Author: mutony

  • High School Stress: A Call for Change

    home insemination kit Navigating the college application process for my eldest child last year was one of the most exasperating experiences I’ve ever faced. If you’ve yet to endure the chaos of completing endless forms, recommendation letters, scholarship applications, and the notorious FAFSA, prepare yourself. If you’re a parent of a high schooler, you’ve likely…

  • Does My Child Truly Require These Treatments, Therapies, and Interventions?

    home insemination kit In recent weeks, I’ve been open about our decision to acquire a psychiatric service dog for my 11-year-old son, Alex. Over the past several months, I have shared insights into the various therapies and interventions we engage in for my two wonderful boys who have special needs. For three years, I have…

  • The White House Excludes Journalist from Press Event Over Questions

    home insemination kit In a troubling development, the White House barred a reporter from an open press event due to her inquiries, raising concerns over press freedom. Journalist Mia Thompson, representing CNN, was disinvited from a press opportunity after she posed questions about significant political matters earlier that day. Following her questioning, which included topics…

  • Why Men Can’t Experience Pregnancy

    home insemination kit The primary reason men cannot conceive is anatomical: they lack a uterus, vagina, and other essential reproductive organs. Even if, through some extraordinary circumstance, I were to develop these structures, I doubt I could handle the complexities of pregnancy. While the act of giving birth is undeniably challenging and requires immense strength,…

  • Navigating the Great Phone Debate with My Soon-to-Be 5th Grader

    home insemination kit When my soon-to-be 5th grader, Alex, started pestering me for a phone last summer, I couldn’t help but laugh. “Seriously?” I shot back. “I didn’t get my first phone until I was 23! Why on earth do you need one? And let’s be real, you’d probably lose it in a heartbeat.” At…

  • Unrecognized Pioneer: A Viral Tweet Brings Attention to a Trailblazing Woman in Science

    home insemination kit In a remarkable turn of events, a decades-old photograph has sparked renewed interest in the contributions of an unidentified woman who attended a significant conference in 1971. The image, which features a large gathering of attendees at the International Conference on Biology of Whales, prominently displays only one female participant—a woman of…

  • The Myth of Making Abortion Illegal: It Does Not Save Lives

    home insemination kit In the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, it is important to clarify the impact of policies that aim to criminalize abortion. Recent statements from Vice President Greg Thompson suggest a desire to “restore the sanctity of life” in American law. However, this rhetoric fails to consider the sanctity of women’s lives, placing…

  • The Journey to Motherhood

    home insemination kit Reflecting on my journey to motherhood feels surreal. My son, now a vibrant ten-year-old, fills my life with joy, and I can hardly believe how fortunate I am. This narrative is not one of despair but rather a celebration of love, resilience, and the unexpected paths life offers us, even when circumstances…

  • Frustrated Weatherman Captures Our Winter Agony

    home insemination kit In a year marked by relentless winter conditions, meteorologist Jake Collins has become a voice for many who are fed up with the cold. If you’re residing in almost any region of the U.S., chances are you’re bundled up in layers, lamenting the prolonged winter that seems to have no end. It…

  • How I Addressed My Diastasis Recti and Pelvic Floor Concerns

    home insemination kit In the six weeks following the birth of my first child, my midwife conducted a thorough examination of my pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Despite my belly’s appearance, which I jokingly described as hanging down to my knees, she assured me that I had “strong abs” underneath. With that reassurance, I left…