Category: TTC

  • Surviving Your Baby’s First Year: Essential Insights and Strategies

    home insemination kit Your baby’s first year can be one of the most demanding periods of your life. Here are essential tips and strategies to help you navigate this challenging time successfully. Understanding Your Newborn’s Appearance It’s important to recognize that newborns can appear quite different from what you might expect. Their appearance may include…

  • A Letter to the New Autism Parent

    home insemination kit Dear New Autism Parent, Welcome to the Autism Community! While you may not have envisioned this journey, it’s important to understand that you’re not alone. Many parents find themselves in similar circumstances, and while it might feel overwhelming, there are practical steps you can take to navigate this new landscape. Take It…

  • Charter School Reportedly Maintains ‘Got To Go’ List to Exclude Unwanted Students

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  • 9 Frustrations Faced by Working Mothers

    home insemination kit As someone who has navigated the roles of a working mother, a stay-at-home mom, and a hybrid of both, I’ve experienced various challenges throughout my motherhood journey. Each phase brings its unique set of stressors, and at the moment, I find myself in a working-outside-the-home phase, where certain situations can be particularly…

  • Fostering a Love for Baseball in Your Children: A Balanced Approach

    home insemination kit As we drove home from school, my daughter turned to me from the back seat and declared, “Baseball season is my favorite season.” I focused on the road, trying to maintain my composure, but inside, I was bubbling with excitement. I’ve never wanted to impose my passion for baseball on my kids.…

  • Confronting the Birthday Blues: Insights on Turning 42

    home insemination kit As my 42nd birthday approaches, I find myself battling the all-too-familiar urge to seek comfort in indulgence. Yet this year, I am resolute in my commitment to embrace this milestone, reflecting on the positive aspects of entering my sixth decade, and how it contrasts with the naive exuberance of being 21. As…

  • Navigating the Challenges of Parenting a One-Year-Old: Week 9 Insights

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  • 14 Hilarious Tweets from Moms This Week

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  • 7 Reasons Why Your First Pregnancy Is Truly Unique

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  • Navigating My Identity as a Mother

    home insemination kit When I first embraced motherhood, I faced significant challenges in defining my identity as a mom. Surrounded by remarkable mothers with distinct skills and talents, I felt an urge to emulate them. However, I soon realized that I couldn’t do it all; I needed to discover and accept my own unique approach…