Category: conception

At home insemination With the recent Ashley Madison data breach making headlines, the fallout continues to grow. Reports reveal that a significant number of users, including some high-profile cases, have been caught in the act of infidelity. As shocking as these revelations are, the overwhelming majority of users are male—surprise, surprise. For moms, the idea…

At home insemination Before becoming a parent, I held a part-time position as a college instructor. While the title may sound impressive, the reality was quite different. The students referred to me as “professor,” but I wasn’t on a salary and earned a modest paycheck. When my first child arrived, I took a semester off…

At home insemination In the ongoing conversation about workplace equity, it’s no secret that disparities exist, particularly when it comes to parenting roles. While women often face challenges such as lower pay and unpaid maternity leave, working dads generally escape the scrutiny that working moms encounter. Here are five questions that seem to plague mothers…

At home insemination As a high school freshman, I can recall the overwhelming excitement I felt during my first pep rally. The atmosphere was electric—an entire school erupting in chants and songs, the bleachers vibrating from the collective stomping of feet. It was exhilarating. This sense of exhilaration resurfaced during my first visit to a…

At home insemination Congratulations! Your baby is now 41 weeks old, and this stage brings exciting new developments. This week, your little one is mastering a skill known as deferred imitation. By observing your actions closely, he’s starting to imitate you. For example, if you chat on the phone, you might catch him pretending to…

At home insemination As a lifelong night owl, my internal clock tends to run on a schedule that’s often at odds with society. I usually find myself turning in around 2 a.m. and rising at 10 a.m. In my pre-parenting days, I managed to navigate this lifestyle by securing jobs with later start times. However,…

At home insemination I found myself standing in the pantry one morning, lost in thought and overwhelmed by my emotions. Like many, I often try to bury feelings that make me uncomfortable, avoiding the truths that linger beneath the surface. But that day, I reached a breaking point. My marriage had been deteriorating for years,…

At home insemination As I sat back tonight, savoring the rare moment of my child finally asleep, I had an unexpected epiphany. I owe a massive apology to you experienced mothers out there. It’s taken me a couple of years, but I finally get it. I understand now why you chuckled softly and shook your…

At home insemination Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is well-known for advocating healthier eating habits, particularly for children. After successfully leading a campaign for a sugar tax in the UK, he has shifted his focus to breastfeeding, a move that has sparked significant backlash among women. During an interview with LBC radio, Oliver expressed his concerns…

At home insemination As a mother of three boys born just two years apart, I’ve witnessed firsthand the unique dynamics that come with raising a middle child. My eldest son, Leo, who is now nearly 7, often steals the spotlight with his impressive chapter book readings. We proudly announce, “Leo is diving into Harry Potter!”…