Category: conception

At home insemination You might often hear complaints about how second children seem to miss out on the spotlight. The firstborn receives a dedicated baby book, endless admiration from enthusiastic grandparents, and every milestone meticulously documented in photographs and videos. They might even enjoy the luxury of a caffeine-free gestation. However, there’s absolutely no need…

At home insemination Shortly after the initial surprise of seeing two pink lines on a pregnancy test—and managing the awkwardness of that moment—I dove headfirst into the vast ocean of parenting jargon. With little knowledge of what it meant to be a parent, I was faced with concepts like attachment parenting, baby wearing, and swaddling.…

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 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 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 Updated: Aug. 20, 2015 Originally Published: Feb. 1, 2015 Last night, the Tooth Fairy failed to show up again, and this has become a recurring issue. My daughter, Emma, had been eagerly awaiting the loss of her loose bottom tooth for weeks. For nearly two weeks, she’d been wiggling it, pulling at…

At home insemination I have a tendency to wear my emotions on my sleeve, making it impossible to hide what I truly feel. Whether it’s delight over a thoughtful gift or discomfort over an unflattering outfit, my facial expressions give me away. This became painfully clear during the recent announcement of the Mother of All…