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Unfortunately, many people believe there is indeed a correlation between weight and emergency contraception, like Plan B. And whether you’re trying to avoid having a baby or trying to become pregnant, you need to know about it. In one of the studies, the hormone in Plan B, levonorgestrel, was in a lower concentration in the bloodstream of women who weighed over 176 pounds. With one dose of Plan B, women over 176 pounds had a 6% chance of pregnancy — about the same as without any birth control at all, according to Dr....

Hi, my hubby and my 15-year-old son swear, punch walls, and sometimes hit each other. I know they love each other. My husband tells me our teen needs a head shrink, but I’ve tried to point out he’s just doing what his dad has done to him all these years. My son and I have been seeing a counselor, but he won’t. I have two other boys, 8 and 6, and can’t go through this again....

If you had asked me six years ago whether I would ever do a slideshow of poop, I would have laughed at you, but when it’s your baby, it’s not (that) gross. I have had poop under my fingernails, people! There is nothing left to disgust me. Since babies can’t talk, poop is one of the only ways they speak to us. We parents end up spending a lot of time analyzing it....

Taking your son’s astrology into consideration could lead you to a handsome, unique name that couldn’t be more suited to his personality. Here, baby boy names inspired by the 12 signs of the zodiac. More from The Stir: Best Baby Names for Girls Based on Their Astrological Sign (PHOTOS) Images via ©iStock.com/KatrinaElena, Michelle Tribe/Flickr, & ©iStock.com/tkacchuk title: “Best Baby Names For Boys Based On Their Astrological Sign Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-11” author: “Marie Cottle” Taking your son’s astrology into consideration could lead you to a handsome, unique name that couldn’t be more suited to his personality....

She went on to acknowledge that reading that might cause some followers to feel “disgusted thinking, ‘how the hell can someone dislike their own children?’ I know, it’s effed up, which is why it took me so long to tell anybody about it.” So instead, she opted to remain silent, smile for photos, hide her true thoughts, muster false admiration when someone else would fawn over them. “I cried often, most of the day actually....

If you’re pregnant or soon will be, check out Breastfeeding 101: What You Need to Know Before the Birth. Now we move onto what to know about nursing immediately after birth and in those precious first few days. Quick note: These apply to situations where mom and baby are healthy. If you have extenuating circumstances, contact a La Leche League Leader as soon as possible for customized help. Your birth can make a difference....

This was the question I faced as we reached my son’s 3rd birthday. He showed no signs WHATSOEVER of losing interest in “nursie.” If anything, he was as enthusiastic as ever. Meanwhile, I was done. Don’t get me wrong — I loved breastfeeding my son. It was an unparalleled bonding experience and I have no regrets. But as we approached 3, I was beginning to have those “I want my body back” feelings — you know, when you kind of start resenting the daily claims on your body that force you to immobilize yourself so you can “feed” someone who now has teeth and drinks cows’ milk?...

Now, I’m all for a little kink as much as the next girl, but when it involves scenarios that put the beloved Disney characters of our youth in compromising positions, I’m not really about that life. But cartoonists Justin Hall and Tristan Cooper are all about it. The two drew Mulan, Elsa, Belle, and more in — well, just check them out for yourself. And check out the rest on Dorkly....

When I was a senior in high school, my girlfriend Karen* was a latchkey kid, so every day after school we’d go to her house and, uh, entertain ourselves before her parents got home. Her folks knew we were there, but they were older and mellow and didn’t seem to care. She and I were also honor students, so maybe they assumed we wouldn’t get into too much trouble alone....

This recipe is an easy way to spice up an otherwise standard meal or to wow company. It can be served as a bread course with dinner or as a nice hearty appetizer. We won’t promise you that it’s light, but we will promise that it will disappear. Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls (a.k.a. Crack Bread) 1 unsliced loaf of (round is preferable) sourdough bread8-12 oz cheddar cheese, thinly sliced3 oz bag Oscar Mayer Real Bacon bits1/2 cup butter, melted1 Tbsp ranch dressing mix...

