Year: 2022
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Embracing Unexpected Moments with My Tween
home insemination syringe “Mom, I need your help,” my newly turned 12-year-old, Liam, announces, plopping down beside me on the couch and breaking my rare moment of solitude while I’m lost in a book. I hope this is worth it. I glance at his tousled hair, clothes stained from a day at basketball camp, and…
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A Letter to My Firstborn: Longing for Our Bond
home insemination syringe Dear Emma, I find myself reflecting on our time together, and I miss you deeply. I miss the days when it was just the two of us, filled with endless playtime. I remember those afternoons spent with toy cars and trucks, coloring outside the lines, and dancing around the living room, shaking…
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Moms Are Just as Clueless as You Are: Debunking Parenting Myths
low cost IUI Before I became a parent, I naively believed that all moms had it figured out. After all, they’ve had time to learn their children’s quirks, right? Take my daughter, for instance. I was convinced she adored footed pajamas, so I gifted her five pairs for Christmas. Fast forward to now, and the…
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Why I March: A Doctor’s Perspective on Advocacy as a Woman of Color
low cost IUI As a mother and a woman of color, I find myself compelled to march for justice and equity. This journey begins with a simple thought experiment: Imagine being the only person of your race in a room filled with people from a different background. Picture the discomfort of being the lone female…
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A Note to the Cyclist Who Shouted at Me on the Street
low cost IUI Dear Cyclist, I have to say, I’m not impressed. When you sped past me on your bike and yelled “What an idiot!” I didn’t take a moment to consider whether I was in the bike lane or if I should have moved quicker. Nope, my only thought was that you were being…
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10 Signs You’re a Texas Mom
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a popular saying that resonates deeply in Texas: “I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!” That perfectly captures my journey to the Lone Star State. I married a tall Texan, and my little ones are proud Texans too. So, what does it mean to…
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How to Hit Pause When You’ve Found Your Parenting Groove
home insemination syringe If there’s one word that encapsulates my feelings about parenthood, it would be “eager.” I was eager to become pregnant, then eager to no longer be pregnant. I looked forward to my child’s first steps, words, and even the thought of having another baby. There was always something next on my horizon,…
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8 Ways Moms and ‘The Bachelor’ Have More in Common Than You Think
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Johnson As a devoted fan of ‘The Bachelor,’ I often find myself reflecting on what makes the show so captivating. While it may seem superficial at first glance—complete with dazzling gowns and extravagant dates—there’s a deeper connection that resonates with me: the experience of motherhood mirrors the chaos of reality…
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Avoiding Sensitive Topics: University Advises Faculty Amid New Gun Laws
home insemination syringe In an unusual turn of events, the University of Houston has advised its faculty to steer clear of sensitive discussions as Texas prepares to implement a concealed carry law on public university campuses this August. This new legislation allows legally armed students to bring their weapons onto school grounds, raising concerns among…
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A Man Overcomes His Disability to Travel the World, Thanks to His Friends
low cost IUI In an inspiring tale of friendship and determination, a group of friends has turned a dream into reality for their companion, Mark Stevens. Despite being primarily wheelchair-bound due to a debilitating condition, Mark’s vision of backpacking across Europe came to fruition with the support of his devoted friends. They literally carried him…