Category: conception

At home insemination If you’re curious about what it feels like to be in a genuine horror flick, just spend an evening with children. If you don’t have any of your own, consider borrowing a friend’s for a weekend adventure. When night falls, the atmosphere transforms, and as the witching hour approaches, the unsettling sounds…

At home insemination When my husband, Mark, playfully raises an eyebrow and asks, “Do you remember that?” it sparks an ongoing debate in our home about our generational identity. Born in 1964, Mark is technically on the cusp of the Baby Boomer generation, while I was born in 1979, placing me at the beginning of…

At home insemination Many expectant mothers tell me they’ve turned to shows like A Birth Story to prepare for childbirth. That’s akin to watching a fairy tale to understand real-life relationships—trust me, the experience of giving birth is far removed from a brief, staged television segment! A common misconception among women is the assumption that…

At home insemination The dress cost me $85, an extravagant price that nearly wiped out my entertainment budget for June. I felt a pang of guilt over spending such an amount on a single item when I really needed new work blouses and perhaps a pair of shoes to enhance my modest career wardrobe. But…

At home insemination In the United States, a disturbing trend has emerged: toddlers have been responsible for shooting themselves or others on a weekly basis for the past two years. It raises an alarming question: if guns don’t kill people, could it be that toddlers do? This notion may seem absurd, but the statistics speak…

At home insemination So, you’re expecting, and a calm voice from the medical field has informed you that your pregnancy is categorized as “high risk.” Whether it’s due to advanced maternal age, type 1 diabetes, or the delightful surprise of carrying twins—like I recently did—you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. If your hands are…

It’s Convenient: While there are certainly alternative methods to calm your upset toddler, tandem nursing is incredibly effective. Plus, it gives you an excuse to sit down and indulge in some much-needed screen time. Weight Loss Boost: If breastfeeding tends to help you shed pounds, nursing two little ones at once can amplify that effect.…

At home insemination As an adult, I often find myself in humorous situations—like getting scolded by my 4-year-old for not being “fancy enough” or for singing too loudly. There are days when I need a few simple pleasures to help me through the chaos of motherhood—moments that remind me I’m more than just a human…

At home insemination Congratulations! Your little one has reached the exciting milestone of 25 weeks. As your baby continues to develop socially and emotionally, you may notice the emergence of separation anxiety. While some infants adapt easily to changes in their environment, others may become quite upset at the thought of being apart from you,…

At home insemination My partner was feeling generous when he announced he would take one child while I took the other. “Have fun! Explore! Buy something nice!” (It was my birthday weekend, and shopping invitations typically didn’t sound this cheerful for us!) I took my little one in her stroller and headed into a store…