Category: conception
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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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A Tribute to the Moms I Cherish Most
At home insemination Being a mother is an extraordinary journey, not solely because my little ones rush to me with open arms and radiant smiles, but also due to the incredible sisterhood I’ve become a part of. I’ve never found it easier to forge connections with others. Lasting friendships often blossom in the most unexpected…
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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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10 Reasons I Wish I Had Your Big Kid
At home insemination Let’s be clear: I know some parents will come at me for wishing away the baby years, longing for those sweet, cuddly days when their little ones were infants. But honestly? I can appreciate the charm of the baby and toddler stages while still dreaming about a time when my loved ones…
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Just Like That, My Little One Grew Up
At home insemination By: Samantha Miller Updated: November 20, 2023 Originally Published: May 28, 2016 It all unfolded in the blink of an eye. The first six weeks of my child’s life felt like a lifetime packed with intensity. Each moment was filled to the brim with effort, sweat, and overwhelming emotions, not to mention…
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Britax Issues Recall for Over 100,000 Car Seats and Strollers: Is Yours Affected?
At home insemination Every parent dreads hearing the words “recall alert.” However, safety must come first. Britax, a well-known manufacturer of child safety products, has announced a voluntary recall affecting specific models of car seats and strollers. The recall affects approximately 71,000 B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite car seats and travel systems produced between…
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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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20 Reasons This Mom Is Staying In Tonight
At home insemination Let’s be honest—my 30s can’t quite compete with the wild adventures of my 20s, but every day brings its own kind of thrill, especially with kids around. It’s just a different kind of excitement—often sticky or loud. Back in my 20s, a midweek mountain biking trip after work was the highlight of…
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I Dry-Nurse My Granddaughter, And I’m Not Concerned About Your Opinion
At home insemination My granddaughter was in distress, and I felt utterly helpless. Despite my experience raising four children and step-parenting four more, nothing I tried seemed to work. As my 2-month-old granddaughter wailed, her cries triggered my 1-year-old grandson’s tears. Just moments before, all was well. Now, I had two little ones sobbing away…
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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…