Category: Trying-To-Conceive
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Not Every Divorced Woman Seeks Marriage Again, and Here’s Why I Don’t
at home insemination kit One of my friends recently tied the knot for the second time. She had a breathtaking ceremony, complete with a flowing white gown and veil. Her bridesmaids looked stunning, and she spent significantly more on this wedding than her first, despite the smaller guest list due to COVID-19 restrictions. The reception…
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This Trick Will Make Decorating Easter Eggs a Million Times Easier
home insemination kit You ever wonder why they name them deviled eggs? It’s because peeling a hard-boiled egg can feel like a demonic wrestling match in your kitchen! Trust me, the amount of colorful language that escapes my lips during this process is astonishing. No moment in the kitchen has ever tested my patience quite…
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11 Freedoms High School Graduates Can Embrace
home insemination kit Congratulations, graduates! After 18 years of hard work, you’ve finally earned your high school diploma. This marks the beginning of your journey into adulthood and the newfound liberties that come with it. Here’s a humorous yet insightful look at the freedoms you can now enjoy, along with some responsibilities that come with…
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A Deceased Parakeet Residing in My Freezer
home insemination kit For several months now, we’ve had a deceased parakeet stashed in our freezer. She’s nestled snugly in a dryer sheet next to a tub of vanilla ice cream and a bag of frozen corn. Every time I shift the stiff little bird to grab ice, I can’t help but think about how…
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A Candid Reflection: Celebrating Thirty Years of Marriage
at home insemination kit I recently celebrated my thirtieth wedding anniversary. The day came and went quietly, with no dramatic music or fanfare—just an ordinary Tuesday marked by a nice bottle of wine, some seafood, and a few cute photos shared on social media. To be honest, reaching this milestone didn’t feel like the monumental…
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Meghan Trainor Opens Up About Bottle Feeding Her Son Without Guilt
at home insemination kit In a recent appearance on the TODAY show, Meghan Trainor shared her honest experience with bottle feeding her son, emphasizing that she has “never felt guilty” about her decision. The pop star faced challenges with breastfeeding after giving birth via C-section, which led to her newborn being taken to the NICU.…
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25+ Emotionally Resonant Animated Films Like Inside Out That Will Move You
at home insemination kit When Inside Out premiered in 2015, it captured the hearts of both critics and viewers alike, achieving much more recognition than your typical animated feature. What set Inside Out apart was its profound exploration of complex emotions—a depth often overlooked in children’s films. As parents, it’s hard not to feel a…
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The Detriment of Comparative Suffering: Why It Benefits No One
home insemination kit In these challenging times, nearly everyone I know is grappling with some form of discomfort or distress. The ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic have left many of us wrestling with physical, emotional, and financial hardships. What began as a brief period of isolation has dragged on, leaving our lives anything but…
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The Pain of Exclusion for Our Kids — and Us
home insemination kit Not long after the arrival of my first child, I learned from a friend that our group of child-free friends was going out for dinner — without inviting me or my partner. It stung. Even though I understood that parenthood altered my social life, the reality of missing out was difficult to…
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Why Every Girl Should Experience ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
home insemination kit In the realm of literature, few books have the profound ability to leave an indelible mark on young minds, especially girls. One such book is “A Wrinkle in Time.” This captivating tale, which begins with the iconic line, “It was a dark and stormy night…,” is a journey that unfolds in unexpected…