Category: Trying-To-Conceive
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Yes, Target Is Totally ‘Me’ Time, And Here’s Why
home insemination kit I’ve heard some moms insist that a solo trip to Target doesn’t count as “me” time, but I’m here to tell you they’re missing out. Sure, lounging at a spa or sipping wine in Paris sounds dreamy, but I’d take my Target runs any day. Not because my life is so dull…
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Feeling Like an Ungrateful Snob: A Reflection on Gratitude
home insemination kit You know, gratitude is one of those topics that everyone seems to cover eloquently. This year, I decided to skip it. Maybe it’s because I feel like an “ugly American” or perhaps I’ve become as entitled as the younger generation. Honestly, it could also be that my friends are doing such a…
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Holiday Surprise: A Heartwarming Visit from Poppy
home insemination kit In a delightful display of holiday spirit, a well-known artist surprised his young daughter with a visit from her favorite animated character, Poppy, from the popular film Trolls. The young girl, who has developed an obsession with the movie, was taken by surprise during the festive season. The father, renowned for his…
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The Reality of Life After an Abusive Relationship
at home insemination kit It began quietly: a shove here, a push there. But it escalated swiftly. Just months after the first incident, he hit me again. I found myself with a bloody nose and a black eye. Although the signs of abuse were glaringly evident—his manipulative and controlling behavior, the physical violence, and the…
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Reminder: Your Worth Isn’t Defined by the Scale
at home insemination kit One of my favorite memories from childhood during the holidays was all the delicious treats that friends and family would share. My mom was a phenomenal baker, and she always came through with a mountain of Christmas cookies that made every gathering extra special. We’d attend parties, and everyone would expect…
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Four Years After My Divorce: What Really Happened
At home insemination kit “Can I ask… what happened?” The concern in her voice was palpable as she posed a question I struggled to answer, especially amidst the bustle of a school playground while our children navigated the monkey bars. Six months post-divorce, it dawned on me that I was the only one who could…
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Navigating Life After Losing My Mother
home insemination kit In my family, there’s an interesting tale about my great-grandfather and his seven brothers, who all promised to reunite in Nova Scotia after migrating from the “Old World.” However, my great-grandfather found himself in St. Paul, MN, and it’s from him that we inherited our collective struggle with direction. For the past…
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Sesame Street Characters to Help Kids Understand COVID in a Special Town Hall
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Reflections on the #MeToo Movement and Its Impact
home insemination kit As I turned on the news one morning, I was met with the familiar frustration of a headline announcing that former President Trump had mocked the #MeToo movement at a rally in Montana. My cereal pour paused as I felt a surge of anger and unexpected tears. Is this what we’ve become…
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How My Best Friend’s Hurtful Words Almost Derailed Our Friendship
home insemination kit When my older son was about two and a half, an incident occurred that tested my friendships. As a frazzled mother of two, I felt like I was constantly trying to keep my head above water. Six months in, and I still hadn’t mastered the art of juggling two kids and all…