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The Peanut Butter and Jelly Analogy: When Parenting Takes an Unexpected Turn
Get Pregnant FastFor me, the journey of parenthood has always felt intertwined with partnership, akin to the harmonious pairing of peanut butter and jelly. Growing up, I was surrounded by families in loving marriages, and that was the relationship model…
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Do Couples Who Share Childcare Responsibilities Enjoy Better Intimacy?
low cost IUILet’s be real for a moment: the answer to whether couples who share childcare responsibilities have better sex is probably somewhere in between. When both partners are living the lives they desire and agree on how to manage…
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No One Ever Prepared Me for Resentment Toward My Partner
low cost IUIA few months into the journey of parenthood, I found myself pondering a troubling thought: Had I made a mistake in marrying my partner? It felt as if every action he took could be categorized in one of…
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Can Kindergarteners Learn to Code?
home insemination syringeAs someone who struggles with technology, I find myself relying on my Mac and iPhone due to their user-friendly design. If something goes awry, I often have to seek assistance. My educational background didn’t include IT skills, and…
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It’s Easy to Overlook the Importance of a Child
home insemination syringeI found myself standing outside an MRI machine, an unfamiliar sight, gripping my son’s foot. The machine resembled a hefty, elongated barrel, and inside was my eight-year-old son, Lucas. Both of us wore earplugs, as MRI machines are…
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The Moments You Realize You’re Just as Guilty as the Kids You’re Correcting
home insemination syringeLike many parents, I often find myself reprimanding my kids for their typical behaviors. It’s part of the gig, right? However, I recently had a wake-up call. A lot of the things I scold them for are things…
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8 Signs You’re a Worn-Out New Mom
low cost IUIIf you’ve recently welcomed a little one into your life, you’re probably all too familiar with the feeling of fatigue. Initially, those cheerful thoughts of, “I’m just over the moon to be a mom fluttering lashes, I don’t…
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A SAHM’s Realistic September Resolutions
home insemination syringeAs summer wraps up and fall approaches, I can’t help but feel that familiar excitement. The countdown begins: time to stock up on fresh supplies for the kids! Here’s some new underwear, kids! Don’t forget those pencils!Inside, I’m…
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The Mommy Wars: A Comical Take on Parenting Rivalries
Get Pregnant FastAh, the infamous Mommy Wars—an ongoing battle that seems both absurd and relentless. We’ve all seen it, whether it’s in the schoolyard, online forums, or even over coffee with friends. The competition is fierce, and the stakes? Well,…
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- The 5 Types of People You Encounter as a Gay Dad
- The Child Left Behind: A Journey of Love and Resilience
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Mom Leaves Detailed Instructions for Dad on Baby Care, Hubby Adds Comedic Touch
low cost IUIWhen 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. These…
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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…
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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…