Category: Preperation
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I Wasn’t Prepared for Motherhood
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 Originally Published: Feb. 5, 2016 You were a surprise, a twist of fate during my teenage years that altered my entire existence. It may sound harsh, but it’s the truth—an often unspoken reality of unplanned pregnancies. I simply wasn’t prepared to be a mother. In fact, I…
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10 Fantastic Lip Balms for Your Fabulous 40s
low cost IUI As we gracefully age, we often focus on changes in our hair, skin, and even reproductive health, but one area that often gets overlooked is our lips. With the passing years, our lips tend to lose collagen—the magic protein that gives them that coveted plumpness. Add in a few decades of sun…
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I’m Not a Father, So Please Don’t Acknowledge Me on Father’s Day
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The Day My Son Experienced a Schoolyard Blow
home insemination syringe He pushed his food around on his plate, glancing up at his father and me, a look of deep contemplation etched across his face. As a mother navigating the teenage years, I understood the importance of not prying too hard for answers. Our son, typically so open about his feelings, was unusually…
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34 Steps for an Unforgettable Date Night at Home
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Suggestions for Enhancing Your New Parent Class
low cost IUI Dear New Parent Class Instructor, I hope this message finds you well. Approximately a year ago, I participated in one of the New Parent classes that your hospital promotes as a source of essential tools and skills for navigating the birthing experience and subsequent parenting challenges. Regrettably, after dedicating 18 hours to…
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I Left My 5-Year-Old Alone for a Short Time, and I Don’t Need Your Criticism
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It’s Time to Abolish the Dress Code for Girls
home insemination syringe Another week brings yet another discussion about dress codes. This time, a Connecticut high school has decided to require pre-approval for prom dresses—a policy announced just one week before the event. This puts immense pressure on students and their families, many of whom have already spent considerable sums on dresses and alterations,…
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12 Unexpected Conversations I’ve Had with My Daughters (So Far)
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Florida Legislators Approve Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Bill
low cost IUI In a significant move, Florida legislators have passed a bill aimed at establishing Daylight Saving Time as the permanent standard for the state. Dubbed the “Sunshine Protection Act,” this legislation seeks to ensure that Florida enjoys longer, sunnier days throughout the year, much to the delight of its residents. The bill garnered…