Category: TTC
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How I Resolved My Own Diastasis Recti
home insemination kit For the past seven years, I’ve been on a journey to shed the baby weight from my first pregnancy. Despite fluctuating weight and occasionally reaching my target numbers, my stomach still resembled a pregnant belly. It was frustrating, to say the least. I often felt like I was dressing a beach ball,…
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10 Fashion Fads from the ’80s: What I Adored and What I Could Live Without
low cost ivf Growing up in the early ’70s, my adolescent years unfolded in the vibrant and sometimes cringe-worthy decade of the 1980s. Though those years were filled with teenage angst, they were also bursting with unforgettable pop culture. I vividly recall the launch of MTV in August 1981, where music videos were the highlight…
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A Letter of Gratitude to My Daughter
home insemination kit As I pen this letter, the stillness of the house takes me back eight years to a time when I was anxiously focused on my breathing, implementing everything I had learned in preparation for your arrival. The circumstances then were vastly different from today, and so was I. Reflecting on that period,…
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An Open Letter to the Speed Demon Racing Down My Street
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Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated, Parents Carefully Hopeful
home insemination kit Thirteen-month-old twins, Lucas and Emma, who were conjoined at the head, have been successfully separated following an extensive 16-hour surgical procedure. The operation took place on Friday under the skilled hands of Dr. Sarah Thompson at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. The twins’ mother, Jennifer, shared the…
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10 Ways to Support a Burned-Out Mom
home insemination kit Parenting can be an exhausting journey, and it’s common for mothers to feel overwhelmed and fatigued. While they love their role, the demands of motherhood can lead to burnout. Here are ten thoughtful ways to support a mother who may be feeling this way: Reassurance of Accomplishment Acknowledge her efforts. A simple…
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How I Successfully Paid Off My Student Loans
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5 Surprising Ways Teens and Toddlers Are More Alike Than You Think
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Navigating the Challenges of Administering Medicine to Toddlers
Abstract low cost ivf The administration of medication to young children can often present significant challenges for caregivers, particularly when dealing with resistance from the child. This article discusses the author’s personal experiences and strategies for overcoming these hurdles, emphasizing creativity and engagement as effective tools. Introduction As a parent, I was certain I would…
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A Candid and Amusing Perspective on ‘Second Puberty’
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