Category: conception
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7 Reasons Sex Can Be Painful After Childbirth, According to a Specialist
At home insemination Following childbirth, many hear that it’s generally safe to resume sexual activity around six weeks postpartum. However, just because it’s physically permissible doesn’t mean you’ll be eager to jump back into it. The truth is, many new parents find that sex can be quite uncomfortable after having a baby. Here are seven…
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6 Times I Wasn’t a Complete Failure as a Dad
At home insemination As a father, I often find myself feeling a bit inadequate next to all the incredible moms in my life. With my partner and our caregiver, I’m surrounded by parenting superheroes, which can be daunting. Though I’ve had my fair share of blunders—like forgetting to pack essentials for our baby—I’ve also experienced…
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You Might Be Boring When You Discuss These Topics
At home insemination There are certain subjects that tend to put people to sleep. Here’s a list of 14 topics that most people will find utterly uninteresting. Your daily carb intake. The dream you had last night. Any dream at all—unless it involves the person you’re speaking with, then it becomes fascinating. Diets that haven’t…
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26 Parenting Tasks That Are Truly Exhausting
At home insemination Being a mom is an adventure that brings both joy and chaos every day. While some moments are filled with laughter, many are dominated by the daily grind of parenting tasks that can be downright frustrating. After chatting with fellow parents, it’s clear that life would be a lot smoother if we…
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In Support of Allowing Your Baby to Cry
At home insemination When it comes to parenting, I’ll be straightforward: I allowed my baby to cry. I won’t dress it up as “Sleep Training” or get overly technical by referring to it as “CIO.” I let my little one cry so she could learn to soothe herself to sleep. It was undoubtedly one of…
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18 Fabrications Moms Use to Keep Their Sanity Intact
At home insemination Last weekend, while navigating through a relentless downpour after a grueling tournament, my kids suggested we keep the excitement rolling with a trip to the movies. Honestly, I was battling sleep just imagining my warm bed. If I weren’t behind the wheel, I might have dozed off completely. Me: “Great idea, kiddos!…
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95 Indications You’re Prepared to Welcome Your Baby
At home insemination Updated: March 30, 2021 Originally Published: November 20, 2014 As your pregnancy draws to a close, you might find yourself wondering how to recognize the signs that labor is approaching. Worry not! Here are 95 clear indicators that you may be on the verge of giving birth. Around ten months ago, your…
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9 Summer Tips for Busy Moms
At home insemination As summer rolls around, it’s a wonderful opportunity to unwind, spend quality time with family, and avoid the chaos of crowded school auditoriums filled with third-graders. However, for mothers, this season can also bring its own set of challenges. Kids are home all day, presenting a string of issues to address, messes…
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Five Reasons Parenting Was Simpler in 1984
At home insemination Reflecting on the challenges of raising a five-year-old today, I can’t help but feel nostalgic for the parenting landscape of 1984. Although motherhood has never been a walk in the park, it seems that our mothers had it a bit easier. With the constant evolution of technology and societal expectations, today’s parenting…
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The Golden-Haired Girl and the Princess Tower
At home insemination For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the nurturing mom in our neighborhood, always ready to console a lonely child at school pick-up or keep an eye on the little ones at the grocery store. That was until yesterday when I found myself telling a golden-haired girl at the park…