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home insemination Kit When I was just 5 years old, my parents decided to separate. This marked the beginning of a whirlwind few years that included moving across the country, changing schools constantly, and experiencing the rollercoaster ride of my parents reuniting and then parting ways for good. By the time I was 8, my…

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home insemination Kit Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a lot of things. From the tragic loss of my baby at 17 weeks to the more absurd debates circling around public figures and their actions. In both scenarios, nearly every mother can agree: the death of my little one was an unfathomable heartbreak, not just a…

home insemination Kit Once upon a time, I was a passionate runner. Before embracing parenthood, we all had our identities—artists, musicians, or avid readers. While some manage to weave their passions into the fabric of family life, I found myself lost in the whirlwind of parenting. With the arrival of my first child, postpartum blues…

home insemination Kit Hey there, friend! So, it’s that time of year again—Halloween is creeping up, and my little one is all about superheroes right now. My daughter, who’s four, is obsessed with the idea of dressing up as her favorite crime-fighter. I’m not the crafty type, so I’ll be browsing Amazon for something cute…

home insemination Kit I haven’t genuinely slept in ten years. To clarify, I’ve been a parent for a decade, which means my sleep has been in short supply for just as long. Sure, I manage a few hours of rest here and there, but most mornings I wake up looking like a character from a…

home insemination Kit Most of us prefer to steer clear of discussions around death. It’s a topic that makes many uncomfortable, and understandably so. While I have no intention of rushing my exit from this world—I’m all about living life to the fullest—I’ve always maintained a certain acceptance of mortality. Death is inevitable, after all.…

home insemination Kit Parenting can often feel like a rollercoaster ride, especially when you hit that inevitable phase where your children suddenly consider you uncool. This transition can be jarring, as I learned firsthand with my tween children, who now seem to prioritize their friends over their once-adoring mother, whom they affectionately referred to as…