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My Partner’s Constant Travel: How Is It Impacting Our Child?
low cost IUIAbout a year ago, we relocated for my partner’s job promotion, and now that he’s flourishing in his role, his travel schedule has ramped up significantly.I’m thrilled for him. We’re still under 40, so if he’s going to…
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10 Things You Only Experience With Your First Child
Schedule Playdates Like a Boss. With my first child, I was on a mission to find every free playgroup and library session out there. I’d sing “Five Little Monkeys” with gusto while pretending to be fascinated by another mom bragging…
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A Letter to My Daughter, Age 5, Who Said Her Legs Look Fat
low cost IUIDear Mia,I can’t express enough how wonderfully perfect you are at 5. You’re bright, full of curiosity, and delightfully silly in that way only little ones can be. Your laughter, a sweet giggle, floats up like tiny musical…
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I Absolutely Detest Camping (And No, I Won’t Change My Mind)
low cost IUIMenuLifestyleI Absolutely Detest Camping (And No, I Won’t Change My Mind)by Laura JensenUpdated: July 8, 2021Originally Published: April 2, 2016As a child, I was captivated by the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her life on the sprawling…
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Parents Celebrate: Apple Now Accepts Broken iPhones for Trade-In
low cost IUIGood news for parents! Apple has finally updated its trade-in policy to accept iPhones with cracked screens and broken components. This means that the device your child accidentally dropped can now have some value.We all know that letting…
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The Ups and Downs of Remote Work: A Mom’s Perspective
low cost IUIDING! It’s nearly impossible to discern which notification just pinged on my phone, competing with the sounds of my kids immersed in their favorite show and the rhythmic tapping of my fingers on the keyboard. What I do…
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7 Insights Only Parents of Age-Gap Children Can Relate To
home insemination syringeIf you envisioned expanding your family but found the challenges of parenting one or two kids overwhelming, you may find yourself welcoming an Age-Gap Child. These children often arrive when parents, feeling fatigued and financially strained, decide to…
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To the Mom Who Feels Like Her Teen Will Never Escape Their Moody Phase
low cost IUIWhen my eldest son hit fourteen, I swear he went weeks without uttering more than a few words to me. He’d come home from school filled with frustration, radiating anger at the mere sight of me. It felt…
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Casual Comfort: The WAHM’s Attire
home insemination syringeOn a recent trip to my local coffee shop, it happened to be pajama day—though only my toddler and I were partaking in the festivities. That morning, I sported a camouflage fleece hat (a strategic choice to conceal…
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If I Had Known It Was Our Last Day: A Letter to My Students During COVID-19
low cost IUIDear Students,If I had realized that Friday in March was the last time I would see you in person, I would have cherished those final 46 minutes in an entirely different way. Instead of hastily gathering books and…
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At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) has become a popular choice for women and couples hoping to conceive in a comfortable, private setting. Whether you’re starting your fertility journey as a single parent, part of an LGBTQ+ family, or just seeking more control and intimacy in the process, at-home ICI gives you options.
- At Home Insemination IRL: A Safer ICI Checklist for Today
- At home insemination, IRL: a decision guide for your next try
- At Home Insemination, Pop Culture Baby Buzz, and Your ICI Plan
- At Home Insemination, IRL: A Budget-Smart Plan for This Cycle
- At Home Insemination, Real Life: Setup, Comfort, and Timing
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At Home Insemination IRL: A Safer ICI Checklist for Today
Before you try at home insemination, run this checklist: Confirm your method: ICI (intracervical) is the typical at-home approach. Know your timing plan: decide how you’ll track ovulation and which days you’ll inseminate. Choose safer sourcing: understand screening, storage, and transport (especially for frozen sperm). Reduce infection risk: sterile tools, clean hands, and no “DIY”…
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At home insemination, IRL: a decision guide for your next try
Before you try at home insemination, run this quick checklist: Timing plan: OPKs, cervical mucus notes, and a backup day if your surge is unclear. Tools: clean collection container, needleless syringe/applicator, towels, and a small trash bag. Comfort: pillows, a timer, and a “no interruptions” window. Consent + logistics: clear agreements with a partner or…
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At Home Insemination, Pop Culture Baby Buzz, and Your ICI Plan
Is everyone suddenly talking about pregnancy? Between celebrity baby announcements, streaming true-crime drama, and election-year court headlines, it can feel like “who’s expecting” is everywhere. Does that mean at home insemination is simple? It can be straightforward, but it’s not casual. The details—timing, hygiene, screening, and documentation—matter. What’s the most realistic way to approach it?…
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At Home Insemination, IRL: A Budget-Smart Plan for This Cycle
Five rapid-fire takeaways before you spend a dollar: Timing beats technique. A simple plan around ovulation usually matters more than “perfect” positioning. Protect the budget. Decide in advance how many attempts you can afford this cycle (often 1–2). Make it repeatable. A calm, consistent routine reduces mistakes when you’re nervous. Document the basics. Track OPKs,…
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At Home Insemination, Real Life: Setup, Comfort, and Timing
Is at home insemination really having a “moment” right now?Why does it feel like everyone is talking about supplements, laws, and fertility at the same time?And what actually makes an at-home attempt more comfortable and repeatable? Yes—at home insemination is showing up in conversations everywhere, from market reports about fertility supplements to court and policy…
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At Home Insemination, Real Life: A Safer, Clearer Checklist
Before you try at home insemination, run this quick checklist: Timing plan: How will you identify ovulation (LH tests, cervical mucus, BBT, or a combo)? Supply plan: Sterile, single-use syringe/applicator, clean collection container, and a simple setup you can repeat. Screening plan: STI testing and donor health history you can document. Legal plan: Known-donor expectations…
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At Home Insemination, Real Life: Choices When Laws Shift
Myth: At home insemination is “just a private DIY thing,” so the outside world can’t touch it. Reality: Culture and policy seep into the most personal choices. When celebrity pregnancy announcements dominate feeds, when a new TV plotline turns fertility into a cliffhanger, and when court cases about reproductive rights make headlines, it can change…
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At Home Insemination: A Branching ICI Setup for Real Life
Before you try at home insemination, run this checklist: Timing plan: Decide how you’ll track ovulation (OPKs, cervical mucus, BBT, or a combo). Supplies: Clean collection container, syringe/applicator, towels, optional gloves, and a trash bag. Comfort: A private space, a pillow or wedge, and a realistic time window with no rushing. Consent + roles: Who…
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At Home Insemination, Real Talk: Plan, Protect, Document
Before you try at home insemination, run this quick checklist: Timing: Do you have a plan to identify ovulation (LH tests, cervical mucus, or temp tracking)? Supplies: Do you have clean, needle-free syringes and a simple setup you can repeat? Screening: Do you know the STI testing status and timing for any donor semen? Consent…
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At Home Insemination, Right Now: Timing Tips in a Noisy Year
Baby announcements are everywhere. Court rulings are everywhere, too. If you’re trying to conceive, that mix can feel like a lot. This is a timing-first, real-life guide to at home insemination—built for the moment we’re in, without adding extra pressure. The big picture: why at-home insemination is trending again Pop culture loves a pregnancy reveal.…