Category: Preperation
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33 Essential Steps for Traveling Abroad with Kids
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The Importance of a Colonoscopy and Tips for a Smooth Experience
low cost IUI A year ago, at the age of 34, I found myself grappling with a frightening rectal cancer scare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colorectal cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. What was even more alarming was the increase in colon…
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Embracing Help in Parenthood: A Personal Reflection
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5 Things Moms Should Never Feel the Need to Justify to Anyone
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Reflections on Recovery: Lessons Learned from a Health Crisis
low cost IUI At the age of 34, I experienced a dramatic health crisis when an aneurysm ruptured in the right side of my brain, followed by a stroke affecting my left side. Shortly after, my brain began to swell. It has now been ten months since that fateful night, during which I’ve undergone eight…
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That Moment When You Realize Mortality is Inevitable
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Five Surprising Ways Parenthood Differs from Our Expectations
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Controversial Perspective: ‘The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep’ Is Uneasy and Unengaging
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Embracing the Beauty of the Mom Bod
home insemination syringe Menu Parenting Embracing the Beauty of the Mom Bod by Jamie Thompson Updated: Jan. 8, 2016 Originally Published: July 24, 2014 Recently, I shared a selfie on my Facebook blog page as I prepared to take my children to the pool. The caption read, “On our way to the pool! Let’s hope…
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Don’t Be a Jerk About Participation Trophies
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