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How to Help a Friend Through Bed Rest
Get Pregnant FastTo those not experiencing bed rest, it might sound like a dream come true—spending days lounging in pajamas and doing nothing. However, the reality is far from a vacation. The reason for being confined to bed is often…
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Unexpected Chaos at Target: A Shopping Trip Gone Awry
Get Pregnant FastImagine strolling through your favorite store, latte in hand, while contemplating the perfect throw pillows for your living room. Suddenly, you are jolted by an announcement over the intercom: “Attention, shoppers: it’s time to get naughty!” While this…
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Why Embracing 40 Can Be a Remarkable Experience
Get Pregnant FastAs I approached my 40th birthday, I realized I had been living in the shadows of this milestone far earlier than I expected. The moment I turned 36, 40 became this distant yet looming presence, much like a…
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15 Insights from Parenting a Child with Autism
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent of a child with autism, I’ve come to realize that autism is not just a diagnosis; it’s a transformative experience. The moment we received the news that our child was on the spectrum was undoubtedly…
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Navigating Intimacy After Baby: A Journey, Not a Destination
Get Pregnant FastBy: Emily CarterUpdated: Aug. 26, 2023When I found out I was pregnant, I assumed that my growing belly would lead to a decline in my sex drive. Boy, was I wrong! Thanks to those wild hormones, my husband…
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Dancing in the Rain: A Lesson in Embracing Spontaneity
Get Pregnant FastWhen I was a teenager, my friends and I took on the ambitious project of organizing a summer camp in our neighborhood. We marched down the sun-baked streets of Texas, distributing home-printed flyers designed to persuade local parents…
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Does Having an Older Sister Reduce Male Competitiveness?
Get Pregnant FastGrowing up in a home with two boys and two girls, I’ve come to realize just how much sibling relationships shape our lives. While these connections can evolve over time, their impact often remains deeply ingrained. One intriguing…
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The Butler Showdown: A Fusion of Downton Abbey and Star Wars
Get Pregnant FastIn a delightful twist of creativity, a video featuring a showdown between butlers from Downton Abbey and characters reminiscent of Star Wars has emerged. Filmed by the talented actor, Jeremy Blackwell—known for his role as the cunning butler,…
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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…