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Life Always Feels Like High School — With One Key Difference
self insemination kitFor most of my adolescent years, I was a flat-chested girl with frizzy hair and skin issues, often feeling lost in a world full of uncertainty. Fast forward to today, and it seems not much has changed. I’m…
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I Finally Watched Star Wars at 38
home insemination KitUpdated: May 20, 2020 Originally Published: May 4, 2015“Hey Mom, which Star Wars movies have you seen?” “I’m not sure.” “C’mon, think! One, two, three, four, five, or six?” “Um, maybe one?” “A New Hope?” “Sounds familiar.” “Did…
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Union Grocery Delivery Drivers Facing Layoffs and Replacement by DoorDash Workers
self insemination kitIn a significant shift, Vons and Albertsons, two major grocery chains in California, are terminating their full-time union delivery drivers and opting for gig economy workers through app-based services. This transition will see the companies relying on platforms…
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An Open Letter to a Nursery-School Mom from a Sixth-Grader’s Mom
home insemination KitDear Nursery-School Mom,Believe it or not, I was once in your shoes. Picture yourself kneeling down, a brightly bandaged baby snug against you, as you console your 3-year-old who’s in tears over the earthworms. “They emerge when it…
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Enjoying Intimacy After Hip Replacement Surgery: What You Need to Know
home insemination kits with syringesAs we age, it’s natural to face physical changes that may require medical interventions, such as a hip replacement. While you might be excited about the newfound mobility that comes with a new hip, you may…
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Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: More Than Just the Baby Blues
home insemination KitAfter the birth of my son, I experienced what many refer to as the ‘baby blues.’ However, because he was in the NICU, my feelings were more intense than I anticipated. I attributed my weepiness and restlessness to…
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5 Reasons I Plan to Stay a Stay-at-Home Mom Even After My Kids Start School
self insemination kitI sometimes wonder if the questions I get are just casual conversation starters or if they carry a hint of judgment. It often feels like people are sizing me up, as if there’s a “right” answer to their…
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Motherhood: A Series of Tiny Goodbyes
home insemination KitI never thought I’d be that mom—the one who gets all sentimental about every little stage of her child’s life. You know, the one misty-eyed at events like preschool graduation? Nope, not me. But here’s the kicker: no…
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Philadelphia Residents Celebrate with Joyful Street Dancing
self insemination kitIn Philadelphia, the atmosphere was electric as residents took to the streets to revel in Joe Biden’s electoral lead last Friday. The past few months had been particularly challenging for those living in Pennsylvania, especially in Philadelphia and…
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