Category: Home insemination kit

At home insemination Twelve years ago, when our eldest was just a toddler, we invited a childless couple over for dinner. As we chatted in the living room, our adorable almost-3-year-old approached me, casually leaning over the arm of my chair, and dropped a surprising question. With a nonchalant tone, she asked, “Wanna nurse?” I…

At home insemination Do you find HIV frightening? We did too, but today we’re #FacingAIDS for World AIDS Day (#WorldAIDSDay). From the very beginning of our relationship, my partner and I discussed the possibilities of foster care and adoption. When it came to choosing the specific needs we felt comfortable addressing, we both agreed on…

At home insemination Every so often, when I discuss my struggles with depression, a well-meaning friend or family member will say, “It’s alright. Everyone feels down sometimes.” While I understand this comment is intended to be comforting and to remind me I’m not alone, it often makes me uncomfortable. Instead of expressing my true feelings,…

At home insemination On that particular day, I leveraged my status as one of the older kids to blend into the background while observing my surroundings. With headphones on (not playing anything) and my eyes wide open, I caught a glimpse of a boy, seemingly around 12, who pointed at my daughter and, right in…

At home insemination The notion of soulmates has never resonated with me. From my pre-teen years into adulthood, I fantasized about a profound, transformative love. But the idea that there exists one singular person in the universe who is meant to be my perfect match? I was doubtful, albeit still human. At 22, back in…

At home insemination As I enter my 40th year, I find myself sitting at the kitchen table for most of the morning, working on my seven-year-old son’s model Porsche—a striking red Boxster, at least according to the image on the box. With school out for the day, my children ask, “Mom, are you going to…

At home insemination Navigating the complexities of parenting often involves discussing sensitive subjects, particularly when it comes to safety. Recently, I came across a post in a local parenting group that sparked my interest. It discussed a strategy for preventing child abuse that, while well-intentioned, raised some concerns for me. The article, penned by a…