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Angels Are Real (Even at the Grocery Store)
Get Pregnant FastEvery grocery trip with my kids leaves me with bags full of food and a heart heavy with regret. I often find myself pondering the question: Why didn’t I just order my groceries online?Last week, I ventured into…
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Strangers, I Noticed You Eyeing My Kids with Disdain
Get Pregnant FastAs we walked into the restaurant, I noticed you immediately—my rambunctious 7 and 4-year-olds bumping into waitstaff and crowding the cramped aisle, while my fussy 8-month-old protested for his bottle despite just having eaten at home. Your eyes…
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9 Unique Ideas for Announcing Your Pregnancy to Family
Get Pregnant FastOnce you’ve received that exciting news and had it confirmed by your doctor, the next big question is: how do you share this amazing moment with your loved ones? Whether you’re starting your parenting journey for the first…
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Where Are All the Spoons? (And Other Things That Go Missing)
Get Pregnant FastIt’s a riddle that seems to transcend time and space: Where on earth have all the spoons gone? Some things vanishing from our homes are just part of the chaos of life. Your keys are always missing when…
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Rest Assured, Your Daughters Are Still Safe
Get Pregnant FastIf the term “Selective Service System” doesn’t resonate with you, it could be because you’re a woman, or perhaps you’re raising daughters. However, for American boys and young men, “Selective Service” translates to “the draft,” and yes, they…
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Navigating the Workplace with Your Millennial Colleagues: A Guide for the Not-So-Young
Get Pregnant FastWorking alongside Millennial coworkers can be a delightful yet bewildering experience. As someone who spends my days with a couple of energetic individuals in their early 20s, I can attest to the humor and fresh perspectives they bring…
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Navigating Parenthood Without a Guide
Get Pregnant FastToday was one of those days when the absence of my dad felt especially heavy. I had a doctor’s appointment where I discussed some minor health concerns and shared my aspirations for the future. All I wanted was…
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How Middle School Educators Resemble Superheroes
Get Pregnant FastAs a mother, sending my eldest child off to middle school was one of the most overwhelming experiences I’ve faced. Sure, children navigate sixth grade every year, and perhaps I’m being overly dramatic, but the anticipation was daunting.…
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What Is Bodily? — New Postpartum Care Website Launches
Get Pregnant FastBringing a new baby home is a monumental life change, and it’s just as important to prioritize your own healing as it is to care for your little one. Enter Bodily, a newly launched postpartum care brand that…
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The Importance of Changing Tables in Public Restrooms – Let’s Get It Together, Businesses!
Get Pregnant FastEvery public restroom should feature a changing table. We’ve all experienced that frustrating moment when you’re out shopping or dining, and suddenly your baby needs a diaper change. You rush to the restroom only to find—gasp—no changing table in sight. What’s your next move? You could resort to changing your baby in a…
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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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5 Essential Tips for Parenting and Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of parenting and marriage can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to it. After two years in this journey, and having sifted through countless advice articles, I’ve come to realize that much of the guidance available seems to come from a one-size-fits-all approach. Here’s the truth: both you and…
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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…