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Viral Photo Shows Babies Aren’t the Only Annoying Passengers on Flights
home insemination syringeTo all those who think babies are the biggest nuisance on flights and believe parents should stay home, it’s time to reconsider. A recent incident proves that there are far more irritating things than a crying child at…
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Snapshots of Motherhood
low cost IUIA little while ago, I reached out on social media with a simple question: how would you define motherhood in just one sentence? Or even better, can you capture it in an image? The replies that poured in…
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Nuclear Families and Stepparents: The Disconnect is Real
home insemination syringeDear Nuclear Family,I wish you could grasp the challenges of being in a stepfamily. I wish you understood the strange looks and awkward questions we face. The pain of hearing terms like “real” (as in “real” mom or…
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15 Indicators That Your Child May Be Excessively Engaged with Screen Time
home insemination syringeAs a parent, it’s not uncommon to find our children spending more time with screens than we might consider ideal. Sometimes, a little extra screen time can be a lifesaver for parents needing to complete daily tasks without…
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Messages from My Resilient Uterus
home insemination syringeAt the age of 14, I received my first unexpected message. My mother had spent years preparing me for this moment, explaining the reasons and the events that would follow. “But seriously, why?” I thought, as I stood…
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Mom’s Crocheted ‘E.T.’ Costume Takes the Internet by Storm
home insemination syringeAs Halloween approaches, many parents are hunting for the perfect store-bought costumes for their little ones. However, one mom has gone above and beyond, crafting an incredible crocheted “E.T.” costume for her son that will leave you feeling…
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First Trimester Pregnancy Diet: What to Eat in the First Trimester
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the first trimester of pregnancy can be quite the adventure, especially when it comes to your diet. With the rise in hormones often comes challenges like nausea, food aversions, and fatigue, making it tough to think about…
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Dear (Former) Mean Girl,
Get Pregnant FastI hope by including “former” in my greeting, I’m being optimistic about your growth and kindness over the years.Anyone who grew up in our small town would likely agree on one thing: you were the most notorious mean…
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Listen and Love: A Journey of Parenting
low cost IUIAs I dive beneath the cool surface of the water, it takes my breath away. I swim a few strokes before turning back, and when I break the surface, my daughter, Lily, is beaming with joy. “See!” she…
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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…