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Postpartum Symptoms to Anticipate After Giving Birth
Get Pregnant FastHey there, new mom! Congratulations on your little one! While you may be waving goodbye to the discomforts of pregnancy, a whole new set of postpartum symptoms might be on the horizon. From bleeding to soreness, it’s all…
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Embracing the Joys of Long-Term Married Intimacy
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: once you tie the knot and especially when kids come into the picture, your sex life inevitably transforms. Before children, those intimate moments with your partner might have included playful elements like juicy fruits and…
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I No Longer Feel Guilty About Treating Myself
Get Pregnant FastChildren can be a financial whirlwind. I’m not talking about the casual “Wow, that’s pricier than I thought!” kind of expensive. I mean the eye-watering “I can’t believe I just spent that much, should I return it?” kind…
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The Hilarious Truth About Christmas Shopping for Kids, According to Parents on Twitter
Get Pregnant FastChristmas shopping for the little ones can be a delightful experience, allowing parents to re-experience the joy of childhood as they hunt for exciting gifts to surprise their kids with on Christmas morning. Yet, any parent who has…
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The Day I Faced Arrest for My Parenting Choices
Get Pregnant FastParenting is a complex journey, and while I strive to be the ideal mother, I often find myself navigating a middle ground that feels uncertain. I may not embody the mother I aspire to be, but I am…
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What We Communicate to Our Kids, and How They Interpret It
Get Pregnant FastFrom the moment I turned 9, I found myself sporting an unfortunate perm. My mother, tired of battling my fine, tangled hair, decided that a DIY perm was the answer to our woes. The result? I looked like…
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Navigating Life as a Firefighter’s Wife: A Personal Insight
Get Pregnant FastHe’s just closed his eyes, worn out from the previous night’s shift. Slowly, he drifts into sleep when suddenly, blinding lights wake him. The piercing alarm shatters the silence, followed by an urgent voice relaying crucial information through…
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10 Reasons Why a Twin Pregnancy Differs from a Singleton Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastWhen you first see those two pink lines confirming your pregnancy, a whirlwind of emotions hits you. It’s a mix of excitement, anxiety, and joy all at once. As you step into your OB’s office for that first…
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How to Burp Your Baby: Essential Tips and Positions
Get Pregnant FastA good burp can be a game-changer when it comes to soothing your little one during and after feedings. If your baby seems fussy, it may be due to swallowed air causing discomfort. Here’s a friendly guide on…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant Fast I 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…
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Why Santa Will Always Be Part of Our Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast When I think back to my childhood, the figure of Santa Claus looms large in my family’s holiday celebrations. My parents truly embraced the enchantment of the season, going to great lengths to craft magical experiences for my two brothers and me. One of the highlights was an annual visit from Santa…
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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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Navigating Swearing in Preschoolers: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical afternoon, and my 4-year-old daughter, Mia, and I were enjoying a quiet moment in the bank drive-thru, eagerly discussing which flavor of lollipop she would get today. Just then, the dreaded moment arrived: the bank tube returned empty, containing nothing but a receipt. I took a deep breath…