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Heartfelt Guidance for Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Pet
Get Pregnant FastRecently, my family welcomed two new dogs into our home, Bella and Charlie. Both are black and white English setters, rescued from two different shelters located about 40 miles apart. These sweet souls have brought immense joy into…
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Understanding the Baking Soda Gender Test: Is It Reliable?
Get Pregnant FastThe baking soda gender test has gained popularity among expectant parents eager to learn their baby’s sex before the official ultrasound. This DIY method requires just a few household items: baking soda, your urine, and a glass. The…
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6 Reasons I Embrace My Hypocritical Side as a Mother
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, my goal is to raise kind and considerate children. I strive to instill values like holding doors for others, picking up after someone who drops something, making eye contact during conversations, and expressing gratitude. I…
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All I Need to Know Today: A Moment of Reflection in Parenthood
Get Pregnant FastSometimes, all I crave is a moment to breathe. At this very instant, my toddler is wailing from her crib while my middle child is behind me, having a blast with a roll of duct tape, making that…
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Yes, I Admit It: I Swear at My Kids
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be real for a moment: I swear at my kids. Yes, I said it out loud, and I stand by it. Every single day, I let loose a string of expletives aimed at the chaos that comes…
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9 Jobs Every Parent of Tweens Might Consider Taking On
Get Pregnant FastAh, the delightful chaos of parenting a tween. It’s a unique phase filled with challenges that require a diverse skill set. Here are some humorous yet relatable roles all parents of tweens seem to embody: Health Educator Navigating…
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Enough with the Stress of Parenting: A Call for Calm
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Feb. 26, 2023 Originally Published: April 6, 2021Let’s face it—parenting can be overwhelming. Enough with the endless rush from one obligation to another. Enough with the never-ending laundry piles that feel like a Sisyphean task. Enough with…
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Reflections on 20 Years Since College Graduation
Get Pregnant FastOn my 20th birthday, I received a card from my younger brother that read, “Wow, I can’t believe you’re 20!” I was taken aback. Twenty felt monumental—a clear line marking the end of my teenage years and the…
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8 Reasons I’m Dreading the Final Month of Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastAs I approach the final stretch of pregnancy, I can’t help but roll my eyes at those who claim to absolutely adore this experience. It’s hard to tell if they’re being disingenuous or just blissfully unaware, but I…
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Me, My Mother, and Our Ongoing Weight Struggles: A Reflection on Aging and Self-Image
Get Pregnant FastMy mother, despite being nearly 80, carries the spirit of a teenager within her. On sunny afternoons, she twirls around the living room, ABBA blasting loudly enough to make the neighbors raise an eyebrow. She dreams of traveling…
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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…