Category: DIY Insemination

At home insemination As we arrive at a friend’s home, we’re greeted with smiles and warm hellos. I respond with a bright, “Hi, everyone!” My daughters enthusiastically echo, “Hello!” and “Good morning!” However, my son stays silent, slipping into the house without a word. When our friend calls his name and inquires how he’s doing,…

At home insemination The January rush at the gym is a bit of a farce. That’s why I’ve stopped making commitments to hit the gym. There’s something almost sheep-like about joining the crowd in making resolutions. If I know that many will be back to indulging in their favorite shows with snacks by February, what…

At home insemination In many instances, healthcare providers fail to adequately listen to the concerns of Black mothers, which is deeply troubling. During my first pregnancy, I found myself in the emergency room over twenty times, yet each visit ended with the same directive: to rest. As a single mother, the idea of rest was…

At home insemination As a proud product of the 1980s, I have a profound affection for everything related to that iconic decade. Back in those days, my hair was styled to the heavens with an abundance of Aqua Net, and I sported multiple pairs of socks with my classic white Keds. My beloved jean jacket…

At home insemination “Today, your father is going to make you breakfast,” I tell my son, my voice strained as I struggle to strap him into his high chair. Each movement feels like a monumental task, and I focus on breathing deeply to avoid the nausea threatening to overwhelm me. “Mom, do you have a…

At home insemination We’ve all heard the saying, “Motherhood is a thankless job.” Well, let’s be real—this notion is utterly misguided. Yes, motherhood can feel like the most underappreciated role ever; you pour your heart and soul into everything for your kids, and the moment something goes awry, it’s like you’ve committed a crime. However,…

At home insemination “Mom, I’m sooooo bored.” Ask any parent, and most will admit that this is one of the most dreaded phrases to hear. We all know that feeling—whether you’re juggling work from home or managing the daily chaos of parenting, a child whining about a lack of entertainment can be incredibly frustrating. And…

At home insemination In a nostalgic twist that may leave many feeling a bit older, Mary-Kate Olsen, now 29, wed her partner of three years, 46-year-old French banker Olivier Sarkozy, in a low-key ceremony in New York City last Friday night. The couple got engaged in 2014 during a trip to Jamaica, where Olivier presented…

At home insemination I was sitting in my office, planning to book a spa day for my wife, Sarah, for Mother’s Day. I knew the general location of her favorite spa—though I couldn’t recall its name—and while I had no clue what services she usually enjoyed, I was aware that she always returned looking radiant…