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15 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Get Pregnant FastAt 15 weeks pregnant, your little one is as big as a pear, measuring about 4 inches long and weighing in at around 2.5 ounces. This marks an exciting time as you’re now in the fourth month of…
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What I Long For Now That My Daughter Has Flown the Nest
Get Pregnant FastLast year, everything shifted in a way I never anticipated. Between the whirlwind of college applications, track meets, and home renovations, a monumental change quietly unfolded in our lives. My daughter, Lily, turned 19 and embarked on her…
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6-Month-Old Baby: Milestones and Development
Get Pregnant FastYour little one is now halfway to their first birthday! It’s an exciting time as they begin to notice the captivating world around them. Say goodbye to the days of placing your baby down and expecting them to…
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5 Absurd Reasons Couples Find Themselves in Arguments
Get Pregnant FastBy: Jamie RiversWhen we think of the issues that often spark fights between couples, money, children, and intimacy usually top the list. It’s hard to forget those cringe-worthy moments on reality television where couples bicker over finances or…
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10 Things I Do While the Baby Naps
Get Pregnant FastWe’ve all heard the timeless advice: “Sleep when the baby sleeps.” It sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? But let’s be real—it’s often easier said than done. If my little one actually decides to take a nap (which…
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Navigating the Complexities of Divorce and Remarriage
Get Pregnant FastYears ago, when my brother Jason was in college and I was still in high school, he brought his girlfriend Leah home to introduce her to our family. He was positively glowing, eager for us to meet the…
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Why Moms Are Still Essential in the Age of Google
Get Pregnant FastThere will come a day when my child thinks I’m less than brilliant. A time is on the horizon—probably about a decade from now—when he’ll roll his eyes at my attempts to explain something. As a parent, that…
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Top 7 Baby Swings of 2025, As Recommended by Parents Who’ve Tried Them
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re on the lookout for the perfect baby swing, you’re in the right place! Parents everywhere have shared their insights on the best baby swings of 2025, and we’ve compiled the ultimate list to help you choose.…
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The Frenemies of Unmarried Moms
Get Pregnant FastUnmarried mothers are often viewed through a lens of misunderstanding and judgment. In a world where commitment is frequently equated with a wedding ring, the reality of cohabitating and parenting without the traditional label can be met with…
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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…