Month: July 2025
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7 Reasons Why Your First Pregnancy Is Nothing Short of Amazing
low cost IUI Pregnancy is an incredibly personal experience—unique to each woman. Some women glow with joy, proudly displaying their adorable baby bump, while others may feel more like they’re harboring a beach ball. I consider myself fortunate; while I didn’t endure severe morning sickness, I did gain 90 pounds and grow an alarming amount…
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Reflections on a Year of Nursing During COVID-19
At home insemination kit I’m leaving my nursing position after a year of caring for COVID patients, and the experience has left me profoundly affected. I’ve spent a decade in nursing, providing comfort, care, and support during some of the most vulnerable moments in people’s lives. I’ve witnessed both the miracle of life and the…
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Yes, I Apologize to My Children
By Emma Johnson home insemination syringe As a parent, I have come to recognize a significant personal flaw: my short temper. Coupled with my perfectionist tendencies, this often leads me to moments of regrettable behavior. I have lost track of how many times I’ve had to apologize to my children for outbursts that could rival…
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High School Senior Treats Herself to Prom with Creative Self-Promposal
home insemination syringe In a charming twist on the traditional promposal, one high school senior decided to take matters into her own hands and ask herself to prom. Senior Emma Johnson, who attends a small private school without its own prom, had her sights set on attending the event at the district high school, where…
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Embracing the Holiday Spirit Early: A Doctor’s Perspective
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Jenna Parker on Motherhood, Turning Forty & Raising Kids in NYC
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What I Learned in My Twenties: A Letter to Parents
low cost IUI Dear Parents, I owe you an apology. To the parents I worked with before I stepped into motherhood, I am truly sorry. When I sat across from you at the IEP table as a job coach and prevocational instructor, I had no idea what it truly meant to raise children. Yes, I…
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7 Insights About My Gifted Child
home insemination syringe A few months after my son Leo was born, I found myself utterly drained. Between breastfeeding and sleepless nights, it often felt like he was draining my energy. From the very beginning, he had a unique way of doing things. As an infant, he was picky about food and stubbornly resistant to…
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Adult Summer Camp: No Counselors, Just Fun (and Drinks)!
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The Transformation of My Partner: A Reflection on Change in Marriage
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