Category: conception

At home insemination As a parent, there are certain things you never want to hear. Comments like, “That baby looks strange. His eyes are unattractive,” can cut deep. I recall a moment at a fast food restaurant when I was blissfully enjoying a chicken fried biscuit with my son, now nearly 8 months old, when…

At home insemination My journey into the enigmatic relationship between infants and sleep began with my lively 3-year-old stepson, who would squawk like a rooster at dawn. I was certain my own children would be different—more disciplined. A year later, my first daughter arrived, her tiny body nestled against her father’s skin while I was…

At home insemination Tickling may not be the innocent joy we often think it is. I was chatting with my friend Sarah when I heard her 9-month-old son Leo squealing in delight in the background. “Oh dear!” I said. “Is Leo alright?” “He’s not upset! He’s laughing!” Sarah responded. “Tom’s playing Tickle Monster with him.”…

At home insemination The portrayal of motherhood in the media often falls into two extremes: the overprotective helicopter mom or the neglectful parent. However, my experiences within a community of mothers reveal a more nuanced reality. Moms frequently go above and beyond for their kids in countless, often unnoticed ways. Sometimes, these efforts are uncomfortable,…

At home insemination As someone who loves planning, I often set ambitious goals for myself, especially around the New Year. However, since becoming a mother, I’ve realized how challenging it is to create resolutions that are both realistic and achievable. Kids have a knack for dismantling even the best-laid plans. Looking back at a list…

At home insemination I’ve never been the best at staying ahead of trends. It took me ages to grab a pair of those buttery leggings, and I didn’t even realize that bottle flipping was a thing until I had yelled at my kids about it countless times, fearing a water spill. And honestly, I still…

At home insemination As soon as the ultrasound probe made contact with my stomach, two dark sacs, each containing a small white dot, appeared vividly on the screen. “Nooooo!” was my immediate reaction. Twins. Oh my goodness. Instead of feeling a rush of maternal warmth as many describe, I was overwhelmed with fear: fear of…

At home insemination In a bold move to raise awareness about street harassment, a young student named Mia from Amsterdam has embarked on a unique Instagram project. Over the course of 30 days, she decided to document her experiences with men who catcall her while she goes about her daily life. Through her account, @dearcatcallers,…