Category: TTC
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The Embarrassment of Having a Child Who Bites
home insemination kit When a preschool teacher says, “Can we talk for a moment…in private?” it’s a moment that no parent looks forward to. Today, as I follow Ms. Thompson out of the playroom, I feel a wave of anxiety wash over me. Nearby, other parents and their toddlers are happily chatting, while I lean…
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Navigating the Waves of Motherhood Anxiety: From Infancy to Adolescence
Get Pregnant Fast Before I embraced motherhood, I thought I understood the concept of anxiety. I equated it to the jittery sensations before a significant college exam, the fluttering butterflies before meeting a blind date, or the heart-stopping moments before a job interview. I believed I had a handle on it—what triggers it, how it…
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Model Recreates Fashion Advertisement to Celebrate All Body Types
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where diversity is essential across all industries, the fashion sector has room for significant improvement. This is especially true when it comes to size inclusivity and the celebration of different body types. That’s why plus-size model, Mia Thompson, took it upon herself to recreate a well-known fashion advertisement featuring…
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3 Reasons Why Using the R-Word Makes You Look Ignorant
Get Pregnant Fast I was scrolling through my social media feed when I stumbled upon what began as a hilarious exchange about text messages with a tattoo artist. However, it quickly took a turn for the worse when someone asked, “Are you retarded?” after missing a few conversational cues. I found myself shaking my head…
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5 Challenges My Partner Faces During My Pregnancy
home insemination kit When I asked my partner, Jake, to share five things he found difficult about my pregnancy, he was initially hesitant. “Is this going to be used against me later?” he joked. After some coaxing, he finally opened up, and I also gathered insights from a few of my friends’ partners, who shared…
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9 Uncommonly Discussed Advantages of Parenthood
home insemination kit While I may have chosen a life without children, there are moments when I ponder the joys of having kids. The conventional benefits are clear: building a nurturing family, guiding the next generation to be thoughtful, responsible citizens, and cherishing the unique experiences that come with each phase of a child’s life.…
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What I Gained From Cancer: Embrace Life Fully and Wear the Swimsuit
Get Pregnant Fast People often wonder, “What insights did you gain from your battle with cancer?” It’s a complex question, one that encompasses a myriad of lessons learned during a transformative phase of my life. How do I convey the profound changes that came with turning my fate over to the hands of medical professionals,…
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The One Phrase We Should Eliminate from Parenting Discussions
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a demanding journey, often resembling a carefully orchestrated plan. Take my friend, Sarah, a single mother whose daily routine is a marvel of organization: rising early to nurse her infant while her preschooler enjoys some screen time, preparing breakfast, dressing both children, and managing to get herself ready for work—all…
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Breastfeeding a Premature Infant: A Personal Journey
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