Category: TTC

low cost IUI Remember those carefree days in your twenties and early thirties when beach vacations meant adrenaline-pumping adventures like snorkeling, surfing, and racing around on WaveRunners? Nights were filled with laughter and cocktails until the early hours of the morning, with wild stories shared over too many fruity drinks. While beach trips are still…

low cost IUI While our family doesn’t always gather for dinner, we make it a point to do so on many evenings. During these meals, my partner and I ask our three children how their day went. The typical response is a lackluster “How was your day?” Our two older kids, aged 10 and 8,…

low cost IUI Ah, parenthood—a delightful journey filled with unexpected turns and a few detours that make you question your sanity. I’ve come to find that managing expectations is the name of the game. The monumental events I thought would be life-changing—like childbirth, holidays, and those epic birthday parties—usually left me feeling deflated. Meanwhile, the…

low cost IUI As a parent, I’ve done some pretty quirky things, but slicing a single blueberry into quarters might just take the cake. The other day, while preparing a snack for my 17-month-old daughter, I pulled out some organic blueberries from the fridge. Remembering a random tidbit about how blueberries are roughly the size…

low cost IUI Remember when you were a kid and your dad seemed like the strongest man on the planet? Whether it was fixing broken toys, lifting you onto his shoulders, or figuring out how to operate the TV remote, he was your go-to superhero. Back in those days, he ruled the household as the…

low cost IUI November 20, 2023 About a year ago, my son, Max, came barreling into the house on his rollerblades. He had been outside, joyfully spraying himself with the garden hose while dressed in his school uniform—a polo and khaki shorts. Now, he was dripping wet and urgently announced his need to use the…

low cost IUI I find myself cringing as I admit this. “If someone is bothering you, just ask them nicely to stop.” Ugh, I can almost feel myself gagging. It’s hard to believe I’m telling my daughters to handle bullies with such politeness. It makes me question my own parenting skills. Am I really shaping…

low cost IUI At a lively brunch gathering, a family friend turns to me, a warm smile lighting up her face. “Your kids are absolutely precious!” she exclaims. “Thank you! We think they’re pretty great,” I reply, trying to keep the humility in check. But then comes the dreaded question: “So, which one is the…

low cost IUI I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the incredible father you are to our children. Sure, there are days when I might nudge you — let’s say, remind — about things that need doing around the house. Like that overflowing trash can you walk past or the laundry…

low cost IUI A call from my son’s middle school came just before I was set to pick him up. My son, a seventh grader, had become increasingly withdrawn in recent weeks. Despite my attempts to engage him in conversation, he remained tight-lipped, shifting from his usual chatter to a more reserved demeanor seemingly overnight.…