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4 Valuable Lessons from Being the Sole Girl on the Team
Get Pregnant FastBack in 1981, before the world recognized trailblazers in sports like Mo’ne Davis or before Little League started its own girls’ divisions, I was an 11-year-old girl with a passion for baseball—not softball, which was the common choice…
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The Weight of Being the Eldest Child
Get Pregnant FastI can’t help but think about how you quickly apologized after spilling your juice this morning, and it tugs at my heart. I told you it was okay; accidents happen. But that doesn’t erase the fact that you…
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8 Sleep Sacks Moms Love to Make Transitioning from Swaddles a Breeze
Get Pregnant FastWhen it’s time to say goodbye to swaddles, finding the right sleep sack can make all the difference for both you and your little one. We’ve rounded up eight fantastic options that parents rave about, ensuring a cozy…
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Affordable vs. Premium Pregnancy Tests: Understanding the Differences, Advantages, and Disadvantages
Get Pregnant FastWhen considering pregnancy tests, you might wonder whether the price tag really makes a difference in terms of quality and accuracy. Let’s break down the distinctions between cheap and expensive pregnancy tests to help you choose the right…
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Absolutely, I Have a Favorite Child
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be real—admitting you have a favorite child isn’t exactly considered the gold standard of parenting. Yet, here I am, confessing that I absolutely do have a favorite child. This particular little one has a knack for listening,…
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Who Is That Woman My Partner Sees?
Get Pregnant FastMy partner appreciates my appearance in a way that fills me with warmth. If you asked him to describe me, he’d say I have thick, shimmering hair that cascades in waves. He’d insist that I don’t need makeup;…
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5 Tips for Parents of Girls Who Prefer Adventure Over Princesses
Get Pregnant FastBack in the 1970s, my mother embarked on a little experiment with my brother and me. She handed me toy trucks and gave him dolls, convinced that our play preferences were purely influenced by societal norms. She believed…
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20 Best Maternity Shorts for a Summer Full of Comfort in 2025
Get Pregnant FastHey, mama-to-be! If you’re looking for comfy and stylish maternity shorts to enjoy during the warm summer months, you’re in luck! We’ve rounded up the 20 best options that you’ll love wearing all season long. From casual outings…
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10 Types of People You Encounter While Navigating Infertility
Get Pregnant FastInfertility is increasingly becoming a common conversation topic, shedding light on a reality that often goes unnoticed. It’s not just a plot line from fairytales where a wish on a flower brings forth a miraculous child. Many individuals…
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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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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…