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Here’s the Ultimate Take on the Question, ‘Can’t a Mom Go to the Bathroom Alone?’
home insemination syringeBefore you embraced motherhood, you might have questioned the hype surrounding the need for privacy during bathroom breaks. Is it really that challenging? Why not just close the door? What’s the deal with moms and their bathroom experiences?The…
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Why Moms Are Tough as Nails
home insemination syringeLet’s kick things off with childbirth, which is undeniably one of the most remarkable feats I’ve ever witnessed. My partner, Sarah, has given birth three times, all via C-section. While the debate around the frequency of C-sections is…
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Smoking Pot Doesn’t Make Me An Irresponsible Mom
Get Pregnant FastIn the world of parenting, it seems that wine has become the go-to relaxant for mothers. From wine sippy cups to specialized bottles marketed for moms, the message is clear: sometimes, a glass (or several) is what it…
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5 Parenting Regrets You Can Ditch Right Now
home insemination syringeAs I prepare to send my first child off to college, I find myself reflecting on the many parenting missteps I’ve made over the past 18 years. From obsessively counting diapers in those early days with a newborn…
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I’m a Dedicated Single Mom Proudly Using Nutrition Assistance
home insemination syringeDear Young Grocery Scanner,I see you overhearing my conversation with the mom in line ahead of me. You’re catching snippets about our kids, pre-K tuition, our advanced degrees, soccer practices, and gourmet meals. You notice me mentioning “my…
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If It Keeps Them Safe, Why Not? Let Schools Monitor Kids Online
low cost IUISome schools are now adopting a program to keep tabs on students’ posts on platforms like Twitter and Facebook. If it means enhancing our kids’ safety, count me in!Bill Rogers, the chair of the local school board in…
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Avoid Embarrassing Yourself This Halloween: Steer Clear of These 13 Tricky Treats
home insemination syringeAt our place, we’re such massive Halloween enthusiasts that we could easily be mistaken for the real-life versions of characters you’d find in a sitcom — just a couple of regular folks who go all out every October…
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Always My Little One
Parentinglow cost IUIJust last week, my 21-year-old son, Jake, wandered into the kitchen and asked if I could help him brew a cup of coffee. If you’ve ever used one of those modern Keurig machines, you know it’s pretty straightforward.…
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Amazon Echo: The Modern-Day Mom’s Best Companion
Get Pregnant FastBy: Jamie Taylor Updated: Dec. 27, 2015 Originally Published: Feb. 12, 2015Let me tell you why I recently decided to invest in an Amazon Echo. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. I’ve welcomed the watchful eye of Jeff…
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7 Indicators That You’re Nailing the Parenting Journey
home insemination syringeBeing a parent is often a thankless endeavor, a role where consistent feedback about your performance is scarce. The daily interactions with your kids may leave you feeling a bit anxious at times. But hang in there! If…
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Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
low cost IUIRecently, 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 own hands.…
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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…
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The 5 Most Awkward Aspects of Your Gynecological Exam
low cost IUI If you’re not in the delightful state of pregnancy (lucky you!), chances are you’ll find yourself at your annual gynecological exam – an experience as enjoyable as convincing a toddler to eat a plate of Brussels sprouts. I’m no medical expert (unless you count being an expert in wine tasting), but I’m…
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12 Unexpected Insights from My 20-Year Reunion
low cost IUI Reunions can be eye-opening experiences, especially when it’s been two decades since you last saw your classmates. Here are a dozen surprising things I discovered at my 20th reunion that might inspire you to reconnect with your past. Casual Settings Win: Our 10-year reunion was held in a stiff banquet hall, with…
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10 New Emojis We Wish Would Make Their Debut
low cost IUI It’s no secret that emoji lovers are still grumbling about the absence of a middle finger emoji. Let’s be real; that’s the emoji we’ve all been eagerly anticipating. And while we’re at it, where’s the hot dog, taco, glass of white wine, and lobster? It sounds like someone is eager to show…