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  • Adventures in Parenting: The Sticky Truth

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    home insemination kit Hey there, fellow parents! Let’s chat about the wild world of kids and the unexpected adventures they can lead you on. Picture this: I’m in my bathroom, and what do I find? A sticky, slobbery mass of chewed candy right next to my toilet. Who knows which one of my four wildlings…

  • Parenting Means Letting Some Friendships Go

    home insemination kit Hey there, friends! So, the other day, I found out that my college roommate, Sarah, lost her cat, a quirky black kitten she’d adopted from the shelter. She had named him after a famous literary character, only to find out he was a boy. For weeks, she kept that little secret, brushing…

  • Why Postpartum Depression Can Linger for Some Moms

    Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends! So, let’s chat about something that often doesn’t get enough attention: postpartum depression (PPD). While many women may feel relief from their symptoms over time, a significant number find that their struggles with depression can persist long after giving birth. Recent research published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry reveals…

  • Essential Tips for Caring for Your Sick Baby

    Get Pregnant Fast As the temperature drops, my little one seems to have caught his second cold of the season. It’s nothing too serious—just the usual symptoms: a bit of fever, some fussiness, a runny nose, and a cough. While it’s manageable, I find myself wishing it could all just be over already. I was…

  • 13 Realities of Being an Introverted Parent

    home insemination kit Being an introvert can often feel like being part of a unique club. You might come across as reserved or a bit socially awkward, leaving some people puzzled when you decline a group outing to binge-watch your favorite show instead. And when you choose to text instead of picking up the phone?…

  • I’m an OB-GYN Who Experienced Postpartum Depression

    Get Pregnant Fast To all the women facing postpartum depression: I hear you, I understand you, and I am you. As an OB-GYN, I was well aware of the signs of PPD. Yet, despite my medical knowledge, I still grappled with feelings of shame, convinced that my struggles meant I wasn’t a good mother. I…

  • The Toughest Challenge in Parenting… (It’s More Than Just Sleep Deprivation!)

    Get Pregnant Fast Breastfeeding? Initially, it can be quite painful. Establishing a new daily routine? Overwhelming. Adjusting to the shifts in your relationship and life? Tough. And let’s not even start on sleep deprivation—it’s a real struggle. These challenges have marked what I can only describe as the most difficult year of my life—my first…

  • Study Finds Working Moms Experience Higher Stress, but Is It Just Perception?

    Get Pregnant Fast Recent research presented at the American Sociological Association’s annual meeting in New York City reveals that working mothers may face heightened stress levels, but is this merely a mental construct? Led by Dr. Emily Carson, a sociology and anthropology professor at Crossroads University, the study investigated the concept of “mental labor”—the cognitive…

  • A Mom Shares: Why I Disliked Being Pregnant

    Get Pregnant Fast You know, I was never that girl who fantasized about marriage or kids. My dreams revolved around career achievements and traveling the world. While my friends were busy picking out baby names, I was planning my first trip abroad or imagining what I would say if I ever met the President. But…

  • It Turns Out Parents Are More Committed to Their Jobs Than Childless Employees

    home insemination kit Hey there! Let’s dive into something that might not surprise many of you – a recent study reveals that parents are actually more dedicated to their work than those without kids. It seems that once you become a parent, the significance of work shifts dramatically. While family is a top priority for…

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