Tag: parenting
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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I Want a Mom Squad that Sees and Embraces the Real Me
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…
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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…
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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…