Category: Preparing for birth
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Why Individuals Over 40 Should Embrace Their Age Loud and Proud
home insemination kit As children, reaching the halfway point of the year and being able to say, “I’m X and a half” brought a certain thrill. When was the last time you felt that excitement? I celebrated my 40th birthday a couple of years ago, and rather than feeling apprehensive, I embraced it wholeheartedly. Like…
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Sharing Your Adoption Journey: A Guide for Expecting Parents
Read more Deciding to place your baby for adoption is a profound and courageous choice, made with love and the well-being of your child in mind. Once you’ve reached this decision, you may find it challenging to communicate your adoption plan to the birth father, friends, and family. Each person’s reaction may vary, ranging from…
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Embracing My Children, but Dreading Birthday Celebrations
home insemination kit It’s not that we shy away from all forms of celebration. We invest a significant amount in Halloween costumes—I’ve learned that creating homemade outfits for three kids can be just as pricey. Our home is adorned with seasonal window decorations, straw scarecrows by the mailbox, and a charming wooden reindeer adorned with…
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In Support of Extravagant Children’s Birthday Celebrations
home insemination kit As a parent of four, I had reached a point where I thought I could no longer bear the stress of organizing birthday parties. After countless celebrations filled with themed cakes shaped like sports equipment, assembling goodie bags, and various activities—from bowling to go-kart racing—I was ready to retire from this festive…
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My Husband Expects Thanks for the Everyday Tasks I Handle (LOL)
Get Pregnant Fast If I had to encapsulate the life of a mother in one word, that word would undoubtedly be “thankless.” From the moment I brought my little ones into the world (a milestone that was met with more pain than praise—no “push presents” to be found in my hospital room), I’ve been at…
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The Essential IEP Pre-Meeting Checklist You Didn’t Know You Needed (But Trust Me, You Do)
Get Pregnant Fast Preparing for an IEP meeting can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. As the saying goes, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” This wisdom is especially relevant when it comes to advocating for your child during IEP…
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Embracing Your Postpartum Journey: Letting Go of People-Pleasing
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Your Baby’s Due Date is July 17
Read more Did you know that most pregnancies can last anywhere from 38 to 42 weeks? So, while July 17 is the target date, only about 1 in 20 babies actually arrive on their exact due date. That keeps everyone guessing right up until the big day! If you want to track your pregnancy week…
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Embracing Postpartum Honesty: A Viral Sensation
home insemination kit In a world where new motherhood is often romanticized, one mother’s candid postpartum photo has become a viral sensation, shedding light on the raw realities of parenting. As many new moms can attest, the experience of bringing a baby into the world is far from the idyllic scenes portrayed in media. Recently,…
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Spina Bifida Test
Read more Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs early in pregnancy, specifically during the first month, when the spinal column fails to develop or close completely. It impacts roughly 1,500 pregnancies annually in the U.S., with current statistics showing about 7 out of every 10,000 live births affected. Although the incidence seems…