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low cost IUI After the birth of our third child, my partner, Sarah, began to notice dark spots on her skin and decided to start using makeup. I found myself in a surprising position—encouraging her to go without it. “You don’t need makeup,” I said one morning as she applied foundation in the bathroom. “You’re…

low cost IUI Last summer, my adventurous little boy, Max, embarked on his first-ever summer camp experience. It was a big deal—his first time away from home for more than just one night. Just an hour after I dropped him off, I felt a wave of longing wash over me. By bedtime, I found myself…

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low cost IUI Teachers in Oklahoma are gearing up for a significant walkout, driven by deep frustrations over inadequate pay and insufficient resources. Educators, like middle school art instructor Jamie Parker, have been vocal about the dire conditions they face in the classroom. With a salary of just $27,732 annually, Parker teaches six classes a…

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