Category: conception

At home insemination As I travel with a live stage adaptation of Dirty Dancing, I find myself enchanted by the enduring lessons it imparts. My partner, dressed in formal attire, performs nightly with his band, kicking off with the iconic “This Magic Moment.” The show has captivated audiences across 32 cities, bringing nostalgia to life.…

At home insemination All parents harbor a multitude of inner dialogues, and sometimes, one of those voices can be rather harsh. I’m talking about that nagging thought that questions whether my children are truly out of their minds or concocts overly severe punishments, like tossing aside a cherished toy—something I could never actually bring myself…

At home insemination When a baby is born in a hospital setting, they undergo a series of what are commonly referred to as “newborn procedures.” These include weighing, measuring, monitoring their heart rate, and administering erythromycin ointment in their eyes to prevent infection. They also receive their first hepatitis B vaccine and a critical shot…

At home insemination It’s widely acknowledged that infants don’t emerge from the womb with a detailed guidebook in hand. There’s no formal training or certification required to become a parent. You can simply walk out of the hospital with your newborn, filled with pride, yet utterly clueless about what lies ahead. How many of you…

The Toilet Snake Incident: A New Level of Parental Panic At home insemination One fateful morning in Abilene, Texas, a young boy named Ethan woke up, strolled into the bathroom, and called out for his mom. For parents, this is often a signal to prepare for chaos—grab the cleaning supplies and brace for impact. But…

At home insemination Our bodies undergo incredible changes during pregnancy, so it’s high time we cut ourselves some slack. Recently, a video by actress and writer, Clara West, went viral, resonating with countless women. In her candid post, she shares that even after welcoming her last child, she still feels like she’s “six months pregnant,”…

At home insemination My first child had colic for nearly 8 weeks before I fully grasped what we were dealing with. Having little experience with infants, I was unsure if all babies cried as much as mine or if I was simply failing to soothe him. No matter how loudly I sang, how energetically I…

At home insemination In classic dad fashion, the moment my partner and I learned we were expecting, I dove headfirst into shopping mode. The old television just wouldn’t cut it anymore; after all, a baby could easily leap into it and create all kinds of chaos! Off I went to find a sleek, new 50-inch…