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Why I’m Embracing My Gray Hair Journey
Get Pregnant FastAs I reach the wise age of 26, I’ve come to some undeniable realizations about life and self-acceptance. Here are a few: While the existence of a higher power may be debatable, the genius behind Netflix is a…
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Best Labor and Birthing Positions for a Comfortable Delivery
Get Pregnant FastNavigating labor and delivery can feel like an adventure, and finding the right positions can make the experience more comfortable. Whether you’re walking, squatting, or leaning, the goal is to find what works best for you in the…
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15 Signs You Were Raised by Free-Spirited Parents
Get Pregnant FastWhen my mother sees this post, she’d promptly remind me that she identified more with the beatnik movement than the hippie generation. That just goes to show how deeply rooted the counterculture spirit was in our household. Growing…
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Dealing with a Cold While Pregnant? Here’s How to Cope
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re expecting, your immune system tends to be a bit sluggish, which is actually beneficial for your developing baby. However, this can leave you more susceptible to pesky viruses like the common cold. So, if you find…
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10 Parenting Moments That Will Completely Deflate Your High Spirits
Get Pregnant FastParenting is a roller coaster ride filled with exhilarating highs and gut-wrenching lows. If you’ve been on this ride long enough, you know that those high moments often come crashing down with unexpected surprises. Here are 10 parenting…
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In the Nursery, Where Time Seems to Pause
Get Pregnant FastToday marked a significant turning point for my little one as he ventured from the realm of babyhood into the world of being a little boy. This transition has been subtly unfolding for some time; it’s as if…
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9 Misconceptions About Turning 40 That Just Aren’t True
Get Pregnant FastIt seems like everyone is hitting the big 4-0 these days. Celebrities like Sofia Reyes and Mark Anderson have crossed that milestone, and now I’ve decided it’s my turn to step into this exciting new chapter of life.…
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Baby Products: Insights on Strollers, Car Seats, Cribs, and More
Get Pregnant FastWelcome to the world of baby products, where we explore everything from strollers to cribs, ensuring you have all the essentials for your little one. Whether you’re expecting or already a parent, finding the right baby gear can…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant Fast I 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…
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Why Santa Will Always Be Part of Our Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast When I think back to my childhood, the figure of Santa Claus looms large in my family’s holiday celebrations. My parents truly embraced the enchantment of the season, going to great lengths to craft magical experiences for my two brothers and me. One of the highlights was an annual visit from Santa…
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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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Navigating Swearing in Preschoolers: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical afternoon, and my 4-year-old daughter, Mia, and I were enjoying a quiet moment in the bank drive-thru, eagerly discussing which flavor of lollipop she would get today. Just then, the dreaded moment arrived: the bank tube returned empty, containing nothing but a receipt. I took a deep breath…