Category: Trying-To-Conceive

home insemination Kit I never truly grasped the significance of Mother’s Day until I stepped into fatherhood. When I was just 9, I witnessed my father leave my mother, admitting to infidelity before packing his bags. He vanished, never providing child support, and eventually passed away while going through his fourth divorce. My mother made…

home insemination Kit I’m just an imperfect person, married to another perfectly imperfect individual. Together, we’ve created three wonderfully messy kids. From the beginning, my partner, Jake, and I realized we were a bit clueless about parenting. This became glaringly obvious seven years ago in our Intro to Parenting class when the instructor asked, “Raise…

home insemination Kit Hey there! Can we take a moment to acknowledge the wild ride that is living with mental illness? I’m approaching my decade mark of navigating this chaotic journey—let’s call it my “Insaniversary.” It’s a bit of a mixed bag, you know? With a collection of diagnosis labels, life is anything but dull.…

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home insemination Kit “Sorry!” I call out to my teenage sitter, who’s waiting patiently. It’s 2:45 PM, and I was supposed to pick him up at 3:00. He shrugs it off, “No worries!” But I have to explain, “I have ADHD. I can either show up late and scramble, or I can go the other…

home insemination Kit Oh, the horror of parenting moments! We all know that nightstand drawers are sacred spaces, typically reserved for those intimate items we’d rather not discuss. I’m talking about the essentials: condoms, lube, and yes, the trusty vibrator. In this day and age, we’re all familiar with the sex toy boom, and while…

home insemination Kit As a parent, it’s crucial to be attentive not only to your child’s needs but also to your own well-being. One often overlooked aspect is the consumption of caffeinated beverages, particularly coffee. The interplay between caffeine and parenting can be intricate, and understanding its effects is essential for maintaining balance in your…

home insemination Kit Hey there! As a proud member of Generation X, I can’t help but reflect on how Robin Williams has influenced my life and the lives of many of us who grew up in the ’70s and ’80s. I still remember my childhood nights, sneaking late-night peeks at his iconic stand-up on Johnny…

home insemination Kit In a heartwarming series of photographs, the emotional journey of a father welcoming his rainbow baby has been beautifully documented. The birth of little Mia, for her parents Alex and Jamie Thompson, was not just a joyous occasion, but a culmination of years filled with struggles surrounding infertility and loss. After experiencing…

home insemination Kit In the realm of storytelling, the importance of representation is undeniable. Our kids need to see themselves reflected in the narratives they encounter—it might even save a life. Whether or not you believe in the power of fictional role models, the truth is that when children see their own struggles mirrored in…