Category: TTC

  • Understanding the ‘Value’ of Being a Stay-at-Home Parent

    home insemination kit When my first child was born, I was presented with an incredible job opportunity—an editorial position that aligned perfectly with my career aspirations. It offered a solid salary and a manageable 45-hour work week. However, with a three-month-old at home, the realities of accepting such a job felt overwhelming. The high cost…

  • Navigating the Complexities of Parenting

    home insemination kit Recently, I found myself in a situation reminiscent of misplacing my car in a crowded parking lot. You know you’ve parked it somewhere, but when you’re standing in a bustling shopping center with children and a cart filled with groceries, the uncertainty can be overwhelming. It’s in these moments that you question…

  • Why a 20-Week Abortion Ban Is Concerning for All Women

    home insemination kit Every morning, I start my day by scrolling through social media, catching up on the latest happenings while I slept. At this point in my life, my feed is often filled with happy pregnancy announcements and adorable baby snapshots. I cherish these moments. However, recently, my timeline has been inundated with discussions…

  • 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…

  • You’re Going to Adore This Pig, I Promise

    Category: Get Pregnant Fast Parenting I just spent a couple of hours watching videos featuring Bella the Amazing Pig with my daughter, and my cheeks hurt from all the laughter. Let me tell you, Bella isn’t your average pig. She lives the good life with a wardrobe that puts mine to shame. Bella enjoys a…

  • Mom Friends vs. Friends Who Are Moms: Navigating New Relationships in Parenthood

    home insemination kit “Don’t hesitate to use a nipple shield,” I advised a woman I had just met. “Cracked nipples can be incredibly painful, trust me!” “Just a heads-up, you might see some very orange poop in the diapers,” I cautioned another new mother who was about to introduce sweet potatoes to her little one…

  • My Child Engages with a Tablet During Restaurant Visits

    home insemination kit It’s a Friday evening, and my husband, toddler, and I have ventured out for dinner. While we savor our steaks and discuss our plans for a future vacation, our 2-year-old sits in her chair, headphones on, engrossed in an electronic tablet. For a toddler, she’s relatively well-behaved when dining out. Occasionally, we…

  • 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…

  • Dear Formula-Feeding Mothers,

    home insemination kit I want to extend my sincerest apologies. After the birth of my first child, I was quick to judge your choice of formula. When I saw you with a can of Similac or preparing a bottle, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes and mutter. I assumed you fell into one of…

  • Marriage Advice That Doesn’t Consider Parenthood

    home insemination kit While waiting in line at the grocery store, I often find myself bombarded by magazine headlines proclaiming: “Ways to Revitalize Your Marriage!” More often than not, they focus on revamping your sex life, keeping your partner engaged, or preventing monotony in the bedroom. I can’t help but interpret these as “how to…