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The Importance of Building a Support Network for New Moms
home insemination syringeNavigating motherhood can be a daunting journey, and having a support system in place is crucial. I have a close group of friends from university who also became mothers around the same time as I did. We experienced…
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An Open Letter to My Metabolism
home insemination syringeDear Metabolism,How’s it going? I’ve been missing you lately. Remember when I was in my twenties? I could devour a whole Totino’s party pizza for lunch and still feel confident in my bikini later that day. I could…
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11-Year-Old Prodigy Offers College Peers Homework Help
home insemination syringeWhen an 11-year-old makes an appearance in your college-level organic chemistry class, it’s bound to make you rethink a few things. This is exactly what’s happening at the University of Toledo. But don’t fret; he’s still in high…
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Nostalgia for the Cabbage Patch Kid Craze of the ’80s
low cost IUIAh, the Cabbage Patch Kids – those adorable, chubby, round-faced dolls that took the world by storm in the 1980s! Recently, I found myself chatting with a few friends about the wild phenomenon that swept through toy stores…
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Navigating the Challenges of Weaning: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant FastAs I glance down at my daughter, her tear-filled eyes shimmer with sadness. A single tear rolls down her cheek, signaling the beginning of a cascade of emotions. Bedtime has arrived, and once again, she craves the comfort…
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Let’s Show More Understanding for Families Facing Food Allergies
Get Pregnant FastFood allergies are an invisible struggle that many families endure daily. As someone whose child is fortunate enough to be in a preschool without food allergies, I often find it easy to pack simple, repetitive lunches. My son…
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Stepfathers and Other Men Nurturing Children Not Their Own
Get Pregnant FastI once vowed that I would rather embrace the challenges of single motherhood than introduce a string of men into my children’s lives. After all, their father had walked away long ago, leaving only flimsy excuses in his…
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To My Beloved Sons: Please Get It Together and Aim for the Toilet!
Get Pregnant FastDear Sons,My love for you is immeasurable. There’s almost nothing I wouldn’t do for you, including surrendering that last delicious bite of my ice cream. If I’m foolish enough to indulge in treats while you’re around, I guess…
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Heartwarming Act of Compassion by Firefighter in D’Iberville
low cost IUIIn a heartwarming display of compassion, a firefighter came to the aid of a frightened child involved in a car accident in D’Iberville, Mississippi. On that fateful Saturday afternoon, an SUV lost control on a highway off ramp…
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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…