Category: conception

At home insemination If you were to ask those who know me well to describe my personality, the adjectives would likely lean heavily towards “efficient.” While I like to imagine they might sprinkle in terms like “clever” or “witty,” you certainly wouldn’t find “sentimental” among them. Yet, despite my pragmatic nature, I sometimes find myself…

At home insemination Updated: July 15, 2021 Originally Published: September 6, 2014 I had been on edge for this day to arrive ever since our son, Leo, was diagnosed with a peanut allergy at six months old. Now three years later, the moment I dreaded almost became a reality. On a Monday evening after work,…

At home insemination A mother is speaking out against what she views as an unjust reprimand directed at her daughter due to a dress code infraction on a crucial exam day. Seventeen-year-old Mia, a junior at Tom C. Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas, was preparing for three significant AP exams when she was…

At home insemination As a parent of three—an infant, a 5-year-old, and a 7-year-old—I adore my kids, but let’s be real: parenting can be a rollercoaster. Friends without kids often ask me questions about my experience, and while I appreciate their curiosity, the same queries year after year can be a little grating. So, here’s…

At home insemination Updated: June 16, 2018 Originally Published: Aug. 27, 2015 It’s astonishing how often I encounter fathers claiming they are “babysitting” their own children. “On Saturday, I was babysitting Alex and Jamie so my partner could finally take a shower this week.” Or I overhear someone refer to a dad caring for his…

At home insemination Ah, summer—the time for barbecues, camping, swimming, biking, and those lazy days of play… and occasionally, the tragic mistake of leaving a child in a hot car. As a mother of four, I pride myself on being responsible. Sure, I make the odd questionable choice, like serving chicken nuggets and counting ketchup…