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home insemination Kit Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: June 13, 2012 This week has been particularly challenging; my son has completely stopped sleeping. As a result, I am exhausted. After a sleepless night, I thought it would be a good idea to take my two boys to Target after their “nap” (a term I…

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home insemination Kit One of the first lessons I absorbed as a child was the importance of saying “please” and “thank you.” As a dutiful student in Catholic school, I took this to heart, ensuring I always expressed my gratitude. Now, saying “thank you” has become second nature; I even wrap up emails with a…

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