Category: conception

At home insemination A week after giving birth, I was unexpectedly summoned back to the office by my supervisor. The request, which caught me completely off guard, came as I was en route to visit my newborn daughter in the hospital NICU. I found myself replying, “Well, I suppose since she’s still hospitalized, I could…

At home insemination Before the likes of Kris Jenner, there were infamous stage mothers like the Lohans, Barrymores, and Culkins, who often propelled their children’s careers to stardom only to watch them crash and burn. Teri Carter, mother of Brooke, epitomized the archetype of the stage mother that many people loved to despise. She thrust…

At home insemination I am currently nursing my 2-year-old, Leo, alongside my 5-year-old, Max. Yes, I’m one of those tandem breastfeeding moms you hear about. While I don’t share many photos of Max nursing anymore—since he typically only breastfeeds to fall asleep at night or briefly during the day when he remembers—most of my posts…

At home insemination After settling my 7-year-old son, Jake, into bed and listening to the silence that follows the day’s chaos, a familiar heaviness creeps into my heart. Collapsing onto the couch after yet another whirlwind day of parenting, I can’t help but feel the swift passage of time weighing down on me. The panic…

At home insemination As a parent, navigating your child’s curiosity about where babies come from can be a daunting task. When faced with questions that may feel uncomfortable, it’s essential to approach the topic with clarity and sensitivity. In a recent discussion, child health expert Dr. Lila Green shared insights on effectively addressing the question,…

At home insemination The nursery is beautifully painted, the hospital bag is set, and you’ve registered for the BabyCenter newsletter. Ah, the BabyCenter newsletters! Those weekly tidbits of information for parents who are already overflowing with knowledge. But let’s be honest—who really needs guidance at this stage? Not the well-informed adults; it’s the little beings…

At home insemination I adore my kids. The depth of my love for them is something I never anticipated—a wild, fierce, I-would-jump-in-front-of-a-bus-for-you kind of devotion. Yet, as exhilarating as this love is, it can be utterly draining. Motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. Loving my children doesn’t mean I enjoy every aspect of parenting.…

At home insemination My little, wailing bundle of joy, the one who always reached for me with his pudgy hands and toothless smile, has now turned 3 years old. Well, to be precise, he’s actually three and a half, and at this age, precision is key, as they grow rapidly and learn at a remarkable…

At home insemination For various reasons, my sister, Lucy, and I have grown apart over the years. Our relationship is marred by a mix of childhood rivalries, misunderstandings, and a stubborn refusal to bridge the gap. During a family crisis, I reached out to her, only to be met with a threat to block my…

At home insemination Meet a creative dad who has found a delightful method to engage with Snapchat in a way that resonates with parents. His name is Mark Rinaldi, and he’s affectionately known as “SnapDad” for his whimsical approach to transforming baby photos into whimsical masterpieces. Rinaldi, a graphic designer from Belgium, has gained a…