Tag: parenting

  • The 80 Best Children’s Books of All Time

    Get Pregnant Fast These timeless children’s stories, both classic and contemporary, will be treasured for years to come. By Alex Morgan Updated August 10, 2017 Before becoming a parent, I believed that having around 30 children’s books would suffice for the early years. However, I soon realized that my sister-in-law had amassed a library of…

  • Porn’s Not Going Anywhere, So Let’s Embrace Porn Literacy

    at home insemination kit You know, I don’t really hear a lot of folks in my circle openly admitting to watching pornography. When they do, it’s often followed by a quick disclaimer, like, “Yeah, I tried it a couple times, but it wasn’t for me.” It’s funny how people feel the need to downplay it.…

  • Ah, “The Notebook”

    at home insemination kit Is there any film that sets our romantic expectations higher? Probably not! But who can resist those iconic moments, especially that unforgettable rain scene with Jake and Emma? And don’t even get me started on the emotional quotes that have us all feeling the love, even years after its 2004 debut.…

  • What No One Warns You About Secondary Infertility

    Get Pregnant Fast A recent study by the National Center for Health Statistics indicates that over 3 million women in the U.S. with one child face challenges in conceiving a second. Furthermore, around 800,000 mothers struggle to get pregnant again after a year of trying. After successfully having one child, many couples naturally assume that…

  • My Challenge with Split-Shift Parenting

    Get Pregnant Fast I need to collect my son from daycare at precisely 4:40 PM, which means I have to leave work by 4:30. Unfortunately, sticking to this schedule hasn’t been easy. To cut childcare costs and reduce the time our little one spends in daycare, my spouse and I have arranged our work hours…

  • Understanding My Highly Sensitive Son

    home insemination kit When my son was little, he was anything but easygoing. Everything needed to be just right for him, and if it wasn’t, he would make his displeasure known—loudly. Even as a baby, he had strong reactions. One time when he was six months old, he was happily pulling up dandelions in the…

  • Please, Tell Me My Kids Won’t Sleep in Bed With Me Forever

    at home insemination kit I remember my first trip to the pediatrician with my newborn son, and let’s just say, it wasn’t the most empowering experience. The doctor made me feel like I was doing everything wrong by nursing him to sleep and allowing him to crash in our bed. Sure, I wasn’t actually getting…

  • I Want a Mom Squad that Sees and Embraces the Real Me

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    home insemination kit When I was expecting, folding tiny clothes and sanitizing pacifiers, I often pondered what motherhood would be like. However, I never considered the kind of friendships I’d need as a new mom. I didn’t realize how much my relationships would shift once I had kids, or that my child-free friends might struggle…

  • Welcome to My Blog!

    at home insemination kit Hey there! I’m Jamie, and I’m all about writing Lifestyle pieces here at ICIBlog, with a special focus on health & wellness, and everything related to love and relationships. I have a soft spot for re-watching ‘90s movies and sharing my thoughts on them—like my take on “Love, Actually” (spoiler: it’s…

  • Why I Open Up About My Anxiety

    home insemination kit Hey friends, let’s chat about something that’s been weighing on my mind — anxiety. Yup, I said it out loud. It feels good to acknowledge it, but honestly, I still don’t feel entirely better. Why is it that we’re not supposed to talk about this stuff? It seems like everyone thinks we…

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