Category: conception

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…

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…

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…

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…

At home insemination In a significant moment last month, Senator Elizabeth Warren faced silencing while she attempted to voice her objections against Jeff Sessions’ nomination as Attorney General. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, in a misguided attempt to justify the interruption, stated, “She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted.” These impactful…

At home insemination On most days, when I find a spare moment, you’ll probably catch me scrolling through Instagram on my phone. I never plan for it to take over my life; I just want a quick escape. But those alluring seasonal décor photos beckon me in, you know the kind—perfectly staged after a clean-up,…

At home insemination As ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ approaches its 30th anniversary, it’s fascinating to consider how the characters have aged—Ferris is likely around 47 now, perhaps enjoying life with a couple of teenagers of his own. After revisiting the film, I discovered numerous delightful details that I had missed during my initial viewing. Here…

At home insemination Parenting is a journey filled with unsolicited advice, and as a mother of three, I’ve learned to navigate the constant stream of suggestions. The other day, while picking up my 4-year-old from preschool with my baby nestled on my hip, a familiar face approached me with a question: “Are you going to…

At home insemination What a milestone it is, my sweet little boy—today marks your first birthday! It’s hard to believe a whole year has passed since you graced us with your presence. During our time in the hospital, I cherished every moment spent cradling you, bathing you, and nursing you. It felt like a dream…

At home insemination In a critical moment during this election cycle, I found myself overwhelmed by the harsh realities of the current political landscape. The day was marked by two alarming headlines: one detailing the endorsement of Donald Trump by the KKK’s main publication, and another about a black church in Mississippi that was vandalized…