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What Moms Without Kids With Allergies Should Know About Kids With Allergies
low cost IUIDear Friends, Family, and My Past Self,Let me take you on a journey. Picture this: I spent three blissful years as a mom, blissfully unaware of the food allergy world. My son was a culinary adventurer, devouring everything…
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Car Seats: A Necessary Burden
home insemination syringeCar seats are an essential yet burdensome aspect of parenting. Many parents, especially mothers, can attest to the challenges they present.The Weight of Infant Car SeatsTo begin with, infant car seats are surprisingly heavy. It often feels like…
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My Last Summer with My Daughter Before College: A Journey of Connection
Get Pregnant FastAny parent with a high school senior understands the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the college admissions process. It’s a true test of parenting that can strain the bond you’ve built over nearly two decades. This period can…
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Dear Crunchy Friends, Let’s Not Mess This Zika Situation Up
home insemination syringeHey there, crunchy pals! We know there’s a time and place for all things natural—coconut oil for those pesky dry patches, essential oils to help the little ones snooze, and kombucha to keep our bellies happy. But listen…
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Navigating the Journey to Parenthood: Overcoming Unexpected Challenges
low cost IUIAs a physician, I often encounter patients who express their frustrations when facing unexpected challenges during their journey to parenthood. Recently, I’ve seen cases where individuals experience sudden setbacks that can feel like an “Internal Server Error” in…
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Why I Don’t Censor Music for My Kids
Get Pregnant FastWhen I was ten, I stumbled upon a conversation between my aunt and my mother in my aunt’s cozy New England kitchen. Their expressions were a mix of disbelief and disappointment as they sipped their black coffee. I…
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Creative Dad Transforms Daughter’s Eye Patches into Unique Art Pieces
Get Pregnant FastIn the journey of parenthood, we all aspire for our children to navigate life without health complications. Unfortunately, that’s often not the reality, and many kids face challenges, be it an illness or an injury. When such difficulties…
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5 Things to Stop Handing My Kids
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, I’ve noticed that my children often receive a variety of items from well-meaning friends, family, and even neighbors. While I appreciate the generosity, there are certain things that really need to stop being handed to…
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Are You Prepared for Football Season?
home insemination syringeAs summer days begin to shorten and school approaches, I’ve noticed my 11-year-old son, Max, growing increasingly downcast. After stepping off the bus on the final day of summer camp, he realized that the carefree days of summer…
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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…