Category: DIY Insemination
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Discovering You’re Pregnant After IVF: Real Moms Share Their Experiences
At home insemination For many women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), the moment they find out they’re pregnant can be a whirlwind of emotions. From sheer joy to disbelief, the stories shared by moms in the At Home Insemination community capture the essence of this life-changing news. After the long and often exhausting journey of…
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Your 1-Year-Old Toddler: Week 16 Menu and Parenting Insights
Your Child Flourishes with Your Attention At home insemination Nurturing your toddler with love and affection through hugs and cuddles is crucial for their sense of security. Your little one thrives on your presence, often following you when you leave the room. Providing comfort through holding and embracing your child when they need it plays…
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Four Reasons We Start Slacking as Moms
At home insemination The kids are back in school, and for a glorious few weeks, you’re nailing this whole mom thing. You have it all together: packing lunches the night before, laying out clothes, and prepping a hot breakfast like a pro. You’re the dawn warrior, zipping around the house with the energy of a…
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To the Last Sibling Who Catches a Cold: I’m Tapped Out
At home insemination When a large family starts to show symptoms of a cold or flu, it’s just a matter of time before everyone is affected. At first, the caretaker manages the situation with empathy, suppressing any feelings of disgust to care for the sick. However, as more children fall ill, the atmosphere shifts dramatically.…
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Still Boston Resilient
At home insemination Updated: May 12, 2015 Originally Published: April 15, 2010 “There was a dangerous person in Watertown, but the police took care of it.” Those were my daughter’s words two years after the Boston Marathon Bombing. At nearly three years old when it occurred, I was taken aback by how vividly she recalled…
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My Free-Range Parenting Philosophy: Enhancing Childhood Experiences
At home insemination As I stand at the doorway, I observe my daughter gleefully pedaling her bike along the sidewalk. Just two houses away, a pair of girls peers from behind their front window, seemingly the same age as my child. They remain indoors, as their parents have deemed it unsafe for them to venture…
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Making the Beds: A Parenting Saga
At home insemination Some days, I feel like a fairly competent parent, and other days, I’m left wondering how I managed to leave the hospital with a tiny human—let alone four of them. Today was definitely one of those latter days. It had been ages since I had tackled the daunting task of changing sheets…
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Pre-K Teacher Criticizes Parent for Packing Oreos in Child’s Lunch
At home insemination Every day, I prepare a consistent lunch for my pre-K child: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, some fruit, some crackers, and juice. While I wouldn’t claim it’s the epitome of healthy eating, I know he will actually eat it, and that’s good enough for me. I prefer to save culinary creativity…
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Our Eccentric Dog: The Child Guardian
At home insemination Parenting Our Eccentric Dog: The Child Guardian by Sarah L. Thompson Updated: Sep. 6, 2016 Originally Published: April 29, 2015 Allow me to introduce Bella. She’s a clever, stunning (seriously, she’s quite the looker), and delightfully chaotic 21-pound mixed breed. One Saturday morning a few years back, I was lazily lounging in…
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When Facing a Brain Tumor, Life Isn’t Like in the Movies
At home insemination As I drove down a familiar road, my son enthusiastically discussing video games from the backseat, I found myself in a peculiar state of mind. “Uh-huh,” I replied absentmindedly, my attention drifting. I was moving slower than usual, captivated by the sunlight filtering through the trees. Normally, I’m a mom on a…