Category: TTC
-
What It Feels Like to Misplace Your Child in Nature—and Beyond
home insemination kit Parenting can often feel like a balancing act, but nothing quite compares to the moment you realize you can’t locate your child. Fortunately, it’s rarely a prolonged ordeal—maybe 40 minutes at most. However, in the thick of the woods, time seems to halt as you scramble over fallen logs and navigate rocky…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
Navigating Friendships in My 40s
home insemination kit As I navigate my 40s, I find myself with friends scattered across the nation. Our connections are maintained through various channels—primarily social media, emails, and occasional visits when circumstances allow. While I have a handful of friends from high school and college, visiting them can be challenging due to our different careers…
-
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…
-
Learning to Drive with My Mother
home insemination kit The vehicle was borrowed from my grandmother, my mother’s mother-in-law. It was nearly 900 feet long and lacked air conditioning. As we cruised down the highway, all the windows were rolled down, and the powerful gusts of wind blew our hair into a chaotic mess. In the back seat was a rear-facing…
-
Embracing the Empty Nest: 25 Reasons I’m Thankful My Kids Have Reached Adulthood
home insemination kit As I observed my youngest child organizing his belongings to return to college for his final year, I experienced a blend of parental pride and a hint of nostalgia for the empty nest. While the pangs of this transition never fully disappear, they do become more manageable over time. Embracing the empty…
-
The Benefits of Going Braless: A Perspective on Comfort and Health
home insemination kit Have you ever found yourself in an uncomfortable situation that made you rethink your daily habits? I recently encountered a peculiar incident during a family outing, which prompted me to reconsider the necessity of wearing a bra. One sunny afternoon in early June, my children excitedly led me to a new path…