Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for Fertility Treatments

Apr 12, 2023

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Get Pregnant FastThe American Society for Reproductive Medicine has unveiled updated clinical guidelines regarding COVID-19, aiming to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals undergoing fertility treatments. These recommendations come in the wake of ongoing research and developments in the…
Finding the Ideal Gift for My Wife Can Be Awkward (But So Worth It)

Apr 12, 2023

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self insemination kitI found myself in my home office trying to arrange a spa day for my wife, Lisa, for Mother’s Day. I knew the general location of her favorite spa, though I wasn’t sure of its name. I also…
12 Insights Into the Lives of Parents of Children with Special Needs

Apr 12, 2023

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home insemination KitAs a parent of a child with special needs, I often encounter well-meaning comments like, “You’re so resilient!” or “I admire your strength!” The truth is, I don’t feel particularly extraordinary. I’m just like any other parent, navigating…
Principal’s Pajama Policy Causes Heartbreak at Valentine’s Party

Apr 12, 2023

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home insemination KitIn a baffling decision that left many heartbroken, the principal of a Brooklyn elementary school made headlines for excluding students from a Valentine’s Day party based on their attire. The principal, Greg Thompson, required kids to wear pajamas…
Embracing My Love-Hate Relationship with Swimsuit Season

Apr 12, 2023

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self insemination kitNot too long ago, I found myself wallowing in self-pity after an embarrassing attempt at swimsuit shopping. Before I became a mom, I could skip the fitting room altogether, as I was always a size small. Fast forward…
Vaccinations: Let’s End the Debate

Apr 12, 2023

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home insemination KitUpdated: April 27, 2017Originally Published: April 21, 2017Back in 2014, when I was pregnant with twins and fuming over an article about a measles outbreak in California—a disease that should be a relic of the past thanks to…
Shipping Industry Chaos Disrupts Everything

Apr 12, 2023

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artificial insemination kit for humansEvery day feels like a gamble when I pull up to the drive-thru at my local coffee shop. A caramel macchiato? Nope, they’re out of caramel. An iced decaf Americano with an excessive amount of Splenda?…
Why I Chose to Stop Drinking Alcohol

Apr 12, 2023

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home insemination KitThe decision to stop consuming alcohol was prompted by a noticeable shift in my feelings after the birth of my daughter, Lily. Although I had never been a heavy drinker, I enjoyed social drinking during my college years…
School Dress Code Leaves Girls Confused About What to Wear

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self insemination kitAs the school year draws to a close, one North Carolina school district is stirring up controversy with a proposed ban on all “tight pants,” including skinny jeans, leaving many students puzzled about their wardrobe options for next…
Brock Turner’s Conviction Upheld as He Must Register as a Lifetime Sex Offender

Apr 12, 2023

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self insemination kitIn a recent judicial decision, Brock Turner, a former Stanford University student, has had his appeal to overturn his sexual assault conviction denied by the court. Turner had sought to challenge his conviction, asserting that he did not…

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Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for Fertility Treatments

Finding the Ideal Gift for My Wife Can Be Awkward (But So Worth It)

12 Insights Into the Lives of Parents of Children with Special Needs

Principal’s Pajama Policy Causes Heartbreak at Valentine’s Party

Embracing My Love-Hate Relationship with Swimsuit Season

Vaccinations: Let’s End the Debate

Shipping Industry Chaos Disrupts Everything

Why I Chose to Stop Drinking Alcohol

School Dress Code Leaves Girls Confused About What to Wear

Brock Turner’s Conviction Upheld as He Must Register as a Lifetime Sex Offender

I write about fertility, reproductive health, and family-building. My new guide, ‘Paths to Parenthood,’ is available now.

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