Author: mutony
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How Parenthood Turns Your Life Upside Down (And You’ll Love It Anyway)
Get Pregnant Fast Once we tied the knot, we took our sweet time—five years, to be exact—before diving into parenthood. Those years were blissful, filled with uninterrupted sleep and the absence of midnight encounters with tiny humans whose wide eyes are peering at you in the dark. It was a time of freedom from public…
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Why Older Moms Are Dismissing the Myth of Perfection
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself at a fast-food restaurant’s play area—a spot I would have never considered for my first child. The greasy food! The germs! The rampant consumerism! The questionable ingredients! However, after a decade of parenting and nearly 40 years of life experience, I’ve come to realize that holding onto an overly…
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To My Son Liam on Your First Day of Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Precious Liam, As summer draws to a close, I’ve noticed my social media feed filling up with heartwarming photos of children excitedly embarking on their first day of school. I see posts from fellow parents, some celebrating, some shedding tears as they send their little ones off on this new adventure.…
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Survival Parenting: A Practical Guide to Making it Through the Day
Get Pregnant Fast The clock strikes 3 a.m., and your baby is wide awake, refusing to go back to sleep. By 4 a.m., the bed is soaked, and your 4-year-old has been using you as a personal wrestling mat throughout the night. Now it’s 7 a.m., and the kids are starting to stir. You’re running…
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The Astonishing Video of a Baby Born in the Amniotic Sac: A Living Ultrasound Experience
Get Pregnant Fast Every birth is a remarkable event, but some stories stand out for their extraordinary nature. Take the case of a newborn recently captured on video, entering the world en caul—completely enclosed in its amniotic sac. This stunning footage showcases a baby still moving as if it were in the womb. Uploaded by…
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Caution: Watch This IKEA Ad at Your Own Risk
Get Pregnant Fast Brace yourselves, parents. The latest IKEA commercial is bound to tug at your heartstrings and might even leave you in tears. A few weeks ago, I snapped a photo of my 5-year-old son giving me a kiss on the cheek, and his eye roll was a stark reminder that he won’t always…
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Disciplining Your Child: Navigating Parenting When Time is Limited
Get Pregnant Fast As I turned to my partner, I found myself saying, “She needs to understand that her actions have consequences.” My thoughts trailed off, leaving me pondering what it truly means to raise a child when the future may not be as certain as we hope. Every child has vital lessons to learn…
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9 Things Parents Say vs. What They Really Mean
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves navigating the tricky waters of communication with our kids. We pour our hearts into everything we do for them, whether that’s playing pretend in their fort or showering them with compliments about how smart and incredible they are. But let’s be real: there are moments when…
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Elton John: ‘I Never Imagined Becoming a Father’
Get Pregnant Fast The iconic “Rocket Man” finds joy in performing for audiences, but nothing compares to the love he has for his two young sons with his long-term partner, James Wellington. In a candid conversation with contributor Jenna Woods, the 67-year-old superstar shares his insights on fatherhood, inspiration, and his thoughts on retirement. What…
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Dear Gynecologist,
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, I know it’s been a hot minute since our last visit. I’m fully aware that regular check-ups are essential, and I should be the one to make that appointment. But here’s the truth: I’m not exactly jumping with excitement at the thought of our next encounter, and I feel it’s…