Category: pregnancy

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low cost IUI During my first pregnancy, my partner and I made a conscious choice to keep the baby’s gender a surprise. I had a son, and with each of my subsequent pregnancies—which resulted in three more boys—we continued this tradition. In an age where knowing the sex of your child before birth is increasingly…

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low cost IUI Couch Parenting, also known as horizontal parenting, might not be something you had in your grand parenting plan, but let’s face it—life happens! Whether you’re battling morning sickness, nursing a nasty flu, or feeling the effects of last night’s party, you might find yourself stuck on the couch. But don’t worry! You…

low cost IUI A year has passed since I endured my second miscarriage within eight months. Last summer, my partner and I made the decision to grow our family. The first loss hit me so unexpectedly that I struggled to process it as a true loss. However, it was indeed a loss. I falsely believed…

low cost IUI When you flip through glossy magazines or browse the latest parenting books, you might think pregnancy is nothing short of a glamorous journey. However, the reality is far from that—pregnancy can be one of the most awkward, uncomfortable, and downright hilarious phases of a woman’s life. This is precisely why the candid…

low cost IUI Updated: June 13, 2014 Originally Published: May 5, 2014 Welcome to the delightful chaos of parenting! If you’re in the trenches of raising a little one, then you know it’s a wild ride filled with surprises and a sprinkle of humor. Here’s a light-hearted look at the first six months of parenthood,…