-
What Did I Do With My 20s? A Reflection on Ambition and Life Choices
Get Pregnant FastI’ve always viewed myself as someone with a strong drive—balancing various jobs, freelance gigs, and late-night writing sessions to chase my dreams. Seven years ago, I embraced the journey of motherhood. I’ve managed to publish a few books…
-
Let’s Talk About Anything But the End of My Maternity Leave
Get Pregnant FastThere are few things more disheartening than the conclusion of my maternity leave. Sure, binge-watching “The Notebook” during my period or weighing myself right after a buffet feast can be sad, but this? This is on a whole…
-
5 Effective Strategies for Improving Your Sleep Quality
Get Pregnant FastAre you struggling to catch enough z’s? You might not want to hear the unsettling truth: a growing body of research indicates that insufficient sleep can render us ineffective and even shorten our lifespan. A recent study from…
-
How to Help Your Baby Latch After Bottle Feeding
Get Pregnant FastHey there! If you’re in a situation similar to what my friend Jenna shared, you’re probably feeling a bit stressed about getting your little one to latch after they’ve been bottle-fed. She mentioned having to use formula from…
-
10 Reasons I Didn’t Pick Up the Call
Get Pregnant FastI see the screen lighting up, feel the vibration in my pocket, and hear the ring-a-ling, but I’m hitting that decline button. Before you take it personally, let me share my top 10 reasons for not answering. I…
-
What’s on Your College Student’s Agenda This Summer?
Get Pregnant FastAs summer rolls around, college students face a pivotal time to consider how they want to spend their break. While freshmen may not be overly concerned about how their summer activities will impact their future careers, as they…
-
Your 10-Month-Old Baby: Milestones and Development
Get Pregnant FastAt ten months old, your little explorer is likely on a quest to discover everything around them. This is an exciting time as babies become more mobile and curious. While they may be on a mission to get…
-
Post-Prime Day Baby Deals You Can’t Miss
Get Pregnant FastPrime Day 2024 has wrapped up, but there are still some fantastic baby deals you can take advantage of. If you missed out on the event or didn’t quite fill your cart, don’t worry—there are still plenty of…
I write about fertility, conception, and reproductive health. My latest resource, “Paths to Parenthood,” is now available to support your family-building journey.
at-home insemination baby care baby products breastfeeding child development childhood childhood memories children child safety communication education emotional journey emotional support family family dynamics family life family planning fertility fertility resources home insemination humor kids life lessons love maternal health mental health motherhood nostalgia parenting parenting advice parenting challenges Parenting Humor parenting struggles parenting tips personal growth pregnancy pregnancy resources relationships resilience self-acceptance self-care social media support women’s health work-life balance

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.
- 7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
- From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
- Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
- 4 Inspiring Conversations to Have with Your Kids, Inspired by Judy Blume’s Timeless Books
- 17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
-
7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI won’t sugarcoat it—I’ve been yearning for my girl Ella this summer (yes, Ella Harper and I are on a first-name basis). At first, I thought it was a bit odd—maybe I was just trying to escape my mundane routine and dream of a more thrilling life like hers. But then it hit…
-
From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
-
Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
-
17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
-
13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, I find myself spending about an hour every couple of months at the orthodontist’s office. By my calculations, this will total around 72 hours by the time my third child completes their orthodontic journey. Despite the frequency of these visits, I can’t help but be plagued by the same…
-
13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
-
Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…