Category: TTC
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The Last 3 Years of Parenting Might Not Be What You Think
low cost ivf Every day, I mentally cross off another day on the calendar, counting down to my youngest child’s third birthday. Not only will he be potty-trained, but I also assume we’ll have survived those initial three years of crucial brain development that experts claim are vital for a child’s future well-being. It feels…
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15 Characteristics of a Strong Woman
low cost ivf By: Kayla Thompson Date: October 28, 2023 The phrase “What a strong woman” has sparked a movement. A movement that has had us humming empowering anthems, donning our own “strong woman” apparel, and eagerly awaiting important ballots in our mailboxes. This shift in perception is undoubtedly influencing the cultural lexicon. Today, the…
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How I Came to Accept My Transgender Parent
home insemination kit I no longer observe Father’s Day with my father. It’s not due to his passing; rather, my biological father is now a woman. To clarify: the individual who contributed the sperm that created me has transitioned and now lives as a woman. This includes surgical changes and adopting a new identity, complete…
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A Nurse Practitioner’s Perspective: Why We Must Stand Against the AHCA
low cost ivf By: Jessica Taylor Today, I carefully cleaned the wound above your eye, the result of a brutal punch. As I stitched the injury with two layers of sutures, I reassured you that the scar would blend into your eyebrow. I helped you apply foundation on your neck to mask the bruises left…
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The Five-Second Rule: A Parenting Perspective
home insemination kit As a new parent, I was incredibly cautious about germs. Upon the arrival of my son, I implemented strict cleanliness protocols—everything in our home was subjected to daily inspections and intense sanitization. Antibacterial hand soap was readily available in every room, and every guest received a generous application upon entering our home.…
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The Haunted House That Would Frighten Any Parent
home insemination kit As Halloween approaches, children eagerly seek thrills and chills, often begging their parents to take them to haunted houses. My little ones have incessantly requested a visit to one of those rural attractions featuring haunted hayrides and actors covered in fake blood, leaping out to startle unsuspecting visitors. Yet, I find myself…
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Always My Little One: A Parenting Reflection
Parenting Always My Little One home insemination kit One morning last week, my 21-year-old son, Lucas, strolled into the kitchen and asked for assistance in making himself a cup of coffee. If you’re familiar with the modern Keurig machines, you know they are user-friendly. You simply lift the lid, insert a K-cup filled with coffee,…
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My Partner and I Chose to Separate Before Resentment Set In
low cost ivf Over a year ago, my partner, Jake, and I made the mutual decision to separate. While it was a choice we both agreed upon, the days and weeks that followed were some of the toughest in my life. Now that we’re on the other side of that challenging period, I’ve gained a…
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7 Timeless Life Lessons from ’80s and ’90s Music
low cost ivf I’ve been fortunate enough to receive pearls of wisdom from some pretty amazing individuals throughout my life. The unfortunate part is that my memory often fails me, especially when it comes to those early morning chats. That’s why I turn to pop songs as nuggets of life advice; they’re concise, catchy, and…
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The Most Unconventional Take Your Daughter to Work Day Ever
home insemination kit While it may not have been my first encounter with anatomy, it certainly was an eye-opener. My father had a habit of leaving medical slides, including some rather graphic images, in the carousel he borrowed for family presentations. During those slide shows, images of our family skiing trips would be interrupted by…