Category: Preparing for birth
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Reviving the Potluck and the Casual Dinner Gathering: A Return to Simple Hospitality
home insemination kit Once, I thrived on hosting gatherings—whether grand parties, laid-back get-togethers, or cozy dinner soirées, I enjoyed them all. In the early days of my marriage, my husband and I organized Sunday Night Dinners to combat the Sunday blues, inviting friends over to enjoy food and companionship. After our first child arrived, Saturday…
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The “Annoying Inner Critic” in Jamie Collins’ Life
low cost ivf During a recent conference in New York City, I had the opportunity to chat with Jamie Collins, an author whose book, Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder, had captivated my attention. As someone who dedicates their time to exploring happiness and habits,…
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5 Essential Tips from Seasoned Moms for Visiting New Moms
home insemination kit Welcoming a new family into the neighborhood is a thoughtful gesture, especially when they’ve recently had their first baby. While the instinct may be to show up with a basket of goodies like muffins or onesies, experienced moms know that the real gifts are often much more practical. Here are five insider…
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The Piercing Dilemma
low cost ivf As a teenager, I was a bit of a handful. In other words, I was a disrespectful brat. We often label such behavior as “wild teenage antics” to excuse our immature choices, knowing that a fully developed brain is still a few years away. Now that I’m approaching forty, I’m not sure…
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The Essential Care and Management of Infants: A Practical Guide
home insemination kit Congratulations! As you bring your precious little one home from the hospital, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the fundamental principles of nurturing the health, dignity, emotional well-being, and future intelligence of your beloved child. You may have heard there is a “correct” approach to parenting. There indeed is. Feeling overwhelmed? You’re…
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Enough with the Snack Bags Already!
low cost ivf I know this might land me on some sort of “She Shouldn’t Be a Parent” list, but it’s time to address a pressing issue that’s been on my mind: the ridiculousness of post-game snack bags. Seriously, what’s the deal? Can someone please explain to me why little Timmy absolutely needs a snack…
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If BabyCenter Newsletters Were Truthful
home insemination kit Updated: Jan. 28, 2016 Originally Published: Jan. 26, 2016 The nursery is impeccably prepared, the hospital bag is ready, and you’ve subscribed to the BabyCenter newsletter. Ah, the BabyCenter newsletters! A weekly influx of information for parents who are already inundated with advice. Yet, who truly needs guidance during this pivotal time?…
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Navigating Life with a Colicky Baby: Insights and Advice
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6 Phrases That Acquire New Meanings After Becoming a Parent
home insemination kit Parenthood brings with it a host of changes, not only in daily routines but also in the way we communicate. Many phrases that once held light-hearted or romantic connotations evolve into something entirely different once children enter the picture. Here are six phrases that can take on new meanings after welcoming a…
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A Young Mother’s Struggle for Reproductive Autonomy in Australia
home insemination kit A young mother in Australia has expressed her frustration after facing repeated refusals from medical professionals to undergo a tubal ligation. At just 22 years old and already a mother of two with a third child on the way, Emily Thompson has been told by multiple doctors that she is “too young”…