Category: TTC
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Navigating the Journey of Parenting an Only Child
home insemination kit When I first anticipated starting a family, I envisioned a different reality than the one I now navigate. Eight years ago, while dating Mark, a divorced father with three young children, I had been exploring the vibrant streets of New York City for over a decade, uncertain if I’d ever find my…
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My Children Deserve a More Patient Mother
low cost ivf Published on September 11, 2017 In my view, patience is akin to great wealth: some people are naturally endowed with it, while others cultivate it over time. Personally, I often find myself short on patience and constantly questioning how to acquire more. My patience wears thin quickly, leaving me frustrated and eager…
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Simple Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin
home insemination kit In our current lifestyle, things have become quite hectic. My partner, Jake, is a high school varsity lacrosse coach, which means he often returns home late, sometimes not until 10:00 p.m. This unpredictability makes preparing family dinners quite a challenge, to say the least. To accommodate our schedules, I strive to create…
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The ‘Companion App’ Will Provide Peace of Mind for Parents of College Students
home insemination kit In today’s world, many individuals experience feelings of unease while navigating their surroundings, particularly when traveling alone at night. A newly developed app, designed to allow users to have friends or family “virtually escort” them home, is making waves not just in the United States but also internationally. The Companion app was…
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What They Didn’t Tell Me About Expecting a Baby with Down Syndrome
low cost ivf Pregnancy can be daunting, especially when you find out that your baby might have a condition like Down syndrome. I remember receiving the call from my doctor when I was about 12 weeks along, informing me that the MaterniT21 test indicated my baby would be born with Trisomy 21. It felt surreal,…
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20 Strategies I’ve Employed for A Much-Needed Break
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Why the Kitchen Table Belongs Exclusively to Me
home insemination kit Dear Child, At just 8 years old, you may not fully grasp the significance of your comments. Recently, when I expressed my frustration over your fork scraping against the surface of my cherished kitchen table, you retorted, “Why do you always call it ‘your’ kitchen table? Daddy bought it. He buys everything…
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The Stay-at-Home Mom Challenge
low cost ivf Image via Shutterstock If you’re a stay-at-home mom with little ones under 5, you completely understand the struggle. Every day is a test of your patience, and keeping your cool feels like an Olympic sport. You’re often left wondering how to tackle even one item on your to-do list without your house…
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10 Reasons My Husband is the Goofy Parent
low cost ivf Let me preface this with a smile (and maybe a sip of wine): my husband can be quite the goofball when it comes to recognizing the hard work I put into being a Stay-at-Home Mom. He is genuinely a kind-hearted man, which is one of the many reasons I adore him. However,…
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Parents Are Turning to Drug-Sniffing Dogs to Investigate Their Teens’ Rooms
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