Category: TTC

  • The $100 Allowance: A Lesson in Independence

    low cost ivf One day, my 13-year-old daughter, Lily, had a brilliant idea. “If you give me $100, I’ll handle all my expenses for the entire school year.” She had been inspired by her cousin, who is quite the penny pincher. “What do you mean by ‘all expenses’?” I inquired. My husband chimed in, “Have…

  • The Importance of Nurturing Creativity in Children: Insights from a Cultural Icon

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  • Lessons in Life Through Parenting a Child with Dwarfism

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  • Absolutely, Trevor Noah’s Mother is a Fearsome Parent!

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  • Navigating the New Norms of Parenting: A Confused Perspective

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  • The Journey from Darkness to Light: Overcoming Struggles with Hope

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  • Purchasing a Home: A Journey Similar to Starting a Family

    home insemination kit We recently acquired our first home. Exciting, right? But let’s be real for a moment… The planning, the drama, the expectations, the joy, and yes, the anxiety. As first-time homebuyers, I found myself reflecting, “This feels remarkably familiar. Haven’t I experienced this before?” Indeed, I have—five times, in fact. The process of…

  • 10 Essential Insights on Newborn Sleep

    home insemination kit Welcoming a newborn into your life can be a delightful yet exhausting experience, especially when it comes to understanding their sleep patterns. The phrase “sleeping like a baby” might mislead many expecting parents into thinking that newborns slumber peacefully. However, the reality is quite different. From the moment little Jamie arrived home,…

  • An Open Letter to the Parents of the Bully at My Child’s School

    home insemination kit Dear Parents of the Child Who Bullied My Child, While I can only imagine what you are experiencing, I suspect it mirrors my own journey as a parent. We both deeply care for our children and wish we could better understand their thoughts and feelings. Navigating the complexities of middle school, social…

  • A Viral Moment: Aunt Breastfeeds Her Sister’s Baby

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