Category: Trying-To-Conceive

home insemination Kit As the mom of a soon-to-be 12-year-old girl, I find myself revisiting some of the most challenging moments from my own adolescence. It’s like I’m living through my past all over again, but this time, I’m watching my sweet daughter, Lily, navigate these experiences, too. I wish I could be the all-knowing…

My Life as a Doppelgänger home insemination Kit About six or seven years ago, I experienced a peculiar phenomenon that has occurred throughout my adult life. This is the sensation of being mistaken for someone else—an occurrence that began when I was around 20 years old. While it’s unclear whether this stems from my appearance,…

home insemination Kit Let’s face it: the sound of a breast pump can feel like a relentless, wheezy “screw you” echoing through your solo pumping sessions. It’s a reminder of your predicament—you’re at the mercy of this machine, and it’s just sucking away. But there’s more to what your pump is saying during those moments…

home insemination Kit As a parent navigating the complexities of loss, I often receive parenting magazines filled with bright imagery, recipes, and advice on achieving a balanced life without negatively impacting our children. These publications often depict an idealized version of parenting, providing a temporary escape into a world where challenges like grief and loss…

home insemination Kit Ah, Valentine’s Day—the day we all pretend to be indifferent while secretly wishing for flowers and chocolate. “I don’t care about Valentine’s Day,” you say with a smirk. “It’s just a silly Hallmark holiday.” But then you find yourself eyeing your friends’ bouquets and sweet treats, nudging your partner for a little…

home insemination Kit The other day, my four-year-old, Max, asked me to join him for a game while I was busy frying potatoes and calming the baby. Naturally, I agreed, though with a forced cheerfulness that masked my irritation. I often find myself snapping at him during these moments, especially when he requests elaborate costume…

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home insemination Kit To those who notice my daughter’s unconventional stride and her deliberate pace in physical activities and think she lacks ability: You don’t truly know her. To those who witness her speech delays and assume she’s oblivious to her surroundings: You don’t really know her. To those who see her scribble her first…