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What to Anticipate – Your Go-To Resource for Pregnancy and Parenting
Get Pregnant FastWelcome to your ultimate guide for all things related to getting pregnant, pregnancy, and parenting! Whether you’re just starting your journey or navigating the first years of your child’s life, we’ve got you covered with the latest tips…
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Postpartum Symptoms to Anticipate After Giving Birth
Get Pregnant FastHey there, new mom! Congratulations on your little one! While you may be waving goodbye to the discomforts of pregnancy, a whole new set of postpartum symptoms might be on the horizon. From bleeding to soreness, it’s all…
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Embracing the Joys of Long-Term Married Intimacy
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: once you tie the knot and especially when kids come into the picture, your sex life inevitably transforms. Before children, those intimate moments with your partner might have included playful elements like juicy fruits and…
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I No Longer Feel Guilty About Treating Myself
Get Pregnant FastChildren can be a financial whirlwind. I’m not talking about the casual “Wow, that’s pricier than I thought!” kind of expensive. I mean the eye-watering “I can’t believe I just spent that much, should I return it?” kind…
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The Day I Faced Arrest for My Parenting Choices
Get Pregnant FastParenting is a complex journey, and while I strive to be the ideal mother, I often find myself navigating a middle ground that feels uncertain. I may not embody the mother I aspire to be, but I am…
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What We Communicate to Our Kids, and How They Interpret It
Get Pregnant FastFrom the moment I turned 9, I found myself sporting an unfortunate perm. My mother, tired of battling my fine, tangled hair, decided that a DIY perm was the answer to our woes. The result? I looked like…
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10 Reasons Why a Twin Pregnancy Differs from a Singleton Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastWhen you first see those two pink lines confirming your pregnancy, a whirlwind of emotions hits you. It’s a mix of excitement, anxiety, and joy all at once. As you step into your OB’s office for that first…
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How to Burp Your Baby: Essential Tips and Positions
Get Pregnant FastA good burp can be a game-changer when it comes to soothing your little one during and after feedings. If your baby seems fussy, it may be due to swallowed air causing discomfort. Here’s a friendly guide on…
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I Never Intended to Be a Parent
Get Pregnant FastI’m a mother who never planned for this role.Did you know there are others like me? There are many moms out there, juggling tantrums and cleaning up spills, who never saw their lives unfolding in this manner. We…
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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…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…
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What to Anticipate on Your First Day at Home with Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Start your morning with a delightful breakfast in bed, courtesy of the hospital cafeteria. The caring nurses will bring your little one to you, allowing for some precious bonding time. Soon after, the doctor delivers the exciting news: it’s time to go home! Cue the panic. You suddenly remember that the car…