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I Funded My Maternity Leave Through GoFundMe
Get Pregnant FastAs a self-employed stylist in Mississippi, I knew I wouldn’t have any paid maternity leave to rely on. Just two weeks before our daughter was born, my husband lost his job, which made things even tougher.Ever since I…
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Marriage Is Not Everything, Love Is
Get Pregnant FastA year ago, my partner and I attended a wedding that was truly a sight to behold. If there were a show titled “My Dream Wedding,” this celebration would certainly make the cut. Set in a luxurious beachfront…
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6 Meaningful Gifts High School Graduates Will Truly Value
Get Pregnant FastAs we dive into gift ideas for high school graduates, I have to confess: my own graduation experience was rather forgettable. I can’t recall receiving any gifts or even seeing my friends get them. Is this a recent…
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Kindergarten Has Changed My Child Forever
Get Pregnant FastSchool has transformed my sweet 4-year-old into a miniature tyrant. There, I’ve put it out there.While I anticipated a shift in my daughter’s routine, I wasn’t overly concerned. She’s bright, kind, and possesses an emotional intelligence that surpasses…
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Hemorrhoids: The Unexpected Truth Nobody Warns You About
Get Pregnant FastYears ago, when I could rise from bed without the aid of six Aleve and my skin still had some elasticity, I held a completely misguided view of hemorrhoids. In my youthful ignorance, I thought they were the…
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What I Want My Kids to Cherish About Their Childhood
Get Pregnant FastAs I navigate the early years of my children’s lives, I find myself reflecting on my own upbringing. The fondest memories from my childhood date back to when I was around 5 to 7 years old. Those days…
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Walk of the Not Quite Alive: A Journey from Darkness to Light
Get Pregnant FastOn a crisp autumn day much like today, with the sun gleaming down and families enjoying the outdoors, I find myself curled up on a park bench, battling the shakes of alcohol withdrawal and the gnawing pangs of…
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Fisher-Price Issues Recall for Snuga Infant Swing Following Reports of Infant Deaths
Get Pregnant FastIn a recent announcement, Fisher-Price has recalled its Snuga Swing line due to serious safety concerns. This recall affects approximately 2.1 million swings, including the popular My Little Snugabunny Swing and My Little Snugapuppy Cradle ‘n Swing. The…
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10 of the Most Absurd Comments Ever Made
Get Pregnant FastIn the vast landscape of online parenting discussions, you might expect a sense of community and support. However, the anonymity of the internet often breeds some truly baffling remarks. Here are 10 of the most ridiculous comments that…
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To the Remarkable Teenage Girls at the Pool
Get Pregnant FastHey there! Before we dive in, let me assure you this isn’t one of those “letters” that adults often write, loaded with unsolicited advice about your fashion choices or social media habits. Trust me, I’m just as tired…
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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…