Category: Home insemination kit
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Once She Welcomed Her Baby, This Mom Felt Ignored by Her Medical Team
At home insemination After becoming a mother, Sarah Thompson experienced a disheartening shift in her medical care. She felt as though her healthcare providers stopped taking her concerns seriously. About two weeks after giving birth, Sarah was driving home when she suddenly felt a frightening gush of blood. “I was overcome by intense cramps, almost…
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What Family Truly Means
At home insemination I could feel her hesitation the moment I spoke those words. Technically, I wasn’t family, and the one person who should have been by her side had walked away without a backward glance. Six months into my not-quite-sister-in-law’s cancer battle, I was asked to be her primary driver to appointments. I took…
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5 Misconceptions Kids Have About the World
At home insemination Kids can be quite impressionable. They’re curious, loud, and often have a hard time discerning fact from fiction. As a parent, I’ve observed firsthand how easily children latch onto ideas, no matter how far-fetched. While it’s often amusing to see their reactions, it becomes concerning when these misconceptions persist into adulthood. Here’s…
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Are Three-Year Degrees the Solution to the Rising Costs of College?
At home insemination Since the birth of my first child, I’ve been saving diligently for their education. With the occasional generous contributions from grandparents, I currently have enough set aside for just one year of tuition and room and board at a state university for each child. My kids are still young—11 and 8 years…
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Fearless Girl Takes a Stand on Wall Street for International Women’s Day
At home insemination On the eve of International Women’s Day, a bold new figure arrived on Wall Street, capturing the attention of passersby and challenging the status quo. The “Fearless Girl” statue, positioned defiantly in front of the iconic Charging Bull, sends a powerful message about the importance of women in leadership roles in a…
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Are You Normal?
At home insemination From the moment of birth, we are measured and compared against an elusive standard of normalcy. We find ourselves plotted on graphs of percentile curves, scrutinized and categorized. The numerical results assigned to us begin to feel like our identity, and where we fall on these charts becomes synonymous with who we…
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The Lack of Concern for Boys in Men’s Restrooms Highlights the Illusion of This ‘Threat’
At home insemination In recent discussions surrounding public restroom policies, particularly those implemented by major retailers, it’s not uncommon for individuals unfamiliar with diversity and the LGBTQ+ community to express anxiety. Such was the case when Texas Attorney General Mark Richards reached out to the leadership of a well-known retail chain, questioning the safety implications…
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7 Valuable Lessons About Marriage My Kids Can Learn from Their Siblings
At home insemination When it comes to marriage, children often absorb lessons from observing their parents. However, I believe that sibling relationships can also be a rich source of wisdom when it comes to understanding partnerships. Here are seven important lessons I hope my kids will take to heart as they navigate their relationships, inspired…
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4th Grader Uses ‘Girl Code’ to Dodge Common Core Math Question
At home insemination In a delightful twist on a typical math problem, a clever fourth grader named Lily decided to invoke the concept of ‘girl code’ to sidestep an intricate Common Core question, and her witty reply has captivated many online. The math dilemma involved four boys—Tom, Jake, Alex, and Sam—who each went on four…
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Debunking 20 Myths and Facts About Conceiving
At home insemination Navigating the world of conception can be overwhelming, especially with the myriad of myths and facts out there. Here, we unravel the truth behind some common misconceptions about getting pregnant. Long-Term Birth Control Use Affects Fertility: Being on hormonal contraceptives for an extended period doesn’t necessarily delay your ability to conceive once…