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Mom Gives Birth to 14-Pound Baby Without Epidural, and Vagina Enthusiasts Everywhere Are Like ‘NOPE!’
Get Pregnant FastLet’s get real for a second: childbirth is no walk in the park. It’s a monumental feat that involves pushing an object the size of a medium pumpkin through a passage that’s more like a small cherry. It’s…
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Confronting the Truth About My Child with Special Needs
Get Pregnant FastRecently, I’ve found myself telling my 10-year-old son that while it’s completely okay for him to dislike certain tasks, like homework or tidying his room, he still has to do them. Ironically, it seems I need to heed…
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Motherhood: The Ultimate Paradox
Get Pregnant FastMotherhood is truly a peculiar experience. Think about it — when else in life would we become so engrossed in someone else’s bathroom habits or debate endlessly about which shoe goes on which foot? Yet, at its core,…
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Why We’ve Chosen to Avoid the News in Our Home
Get Pregnant FastIn our household, we steer clear of the news. My kids are blissfully ignorant of commercials, celebrity controversies, local crimes—and the darker realities of the world.I remember my grandmother saying, “I’ll never forget where I was when I…
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The Truth About Parenting: A Hilarious Take from Julie Smith
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to the chaos of parenting, actress Julie Smith, known for her role on “Family Ties,” doesn’t hold back. As a mother to three energetic boys, she shares her relatable and humorous insights on the daily…
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As a Trans Father and Legal Advocate, I Will Stand Against Anti-Trans Legislation to Safeguard My Family
Get Pregnant FastJust before Christmas, my 4-year-old daughter caught the dreadful stomach bug circulating through her school. After hours of illness, she finally fell asleep on my chest in the early hours. I knew that more sleepless nights awaited us,…
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Target’s Bold New Swimwear Ads Celebrate Authenticity and Body Positivity
Get Pregnant FastSwimsuit shopping can feel like an uphill battle, primarily because the average woman often doesn’t resemble the models showcased in advertising. However, Target is shaking things up with its latest ad campaign that proudly features unretouched images of…
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The Two Missing Children: Navigating Miscarriage Conversations with Kids
Get Pregnant FastDuring a recent gathering on Mother’s Day, my husband, our two children, and I encountered a family with four kids. My youngest, a curious 8-year-old named Jake, paused to observe them, a wistful expression on his face. “That…
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7 Ways I’m Still Like My 17-Year-Old Self
Get Pregnant FastIf someone had told me during my teenage years, while I was engrossed in a novel by Jack Kerouac or jamming to R.E.M. on my cassette player, that I would eventually be a stay-at-home mom to six kids,…
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
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Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
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Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
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Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…