Category: Trying-To-Conceive
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Lio Tipton, Star of ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love,’ Proudly Embraces Their Queer and Non-Binary Identity
artificial insemination kit for humans Lio Tipton, recognized for their role in the 2011 film Crazy, Stupid, Love and as a contestant on America’s Next Top Model, has publicly embraced their identity as queer and non-binary. In a heartfelt post on Instagram to mark Pride Month, Tipton shared their journey of self-discovery and acceptance. “Hello,…
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Dwayne Johnson Sends Heartwarming Message to Young Liam Foster Battling Leukemia
home insemination kit In a heartwarming display of kindness, actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently sent a video message to a brave 3-year-old named Liam Foster, who is courageously battling leukemia. This touching gesture took place on a Monday when Johnson shared a nearly three-minute clip, reaching out to the young fan he has yet…
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My Ex-Husband Is Welcoming the Son I Never Had
at home insemination kit Seventeen years ago, I experienced the heartbreak of losing my third child—a son. After two healthy pregnancies with my daughters, the loss hit me hard. I never anticipated such grief, and it took me years to even discuss it without tears. In my heart, I have always longed for a son…
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Walker is Autistic, and We Don’t Want (or Need) Your Pity
At home insemination kit Updated: April 7, 2021 Originally Published: April 6, 2021 My son, Max, was just eighteen months old when I first suspected he might be autistic. From the moment he was born, I noticed he was quite different from his older sibling. Initially, I didn’t recognize those differences as autism, but as…
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I Don’t Want to Be a Type A Mom, But I Can’t Help It
home insemination kit You know, sometimes people ask me how I manage to juggle everything, and here’s my not-so-secret truth: I’m a Type A mom. My brain is constantly buzzing with thoughts like: “How can I be more productive today?” or “What can I do to outdo yesterday?” It’s an unrelenting pressure that I battle…
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An Educator’s Creative ‘Reading Log’ Is All About One Simple Rule—Just Read
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6 Ways Welcoming a Baby Resembles Being an Uninformed Traveler
home insemination kit As I prepare for the arrival of my third child next month, one would think I’d have a solid grasp of the newborn experience. However, my memory seems to have faded significantly, akin to a tourist lost in a foreign city. The concept of Parental Amnesia has kicked in — a natural…
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I Remarried My Ex-Husband: A Journey of Love and Forgiveness
home insemination kit My journey with my ex-husband, whom I’ve married twice, is a testament to life’s unpredictability. We first tied the knot at a young age, believing it was the natural progression after two years of dating and a lifelong friendship that began in high school. However, we were unprepared for the challenges that…
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I Don’t Feel Guilty About Raising My Voice to My Kids, and Here’s Why
home insemination kit A recent article in a prominent publication suggested that parents who raise their voices at their children appear “out of control” and “weak,” labeling yelling as “the most common parental foolishness today.” After reading this, I had a candid discussion with a few close friends, and we collectively expressed our frustrations about…
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Sharing the Mental Load: A Journey Through Responsibilities
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