Category: conception
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We Shouldn’t Need a #NursesUnite Hashtag to Recognize the Heroism of Nurses
home insemination syringe In a recent episode of a popular daytime talk show, the hosts sparked considerable outrage with their dismissive remarks about nurses. During a discussion about the Miss America Pageant, they ridiculed Miss Colorado, Jenna Thompson, for wearing a stethoscope and using her nursing career as a talent showcase. Thompson performed a heartfelt…
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Introducing Frauenmond: Chocolate for Menstrual Comfort
low cost IUI A Swiss chocolatier has devised a unique chocolate designed to alleviate menstrual discomfort, blending indulgence with wellness. This innovative creation, named Frauenmond, which means “women’s moon,” aims to make that time of the month a little more bearable for women everywhere. While many of us tend to reach for chocolate as a…
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Perception vs. Reality: You’re Doing Better Than You Think
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself being my own worst critic. It’s easy to feel like I’m failing when I lose my cool, whip up a less-than-stellar dinner, or just can’t muster the energy to play yet another round of Candy Land. However, when I take a step back, I realize…
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When Your Community Is a Facebook Moms’ Group
home insemination syringe Parenting Insights By Laura Thompson Updated: Aug. 5, 2016 Originally Published: April 5, 2016 “It takes a village to raise a child,” is a saying we’ve all heard. In a traditional village, mothers, aunts, and friends gather to support each other, sharing the intimate details of sleepless nights, breastfeeding challenges, and postpartum…
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I Chose This Life, So Why Am I Feeling So Unhappy?
low cost IUI It’s a Thursday night at 8:42 PM, and tears are streaming down my face. I’m shaking, overwhelmed, and feeling utterly hopeless. All I want is to retreat to the comfort of sleep, to escape this wave of sadness and failure that has washed over me. Despite the chaos swirling inside, I feel…
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The Alarming Reality of Drowning
low cost IUI Ah, the blissful days of summer! Picture yourself lounging by the pool, soaking up the sun and enjoying the freedom from winter’s grasp. But wait—if you’re a parent, that carefree vibe takes a sharp turn. Your days of associating water with relaxation are officially over! When it comes to poolside safety, it’s…
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Long Hair, No Worries: Why I’m Embracing My Sons’ Long Locks
low cost IUI As a pediatrician and a parent, I often find myself reflecting on the perceptions surrounding children’s hairstyles. In my experience, people frequently mistake my sons for girls due to their long hair. When this happens, I gently clarify with pronouns like “he” or “him,” and while most strangers are embarrassed, I reassure…
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Understanding Depression: A Perspective from Comedian Jake Thompson
low cost IUI Comedian Jake Thompson offers a compelling perspective on why depression is not simply a “choice.” In a detailed Twitter thread, he addresses the widespread misconceptions surrounding mental health, particularly the damaging belief that individuals can just decide to overcome their struggles. This misunderstanding often comes from those who have never grappled with…
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Yes, I Have a Lot of Little Ones… Want to Take One Home?
low cost IUI Dear friends and curious onlookers, I can’t help but notice the look of mild panic on your faces as I navigate the chaos of my trio of tiny humans. (And yes, I see that one of them is sporting only mittens and a cut-off shirt!) While there are just three of them,…
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Understanding the Perils of Manic Episodes: A 14-Year Journey
low cost IUI It took me over a decade to fully grasp the risks associated with my manic episodes. My experience with depression was long and familiar, filled with nights of sorrow and numbness. However, mania was a term I had only heard—never truly understood. Then it struck me. My first encounter with mania was…