Year: 2022
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A Letter of Guidance to My Grown Daughter, Inspired by Your 3-Year-Old Self
low cost IUI Dear Emily, I see you in those playful star-printed black-and-white trousers, layered with a purple dress, a red one, and a striped number. You proudly declare that you look fantastic! When I playfully ask, “If you were a dinosaur, what would you be?” you confidently respond, “A sparkly pink Pteranodon who loves…
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8 ½ Fantastic Perks of Having Older Kids
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For Grieving Parents, the Holidays Bring Mixed Emotions
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The Challenges of Being a New Mother
home insemination syringe Parenting The Challenges of Being a New Mother By Clara Thompson Updated: January 5, 2016 Originally Published: January 18, 2011 Unpleasant Communication: While I may be overly sensitive, it’s hard to stay composed when someone is yelling at me. Unfortunately, I now have a tiny boss who, when feeling hungry or irritable,…
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The Scale No Longer Dictates My Self-Worth
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Mom Asks To ‘Change’ Eclipse Date Due to School Conflicts, Internet Can’t Stop Chuckling
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Madge Addresses the Challenge of Using the Term ‘Vagina’ with Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it, referring to our children’s vulva and vagina as the “front bum” might not be the best strategy after all. In the latest episode of Madge the Vag, our friend Madge explores the discomfort many parents feel when it comes to using the correct anatomical terms for body parts with…
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8 Insights I Wish to Share with My Coworkers Without Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, Childless Colleagues! After spending several months caring for my newborn, I’ve returned to the office, a bit bleary-eyed but ready to dive back into the daily grind. While many things around here remain the same, I’ve experienced some significant changes that I think it’s important to share with you. Here are…
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Hillary’s Values Are Reflected in Her Actions — A Personal Perspective
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TV Anchor Responds to Criticism Over Her Fashion Choices
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a Milwaukee news anchor became the talk of social media after addressing a viewer’s critique of her wardrobe. The anchor, Lana Rivers, who works at WXYZ 12, shared an anonymous letter she received on her Facebook page. The letter claimed that her outfits had become “more revealing” and “less professional,” even…