Year: 2022
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5 Reasons My Partner Can’t Stand My Pregnancy
low cost IUI When I first brought up the topic of pregnancy complaints with my partner, he was hesitant. “Is this some kind of trap for your blog?” he asked. After a bit of coaxing and a promise that I wouldn’t take offense, he finally shared his thoughts. (For good measure, I asked a few…
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Understanding Asperger’s Through My Daughter’s Eyes
home insemination syringe “I apologize; it’s the Asperger’s.” This was the heartfelt expression my nearly seven-year-old daughter, Mia, offered after experiencing a significant emotional outburst in her classroom the previous day, during which she had harshly distanced herself from her closest friend. As a parent of a child with Asperger’s, I felt compelled to guide…
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Dear Parent of a Baby With a Hemangioma,
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You Can Now Purchase a Calendar Featuring Hairy Men Dressed as Fairies
home insemination syringe In an exciting release, you can now buy a unique calendar filled with hairy men adorned in fairy costumes, all contributing to a charitable cause. This whimsical concept, originally introduced by photographer Alex Thompson as an April Fool’s Day joke, has been transformed into a delightful calendar that supports the Prostate Cancer…
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Senator Mark Thompson’s Controversial Remarks on Motherhood in Politics
low cost IUI In a recent political exchange, Ohio Senator Mark Thompson made headlines for his controversial remarks about his female opponent, Linda Harris, who is a 30-year-old mother running for a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. Thompson, a term-limited Republican, questioned Harris’s capability to campaign effectively while managing her responsibilities as a…
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Stop Using ‘I’m Here for You’ If You Don’t Truly Mean It
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I’m Not a “Special Needs Mom,” and Here’s Why
low cost IUI The term “special needs mom” seems to be everywhere, especially during the holiday season or IEP meetings. There are countless articles, memes, and discussions circulating online. However, I don’t identify with that label. I am not a “special needs mom.” Some may assume I fit that description simply because I am deaf.…
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Fast Food Memories: A Culinary Journey
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When Your Child Sees You in an Intimate Moment
Parenting Insights home insemination syringe Have you ever had a romantic moment interrupted by unexpected sounds from the hallway? I’m not referring to the awkward teenage years; I mean the present day, in your own bedroom, and that jarring thought: “What if my child walks in right now?!” Years ago, when my eldest was confined…
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Why I Seek My Children’s Consent Before Sharing Their Photos Online
low cost IUI As I flipped through a collection of cherished baby pictures of my first child, a thought crossed my mind: “Should we consider having another baby?” But then I stumbled upon a hilarious image of my now-toddler, then just 10 months old, enthusiastically redecorating our dining room with spaghetti sauce, reminiscent of an…