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20 Odors Expecting Mothers Should Avoid
Get Pregnant FastPregnancy can be a wild ride, especially when it comes to your heightened sense of smell. During the first trimester, the olfactory sensitivity kicks into overdrive, turning even the faintest whiff into a nauseating ordeal. One moment you…
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Never Underestimate the Deceptive Charm of a “Trick Baby”
home insemination syringeMeet your firstborn: a cheerful, easygoing infant who elicits smiles from everyone around him. His caregivers frequently describe him as “laid-back,” and aside from a bit of drooling during teething, he rarely exhibits fussiness. By just 4 months…
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A Mother’s Heartfelt Open Letter to Justice Clothing Store Goes Viral
home insemination syringeIn a touching moment that has captured the hearts of many, a mother recently shared a heartfelt open letter to Justice clothing store, recounting a meaningful experience for her gender non-conforming son.For some parents, shopping at tween stores…
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The Luckiest Person in the Waiting Room
low cost IUIUpdated: Dec. 26, 2015Originally Published: April 11, 2015I found myself in the right spot, waiting for my first appointment with a specialist—a Mohs surgeon who would soon perform a precise surgery to remove the basal cell skin cancer…
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The Battle Over Christmas Tunes: A Doctor’s Perspective
low cost IUIEvery November, my family and I find ourselves embroiled in an annual struggle: the Christmas music debate. It’s a classic case of me against my husband and our three children, whom I brought into this world after enduring…
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This Viral Photo Perfectly Illustrates the Essence of Teaching
home insemination syringeIn the world of education, a teacher’s responsibilities often extend far beyond the classroom. Take the heartwarming story of Emily Carter, who was on the brink of welcoming her third child when her friend and birth photographer, Sarah…
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Overdue Mom Tries Wakesurfing to Jumpstart Labor
home insemination syringeWhen you’re 40 weeks pregnant and your little one shows no signs of making an entrance, things can get a bit frantic. I remember my own pregnancies stretching to 42 weeks, during which I tried everything from chiropractic…
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Making the Beds: A Parental Reflection
home insemination syringeAs a parent, there are days when I feel like I’m doing a reasonable job balancing the demands of motherhood and everyday life. And then there are days like today, when I question how I ever managed to…
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Why You Should Be More Concerned About Your Pool Than Terrorism
home insemination syringeLet’s take a moment to look at some startling statistics. In 2016, four children in the U.S. tragically lost their lives due to lightning strikes. Meanwhile, gun violence claimed 637 kids under the age of 11. Between 2002…
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Are You a Good Mom or a Great Mom?
home insemination syringeMenu: ParentingBy Jamie TaylorAfter some serious reflection, I’ve come to the conclusion that I proudly belong in the “great mom” category. It wasn’t an overnight realization. Years of experience and four little ones later, here I am, feeling…
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Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
low cost IUIRecently, 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 own hands.…
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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…
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12 Unexpected Insights from My 20-Year Reunion
low cost IUI Reunions can be eye-opening experiences, especially when it’s been two decades since you last saw your classmates. Here are a dozen surprising things I discovered at my 20th reunion that might inspire you to reconnect with your past. Casual Settings Win: Our 10-year reunion was held in a stiff banquet hall, with…
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10 New Emojis We Wish Would Make Their Debut
low cost IUI It’s no secret that emoji lovers are still grumbling about the absence of a middle finger emoji. Let’s be real; that’s the emoji we’ve all been eagerly anticipating. And while we’re at it, where’s the hot dog, taco, glass of white wine, and lobster? It sounds like someone is eager to show…