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My Daughter Is Gorgeous, and You Better Believe I’ll Tell Her So!
low cost IUII hate to break it to you, but there’s a troubling trend happening, and it’s our own doing. We seem to have come to a collective agreement that we need to redefine what it means to be a…
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Delightful Smash Cake Ideas for Your Baby’s First Birthday Celebration
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re gearing up for your baby’s first birthday celebration, incorporating a “smash cake” into the festivities could add a fun twist! This guide offers some creative smash cake ideas that are sure to make your little one’s…
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Why I Welcomed Kids to My Wedding and Wouldn’t Change a Thing
Get Pregnant FastFifteen years ago, I tied the knot in an environment far removed from the social media frenzy that dictates so much of our lives today. Back then, choices regarding our wedding—everything from the venue and decorations to the…
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Beyond the Baby Blues: Understanding Postpartum Psychosis
low cost IUIWhen my son arrived, I dove headfirst into what I thought were the typical baby blues. Sure, he was in the NICU, which amplified my worries, but I figured I was just reacting like any new mom would—after…
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The Fearless Girl Remains, Sparking Outcry from Online Detractors
Get Pregnant FastThe statue known as “The Fearless Girl” is here to stay on Wall Street. This empowering figure made her debut the day before International Women’s Day, coinciding with the start of Women’s History Month. Initially intended to remain…
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5 Reasons Taking Time for Yourself Doesn’t Make You a Selfish Mom
home insemination syringeYou deserve a break. No, seriously—you deserve a break every single day. Whether you call it “me time,” “alone time,” or “please, just let me breathe for a moment,” it’s crucial that you prioritize this time for yourself.…
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Disney and Vince Gilligan Collaborate on ‘Jack and The Beanstalk’
home insemination syringeAt first glance, the partnership between Disney and Vince Gilligan for a retelling of “Jack and the Beanstalk” may seem unexpected. However, upon further examination, the connection becomes clearer. If you revisit the original fairy tale, you’ll discover…
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Essential Guidance from Joni Edelman for Her Younger Self
home insemination syringeIn her thought-provoking essay, “Being Thin Didn’t Make Me Happy, But Being ‘Fat’ Does,” Joni Edelman candidly reflects on her personal journey with body image and self-acceptance. She emphasizes that “happiness does not require thinness, nor does fatness…
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The Emotional Gap Between Me and My Alcoholic Mother
home insemination syringeAs a mother, I often find myself yearning for the comfort and support that only my own mother could provide. Life can be incredibly isolating, tiring, and frustrating, and there are times when all I want is her…
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When Motherhood Gets Challenging, Indulge in Adult Granola
Get Pregnant FastMotherhood can be a rollercoaster ride. Some phases are smooth sailing, while others are filled with sleepless nights, colicky babies, relentless illnesses, and toddler meltdowns. It’s a wild mix, and often, the days stretch on endlessly while the…
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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…