Category: DIY Insemination
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Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions
At home insemination Getting pregnant can bring about various challenges, and one common issue that many expectant mothers face is hemorrhoids. These swollen veins in the rectum, often referred to as piles, can be itchy, painful, and uncomfortable. However, rest assured that they are harmless and affect more than half of all pregnant women. The…
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23 Tweets That Capture Our Love for Dads
at home insemination syringe With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate (and lovingly poke fun at) all the fathers in our lives—the ones who stir up excitement in the kids right before bedtime, sneak them sweets when Mom’s not looking, and mysteriously vanish in the bathroom for what feels…
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Some Educational Institutions Are Moving Away from Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in Favor of Inclusive Alternatives
at home insemination kit As our society evolves, so too do our traditions. Many schools are now opting to replace the traditional celebrations of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with more inclusive alternatives. These new observances, such as “Important Grown-Ups Day” or “Grown-Ups Who Love Us Day,” aim to acknowledge the diversity of family structures…
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Why I Regret Sharing My Due Date
At home insemination I recently reached the point where I’m a week past my due date, and the constant messages from well-meaning friends and family are starting to drive me up the wall. In hindsight, I realize just how common it is for expectant mothers to go beyond their due dates. When I first discovered…
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Tia Hart Shares Heartwarming Grammy Win Moment With Kids
At home insemination kit Tia Hart turned her Grammy victory into a beautiful and uplifting experience for young ones around her. This year’s Grammy Awards were filled with historic achievements, like when Beyoncé earned her 28th award, becoming the most decorated female artist in Grammy history, and when her daughter, Blue Ivy, also took home…
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8 Parenting Skills to Highlight on Your Resume
At home insemination Every day, I find myself racing to meet the sky-high expectations of my toddler, who treats me like a personal assistant at a five-star hotel. He expects breakfast, a well-swaddled stuffed animal, a lift into the air, and juice all at once. Just as I start to process his demands, he throws…
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Recognizing the Warning Signs in Relationships: PART TWO
At home insemination (This is the second installment in a two-part series on identifying relationship red flags.) While many of us can identify warning signs in a partner, interpreting their implications can be challenging. Having navigated the often chaotic dating scene in New York City, I’ve honed my ability to recognize these flags quickly, sometimes…
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Lessons in Parenting from My Mother
At home insemination There are individuals who proudly display “WWJD?” bumper stickers, encouraging others to reflect on “What would Jesus do?” when faced with various decisions in life. This idea has been adapted in many ways, including “What would Oprah do?” and “What would Mom do?” As new parents, many of us find ourselves pondering…
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7 Reasons Crafting Is Not My Calling
At home insemination Do you remember the J. Crew catalogs from the mid-90s? Those beautifully curated images of picture-perfect families in elegantly adorned homes, all smiles in front of a grand colonial? The meticulously placed garland, the romantic kissing ball hanging above, and the sideboard boasting a handmade cornucopia of glittery fruits? I longed to…
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My Parenting Triumph Was My Husband’s Challenge — And That’s Just Fine
At home insemination It’s a universal truth that kids always need to use the bathroom at the most inopportune moments. Whether it’s right after you buckle them into the car, just as you’re about to head inside a restaurant, or the minute the movie starts, it’s a relentless cycle. The worst scenario for me is…