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Donald Trump’s Abortion Ban: A Dystopian Reality for Women
Get Pregnant FastIn recent news, Donald Trump has signaled his intentions to impose a nationwide abortion ban, raising serious concerns about the future of women’s rights and health in America. In a letter to anti-abortion leaders, he outlined his plans…
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How I Learned to Let Go of My Inner Control Freak
Get Pregnant FastAt best, I’m a messy housekeeper. It wasn’t always this way. Before I married my partner and became a mother, my home was immaculate—every surface gleamed with order. There were no family photos or trinkets cluttering the space;…
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, 37, Says Hollywood Deems Her ‘Too Old’ to Play Lover of 55-Year-Old Man – Really, Hollywood?
Get Pregnant FastIn a recent interview, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal recounted a shocking experience she faced in Hollywood, where a producer told her she was “too old” to portray the love interest of a 55-year-old man. Gyllenhaal, now 37, expressed her…
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42 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Get Pregnant FastHey there! Congratulations on reaching 42 weeks of pregnancy! It’s a big milestone, and your little one is about the size of a watermelon now—around 19 to 22 inches long and weighing between 7 to 9 pounds. It’s…
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5 Conversations I’d Rather Avoid During Girls’ Night Out
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, I know the whirlwind of chaos that comes with raising kids. My partner and I have navigated the ups and downs of parenting for over a decade, learning invaluable lessons about life, society, and ourselves…
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Pregnancy-Safe Sunscreen: Which Sunscreen Is Suitable During Pregnancy?
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re expecting, taking care of your skin becomes even more crucial, particularly when it comes to sun protection. Your skin can be more sensitive during pregnancy, making it essential to choose the right sunscreen. Here’s how to…
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6 Indications You Might Be Expecting Twins
Get Pregnant FastAre you suspecting that you could be pregnant with twins? Discover the common signs and symptoms often linked to carrying multiples. Extreme Fatigue: Feeling overwhelmingly tired? While fatigue is normal in pregnancy, an intense level of exhaustion could…
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Overcoming Childhood Trauma: A Journey of Resilience and Healing
Get Pregnant FastTrigger Warning: Discusses childhood abuse.In a small town, nothing electrifies the atmosphere quite like the anticipation of an away football game. As cheerleaders, we filled the bus with laughter, pom-poms, and the thrill of youthful camaraderie as we…
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My Breastfed Baby Won’t Take a Bottle: Help Me, Sarah!
Get Pregnant FastHi there! I’m Sarah, and I’m in a bit of a bind. My little one is 10 weeks old, and with my return to work just around the corner, I’ve been trying to transition her to a bottle…
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Understanding Your Role When Parenting Teens and Tweens
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the challenges of raising tweens and teens can feel like an uphill battle. Recently, my 12-year-old son, Jake, stormed off to his room after a disagreement we had about his use of a social media platform that…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI won’t sugarcoat it—I’ve been yearning for my girl Ella this summer (yes, Ella Harper and I are on a first-name basis). At first, I thought it was a bit odd—maybe I was just trying to escape my mundane routine and dream of a more thrilling life like hers. But then it hit…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
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13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, I find myself spending about an hour every couple of months at the orthodontist’s office. By my calculations, this will total around 72 hours by the time my third child completes their orthodontic journey. Despite the frequency of these visits, I can’t help but be plagued by the same…
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…
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In Search of a BFF: A 30-Something Soccer Mom’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As a 30-something soccer mom, I’m on the lookout for a new best friend to share this wild ride of motherhood with. If you’re a clean-freak CrossFitter, this probably isn’t the place for you. I’m all for healthy eating, but I believe in balance—let’s share a froyo at that adorable spot our…