Category: TTC
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What It Feels Like to Misplace Your Child in Nature—and Beyond
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Navigating the Art of Forming Mom Friendships: A Journey Similar to Dating
home insemination kit Making connections with other moms often mirrors the dating experience in surprising ways. Picture this: you encounter another mom at the playground. You exchange glances, subtly assess each other, and gradually move closer. After some light chit-chat and playful banter, you exchange phone numbers. Soon after, casual texts begin, followed by a…
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The Unexpected Challenge of Parenting: Mental Fatigue
Get Pregnant Fast Image credit: Diego Cervo / Shutterstock When you become a parent, physical exhaustion becomes a constant companion. For those of us with multiple children, the idea of feeling well-rested might seem like a distant dream—one that may never come true. My eldest is almost a teenager, and I’m still on the lookout…
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The Unvarnished Reality of Blended Families
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, as we nestled into bed with a glass of red wine, Tom revealed that his son, Lucas, had recently hurt his feelings. He had planned an outing he thought Lucas would enjoy, but Lucas’s lukewarm response fell short of his expectations. This was just one of many disappointments my dear…
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8 Iconic ’80s Movie Soundtracks We’ll Always Cherish
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Understanding Brown Discharge During Pregnancy
Read more Experiencing brown discharge while pregnant can be alarming, but in many instances, it is not a cause for concern. Here’s what you need to know about this common occurrence. What is Brown Discharge During Pregnancy? Brown discharge typically consists of old blood that has taken longer to exit the uterus. As blood ages,…
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Navigating Friendships in My 40s
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Awareness for Child Safety: A Parody for a Purpose
home insemination kit Every year, over 100 children tragically lose their lives while walking to school, with an additional 25,000 sustaining injuries. Alarmingly, half of the 31 pedestrians killed when boarding a bus are young children aged five to seven. This is a sobering reality that we must confront. So, what’s the root of this…
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10 Parenting Choices I’d Rethink If I Had a Do-Over
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It Turns Out Parents Are More Committed to Their Careers Than Non-Parents
By Emily Johnson Get Pregnant Fast In the journey of parenthood, family often takes precedence, yet work remains a crucial aspect of our lives—more so than we might have previously assumed. A recent survey reveals an interesting trend: working parents exhibit a greater level of dedication to their jobs compared to their colleagues who do…