IVF journey for Birmingham business owner L’Tryce Slade; “The courage to keep pushing through”

[ This story is re-published with permission from The Birmingham Times After building a successful Alabama construction company, earning a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and being honored by more than a dozen local and national organizations, Birmingham business owner L’Tryce Slade considers becoming a first-time mom at … Read more

Wayfair kicks off annual Way Day sales event with deals up to 80% off

[ Wayfair has officially kicked off Way Day 2024, it’s biggest sale of the year that includes some of its best deals of the year. This sale has items marked up to 80% off across Wayfair’s website and will last through May 6, 2024. During this sale, you can get outdoor furniture, bedroom furniture and … Read more

Dear Annie: I lost my son

[ Dear Annie: I lost my 32-year-old son (the baby of my three kids) almost two years ago to a fentanyl overdose; we all battled his addiction right along with him for more than a decade. He was in and out of jail, and actually skipped out on a court-ordered rehab (which of course led … Read more

Dear Annie: Trying to get pregnant is straining my relationship

[ Dear Annie: I’m struggling badly with something that occurred over a week and a half ago. I’m a mom. My son is 15. I’ve been dating a man for two years now, but I’ve known him for over six. He has no kids and has always expressed his interest in becoming a dad. A … Read more

Ask Amy: Should daycare workers let babies cry it out?

[ Dear Amy: My wife and I have a 14-month-old baby. Overall we have adjusted pretty well to parenthood. My wife works full time and I’m scheduled to take grad school classes three days a week, so we have been looking into daycare. We checked out some places and all had plusses and minuses. The … Read more

Ask Amy: Grandma-to-be wants her dog in the delivery room

[ Dear Amy: My wife and I are going to have a baby in two months. We are very excited. My mother is very excited, too. This will be her first grandchild. The other day my mother brought up the idea of bringing her dog with her into the delivery room while my wife gives … Read more

Dear Annie: We agreed to no gift-giving, but my father was hurt I didn’t get him a gift

[ Dear Annie: On Dec. 19 of 2022, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Ahead of time, my husband and I talked with both sets of our parents and we all agreed that we would not be exchanging Christmas gifts that year. I wanted for Christmas to be quiet so that I could … Read more

Dear Annie: I didn’t receive any acknowledgement of my wedding gift

[ Dear Annie: I received an invitation to a wedding shower for my cousin’s child’s wedding. I do not know her child, nor do I know the fiance, but I love my cousin, so I sent a very nice gift from their registry and shipped it to their home. I am now invited to a … Read more