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home insemination kit Menu: Parenting By: Lila Carter Updated: May 19, 2020 Originally Published: May 2, 2017 “Every beautiful child has a mother who is relieved to see him asleep.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson The chores are completed, the little one is finally asleep, and I can finally shed my bra. I collapse onto the…

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home insemination kit Updated: May 29, 2018 Originally Published: Oct. 21, 2013 During my pregnancies, one of the most exciting milestones was discovering my baby’s gender at the 20-week ultrasound. This moment provided a sense of anticipation that helped alleviate the often tedious nature of pregnancy. For me, knowing the gender was not just about…

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