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Lana Turner and the Original Overachieving Girl: Eloise
low cost IUIUpdated: April 6, 2021Originally Published: March 19, 2015I may be a bit past the target demographic, but I find myself drawn to Girls largely because of Lana Turner’s presence. It’s not that I can completely relate to the…
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Twenty Questions I Can’t Quite Answer
Get Pregnant FastParenting is a wild ride, full of endless inquiries from our little ones. I once read that kids ask around 250 questions a day. Multiply that by my three kids, and you can imagine the constant state of…
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Prenatal Depression: An Important Topic We Need to Address
low cost IUIDuring my 18th week of pregnancy, I encountered what I thought would be a typical obstetric visit. Instead, I left with alarming news: my chances of reaching 24 weeks were slim due to an incompetent cervix, and I…
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Sorry Kids, College Is Your Responsibility Now
low cost IUIWhen my partner and I tied the knot, we were navigating the tight finances of graduate school. We were what I like to call “ramen noodle broke.” Our wedding was an unconventional affair, officiated by a random biker…
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Flight Patterns: Insights from the Empty Nest
low cost IUIUpdated: July 30, 2019 Originally Published: July 14, 2015When my eldest child, Alex, headed off to college a few years back, the transition was surprisingly smooth. Enrolled in a trimester system, he left a few weeks later than…
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Don’t You Dare Silence Eleanor Johnson
Get Pregnant FastLast night, Senator Eleanor Johnson found herself silenced while attempting to voice her opposition to the nomination of a controversial figure for Attorney General. Majority Leader Tom Richardson thought he was justified in shutting her down, but instead,…
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What I Learned About Competition Through My Partner’s Former Relationship
home insemination syringeAs I was enjoying reruns of a popular crime drama, a line caught my attention: “Good women understand it’s acceptable to share the throne.” This moment sparked a realization about how we often overlook the value of sharing…
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The Importance of Calming Toddlers: A Professional Perspective
home insemination syringeAs a parent, one often experiences various internal dialogues, some of which can be quite critical. This internal voice might question whether one’s children are exhibiting irrational behavior or contemplate exaggerated consequences for their actions. It’s common to…
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5 Unfortunate Locations for Work Conference Calls
home insemination syringeMy optimistic nature often leads me to misjudge my children’s ability to maintain silence during my work calls, especially during the summer or on school breaks. Despite their apparent inactivity on the couch for hours, the moment I…
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I Was Married to a Sex Addict
low cost IUIOne Monday evening, my partner, Alex, returned home and sat me down to share a lengthy confession about his infidelities. While none of his actions were illegal, he had certainly betrayed our wedding vows. He had been unfaithful…
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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: ICI Technique, Timing, and Today’s Talk
- At Home Insemination: What’s Trending, What Works, What’s Risky
- At Home Insemination: What’s Buzzing and What Actually Works
- At Home Insemination IRL: Timing, ICI Steps, and Boundaries
- At Home Insemination, Unfiltered: Timing, Tools, and Trust
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At-Home Insemination: ICI Technique, Timing, and Today’s Talk
On a Tuesday night, “J” (not their real name) is on the couch with their partner, half-watching a buzzy TV drama and half-refreshing group chats. Someone is dissecting celebrity pregnancy gossip. Someone else is sharing a link about a court case. J’s brain keeps bouncing between pop culture noise and one very real question: “Are…
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At Home Insemination: What’s Trending, What Works, What’s Risky
Myth: at home insemination is “just a private DIY thing” with no real-world consequences. Reality: people are talking about it everywhere—because the choices you make at home can intersect with law, healthcare access, and family-building plans in very public ways. What’s trending: why at-home insemination is in the conversation Between celebrity pregnancy chatter, relationship plot…
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At Home Insemination: What’s Buzzing and What Actually Works
Myth: At home insemination is “just a private moment,” so the details don’t matter.Reality: The details are the whole point—timing, consent, screening, and paperwork can shape your outcome as much as the sperm does. If you’ve been scrolling lately, you’ve probably seen two very different kinds of baby talk. One is fun: celebrity pregnancy roundups,…
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At Home Insemination IRL: Timing, ICI Steps, and Boundaries
On a Tuesday night, “Maya” (not her real name) lined up a towel, a timer, and a playlist that made the whole thing feel less clinical. Her partner hovered in the doorway with snacks and nervous jokes. They’d spent the day doomscrolling celebrity pregnancy chatter and a new TV drama about babies and heartbreak, then…
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At Home Insemination, Unfiltered: Timing, Tools, and Trust
People are talking about pregnancy everywhere right now—celebrity announcement roundups, plotlines in bingeable TV dramas, and the usual social-media “bump watch.” It can make trying to conceive feel like a public scoreboard, even when your journey is private. Then the news cycle adds another layer: legal and healthcare headlines that remind everyone reproduction isn’t just…
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At Home Insemination: The New Legal Questions People Ask
Myth: At home insemination is “private,” so the law can’t touch it. Reality: Privacy doesn’t automatically equal protection. When parentage, consent, and documentation are unclear, an at-home attempt can raise legal questions later—especially if relationships change or paperwork is missing. That’s why this topic is suddenly everywhere. Between recent legal headlines out of Florida and…
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At Home Insemination After the Florida Ruling: Your Next Steps
On a Tuesday night, “Maya” (not her real name) refreshed her group chat while a reality show played in the background. Someone posted a link about a Florida court decision tied to at-home artificial insemination. Another friend replied with a meme about TV writers “hiding” pregnancies in storylines—funny, until Maya realized her own plan needed…
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At Home Insemination: Pop Culture Buzz, Real-World Moves
Pregnancy is having a moment. It’s in celebrity announcements, gossip columns, and the way TV shows write bumps into storylines. That noise can make trying to conceive feel like you’re behind, late, or doing it “wrong.” You’re not. At home insemination can be a practical, budget-friendly path—if you treat it like a repeatable plan, not…
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At Home Insemination: Timing, Feelings, and Florida’s Wake-Up
Before you try at home insemination, run this quick checklist: Timing: Do you know your likely ovulation day (or at least your fertile window)? Consent + boundaries: Is everyone clear on roles, contact, and expectations? Paperwork: Do you understand your state’s rules on donors and parentage? Testing: Do you have recent STI screening and a…
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At Home Insemination Right Now: Timing, Talk, and Legal Noise
Myth: At home insemination is “just a private DIY thing,” so the only challenge is getting the timing right. Reality: Timing matters a lot—but so do consent, documentation, and local laws. Lately, people have been talking about a Florida court decision involving at-home artificial insemination and questions about donor parentage. That kind of headline lands…