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This Company Lets Your Kids Create Their Own Fashion
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Traveling with a Baby: Essential Packing Guide
Get Pregnant FastTraveling with a little one can be a delightful yet challenging experience. To ensure a smooth trip for both you and your baby, it’s essential to pack wisely. Here’s a handy checklist of must-have items that will keep…
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Gold’s Gym Faces Backlash Over Controversial Ad Campaign
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I Thought I Was Having a Stroke, but It Turned Out to Be an Ocular Migraine
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New Policy Grants Middle School Students Access to Condoms at School
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An Open Letter to My Unexpected Post-Pregnancy Belly Flap
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5 Sneaky Ways to Rack Up Facebook Likes (While Being a Total Jerk)
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Reflections on Partnership and Household Responsibilities
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Two Types of Kids on the First Day of School: A Hilarious Snapshot
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A Commitment to My Youngest Child: Allowing You to Stay Little
Get Pregnant FastIt’s no secret that as parents, we often find ourselves reflecting on the differences in how we raise our children, especially when it comes to our youngest. It’s almost a cliché to apologize to our later-born kids for…
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Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
low cost IUIRecently, Target made headlines by announcing it would stop using gender-specific signage in its stores, including the separation of toys by gender. This decision didn’t sit well with some customers, who took to Target’s Facebook page to express their displeasure.Enter Facebook user Jake Thompson, who decided to take matters into his own hands.…
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The 5 Types of People You Encounter as a Gay Dad
low cost IUI Navigating life as a gay dad can be quite the adventure! While the biggest challenge doesn’t stem from raising my kids, who are already curious about why we don’t have a “Mommy,” it’s more about how to explain our family dynamics to others. My twins are smart and open-minded, so that part…
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The Child Left Behind: A Journey of Love and Resilience
low cost IUI This isn’t a tale about the loss of our daughter, Lily. There are countless accounts from mothers who have faced the unimaginable grief of losing a child. During our darkest days, I found solace in those narratives—they provided a glimmer of hope that I could navigate through the heartache. Instead, this story…
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Why is Miscarriage Such a Silent Struggle?
low cost IUI My first pregnancy was a breeze, just like I assumed it would be for most women. But when I faced the devastating news of losing my baby, the term “miscarriage” felt like a dark cloud hovering over me. I thought to myself, “This can’t be happening to me—I’m young and healthy.” No…
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The Daydreams of Exhausted Moms
low cost IUI We all have aspirations. Some people dream of fame, while others yearn for that dream job they don’t dread waking up for each morning. Money, power, romance—the possibilities are endless in our imaginations. However, once you become a mom, many of those fantasies take a backseat to some new, more pressing daydreams.…
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13 Life Lessons About Money I Want My Kids to Learn Beyond Just Dollars and Cents
low cost IUI Last weekend, I took my kids to my mom’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the stories of her childhood, like dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store, and visiting the small cemetery where our family members rest. However, what really struck them was witnessing poverty in…
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The 5 Most Awkward Aspects of Your Gynecological Exam
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12 Unexpected Insights from My 20-Year Reunion
low cost IUI Reunions can be eye-opening experiences, especially when it’s been two decades since you last saw your classmates. Here are a dozen surprising things I discovered at my 20th reunion that might inspire you to reconnect with your past. Casual Settings Win: Our 10-year reunion was held in a stiff banquet hall, with…
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10 New Emojis We Wish Would Make Their Debut
low cost IUI It’s no secret that emoji lovers are still grumbling about the absence of a middle finger emoji. Let’s be real; that’s the emoji we’ve all been eagerly anticipating. And while we’re at it, where’s the hot dog, taco, glass of white wine, and lobster? It sounds like someone is eager to show…
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What I Wish I Had Shared with My Son’s New Fifth-Grade Teacher
low cost IUI Hey there! I’m Emma, and this is my son, my firstborn. He’s in your class this year. I hope I don’t come off as “That Mom,” but I want to share something personal. Not too long ago, the thought of leaving my little one at preschool made me tear up. Back then,…