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Psoriasis During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastNavigating pregnancy can be a unique journey, especially if you’re dealing with psoriasis. The good news is that many expectant moms experience a decrease in symptoms due to hormonal shifts. While every woman’s experience is different, it’s important…
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These Must-Have Target Finds Are Essential for Every Parent (Including Us!)
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to shopping, Target is the ultimate destination for busy parents. You can effortlessly check off grocery items and stock up on diapers in a single trip (or, if you’re like many, just a few clicks…
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6 Practical Tips for Nurturing a Large Family
Get Pregnant FastParenting a large family can feel like a thrilling circus act, especially when you’re juggling the needs of multiple children. With eight kids of my own, I can attest to the unique challenges and rewards that come with…
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Running on Empty: A Real Talk on Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastFlustered, red-faced, and fighting back tears, I made my way to the checkout line and cast a glance at the cashier. Her hair was neatly styled, and her makeup was just right—she stood there calmly attending to the…
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What Do You Hope for Your Child’s First Experience?
Get Pregnant FastWhen I reflect on my own initial experience, it’s a stark contrast to what I envision for my daughters, Lila and Mia. My first time felt rushed, impersonal, and uncomfortable—an encounter that left emotional scars. If I could…
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The Promise We Made on 9/11
Get Pregnant FastIt was shortly after 10:00 a.m. when I stepped out of my Music Theory placement exam at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. I felt mentally drained, grappling with the demands of being a music student.…
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About A Bed: A New Beginning
Get Pregnant FastWhen my partner moved out six years ago, my first impulse was to invest in a brand-new bed. Not just any bed—a luxurious Tempur-Pedic that set me back nearly $4,000, a sum I could hardly afford at the…
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Discover New York: A Guide for Your 20s
Get Pregnant FastAs the evening rain taps gently against the window, I find myself surrounded by the remnants of a busy day: laundry piles, scattered toys, and the remnants of dinner. For the first time in hours, the house is…
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Lawyer Moms: The Most Fearless Moms Around
Get Pregnant FastYou might find yourself rolling your eyes at Tiger Moms or shaking your head at Helicopter Moms. And while Free Range Moms might make you uneasy as they send their kids off to the playground with nothing but…
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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…