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Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That: A Mom’s Reality Check
low cost IUIBy: Jamie ThompsonUpdated: August 16, 2015Originally Published: July 23, 2014Remember the viral sensation that was Sweet Brown? With her iconic line, “Ain’t nobody got time for that,” she perfectly captured the essence of our busy lives. As a…
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Dance Studio Kicks Out Breastfeeding Mom Over Public Feeding
home insemination syringeIn a recent incident that highlights the ongoing stigma surrounding breastfeeding in public, a mother was asked to leave a dance studio for feeding her baby without a cover. This situation was shared on the Facebook page “Breastfeeding…
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10 Inescapable Realities When Traveling by Air with Kids
Get Pregnant FastAs the holiday travel season approaches, I wish for your family to gather together, and if you’re flying with little ones, I hope you’re blessed with endless screen time, cheerful flight attendants, a bounty of tasty snacks, a…
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Expecting at Home with a Toddler vs. Expecting at Work
home insemination syringeWhen I chose to stay home with my daughter, I thought, “How amazing would it be to be pregnant again without the office grind?” Surely, life would be a breeze, right? Well, I was wrong. Now that I’m…
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Overcoming My Self-Consciousness for My Daughter
home insemination syringeMy nearly three-year-old daughter, Lily, is undeniably beautiful—not just because she is my child, but because she possesses a natural charm. Her flowing brown hair could easily grace the cover of a shampoo advertisement, and her bright hazel…
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6 Important Lessons I Want My Unpopular Middle School Daughter to Understand
Get Pregnant FastMiddle school is a tough time for many, and I can certainly attest to that. As the oldest in my family, I didn’t have the advantage of an older sibling to guide me through those tricky social waters.…
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10 Activities I Will Delay to Spend Time with My Children
home insemination syringeBy: Jamie Thompson Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 Originally Published: Aug. 5, 2015In today’s world, we find ourselves in a unique era. The Parent Empowerment Coalition (PEC) has emerged, giving a voice to parents who are weary of the…
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You’ve Outgrown Your 20-Something Party Days
home insemination syringeUpdated: Sep. 5, 2023Originally Published: Sep. 5, 2023In my twenties, I was all about living life to the fullest. I could have easily competed with anyone in the realm of nightlife escapades. There were few boundaries during those…
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The 10 Types of Individuals You Encounter in Every Group Exercise Class
home insemination syringeThroughout my life, I’ve never been fond of physical exercise. While I briefly embraced a gym-focused lifestyle during college and before my wedding, the past 13 years have mostly consisted of minimal movement, aside from the occasional trek…
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- 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
- 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…