that dream job they don’t dread waking up for each morning. Money, power, romance—the possibilities are endless in our imaginations. However, once you become a mom, many of those fantasies take a backseat to some new, more pressing daydreams.…
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13 Life Lessons About Money I Want My Kids to Learn Beyond Just Dollars and Cents
low cost IUI Last weekend, I took my kids to my mom’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the stories of her childhood, like dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store, and visiting the small cemetery where our family members rest. However, what really struck them was witnessing poverty in…
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This Common Core Worksheet Is Leaving Parents Stumped
low cost IUI Can you take a look at this math worksheet and understand why the answers were marked as “incorrect”? The image has garnered over three million views in just a week, and the response has been largely… “Huh?” Understanding the Confusion Let’s start with the first question: 5×3 does equal 15, right? So…