That said, success rates and time frames vary significantly depending on how many years have passed since the vasectomy, whether the couple has had a child together in the past, the skill of the surgeon, and what kind of repair is required. Vasectomy reversal surgery is only one option for having biological children. IVF with ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) is another way couples can conceive. ICSI can be used either as an alternative to a reversal or as a next-step if surgical repair isn’t successful....

But, for women who fear that they don’t have the time to wait, or for women who have struggled with infertility in the past, the waiting may be more of a concern. Here’s what you need to know about getting pregnant again while you’re breastfeeding. How Breastfeeding Affects Fertility It can take a few weeks, a few months, or even longer for your body to become fertile again once you have a baby....

It might take a detective to find out exactly how your husband wants to be involved in your pregnancy. Some husbands want to be involved in every detail; others hope you’ll handle everything yourself and tell them when it’s over. Ask your partner if he wants to come with you on your doctor visits. He might jump at the chance to meet the doctor and get first-hand medical information. Or, he might say no....

During a baby’s first year of life, there are so many safety precautions a parent needs to take, which isn’t always easy while traveling. The Graco Pack ‘n Play Portable Playard offers a safe sleep and play space for babies in a compact and easy-to-carry travel bag. The pack n’ play is designed with safety, durability, and convenience in mind. Keep reading for all the details of our testing. Setup Process: Like riding a bike I’ve used a different, but similarly designed, portable play yard before so my knowledge may have helped me here, but the setup was fairly intuitive....

Pumpkins need about four months to grow, so plant the seeds three to four weeks after the last spring frost. Soil and compost Pumpkin seeds Compost tea Leaves or grass clippings Newspapers or straw mulch Directions

Shortly after the monumental discovery that we were expecting twins, my husband commented, “I guess this means we’re going to need more stuff!” We’d already started shopping for items for one baby, and I was ready to hit the stores to double up on everything else! But we learned from experience that we didn’t really have to have two of everything for twins. The market for baby products is immense, as marketers realize that they can sell pretty much anything to people with babies or pets....

Exceptions: Parents and teachers must keep in mind that at special and rare times there might be exceptions for some recommendations and that their intuition should always guide them. When the basic principles of the creative process are understood, the teaching is done from the heart, not from a rigid set of rules.

Certainly there are chemicals in hair dyes and permanent solutions that are toxic and known to cause cancer and genetic mutations. The question is, how much does it take to cause this damage? Studies on animals that show harm to the fetus have used doses 100 times higher than would ever be used on your own head. As the debate rages on, you can safely keep your hair dyed and permed if you use a bit of caution....

Directions Prepare plaster of paris according to directions. When ready, pour a small amount into the greased pie dish. Lightly grease your child’s hand and then press it gently into the center of the dish. Hold it there until the plaster sets—just a couple of minutes. Remove hand and let plaster set completely. A nail can be inserted while the plaster is still moist so the handprint can be hung on a wall....

Since my son was born, I’ve always used a regular, over-the-shoulder diaper bag. But going out for the day with a toddler means bringing snacks, water, different kinds of wipes, toys, diapers, you name it—and my regular diaper bag just wasn’t cutting it anymore. I turned to the Hap Tim Diaper Bag Backpack. I never thought I would be a backpack diaper bag mom, but once I saw this 17-pocket design, I wanted to try it out....

For many parents, white noise is essential in creating a sound sleeping environment, but the Hatch Rest goes beyond the normal sound machine. It’s multi-functional, so not only does it offer several sound and volume settings, but it also has a time-to-rise feature and a night light. On top of that, everything can be programmed through an easy-to-use app, which means you never run the risk of walking in the room and disturbing the baby if you want to change the settings....

The most recent USDA report from 2015 which looks at the Expenditures of Children on Families found that child care and education costs are the third biggest expense on American working families after housing and food costs. In the years since this report came out, the costs associated with child care and after-school programs have continued to increase and outpaced the price of housing and food in many areas. Between rising daycare costs and the price tag of afterschool programs, you may wonder how you can handle these expenses....

Heterotopic Pregnancy Heterotopic pregnancy is the existence of two simultaneous pregnancies with separate implantation sites. One pregnancy is a viable intrauterine pregnancy (occurring in the uterus) and the other of which is a non-viable ectopic pregnancy (occurring outside of the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube). This type of pregnancy can be very dangerous and is made all the more difficult by the fact that most parents wish to keep the viable pregnancy while having to terminate the other....

Effort: Quick and easy - no sewing required Materials: Miniature cars, such as Hotwheels or Matchbox Black shirt and pants Yellow tape White tape Glue Instructions: Have your child put on the black pants and shirt, then put yellow tape in the middle of his body and white tape to look like roads and glue cars on! Variation: White tape Safety pins 5 x 7 index cards Black felt tip marker Black body suit Black leotard or black pants...

In addition to lighting up your home, your child can give these candleholders as gifts to light up a friend or relative’s holiday. Materials needed: Step One: Dilute a small amount of glue with water in the mixing bowl. Step Two: Tear the tissue paper into squares. Step Three: Using the paintbrush, cover the outside of the glass jar with the diluted glue mixture. Step Four: Lay a piece of tissue paper on the jar....

For hospitals, the biggest benefit is the ability to plan resources. Knowing that they have a larger than normal (or smaller than normal) set of mothers due at any given time, they can plan services, everything from hospital birth classes to OB anesthesia coverage, during a given time period. As an expectant parent, you’re probably doing it for convenience. When you show up in labor, you want to skip to the fast lane....

What can child care providers do to avoid “drop and run”? Establish a Sick Policy It is much easier to discuss sick policies and “no attendance” rules with a parent if a policy is already in place. When looking at prospective daycares, ask about the policies. Having a sick policy established and requiring parents to acknowledge receipt of it and understanding puts the daycare center administrators in a position of strength of not taking a sick child....

As you take one of the tests out of its wrapping, you start to wonder how in the world peeing on this stick can possibly tell if you are pregnant. It’s a fair question—and one with a scientific answer. In general, home pregnancy tests operate by detecting the presence of a hormone that is only produced after a fertilized egg implants in your uterus. This functionality can limit home pregnancy tests in terms of accuracy and timing....