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low cost IUI I stand firmly beside my partner because I am a white woman raising two biracial children with a wonderful black man. Throughout our decade-long marriage, I have faced the disheartening question of why I would choose to be with him. In times of adversity, our response is simple: when they go low,…

artificial insemination syringe The trailer for Marcus Reed’s upcoming Netflix film, Fatherhood, is finally here, and it’s pulling at our heartstrings. Based on a true story, this film follows a father as he navigates the challenges of single parenthood after the unexpected passing of his wife. Typically, Marcus Reed’s films don’t leave us reaching for…

low cost IUI Hey there! I’m Emma, and this is my son, my firstborn. He’s in your class this year. I hope I don’t come off as “That Mom,” but I want to share something personal. Not too long ago, the thought of leaving my little one at preschool made me tear up. Back then,…

low cost IUI About six months after I hung up my breastfeeding cape with my first child, I found myself in a rather unexpected situation: a panic attack on an airplane, with my little one snoozing in my arms. I vividly remember glancing at my husband, eyes wide and frantic, while my heart felt like…

low cost IUI I’ve never considered myself particularly resilient. However, reflecting on the challenges I faced at a young age, I now recognize a strength within me that I didn’t see before. Discovering that strength wasn’t easy; for a long time, it felt like an extra burden weighing down my heart. Yet, I chose to…

low cost IUI Dear Partner, On February 17, we mark another year together—14 years of our red rose Valentine’s Day wedding. While some may see this as just a number, to me, it represents everything. We both understand that marriage requires effort, and we’ve witnessed countless unions falter over time. Many relationships have shattered under…

low cost IUI I never saw myself as someone who was particularly fond of babies, but after the birth of my daughter, motherhood unfolded for me in ways I hadn’t expected. The experience of giving birth was overwhelmingly powerful, and the connection with my newborn was instantaneous. Despite the myths I had heard, breastfeeding was…

low cost IUI I recently stumbled across several articles titled “5 Ways to Impress Your Partner,” and honestly, they made me chuckle more than inspire me. Here’s how those suggestions might play out in my home: Suggestion #1: Welcome him at the door in an apron and stilettos when he gets home from work. Reality…

low cost IUI Who would have imagined that a commercial for glass cleaner could be so emotionally impactful? Brace yourselves, parents, because Windex has just unveiled a new ad as part of its “Give Life A Sparkle” campaign, showcasing the bittersweet journey of a father and his daughter as she grows up. Get ready for…

low cost IUI During a campus visit to a university in Colorado, two Native American boys had an unsettling experience when the mother of another prospective student called the police, claiming their presence made her feel “sick.” This incident has sparked widespread outrage and is seen as yet another case of racial profiling. Journey to…