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Why You Should Consider a Post-Divorce Getaway with Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approached last December, I was merely aiming to navigate the festivities without losing my footing—an endeavor I did not succeed in, to be honest. It had been nearly a year since my ex-partner had moved out, and over a year since we decided to part ways. I felt…
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Is Your Anxiety Impacting Your Intimacy? You’re Not Alone
Get Pregnant Fast Anxiety has a way of infiltrating every aspect of our lives. It undermines our self-esteem with harsh criticisms (You’re unattractive. You’re unfit. No one could ever find you appealing). It stirs self-doubt in our conversations (Did that sound foolish? Oh no, that was so embarrassing). It casts a shadow over our interests…
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Why Hiring a Parental Leave Consultant Was the Best $300 I’ve Ever Spent
Read more When I discovered I was pregnant earlier this year, I turned to my colleague and close friend, Emma, who recently had a baby. Her top piece of advice was to get my maternity leave paperwork sorted out as quickly as possible, sharing how overwhelming the process had been for her. Initially, I brushed…
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Adoption: A Journey Through Three Trimesters
Get Pregnant Fast As we celebrate National Adoption Month, I’ve been reflecting on the profound impact that adoption has had on my life. I’m immensely grateful for the gift of adoption, which led us to our firstborn son. His birth mother made an incredibly tough choice, and we are forever thankful that she chose us…
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25 Essential Lessons in Feminism for My Sons
home insemination kit By: Emma Peterson Around two decades ago, my father shared a piece of wisdom that has shaped my understanding of independence: “If you want something in life, you need to put yourself in a position to provide those things for yourself. Don’t rely on anyone else.” This advice came as we washed…
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6 Essential Tips for the First 6 Weeks of Parenting
home insemination kit Bringing a newborn home is a life-altering experience that no amount of preparatory classes can fully equip you for. It’s during those first six weeks that you’ll gain invaluable insights into the realities of parenthood. Here are some essential lessons you’ll learn through real-life experience: Establish Boundaries for Visitors Once you’re back…
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Don Draper and the Iconic Coca-Cola Commercial: Insights from Showrunner Matthew Weiner
home insemination kit In a recent discussion at the New York Public Library, showrunner Matthew Weiner revealed some intriguing details about the conclusion of the acclaimed series, Mad Men. As it turns out, Don Draper, the enigmatic ad executive, was indeed the mastermind behind the legendary Coca-Cola advertisement, one of the most celebrated commercials in…
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Newborn Photography Trends: Are We Going Too Far?
home insemination kit In recent years, the world of newborn photography has seen a surge in elaborate and creative concepts. However, a recent viral image featuring a wild deer alongside a newborn may suggest that we’ve crossed a line. During a photoshoot at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, photographer Lara Thompson…