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At home insemination The baby decided to wake up at 3 a.m. and didn’t fall back asleep. At 4 a.m., one of the kids had an accident in bed, followed by your 4-year-old who spent the night kicking you in the ribs. Now it’s 7 a.m., and the children are starting to stir, but you’re…

At home insemination I fully grasp the movement to normalize breastfeeding in public. It’s essential for women not to feel compelled to retreat to sweltering cars, unsanitary public restrooms, or other hidden corners to avoid judgment from those who are uncomfortable with the sight of a mother nourishing her child. When I first moved to…

At home insemination One day, my 13-year-old daughter, Lily, proposed a fascinating idea: “If you give me $100, I’ll handle all my expenses for the entire school year.” She had been inspired by a cousin known for their savvy spending habits. “What does ‘all expenses’ entail?” I inquired. My husband chimed in, “Have her draft…

At home insemination I first got into aerobics as a teenager, thanks to a Jane Fonda workout record. At around 13 or 14, I was captivated by Jane’s vibrant style—those colorful tights and legwarmers were iconic. I never quite grasped why my babysitter’s mother held such disdain for her, but my mom explained it had…

At home insemination I found myself crouched outside a public restroom stall, burdened with a bag of 30 library books slung over my shoulder (homeschoolers tend to accumulate books), desperately trying to soothe my screaming 3-year-old. He had insisted on venturing into the stall alone, mimicking his older brother, only to choose the scariest toilet…

At home insemination By: Jenna Collins Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 Originally Published: Dec. 20, 2011 To kick off the holiday season, I ensured my son was absolutely THRILLED about our trip from snowy Colorado to sunny California on Christmas Eve to see his grandparents, along with his dad, baby sister, and me. During the flight,…

At home insemination When I was expecting, I envisioned the blissful moments of early parenthood. I imagined a smooth labor experience, effortless breastfeeding, and a flat tummy after giving birth. However, the reality of motherhood is chaotic, unpredictable, and filled with tough decisions. Here are some things from my inaugural year of being a mom…

At home insemination In a surprising turn of events, a mother named Sarah Thompson found herself at the center of a heated debate after posting a playful photograph with Santa while breastfeeding her infant. What was intended as a light-hearted attempt to promote the acceptance of breastfeeding in public quickly devolved into a storm of…

At home insemination Maintaining my sanity as a parent has required the support of not just one, but two distinct families. Like everyone else, I have my birth family and in-laws, but I also have a chosen family—one built on love and mutual respect rather than blood ties. While I didn’t select my biological family,…