Category: DIY Insemination

At home insemination In a notable safety alert, a manufacturer has issued a voluntary recall of 80,000 rock salt lamps due to potential electric shock and fire hazards. If you recently received one of these lamps as a gift, it’s crucial to check if it falls under this recall. The lamps, produced by a company…

At home insemination I’ve always understood that my upbringing was quite sheltered. Growing up in the South within a church-oriented family (Baptist, of course), I was surrounded by caring parents and protective siblings. My friends exerted peer pressure in a way that meant ensuring I called my mom before staying out too late. It was…

At home insemination Menu Parenting I Acknowledge You, Mom by Ava By Surprise Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Sep. 6, 2015 I acknowledge you. In my mind’s eye, I can see you as a young woman in your early 20s, with shoulder-length, tousled copper hair. You’re slender and in a bikini, your feet submerged…

At home insemination I remember the moment vividly: I was ten weeks pregnant, wiping ultrasound gel from my belly, desperately trying to hold onto my partner’s hand to steady myself as the news hit me. “There’s no heartbeat. I’m so sorry,” our doctor said, leaving a heavy silence in the room. Clutching Jake’s hand, I…

Parenting Insights At home insemination Updated: Aug. 23, 2015 Originally Published: Aug. 22, 2010 I’m a mother, a partner, and sometimes I feel like I’m losing my grip. I strive to be a good person, but I am certainly not a housekeeper, a chef, or anyone’s personal assistant. The current parenting landscape makes it seem…

At home insemination When you’re expecting, there are countless things you long to do in public, even though you normally indulge in them at home without a second thought. Sure, you could attempt them outside, but it might lead to some serious consequences, like losing friends or even an arrest. Here are ten things that…

At home insemination In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of “family time” often feels more like a chore than a joy. It seems like we are constantly pulling our loved ones away from their favorite activities to engage in seemingly quaint traditions, like playing poker or Scrabble. After a few hours of enforced togetherness, everyone…

At home insemination As a woman in my thirties living with blindness, I often find myself the center of attention in public spaces. The sight of me confidently using a white cane while walking through my neighborhood can leave people taken aback. When my partner and I learned that we were expecting just six months…

At home insemination Parenting can often feel like a whirlwind of chaos and responsibility. Between feeding, bathing, and dressing our children, there’s a mountain of laundry and dishes that never seems to shrink. Amidst all this, we must also instill values of kindness and civility in our kids. We don’t need to concoct elaborate lessons;…

At home insemination When schools and after-school programs were shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, a large portion of my income disappeared as well. As a self-employed individual juggling responsibilities as a freelance writer, educator, and housekeeper, much of my work requires my physical presence. If I’m unable to work, I don’t earn. Currently,…