Author: At home Insemination Blog
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Exploring the Withdrawal Method: A Candid Conversation
At home insemination When I first embarked on my journey into motherhood, my approach to pregnancy was meticulous. My partner and I had a clear plan: we wanted two children spaced about two years apart, and we achieved that goal seamlessly. Fast forward to my six-week postpartum checkup after the birth of my second child.…
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The 50/50 Reality of Divorce
At home insemination As I handed my ID to the security guard at the entrance to the beer garden, I felt a wave of relief wash over me at the thought of enjoying this kid-free oasis. I was at a vibrant street food festival in downtown Seattle, where an array of food trucks and pop-ups…
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Instilling Kindness in Our Children: A Guide to Interacting with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
At home insemination Recently, we visited a local park where my son, Ethan, spotted some children his age and eagerly wanted to join them for a game of hide-and-seek. With encouragement, he approached them and invited them to play. To his delight, they agreed and told him to go hide. However, as he ran off,…
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5 Realities Only Moms With Curly Hair Can Relate To
At home insemination I’ve inherited a handful of quirks from my father: my inability to hide my annoyance, my bluntness when faced with nonsense, and a total lack of patience for tardiness. I also got his cleft chin, shared love for Chinese takeout, and passion for riveting historical fiction. But perhaps the most noticeable trait…
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Postpartum Anxiety: The Hidden Struggles of New Motherhood
At home insemination Do I look anxious in that photo? It’s hard to remember if I was truly in a state of panic or just under the influence of post-surgery medication—those painkillers certainly have a way of altering perception. What I do recall is that the hospital food tasted like a gourmet feast, a stark…
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Five Compassionate Strangers Step Up to Breastfeed Baby in Need
At home insemination In a heartwarming display of community support, a mother facing health challenges turned to an online group for assistance when she could no longer breastfeed her infant. When Sarah Thompson, a mother of two, was hospitalized due to severe complications from ovarian cysts, she found herself unable to care for her 11-month-old…
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What Parents Need to Know During College Application Season
At home insemination As summer winds down, high school seniors are preparing for the challenging college application season ahead. This process can be overwhelming for both students and parents. For many young people, applying to college is one of the most significant milestones they have encountered thus far, filled with stress and anticipation. After years…
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Why We’re Not Anxious About Our Son’s Adventure Abroad: A Parent’s Perspective
At home insemination “Are you worried?” is a question we hear frequently as we prepare for our 13-year-old son’s upcoming two-week trip to France. People often hesitate, trying to articulate their concerns about “all the…”—a phrase that usually trails off as they dance around terms like “gun violence” and stereotypes about terrorism, all while attempting…
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Navigating Evening Guilt as a Parent
At home insemination Evenings are still here, and so are the exhausted little ones. As I glance at the clock hanging above the kitchen counter, a familiar wave of guilt washes over me. However, if I can turn breakfast into a fun game and snag an extra 10 minutes of quality time with my kids,…
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Why I Won’t Share the “Stranger Danger” Social Experiment Video
At home insemination My social media feeds have been inundated with a viral video created by YouTuber Jake Collins, showcasing playground moms who believed they had instilled the “stranger danger” lesson in their children. To their horror, they watched as their kids willingly left with a man and his puppy, seemingly without a second thought.…