Month: January 2023
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Why I’m Allowing My Child to Try the School Lunches
low cost IUI As my little one, Max, prepares to start kindergarten soon, I find myself pondering how to approach the school cafeteria meals. Reflecting on my own public school experience in the ’80s, I remember being strictly prohibited from buying lunch. My mother, overwhelmed by my allergies, struggled to find anything on the menu…
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If You Didn’t Have Social Media, Who Would Be First on Your Call List?
low cost IUI Ah, January! The month that feels like it drags on longer than a Monday morning. If you’re like most people, you probably can’t wait for it to be over. The holiday cheer has faded, your wallet is feeling lighter, and the weather is anything but inviting. It’s like winter decided to show…
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Three Valuable Lessons I Hope My Kids Learned from Their Grandfather
low cost IUI Parenting By Jamie L. Carter Updated: Aug. 3, 2016Originally Published: Sep. 13, 2015 The evening drizzle was hardly a bother the other night—nothing like earlier when I could barely see across the street. I had the option to pull into the school parking lot and scurry with my daughter and husband to…
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Why I’m Thankful for Your Untidy Home
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What You’re Really Communicating When You Tell a Friend ‘I’m Busy’
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When You’re Feeling Like a Less-Than-Ideal Mom, Keep This in Mind
Parenting home insemination syringe A little while ago, I received a message from someone I’ve only connected with online. The subject line read, “Am I a terrible mother?” Naturally, I opened it right away, feeling a mix of concern and curiosity. The message shared sentiments like these: “I care deeply for my kids, but honestly,…
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Nurturing Relationships: The Importance of Consistent Care in Marriage
low cost IUI I was chatting with an old acquaintance, Lisa, when she mentioned, “I’m entering my new chapter as a single mom.” I was seated next to my wife, Sara, on a flight home after celebrating our 11th anniversary on a beautiful Caribbean cruise. Curious, I quickly texted back, hoping to get a response…
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How a Kind Stranger at Target Helped Me Hold It Together
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Understanding the Challenges of Fertility: A Physician’s Perspective
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7 Situations Where I’ll Unapologetically Show You the Finger
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: sometimes, the middle finger is the most satisfying way to express that you’re done with someone’s nonsense. While society often labels women who don’t play nice as grumpy or unfriendly, the truth is, we’re just not interested in wasting our breath on trivial matters. Here are seven scenarios where…