Category: TTC
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4 Insights Gained from My Son’s First Middle School Awards Ceremony
home insemination kit As a parent with years of experience attending school events, I thought I had it all figured out. I have a small scar on my hand from hot-gluing 27 children’s handprints onto holiday decorations, and I’m still recovering from a grueling 14-hour field trip filled with energetic youngsters. Let’s not even talk…
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Now That I’m a Mom, Will I Ever Reconnect With ‘Me’ Again?
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom of young children, my outings are often a whirlwind of negotiations and compromises, ensuring we can complete our errands without meltdowns or accidents. While I miss my kids during these solitary outings, it’s not enough to keep me home. Sure, I don’t miss the screaming or tantrums, but there’s…
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20 Hilarious Tweets for Those Who Adore Swearing
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it, swearing is an art form. In high school, I was known for my colorful language, and while some thought I sounded like a sailor or lacked class, I’ve grown into a confident woman who embraces my love for cursing. Words like “pissant,” “asshat,” and “crapstorm” aren’t just fun; they’re…
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Why We Can’t Keep Our Homes Pristine
Get Pregnant Fast In my household, there’s an unspoken rule about maintaining a perfect appearance: nothing — absolutely nothing — remains in pristine condition. Between the pets, my husband’s endless DIY projects, our three kids, and my own clumsiness, the concept of perfection quickly fades. I’ve gathered a collection of anecdotes to support this notion.…
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Operation Burger: If Dad Can Do It, So Can I
home insemination kit Recently, I came to a realization that spurred me into action. With a surge of feminist resolve, I thought, “Why can’t I take the lead and cook a few simple burgers?” To clarify, my outdoor grilling skills were nonexistent; I had no idea how to even turn on the grill. Undeterred, I…
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Imagining Your Partner’s Future Self: A Reflection on Commitment
home insemination kit In light of a touching viral video featuring a young couple, Jamie and Alex, who use professional age-progression techniques to visualize their appearances over the coming decades, it’s worthwhile to consider how this exercise could benefit all couples. This activity, ideally done both before marriage and long after exchanging vows, can be…
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4 Essential Life Lessons from RuPaul’s Drag Queens
home insemination kit In a world where authenticity and self-expression reign supreme, I find myself drawn to an unexpected source of wisdom: RuPaul’s Drag Race. While it may seem trivial to some, this show is a treasure trove of valuable life lessons that can transform our perspectives on self-worth and community. Here are four impactful…
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Things No Responsible Mother Would Ever Do
home insemination kit In my 7.5 years of motherhood, I’ve engaged in behaviors that I certainly wouldn’t place in the parenting handbook. For instance, there was that moment when my son spilled his cereal all over the living room floor during a family game night, and instead of rectifying the situation, I simply sidestepped the…
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How a Song by Huey Lewis Inspired Me to Embrace My Life
home insemination kit Huey Lewis asks, “Is this it?” and I find myself pondering the same question. I vividly remember the first time I heard that song on my boom box in my room back in 1985; at that moment, I never imagined I’d be coaching a soccer team that struggled with losing players due…