Category: DIY Insemination

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…

Can you do self-insemination at home ? Like many others, I found myself gaining weight during the quarantine period. Interestingly, I began this journey at a lower weight than usual due to various factors unrelated to dieting. As someone with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), managing my weight can be a real challenge. When my condition…

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,…

At home insemination Last week, I took my son for a routine well-child checkup. It was a typical appointment without any major issues to discuss, aside from a minor concern about a dry patch on his foot, which turned out to be nothing more than the result of a little boy’s sweaty feet. After a…

At home insemination In cities across the United States and globally, individuals have taken to the streets to advocate for justice following the tragic death of George Blake, a black man who lost his life due to police brutality in Minneapolis. Activists are uniting to challenge a system that often excuses the unjust treatment of…