Month: November 2022
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The Journey of Aging and Resting Bitch Face
home insemination syringe As I navigate the journey of aging, subtle signs are beginning to appear on my face. A recent revelation of this phenomenon came when individuals began expressing genuine concern for my emotional state. For instance, just yesterday, I engaged in the following exchanges: Morning Conversations Colleague (interrupting me as I daydream about…
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Twitter Comes to the Rescue for Mom After Craft Fair Flop
home insemination syringe In a heartwarming twist of fate, a mom’s crafting dreams were nearly dashed at a recent craft fair, but thanks to her son’s quick thinking, her beautiful handmade goods found a new home on Twitter. Meet Karen Thompson, who after setting up a delightful booth filled with her knitted masterpieces, walked away…
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How Our Family Embraced a Year of Nomadic Living
Get Pregnant Fast Three years ago, when our children were aged 14, 11, and 5, we made a bold yet exhilarating decision. We decluttered our lives, selling off unnecessary possessions, packed only the essentials into our reliable Honda Pilot, stowed the rest in storage, and embarked on a year-long adventure on the road. Surprisingly, we…
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First Date Intimacy: Embracing the Experience Without Shame
low cost IUI In an early episode of a well-known series, a character named Lily finds herself on her first date with a charming man named Max. By the end of the evening, they share a passionate encounter. Reflecting on this scene from my younger years, I was taken aback by the idea of intimacy…
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How Depression Shapes My Journey as a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Living with depression has often made me feel like I’m falling short as a friend, sister, daughter, and wife. There have been times when I’ve isolated myself from those I love, retreating to the bathroom—why is it always the bathroom?—to hide behind locked doors. I curl up on the cold floor, enveloped…
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Growing Up: A Journey of Letting Go
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Why I’m Not Feeling the Back-to-School Sadness
home insemination syringe As we transition into a new academic year, I reflect on the cherished moments filled with playdates, field trips, and spirited homecoming games. Admittedly, there’s a tinge of nostalgia for those days now behind us. Yet, as the school year ramps up and the pressures of testing and college applications loom large,…
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Hey Moms in the School Drop-Off Line, Time to Step Out of the Car!
home insemination syringe Last school year was a whirlwind for me and my family. I was deep into my pregnancy with my fourth child while juggling drop-offs at a school a whopping 25 miles away. Trust me, if they had a bus, I would have signed them up in a heartbeat to avoid a headline…
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It’s Time to Rethink the Term ‘Pussy’
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