Category: conception

At home insemination It’s long past 8 p.m., and my son should be tucked in for the night. Tonight is one of those rare evenings when his father is home, and I should be relishing a break from the usual toddler bedtime chaos now that my baby daughter is peacefully sleeping. Yet, as often happens…

At home insemination As Mother’s Day approaches, families across the nation are bustling through malls and shops, searching for the ultimate gift for mom. Dads and kids will be picking up pancake mixes, fresh berries, and gourmet coffee to whip up breakfast in bed. Some might even wash her car, treat her to dinner, or…

At home insemination Parenting is a demanding journey for everyone, but as a single mom, it often feels like I’m navigating life with a missing limb. The holiday season can be especially difficult, presenting numerous challenges that test my resilience. Here are the seven most significant struggles I face as a solo parent during this…

At home insemination A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to share my work on bullying prevention with a group of kids at a local bookstore. The joy of connecting with those enthusiastic young faces was amplified by the presence of a reporter, who wrote an uplifting piece about my book and the…

At home insemination It was one of those “off days” again. My weight hadn’t fluctuated much, yet my confidence seemed to have vanished overnight. There I was, standing before the mirror, tugging at a new shirt that suddenly felt unflattering. It didn’t take long for negative thoughts to invade my mind. Ugh. I feel like…

At home insemination Life with a newborn can feel like an incessant cycle of fatigue, diaper changes, and late-night feedings. It’s as if you’ve been thrust into the deep end of parenthood, and let’s be honest, it can feel overwhelming. Raising a newborn is undeniably challenging, but that challenge pales in comparison to the whirlwind…

At home insemination If you’re gearing up to welcome a little one and wish to add a sprinkle of enchantment to your nursery, consider drawing inspiration from this remarkable family. A couple from Illinois has taken the internet by storm with their dream Harry Potter-themed nursery. As new mom Clara shared, her husband, Jake, expressed…

At home insemination Coincidences—what do they really mean? Are they merely random events, or do they serve as hints from the universe that everything is interconnected? Personally, I lean toward the latter. Some moments in life are just too remarkable to be dismissed as mere happenstance. Nestled just outside Edinburgh lies Musselburgh, a charming Scottish…

At home insemination Two months ago, I welcomed twin daughters into my life, and I find myself grappling with the societal pressures surrounding the return to my pre-baby body. It frustrates me that this is such a focal point in our culture. Headlines like “Celebrity Loses 30 Pounds in Just Three Weeks Post-Baby” or “How…