Category: conception
-
Understanding Water Breaking During Pregnancy: Causes and Indicators
At home insemination As you approach your due date, you might be curious about when your water will break and what that experience entails. Contrary to cinematic portrayals, where water breaking happens weeks before labor, most women actually experience this event during the early phases of labor. How Can You Tell If Your Water Breaks?…
-
I Can’t Be a Mom Today
At home insemination “I can’t be a mom today,” sighed Emma, a.k.a. E.T. “Bella’s howling, Max won’t use the loo, Charlie’s got a fever of one-oh-two. The house looks like a tornado blew through, And my toddler just won’t stop clinging to my shoe! I’m drowning in dishes by the kitchen sink, It’s no surprise…
-
Getting Pregnant: Understanding Key Signs and Tools
At home insemination Navigating the journey to pregnancy can be both exciting and overwhelming. One of the first signs you may encounter is implantation bleeding, which may resemble menstrual bleeding but could indicate a pregnancy. Distinguishing between spotting, light bleeding, and your period is essential. Recognizing Ovulation Symptoms Signs of ovulation can include a rise…
-
Keeping Your Baby’s Teeth Healthy: Essential Tips to Prevent Cavities
At home insemination Maintaining your baby’s dental health goes beyond just brushing; it involves adopting a series of good habits and providing nutritious foods. Here are several effective strategies to help keep your little one’s teeth strong and cavity-free. 1. Serve Nutritious Foods Your baby’s teeth require essential nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, and fluoride to…
-
14 Essential Steps to Crafting the Ultimate Mixtape (1983 Edition)
At home insemination Keep your clock radio and transistor tuned in to the Top 40 station around the clock to maximize your chances of catching The Songs. Make sure your tape recorder is primed and ready (don’t forget to check those batteries!). A handy tip: set it to record/pause to save precious time. Experiment with…
-
Foods to Limit or Avoid While Breastfeeding
At home insemination The good news is that your diet becomes less restrictive after giving birth. However, if you’re breastfeeding, there are certain foods you might want to limit or completely avoid. What Foods Should You Avoid While Nursing? While your options expand postpartum, some foods can affect your breast milk and potentially your baby’s…
-
10 Compelling Reasons to Join a Gym with Child Care
At home insemination Let’s be honest: unless you have a luxury lifestyle with personal trainers and chefs, shedding post-baby weight can be quite the challenge. That’s where joining a gym with child care comes into play. Beyond the evident health perks, here are some compelling reasons why investing in this membership is one of the…
-
Top 3 Organic Baby Formulas of 2025, As Recommended by Experts and Parents
At home insemination Navigating the world of baby formulas can be daunting, especially for new parents. To make this choice easier, we’ve gathered insights from pediatricians and parents to highlight the best organic baby formulas available in 2025. 1. Earth’s Best Organic Formula Price: $40 for 21 oz This formula is often hailed as the…
-
The Early Days and Weeks After Welcoming a Baby
At home insemination The initial days and weeks following the arrival of your little one are often quite different from what you envisioned. For starters, your body might still resemble that of a pregnant woman, and it may take a while for things to return to a more familiar shape (frustrating, we know). To make…
-
How to Become the Most Beloved Babysitter
At home insemination Parenting Tips By Jamie Thompson Updated: June 27, 2023 Originally Published: August 18, 2013 Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Back in the day, babysitting rates were a mere dollar per hour per child. I once even got paid in coins by a dad who thought it was funny. But don’t…