Category: NICU

home insemination Kit There are many things I never anticipated saying to my sons—like “Please don’t use the couch as a trampoline,” or my personal favorite, “Stop pretending your broccoli is a dinosaur.” And while I’ve found myself indulging in some parenting practices I once swore I’d avoid—hello, extra screen time and an occasional pizza…

home insemination Kit The origins of my predicament are unclear, but it likely began at a local coffee shop about two weeks ago. This establishment, like many others, plays a curated selection of soothing background tunes—soft rock classics that are neither avant-garde nor particularly memorable. The atmosphere is intentionally bland, designed to create a comfortable…

home insemination Kit Hey there! If you’re a parent of a preemie, you’ll want to hear about this amazing new app called Neogest, created by a team at the University of Nottingham. It’s designed to gather and analyze photos of newborns who were born between 23 and 44 weeks. The goal? To help save the…

home insemination Kit Today was the day I reached my limit. Perhaps many of us have had moments where we felt overwhelmed by the sheer hostility of this presidential election season. Two headlines did it for me: one about the KKK’s primary newspaper endorsing Donald Trump, and another detailing the vandalism and arson of a…

home insemination Kit As we navigate life, we eventually face the heartbreaking reality of losing loved ones. My sister-in-law, Jamie, is approaching the end of a long and courageous battle with cancer. From the beginning, we understood there would be no miracle cure, yet some family members still find it hard to accept the truth,…

home insemination Kit You know the drill. You could be enjoying a peaceful Saturday or tackling that endless list of chores. Instead, you find yourself at some chaotic sports complex, bouncy house, or even worse, someone’s meticulously themed birthday bash that screams Pinterest perfection. You just know this gathering is going to involve awkward small…

home insemination Kit Dear Amazing Single Mom, I’ve had you on my mind all week. As Mother’s Day approaches, I can’t help but reflect on all that you embody. I get it—Mother’s Day can be a mixed bag of emotions for you. I spent nearly five years as a single mom, and I’ve seen others…

home insemination Kit Let’s face it, times have changed. More and more, we find ourselves appreciating unique hairstyles and body art rather than judging them. Yet, many schools still hold on to outdated dress codes that feel like they belong in the past. A recent incident involving a 13-year-old named Mia Thompson from the UK…

home insemination Kit In the realm of celebrity culture, stage mothers have long been a topic of fascination and disdain. Iconic figures such as the Lohans, Barrymores, and Culkins have left indelible marks on their children’s careers, often with questionable methods. One notable example is Teri Shields, mother of actress Brooke, who gained notoriety for…

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