Category: Trying-To-Conceive

home insemination Kit You know, it was about six months after I stopped nursing my first baby that I had a freak-out moment. It happened on a plane, of all places, while my little one was dozing in my arms. I glanced at my partner, panic written all over my face, as my heart raced…

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home insemination Kit Having my youngest child in my 40s has been quite the adventure! My older kids are off in college, while I’m still packing lunches and organizing playdates for their little sister. Sure, being an older mom has its challenges—like when people mistake my daughter for my granddaughter—but I also bring a wealth…

home insemination Kit Last night, I took my fourteen-year-old daughter, Mia, and two of her best friends to a concert featuring their favorite band, The Backstreet Boys. For years, I’ve been taking Mia to concerts, and together we’ve rocked out to performers like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry. While some parents might dread…

home insemination Kit A package recently arrived for my 13-year-old son, much earlier than I had anticipated. I was expecting it to show up on Monday, but he had been eagerly waiting for it by 8 p.m. Sunday, as promised by the tracking website. When I explained that USPS doesn’t deliver on Sundays, his excitement…

home insemination Kit Let’s be honest, holiday gatherings can be a lot of work. I used to roll my eyes at friends who stressed out about hosting, thinking, “Why can’t they just chill?” But then I took on the challenge of hosting Thanksgiving myself, and oh boy, did I gain some perspective. First off, preparing…

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home insemination Kit With each pregnancy, I faced some serious morning sickness. There were times I had to pull over and be sick on the roadside or leave a classroom full of seventh graders while I rushed to the teacher’s lounge. One day, a fellow teacher, who was also a veteran mom, looked at me…

home insemination Kit This holiday season, Santa has become quite the buzzworthy figure, with stories emerging about various Santas across the U.S. who are stepping up for kids in unique ways. We’ve seen everything from Autistic Santa to Sleeping Santa, and even Hipster Santa. Now, let’s dive into the latest trend: “Fashion Santa.” Have you…

home insemination Kit As a medical professional, I often find myself reflecting on the experiences of mothers in various settings. It’s important to acknowledge the emotions and narratives behind those fleeting moments we observe in public spaces. I apologize for my gaze in the grocery store earlier today. Your presence, radiating beauty with long legs…