Category: Trying-To-Conceive

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home insemination Kit Hey there! It’s been a while since we last caught up (work, life, and all that jazz), but I couldn’t help but notice your lovely Instagram post from last weekend. You and your partner looked so great, all dressed up and indulging in some fancy dining. You seemed relaxed, and that glass…

home insemination Kit My eldest kid just hit the big 2-0, and I’m not sure how to process that. It feels like just yesterday I was at that age myself—cramming for a Shakespeare exam, in a cozy little college room that I can still picture vividly. I even remember the quirky thrift-store blouse I wore,…

home insemination Kit Raising children can often feel like a blend of joy and chaos. As a parent, my initial aim was to nurture dependent boys, cherishing their need for my support. I relished the moments when I could assist them, even at the most inconvenient times—like when I found myself sleepwalking at 2 AM,…

home insemination Kit At what point will our children, especially those in marginalized communities, be treated with the compassion they deserve? In a shocking incident from 2014, a young boy named Jamal Reed, just seven years old and a second grader in Kansas City, was subjected to a traumatic experience at school. Jamal, who has…

home insemination Kit So, I’ve been giving it some thought, and I’ve got to say, Mom, your “nighttime routine” is a total circus. I know you think I’m just hiding out under the table to make a mess, but really, I’m plotting my escape from this chaotic bedtime saga. Here’s the deal: you’re doing it…

home insemination Kit Traveling with young children can feel like a bold venture, especially on international flights. While planning our recent trip, we shared our intentions with friends, often greeted with a mix of enthusiasm and disbelief when they learned our child would be joining us. Initially, we dismissed their concerns, but as the journey…

home insemination Kit Growing up, my father was emotionally distant and rarely engaged with me or my siblings. He didn’t play with us, often came off as cold, grumpy, and impatient, and had grown up with an abusive father himself. His way of coping was to create an emotional fortress around him. So, when I…