Category: TTC
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39 Reasons Why My Son Refuses to Eat Dinner
home insemination kit As a pediatrician and a parent, I often encounter the challenges of mealtime with children. My daughter is generally open to trying new foods, but my 4-year-old son presents a fresh excuse each day for avoiding dinner. To paraphrase a line from a classic film, “My son crafts his reasons for not…
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I’m an Adult Woman, and I Still Need My Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone talks about the challenges that come with having babies—the sleepless nights, teething troubles, and the possibility of colic. Friends offer advice on surviving those endless days and share their own stories over coffee. As your child grows, toddlerhood introduces its own legendary hurdles, often referred to as the “terrible twos,” “tantrum…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is October 11
Your Pregnancy Journey Read more As you approach the second half of your pregnancy, your little one is about the size of an ear of corn! Their facial features are becoming more defined, and you might even notice that your belly button is starting to pop out more. Don’t forget, only about 1 in 20…
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The Impact of Friendships on Personal Identity
home insemination kit Like many individuals, I have experienced the loss of friendships throughout my life. Each relocation served as a catalyst for this, whether it was intentional or not. Changing schools often meant leaving friends behind, and I have lost connections due to drifting apart, diverging interests, and even irreparable conflicts. The memories of…
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Navigating the Challenges of Working Parenthood: A Reflection on Guilt and Balance
home insemination kit As a working mother, I find myself grappling with a profound sense of guilt—whether it stems from my decision to work, my desire to be at home, or the discomfort of existing in a state of uncertainty. The guilt associated with being a working mom is undeniably intense. I once believed that…
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10 Essential Insights for Parenting a Teenager
home insemination kit Navigating the teenage years can be challenging for both parents and their adolescents. With years of experience as a parent of two teens and a background in youth development, I’ve compiled a list of crucial insights to help you through this transitional phase. Teens Think They Know Everything It can feel like…
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Embracing Confidence in My 40s: A Refreshing Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast I own about five bikinis—not because I believe I look fabulous in them, but because they offer more comfort than one-pieces, which tend to ride up and lack the bust support I desire. After a day at the beach, I find myself dealing with back pain and discomfort, making for a rather…
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Why I Dreaded Pumping Breast Milk — and How I Finally Stopped
Read more Getting pregnant and becoming a mom was always something I looked forward to. I knew I wanted to breastfeed, and I had set a goal to pump milk for an entire year. However, my experience with pumping turned out to be quite different from my expectations, and it ultimately taught me a few…