Category: DIY Insemination

At home insemination As the clock strikes 7:30 PM, I have a special name for this time: bath hour, bed hour, or the witching hour. My daughter dashes around the house, fueled by a sugary treat and an abundance of energy that makes sleep seem like a foreign concept. My partner, David, chases after her,…

At home insemination “Watch out for Mommy’s bad arm!” This phrase is often heard in my family, sometimes as a light-hearted warning, other times as an urgent cry. Regardless of the tone, it’s a phrase I dread. For over a decade, RSD/CRPS has been a constant presence in my life, affecting me even before my…

At home insemination If you’re part of an online mom group, you know just how beneficial they can be. There’s nothing quite like bonding with others who truly understand the ups and downs of motherhood. However, you’ll quickly notice that your fellow group members often fit into recognizable categories, some of which can be downright…

At home insemination I was chatting with a colleague about my struggles with my toddler’s sleep habits. I mentioned how she stayed up until nearly 11 p.m. the previous night, only to wake up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at 5 a.m. His response? “Sounds like it’s time to drop her nap.” He raised his eyebrows, clearly…

At home insemination A recent investigation by Buzzfeed News has revealed alarming practices within U.S. immigration detention centers, where pregnant women have faced severe neglect and mistreatment. The report indicates that these vulnerable women have been denied crucial medical care after experiencing miscarriages in at least six detention facilities nationwide. Eyewitness accounts from women who…

At home insemination Menu Parenting Boys Have Emotions Too by Mia Thompson Updated: Aug. 31, 2015 Originally Published: Aug. 28, 2015 My son loves to write, so I’m always on the lookout for the perfect journals and notebooks for him. A few months back, during a work trip to New York City, I visited a…

At home insemination In a bold move, Taylor Swift addresses the pervasive issues of double standards and toxic masculinity in her latest music video for “The Man.” Her journey through the media has been fraught with scrutiny; she’s been labeled everything from “boy crazy” during her dating years to “bitch” for taking charge of her…

At home insemination Not every adult is a fan of children. While some enjoy their presence, not all kids are created equal. For the sake of our relationships with their parents and for our kids’ social lives, we sometimes tolerate a bit more chaos than we would like. But where do you draw the line?…

at home insemination syringe Many of us have an ongoing internal conversation that keeps us company throughout the day. We replay past discussions, mull over things we wish we could change, engage in both uplifting and critical self-talk, and ponder everything from our to-do lists to what snack we want next. For some, this inner…