Month: November 2023
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Everything I Never Wanted to Know About Vaginas
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point: I’m relieved not to be a woman. From my perspective, being a woman comes with a whole lot of challenges. Now, don’t start throwing your protest signs just yet. I adore women—especially one in particular, my wife. However, when I observe the struggles women face, including…
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Watching My Parenting Ideals Crash and Burn
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The Risks of Embracing the ‘Cool Girl’ Persona
low cost IUI During my late twenties, I found myself adopting the role of the “Cool Girl.” I didn’t actually embody coolness, nor did others see me that way; rather, I was preoccupied with shaping myself into the ideal woman for my own benefit, often at the expense of my well-being and the women around…
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You Might Be a Parent If…
You find yourself correcting friends and coworkers when they forget to say “please” or “thank you.” Cutting your food into minuscule pieces has become second nature. You can’t help but hum, “Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere…” while tackling the dishes. You’d gladly trade a limb for a shiny, fully loaded minivan. Your idea of…
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10 Advantages of Bringing Your Kids Along to the Doctor’s Office
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself wishing I could slip away to appointments without my little ones. The thought of taking my rambunctious 4-year-old and my spirited 2-year-old into a doctor’s office feels daunting. However, a recent unexpected visit forced me to load them into the car and head to the…
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How to Navigate Returning to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Parent
Get Pregnant Fast After dedicating almost a decade to raising my kids, I’ve decided it’s time to step back into the workforce. It took a lot of encouragement to get here—let’s face it, who would want to hire someone who has survived on caffeine and occasionally forgets what a shower feels like? But here I…
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Ringworm in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Get Pregnant Fast If you notice a red or pinkish-brown circular rash on your child’s skin, it could be a sign of a common fungal infection known as ringworm. Don’t let the name fool you—there are no actual worms involved! Instead, this condition is characterized by scaly patches that often form a ring shape, leaving…
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“Period Boxes” Are an Excellent Tool for Discussing Puberty with Your Kids
At home insemination kit On the day we were set to learn the gender of our twins, my partner and I were filled with excitement. As the ultrasound wand moved over my growing belly, the anticipation grew. The technician announced, “Baby A is… a girl.” He added more gel and continued searching for Baby B.…
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To the Parents of Little Adventurers
Get Pregnant Fast There’s nothing quite like being thousands of miles away from home, exhausted and frazzled, with two energetic kids in tow, to make you question your parenting skills. That’s exactly where I found myself last week during our “vacation” in sunny California, visiting friends and family. It took nearly a week for my…
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10 Awkward Questions Kids Ask About Their Growing Bodies
low cost IUI I sensed it was on the horizon. For months, I was attuned to the signs, bracing myself for the inevitable Body Changes letter. Cue the dramatic music! Memories from my childhood came flooding back. I remember sitting in class, trying to maintain my composure while secretly wishing for a trapdoor to appear…