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I Can’t Believe You’re 10!
low cost IUIParentingBy Liv By SurpriseUpdated: Dec. 18, 2015 Originally Published: Aug. 7, 2015I was ten months pregnant, feeling enormous—like a whale, really. The heat was unbearable, and it felt like you were hosting a soccer game inside my belly.…
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10 Reasons My Husband is the Fun Parent
low cost IUISo, here’s the deal: my husband, Mark, is the ultimate fun parent, and while I love him dearly (especially after a glass or two of wine), there are times I feel like I could take a frying pan…
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4 Valuable Lessons from Being the Sole Girl on the Team
Get Pregnant FastBack in 1981, before the world recognized trailblazers in sports like Mo’ne Davis or before Little League started its own girls’ divisions, I was an 11-year-old girl with a passion for baseball—not softball, which was the common choice…
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Are We All Chasing a Tan?
low cost IUIThe importance of sunscreen is hardly a secret anymore—it’s plastered all over magazines, discussed in doctors’ offices, and echoed on playgrounds nationwide. So why have skin cancer rates been climbing for the past three decades? Writer Jenna Rosenstein…
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Exciting News: A ‘Hocus Pocus’ Board Game is Coming!
low cost IUIDisney is set to unveil a ‘Hocus Pocus’ board game, and it’s something to anticipate as the Halloween season approaches! Although it’s only May, the excitement for spooky festivities is already brewing. With the ongoing pandemic keeping many…
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10 Clever Tips for Moms Who Struggle with Mornings
home insemination syringeBefore I had kids, I was the type of person who thrived in the early hours. You know, the one who could pull all-nighters cramming for exams and still tackle a full day of classes. But then motherhood…
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9 Reasons I Chose to Keep My Last Name After Marriage
low cost IUIIt’s been nearly 12 years since I tied the knot, and the confusion around my last name continues to baffle friends, family, and colleagues. Despite the passage of time, people still grapple with how to address me. Should…
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9 Essential Tips for Transitioning Your Toddler to a Big Kid Bed
home insemination syringeTransitioning from a crib to a big kid bed is a significant milestone for both toddlers and parents. While many children typically make this change between the ages of 2 and 3.5, there is no universally “right” time…
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What I Long For Since My Daughter’s Departure
home insemination syringeLast year marked a significant change in my life. Amid the whirlwind of standardized tests, college admissions, and various activities, a monumental shift occurred within our home. My daughter turned 19 and moved out.Initially, the transition felt like…
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Are You Normal?
low cost IUIUpdated: August 8, 2016Originally Published: October 5, 2014From the moment you take your first breath, you’re subjected to a series of measurements and comparisons, all against some elusive standard of “normal.” You’re plotted on a chart, your growth…
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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, Right Now: ICI Steps That Feel Doable
- At Home Insemination: A Real-Life Branching Plan for This Week
- At Home Insemination, Unfiltered: Stress, Timing, and Next Steps
- At Home Insemination IRL: A Simple Timing Plan That Calms
- At Home Insemination IRL: A Clear ICI Routine That Works
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At Home Insemination, Right Now: ICI Steps That Feel Doable
Some weeks, it feels like every storyline is about pregnancy—on TV, in celebrity news, and in your group chat. Then real life hits: you’re tracking ovulation, washing your hands (again), and trying to keep hope steady. At home insemination can be simple and grounded when you focus on timing, a clean setup, and a calm…
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At Home Insemination: A Real-Life Branching Plan for This Week
On a Tuesday night, “M” paused a streaming medical drama right as the episode turned into a tense pregnancy storyline. The plot hit a little too close to home. Their own calendar had a circled window, a box of ovulation strips on the counter, and one big question: how do we do at home insemination…
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At Home Insemination, Unfiltered: Stress, Timing, and Next Steps
Myth: At home insemination is “just a simple DIY moment,” so it shouldn’t feel heavy. Reality: Even when the steps are straightforward, the emotions can hit hard—especially when timing, money, and relationship expectations stack up in the same week. Pop culture loves a pregnancy storyline with cliffhangers and big feelings. Medical dramas have been leaning…
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At Home Insemination IRL: A Simple Timing Plan That Calms
Pregnancy storylines are everywhere right now—on medical dramas, in celebrity roundups, and across social feeds. That spotlight can feel validating. It can also make the process seem more dramatic than it needs to be. At home insemination works best when you keep the plan simple: protect your timing window, reduce stress, and don’t skip safety…
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At Home Insemination IRL: A Clear ICI Routine That Works
Before you try at home insemination, run this quick checklist: Timing: You have a plan for your fertile window (tracking method chosen and started). Supplies: Clean collection container, syringe designed for insemination (not a needle), towels, optional lube that’s fertility-friendly. Comfort: A setup that won’t rush you—privacy, pillows, and a realistic cleanup plan. Safety: STI…
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At Home Insemination: The ICI Game Plan Everyone’s Debating
Myth: At home insemination is basically a TV-magic moment—one try, one scene cut, instant pregnancy. Reality: It’s closer to a timing puzzle than a plot twist. The biggest difference-maker is usually when you try, not how complicated you make it. What people are reacting to right now (and why it matters) Pregnancy storylines on medical…
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At Home Insemination, Right Now: A No-Waste Cycle Playbook
TV doctors make pregnancy look like a cliffhanger. Celebrity bump news makes it look effortless. Real life is usually quieter—and more logistical. At home insemination works best when you treat timing and setup like a simple, repeatable plan, not a vibe. What people are buzzing about (and why it hits differently) Recent TV storylines have…
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At Home Insemination in the Spotlight: Real ICI Prep & Steps
Before you try at home insemination, run this quick checklist: Timing plan: you know how you’ll track ovulation (OPKs, cervical mucus, BBT, or a combo). Donor plan: you’ve talked through expectations, boundaries, and what happens if feelings change. Paperwork plan: you understand that laws can treat at-home conception differently than clinic pathways. Supplies: you have…
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At Home Insemination, IRL: From Rom-Com Vibes to Real Steps
Is at home insemination actually doable without turning your bedroom into a clinic? Why does it feel like everyone is talking about family-building right now—from celebrity bump chatter to court rulings? And what matters most if you’re trying ICI at home: timing, technique, comfort, or paperwork? Yes, at home insemination can be doable for many…
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At Home Insemination, IRL: A Calm Plan to Not Waste a Cycle
Some weeks, it feels like every storyline has a pregnancy plot twist. You see it in medical TV dramas, in celebrity bump chatter, and even in documentaries that make you rethink who you trust. When you’re trying to conceive, that cultural noise can hit differently—especially if you’re planning at home insemination and you want to…