Category: NICU

  • Why Parents Need a Safe Space to Argue

    home insemination Kit As the autumn TV season rolled in, many of us still felt the absence of a beloved series that didn’t make its return. One scene from its final season particularly resonated with me: when the camera focused on Mia (played by Anna Kendrick) and Jacob (portrayed by Mark Ruffalo) sitting in their…

  • Deep Fryers: A Matter of Choice, Says Texas Agriculture Chief

    home insemination Kit When it comes to the debate over deep fryers in schools, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Jake Thompson takes a bold stand. While critics highlight rising obesity rates and the importance of healthy eating for kids, Thompson believes they’re missing the bigger picture. He recently penned a letter to the Houston Tribune urging the…

  • Understanding Promposals: The New Way to Ask Someone to Prom

    home insemination Kit Have you heard of promposals? I hadn’t until recently, and let me tell you, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a fancy way of asking someone to prom. Sounds simple, right? Well, it’s not that straightforward anymore. Gone are the days of just asking someone out; now, if you want to impress,…

  • Don’t Take My Pit Bulls Away From My Family

    home insemination Kit My partner and I are proud parents to two kids, ages 13 and 10, and we share our home with two American Staffordshire Terriers, affectionately known as pit bulls. These pups are more than just pets; they are integral members of our family. They join us for playtime, snuggle up during movie…

  • Embracing an ’80s Summer: A Modern Parenting Journey

    home insemination Kit In the final week of school, a group of parents huddled around a picnic table during the third-grade end-of-year celebration. Our conversation began with reflections on how quickly the year had flown by, eventually shifting to our summer vacation plans. One parent mentioned, “We’re signed up for soccer camps, horse camp, and…

  • My Partner Isn’t My Best Buddy

    home insemination Kit Life is full of predictable moments. If you style your hair just right, it’s bound to rain. Or if you search for random ailments on the internet—even the most trivial ones—you’ll be convinced you’re facing a serious health crisis. And let’s not forget the social media posts celebrating anniversaries. You’ll almost always…

  • Understanding the Impact of Withholding Compliments: A Perspective on Love

    home insemination Kit In the realm of emotional well-being, reframing interactions can significantly alter one’s perception of circumstances. For instance, in her book, Emma Taylor shares a poignant memory reflecting on her childhood, expressing, “I feel embarrassed to admit that I was often upset because my mother never told me I was beautiful.” This sentiment…

  • The Dangers of Ignoring Unpleasant Information

    home insemination Kit We all have moments when we avoid confronting difficult truths. For instance, many of us neglect checking our bank balances for weeks, or even months, convincing ourselves that we’ll do it later. The longer we wait, the more anxious we become—especially when we suspect our funds are running low. The tension of…

  • 10 Insights from My Experience with a Baby in the NICU

    home insemination Kit As I dialed my OB on the Friday before Christmas, a piercing headache had me worried. The doctor advised me to head to the hospital for blood tests. Once there, I learned I was facing liver failure and needed to induce labor at just 35 weeks. With no hospital bag packed and…

  • The Hidden Struggles of Gifted Kids

    home insemination Kit I could see the nervousness in his shuffle, as he kicked the dirt beneath his sneakers while eyeing a group of kids playing on the jungle gym. “Do you think they’ll let me join?” he asked, his voice a mixture of eagerness and uncertainty. “I’m sure they’d love to play with you!”…