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What PMS Sounds Like in My Head
Get Pregnant Fast“Good morning! Everything feels terrible. Especially you. Seriously, you’re the worst.”“Ugh, it’s 8 AM already? Where’s my cheeseburger?”“I can’t stand your outfit. You look like you just rolled out of bed. Why even bother putting on a bra?”“Hey,…
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I Never Thought a VBAC Was Right for Me — Until My Doctors Changed My Perspective
Get Pregnant FastI’m a proud mom to 6-year-old twins, and their arrival back in October 2018 was nothing short of chaotic. I had a vaginal delivery for my daughter Emma, but after pushing for an additional hour, I was whisked…
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18 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Get Pregnant FastAs you reach 18 weeks in your pregnancy journey, you might start noticing some exciting changes. Your baby is about the size of a cucumber, measuring approximately 5.5 inches long and weighing between 5 to 6.5 ounces. That’s…
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Should You Vaccinate Your Baby or Toddler Against COVID-19?
Get Pregnant FastWith the COVID-19 vaccine now approved for infants and young children, many parents are grappling with the decision of whether to vaccinate their little ones. As parents like Sarah and James have debated this topic, they often find…
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What If You Don’t Feel Love for Your Baby?
Get Pregnant FastParenting can be a wild ride, and often, it doesn’t go as we imagine. I remember before my son was born, I was certain I wouldn’t fall prey to the baby blues. I considered myself a positive person,…
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The Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Get Pregnant FastDr. Martin Wells, a leading expert in maternal health, emphasizes that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to conceive. The pandemic has posed numerous challenges for expectant mothers, from social distancing…
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20 Reasons You Didn’t Hit The Gym Today
Get Pregnant FastAs a mom, prioritizing self-care is crucial, and regular exercise can significantly boost both physical health and mental well-being. However, there are countless hurdles, often caused by our little ones. Next time your well-meaning mother-in-law asks why you…
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10 Reasons My Child Is Not My Best Friend
Get Pregnant FastWhen my 4-year-old, Lily, looks up at me and declares, “You’re my best friend!” I can’t help but smile. It’s a sweet sentiment, but let’s be real—there’s a lot more to friendship than just heartfelt declarations. As I…
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The Best Decision We Made for Our College-Bound Son
Get Pregnant FastWhen our youngest son, Ethan, graduated from college, it marked the end of an era for me—a time when I managed everything from his allowance to his medical appointments, and even his thank you notes. Those days of…
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My 6-Year-Old Daughter’s Post-Impressionist Creations
Get Pregnant FastI find myself gazing at a piece of art affixed to my daughter’s bedroom door, created using fruit-scented markers. At just 6 years old, Lily has embarked on what I like to call her post-impressionist phase. The drawing…
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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…