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I Regret Sharing My Due Date — Here’s What I Learned
Get Pregnant FastAs I sit here a week overdue, the well-meaning texts and calls from friends and family have become overwhelming. It’s not that I don’t appreciate their concern, but the constant check-ins are starting to wear me down.Reflecting on…
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5 Strategies for Navigating Toddler Tantrums
Get Pregnant FastParenting toddlers is a wild ride, and while my kids are now in grade school—thankfully beyond the toddler years—I still vividly recall the chaos that comes with this stage. The tantrums, the meltdowns, and the endless energy can…
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Embracing Change: Learning to Let My Daughter Spread Her Wings
Get Pregnant FastTomorrow marks a significant milestone as we prepare to welcome a remarkable young woman back from her summer adventure. Our 16-year-old daughter has spent five transformative weeks in Lyon, France, with her extended family. I can already sense…
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7 Robots Moms Could Truly Benefit From
Get Pregnant FastAs technology continues to advance, the concept of robots assisting in our daily lives becomes more enticing—especially for busy moms. While a “robot chef” might conjure images of a charming mechanical figure in a chef’s hat, the reality…
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Preparing My Daughter for Womanhood and Its Complexities
Get Pregnant FastAs a mother, I often find myself reflecting on the subtle intricacies of preparing my daughter for the journey into womanhood. This is not just about the mundane tasks of personal grooming, such as shaving legs or managing…
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The Threads of Experience and Maturity
Get Pregnant FastWhen I first crossed paths with the man who would become my husband, we were just navigating our early twenties, immersed in the college lifestyle and enjoying carefree nights filled with laughter and tequila shots. Our primary concerns…
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Your 1-Year-Old Toddler: Week 20 Menu and Parenting Insights
Get Pregnant FastAh, the delightful chaos of parenting a one-year-old! This week, we’ve got a little glimpse into the whirlwind of toddler antics. Picture this: your tiny tot just hurled a remote control across the room, striking a pose reminiscent…
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An Open Letter to Bruce Jenner
Get Pregnant FastDear Bruce Jenner,I want to start by saying that I don’t know you personally. My youth didn’t afford me the chance to witness your remarkable Olympic triumphs. I haven’t kept up with your film or racing ventures, and…
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Transform Your Leftover Halloween Candy into Delicious Vodka
Get Pregnant FastAre you grappling with what to do with all that leftover Halloween candy? Well, fret no more! You can transform that sweet stash into delicious candy-flavored vodka. It’s simple: take a cup of sugary candy, toss it into…
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October’s Birth Flowers Shine Bright Like the Morning Sun
Get Pregnant FastAs we step into October, the vibrant hues of autumn foliage remind us of the beauty of this season. If you have a little one born in October, their birth flowers—marigolds and cosmos—bring a delightful essence to their…
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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…