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Am I a Better Parent Through Texting?
Get Pregnant Fast“Uncle Mike thinks we can’t see the new superhero movie, but honestly, it’s not that bad! I’m texting you anyway. So, we can go, right? I mean, it’s a superhero movie!”With a deep sigh, I planted my feet…
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10 Parenting Choices I’d Rethink
Get Pregnant FastAs my neighborhood welcomes a wave of enthusiastic new parents, I find myself reflecting on my own parenting journey. With my kids now in elementary and middle school, there are definitely some triumphs and plenty of blunders I…
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Why a 20-Week Abortion Ban Poses a Threat to Women Everywhere
Get Pregnant FastIn the early hours of each day, I find myself scrolling through social media, greeted by a wave of pregnancy announcements and adorable baby photos. The joy radiating from expectant mothers and their little ones warms my heart.…
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Infertility: A Journey That Transformed Me
Get Pregnant FastIn November of last year, I sent a playful emoji text—a couple of hearts, a bed, an hourglass, and a baby bottle—to a dear friend, excitedly announcing my pregnancy. To my surprise, she interpreted it as a question…
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Embracing Divorce: A Cause for Celebration
Get Pregnant FastWhen my marriage began to unravel, the idea of embracing divorce as a positive change was the furthest thing from my mind. The process of selling our beautiful home and dividing our assets felt like a crushing blow.…
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Making More Money Than Your Partner? Tread Carefully.
Get Pregnant FastIt might seem like a throwback to a bygone era, but a study conducted by Cornell University in 2010 examined couples aged 18 to 28 who had been together for at least a year. These young adults aren’t…
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6 Valuable Lessons I Learned from My Mom’s Struggles with Alcoholism
Get Pregnant FastFrom an early age, I discovered a great deal about beverages. I learned that red wine is best enjoyed at room temperature, white wine is delightful when chilled, and that one can indulge in a post-dinner drink (or…
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Navigating Gestational Diabetes
Get Pregnant FastNavigating gestational diabetes can feel overwhelming at first, especially after you’ve chugged that sugary glucose drink and received your diagnosis. However, managing your diet doesn’t have to be a hassle. With the right approach, you can still enjoy…
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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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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…