Month: July 2023
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A Visit to the Dentist with My Toddler
home insemination syringe It’s a typical Monday morning. My partner is off at work, and I’m still in my pajamas at 9 a.m., contemplating a pool day with my 2-year-old. Suddenly, my phone buzzes with a reminder: “Family Smile Dentistry looks forward to your daughter’s 10:30 appointment today!” Panic sets in. Despite receiving multiple texts,…
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A Heartfelt Goodbye to the Tooth Fairy: My Dad
home insemination syringe I always knew this moment would arrive. It’s a bizarre comfort, knowing something is coming, yet it doesn’t make it any easier. Grieving is a peculiar beast, and advance notice doesn’t soften the blow. I spent more than a few days in denial about the inevitable. A part of me clung to…
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25 Heartfelt Thanks I Owe My Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like an underappreciated endeavor. You find yourself awake at odd hours tending to a sick child, and your reward may just be a surprise mess on your lap. You brave endless hours at chaotic play centers, only to be met with a meltdown on the way out. And…
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Why TV Land’s ‘Younger’ Misses the Mark
low cost IUI After binge-watching the first few episodes of TV Land’s series Younger, I was left with a feeling akin to that of overindulging in greasy diner fare—a nostalgic pang reminiscent of the brunches enjoyed by Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha. Here’s the scoop: I genuinely wanted to enjoy the show. Adapted from Pamela…
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Navigating Dating When Your Child Has a Chronic Illness
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to dating, knowing when to share that your child has a chronic illness can be a tricky proposition. Do you break the news on the first date over a salad, or is it better to mention it in your online dating profile before any flirty exchanges begin? Imagine this:…
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Why Do We Often Thank Dads Just for Being Parents?
home insemination syringe One of the foundational lessons instilled in me as a child was the importance of saying please and thank you. As a dutiful student in Catholic school, I took this lesson to heart. Nowadays, I often find myself ending emails with a “thanks!” even when it may not be warranted. Since the…
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My Child’s School Project Didn’t Impress, and That’s Totally Fine
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s set the record straight: my youngest is in kindergarten, and while his project might not have been a masterpiece by adult standards, it was a heartfelt effort from a little one. Sure, I might be a bit biased, but it was a true testament to his creativity and determination. Having navigated…
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Why Your Practitioner Might Need to Break Your Water During Labor and How It Works
Get Pregnant Fast When the time comes for your little one to enter the world, the protective amniotic sac that has cradled them throughout your pregnancy will eventually need to give way. While many women experience their water breaking naturally during labor, there are instances when a practitioner may decide to assist this process through…
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Burger King Steals the Show This Halloween with a McDonald’s Costume
Get Pregnant Fast Halloween came early for a Burger King in Rego Park, Queens, as they decided to have a little fun at the expense of their rival, McDonald’s. The restaurant cleverly donned a ghostly costume, complete with the unmistakable name “McDonald’s” emblazoned across it. Now that’s some creative marketing! The entire establishment was transformed,…