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Navigating Screens: The Pandemic’s Influence on Children’s Screen Time
low cost IUIParentingNavigating Screens: The Pandemic’s Influence on Children’s Screen Time by Jamie Thompson Updated: March 22, 2021 Originally Published: Jan. 22, 2021Since the onset of Covid-19, our approach to screen time has drastically shifted. Many parents have relaxed their…
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Reflections on Trump’s Mockery of the #MeToo Movement
low cost IUIThe first thing that caught my attention when I switched on the news this morning was a report stating, “Last night, Trump ridiculed the #MeToo movement during a rally in Montana.” My cereal pour came to an abrupt…
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Why I Walked Away from Online Dating and Found True Happiness
Get Pregnant FastYou might think I’m a bit of a traditionalist, but I still rely on a good old-fashioned calendar—yes, the kind you jot down notes on with a pen. I was in my mid-20s when online dating platforms like…
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This Teen Juggled Three Jobs to Gift Every Girl at School a Valentine’s Flower
home insemination syringeIn a touching display of kindness, a high school senior dedicated his time and savings to ensure that every girl at his school received a flower for Valentine’s Day. This heartwarming gesture cost him $450, which he earned…
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Little Girl with Prosthetic Leg Overwhelmed with Joy After Receiving a Custom Doll
Get Pregnant FastAn inspiring video shared on social media depicts a young girl from Texas, Mia Thompson, who is brought to tears of happiness upon receiving a doll that mirrors her own prosthetic leg. This heartwarming moment serves as a…
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Why I’m Not Upset About Being Unfriended on Social Media
low cost IUIRecently, I noticed that a distant relative of mine had vanished from my Facebook feed. After a quick search, I discovered she had removed me from her friends list. Initially, this caught me off guard. While we don’t…
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Why We Decided to Have Our Kids Share a Bedroom
low cost IUIIn a moment of what can only be described as sleep-deprived clarity, I suggested to my partner that our two children should share a room. Perhaps my blood sugar was low, or maybe I was just overly optimistic,…
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Healing from Postpartum Depression: Waiting for the Scars to Fade
Get Pregnant FastThe sun shone brightly that late October afternoon as I arrived at the hospital. My husband, Jake, approached the car, and I shifted into park. “How long do you think you’ll be?” he asked, concern etched on his…
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Why I Finally Decided to Prioritize My Well-Being
low cost IUIThroughout my twenties, I was the queen of couch lounging. Late mornings? Count me in! Breakfast of champions? Bring on the chocolate PopTarts—four of them, please! My idea of an exhilarating weeknight? Binge-watching reruns of Friends while demolishing…
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An Open Letter to the Speed Demon Racing Down My Street
Get Pregnant FastDear Speedster,First off, can we please talk about your driving speed? I can’t yell this out loud because I’m standing in front of my house, on the sidewalk, with my two small kids, and I don’t want them…
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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, Unfiltered: Timing, Tools, and Trust
- At Home Insemination: The New Legal Questions People Ask
- At Home Insemination After the Florida Ruling: Your Next Steps
- At Home Insemination: Pop Culture Buzz, Real-World Moves
- At Home Insemination: Timing, Feelings, and Florida’s Wake-Up
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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…
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At Home Insemination: A Practical ICI Plan Without Wasting a Cycle
Is at home insemination actually safe? What are people obsessing over right now—and why? How do you do ICI without wasting a cycle (or your money)? At-home insemination is getting talked about everywhere, from celebrity pregnancy chatter to serious conversations sparked by a new documentary about fertility fraud and broken trust. The takeaway isn’t “panic.”…
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At Home Insemination, Real Talk: Boundaries, Timing, and Law
On a Tuesday night, “Maya” and “Jordan” sat on the edge of the bed with their phones face-down. They’d spent the day doom-scrolling: celebrity pregnancy roundups, a new season of a buzzy TV drama, and a headline about a court case that made their stomachs drop. They weren’t looking for gossip. They were looking for…
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At Home Insemination: The Checklist Everyone’s Sharing Now
Before you try at home insemination, run this quick checklist: Timing plan: How will you estimate ovulation (tests, cervical mucus, apps, or a mix)? People plan: Who is involved, and what are everyone’s roles and boundaries? Paper plan: What needs to be documented before emotions and timelines speed up? Safety plan: What screening, hygiene, and…
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At Home Insemination: The Legal Wake-Up Call & Safer Steps
At home insemination is back in the conversation because a Florida court story reminded people that “informal” can turn into “in court.” Screening isn’t a vibe—it’s a risk-reduction step (infection, consent, and expectations). Documentation matters even when everyone trusts each other today. Timing is still the make-or-break variable for many cycles, but guessing wastes energy…