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What’s the Distinction Between Prenatal and Postnatal Vitamins?
Get Pregnant FastSo you’ve heard about prenatal and postnatal vitamins, but what’s the real difference? Let’s break it down in a casual way.Prenatal VitaminsPrenatal vitamins are designed to support you during pregnancy, packed with essential nutrients that help both you…
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The Weight of Mommy Guilt: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant FastOnce upon a time, my partner Alex delighted in the origin of my blog’s name. “I’m the one who thought of it, so without me, there would be no blog!” he would boast to his siblings. It was…
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8 Misconceptions About Moms That Need to Be Addressed
Get Pregnant FastThe notion of the traditional family, where a dad works while a mom bakes and relaxes at home, is as outdated as cassette tapes and rotary phones. Today’s family structures are a diverse blend of lifestyles. Yet, despite…
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9 Realities of Exiting Gift Shops with Preschoolers
Get Pregnant FastGone are the days when leaving an attraction simply meant passing through a turnstile. Now, every exit leads through a gift shop, or at the very least, just a few steps away from one. Because, obviously, you need…
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When Should Your Child Transition to a Forward-Facing Car Seat?
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the world of car seats can feel overwhelming for many parents, especially when it comes to deciding when to switch from a rear-facing to a forward-facing car seat. So, what should you know about making this transition…
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The Top Baby Floor Mats of 2025 for Play and Tummy Time
Get Pregnant FastHey there, fellow parents! If you’re on the hunt for the best baby floor mats for your little one’s playtime and tummy time, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the top picks that…
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My Kids’ Punishment? A Trip to the 1970s
Get Pregnant FastIf I didn’t experience it in 1977, you won’t have it today…My kids are convinced that the 1970s are the worst possible time to exist. Whenever my partner and I share stories from our childhoods, their expressions range…
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The Secrets Mothers Keep, In Ballad Form
Get Pregnant FastWhen mothers cradle boys so dear, Their hearts brim full, yet hide a fear. In laughter bright and playful chase, A secret thought, they dare not face.“Will he grow strong, a gentle soul, Or wild and free, without…
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5 Post-Potty Training Challenges Every Mother Fears
Get Pregnant FastPotty training is a milestone that all parents look forward to with excitement. It’s that glimmer of hope that carries us through countless diaper changes, pushing us onward like a cheering crowd at a marathon finish line. Just…
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Will I Always Desire Another Child?
Get Pregnant FastAs I navigate the journey of motherhood, I find myself shifting focus to the delightful moments of watching my children grow and thrive. Each day, they gain a bit more independence, their legs stretching longer right before my…
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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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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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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…