Category: TTC
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Guidance on Supporting an Average Student
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What Constitutes Normal?
Parenting Insights home insemination kit When my first child was just three weeks old, I found myself reaching out to a lactation consultant. “Is it, um, typical for him to cry for hours on end? Because he does, and I’m just curious, is that considered normal? Is that just what newborns do?” She took a…
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Why I Gave My Son a Tiara
low cost ivf I bought my 2-year-old son a tiara for the same reason I picked up that Batman shirt he couldn’t resist at the store. It’s the same reason I got him the Sofia doll that his friend Jamie has. We’ve also been hunting for superheroes on eBay to complete his collection (don’t fret,…
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Why Is the Discussion Surrounding Caitlyn Jenner Centered on Beauty?
home insemination kit Caitlyn Jenner has long identified as a woman, and her journey to embrace this identity is commendable. However, her initial public reveal involved posing glamorously on a magazine cover, which raises questions about the emphasis placed on beauty in her transformation. While I deeply empathize with individuals navigating their gender identity, it…
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7 Strategies to Reinvigorate Passion in the Bedroom
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Navigating the ‘Waits’ of Motherhood: A Guide for New Moms
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25 Justifications for Allowing My Kids to Enjoy Three Hours of Daniel Tiger
It was pouring rain outside. My phone was buzzing with social media updates. I craved a moment of peace and quiet for self-reflection. I started it to have a moment alone and just didn’t have the will to turn it off. The other options for children’s shows were dull. The alignment of the moon had…
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Does Any Of This Really Matter?
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Sisters by Choice: A Tale of Friendship and Sisterhood
low cost ivf Updated: July 30, 2019 Originally Published: Feb. 11, 2015 If friends are the family we choose, then I’m happy to say my closest girlfriends and I have filled a significant void in our lives—we’re all sister-less. I’m an only child, while my friends Emma, Chloe, and Mia (pseudonyms) each have a brother,…
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20 Insights Every Mom Wishes She Knew Sooner
It’s perfectly fine to confess that motherhood can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you drained and a bit resentful towards your partner who gets to step outside while you’re busy managing chaos at home. Not breastfeeding won’t harm your baby, no matter how much pressure your friends might unintentionally put on you. Focus on what really…