(Source) Time for another designer collection to debut at Target, of course! This time, Zac Posen is up to bat and after a preliminary look at his Target designs, I’d place him somewhere between Liberty of London and Gaultier in terms of wearability. Some of the pieces seem cute, but most of them would only work on teenagers and I am, as always, leery of the fabric. The above dress on the right is my favorite in the collection....

At $119.99, this dress is still a bit pricey, but it could be a show stopper on the right woman and would make a nice investment piece. I love the brocade print. It looks like something Jackie O might’ve worn. This is a lovely take on the ruffled cardigan and the ivory color would take you right into spring. It also comes in brown and olive green and is on sale for $43....

Whether you’re a socks-only household and need daily shoe storage options or you’re just gearing up for all the winter garment shed, entryway storage can be tricky, especially if you don’t have a lot of space to utilize. What’s great about a lot of these options is they can be DIY’d if you’re handy or found used and/or cheaper. This super minimal idea, found on not martha, consists of hanging a simple coat hanger and a DIY shoe rack below....

This isn’t the first time a woman has done something in the name of beauty (sometimes with risk to her health), that made America turn ugly on her. There are human Barbies, human vampires, and lots of plastic surgery. But if these women truly feel beautiful — who are we to judge? It’s just a shame that they weren’t happy with their looks in the first place — as they were all pretty darn, well, pretty....

The 1850s cottage has made a cozy home for Jamie, wife Amelia, and young daughter Dulcie. It boasts original features like exposed timber beams, a Cotswold stone fireplace, leaded windows, and a traditional stone tiled roof. And the address isn’t too shabby: It’s located just a few miles from Prince Charles’s Highgrove Mansion. Let’s take a stroll, shall we? Image via Knight Frank More from The Stir: Caitlyn Jenner’s New Malibu Home Is One Any Woman Would Covet (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: A Modern Royal NYC Pad for Prince George & Baby Charlotte (PHOTOS)...

In the midst of newborn chaos, after a nine-plus month reprieve, it’s easy to forget about one of the big questions: When will I get my period again? Then one day your partner gives you the look, and finding out the answer suddenly climbs to the top 10 on your to-do list. “Many women ask me when they can expect their menstrual cycle to return after having a baby,” says Melissa DuBois, RN, BSN, CCE, a nurse with Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in Watertown, Massachusetts....

I know all this, but I thought he was just playing it up — creating a bit of a brutish character to make his show more interesting. In my innocent mind, I saw him becoming a mentor to these young chefs once the show was over, or at least having them out for a pint of his favorite bitter. Boy, was I ever wrong. Not only is he horribly abusive, he’s also a liar and a cheat....

On June 14, 2015, 48-year-old Dee Dee Blanchard was found stabbed to death in her home by police officers in Springfield, Missouri. They had been alerted by concerned friends who noticed a troubling post on Blanchard’s Facebook page that read: “That b*tch is dead!” Authorities became troubled when they noticed Dee Dee’s 23-year-old daughter was also missing. Their concern intensified once neighbors informed authorities that Gypsy had leukemia and muscular dystrophy, the latter of which kept her wheelchair bound....

Remember when Northwestern University’s lacrosse team wore flip-flops to the White House, justifying them by saying they were really “nice” flip flops? Yeah, that’s not going to fly with your new boss. Before you make a bad impression, here are some tips for dressing like a pro on your first day. title: “Here S How You Should Dress For Your First Day Of Work” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-12” author: “Megan Armstrong” Remember when Northwestern University’s lacrosse team wore flip-flops to the White House, justifying them by saying they were really “nice” flip flops?...

Then I had a conversation with a 15-year-old in our neighborhood, who goes to a school that it’s quite possible my own kids will attend, and now I’m totally freaking out. This teenager explained her schedule like this: Home by 4 p.m., snack & study until dinner. Have dinner, study for a few more hours before bed. She does this every week night. And this particular weekend, she was taking a couple hour break from studying, then going right back home to study some more on a Saturday night....