Category: conception

At home insemination When I relocated to my new neighborhood, I found myself without a single acquaintance. It took several years of feeling disconnected before I began forging friendships, primarily after the arrival of my first child. The bonds formed over shared experiences like late-night feedings and school drop-offs became vital to my emotional well-being.…

At home insemination My 6-year-old daughter bursts into the living room, tablet in hand. Given the brief time since I last reminded her to brush her teeth, I suspect she hasn’t followed through. After asking three times, my patience is thinning. Instead of raising my voice, I take a deep breath and count to three…

At home insemination No, this isn’t a wedding; it’s a birthday celebration for your little one! The era of my parents hiring a tipsy clown for a mere $50 to twist balloons into animal shapes while they enjoyed cocktails is long gone. Nowadays, children’s birthday parties have transformed into extravagant events, akin to bar mitzvahs.…

At home insemination When my daughter turned three, my mother, aunt, and grandmother teamed up to present her with a pink wonderland of gifts. Among the treasures were a tiny baby doll, a matching diaper bag, and even miniature diapers for the baby. There were also various princess-themed items—a tiara, a necklace, a wand (perhaps…

At home insemination It’s a well-worn cliché that having children means the end of a couple’s sex life. While it may seem that way at times, it’s far from the truth. If that were the case, there wouldn’t be younger siblings or the phenomenon of vasectomy celebrations. (And yes, I considered throwing a party for…

At home insemination “Did Jordan get our Amazon gift card?” I texted. “Yes! Sorry, we haven’t had time to write thank you notes yet,” replied my fellow mom-friend, a mother of three. Right there, I hit a wall. If you’re making your 8-year-old sit down to craft 20 thank-you notes, please, for the love of…

At home insemination Dear Mom, I see the worry etched on your face. The fear, the uncertainty, the overwhelming sense of defeat—I’ve been there. My twin boys, Alex and Liam, entered the world seven weeks early on a frigid January morning in Boston. The doctors warned me that premature infants, particularly boys, often face steeper…

At home insemination In today’s world, the question of what it means to be a man is evolving. While traditionally, providing for one’s family has been paramount, nurturing and raising children should also be a significant part of that role. Unfortunately, not everyone shares this belief. A recent survey conducted by Deloitte reveals that although…

Parenting At home insemination When you encounter this innovative breast pump, you’ll be left wondering why it took so long to arrive. Breast pumps are essential for many mothers. Not everyone has the ability to nurse on demand due to various circumstances. Some mothers juggle demanding work schedules that make it challenging, while others exclusively…