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6 Brutally Honest Realities of Childbirth
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the journey of pregnancy and childbirth is often filled with surprises, and while there are countless articles that shed light on the experience, some critical realities tend to fly under the radar. As a friend sharing wisdom,…
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Where Do You Stand on the Mom Tidiness Scale?
Get Pregnant FastAh, tidiness—a topic that can spark a friendly debate among mothers. Let’s face it: some of us tend to be a bit messy, and that’s okay! I’ve always struggled with maintaining a clean space, a fact that often…
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20 Signs Your Child Might Be Challenging
Get Pregnant FastEvery child can be a handful at times, but not every child is truly “difficult.” While friends may share amusing tales of their little terrors, I find myself looking for the punchline. A tantrum here, a meltdown there,…
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Mrs. Frost Vs. Mary Maple: A Rap Showdown (NSFW!)
Get Pregnant FastCover those ears, kiddos! This one’s not for the faint of heart (or the little ones, for that matter).In a playful twist on classic characters, we pit Mrs. Frost against Mary Maple in a rap battle that’s bound…
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I Am More Than Just a Homemaker
Menu Parenting I Am More Than Just a Homemaker Get Pregnant FastUpdated: November 8, 2021Originally Published: Jan. 15, 2015One morning, I found myself unleashing pent-up frustration on an old plastic toy that had long been forgotten. I hammered it repeatedly,…
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Moms and Their Disgusting Instincts: A Reality Check
Get Pregnant FastToday, I found myself picking a booger, and believe it or not, it wasn’t even mine! It was one of those moments where instinct kicked in—an almost primal urge to rid my child of the offending nasal hitchhiker.…
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Top Products to Alleviate Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re expecting, your body undergoes numerous changes, and one common discomfort is round ligament pain. This type of pain can occur as your uterus expands, causing a stretching sensation in your lower abdomen. Luckily, there are several…
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OK, So Being an Adult Doesn’t Completely Suck
Get Pregnant FastThe other day, my 9-year-old, Lily, whined, “It’s so unfair! You get to do all this awesome stuff because you’re a grown-up, and we just have to follow rules!” Well, no kidding, kiddo. That’s how life is set…
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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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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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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…