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Hello, Pregnancy. Farewell, Marriage Mystique
Get Pregnant FastMy partner and I have been inseparable since the start of my adult life. We’ve shared nearly 13 years together and have been married for 8 of those. Throughout our relationship, I’ve never once used the bathroom with…
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Madge Says: Keep Believin’—Your Vagina is a Powerhouse
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be real for a moment: the debate over whether I loathe flossing or Kegel exercises is a tough one. While flossing might never make it onto my to-do list, I’ve finally found a glimmer of hope thanks…
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The Challenges of Baby Showers
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be real: baby showers can be a bit of a drag. Maybe it’s the abundance of pastel hues that just don’t resonate with me, or perhaps it’s the pressure of engaging in small talk (I mean, who…
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The Secrets We Keep From Our Kids
Get Pregnant FastEvery parent knows that hiding things is part of the gig, and once you step into parenthood, it becomes a full-time job. From the tough topics—like the heavy news stories your kids aren’t ready to digest—to the daily…
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Navigating the Challenges of Raising a Gifted Child
Get Pregnant FastParenting can be a rollercoaster ride, especially when your child possesses extraordinary abilities. How do you confide in fellow parents about the challenges of raising a gifted child without coming across as boastful? We’ve all heard the term…
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Uncle Joe, The Pizza Guy: A Slice of Parenting Reality
Get Pregnant FastNow, let’s be honest. We all have those days when cooking feels like climbing a mountain. The thought of preparing a multi-course meal can be overwhelming, especially when the little ones are demanding your attention. That’s when Uncle…
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7 Reasons Why Step Aerobics Remains an Epic Workout
Get Pregnant FastAh, step aerobics! It’s hard to believe that this classic exercise has endured the test of time. I still remember my first class back in the day—it was 1992, and I was just getting settled into my college…
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Does It All Really Matter?
Get Pregnant FastI’ve always been someone who thinks deeply. Some might call it a flaw, while others might see it as a gift. I often use terms like “overthinking” or “anxiety” to describe this tendency, which seems to encapsulate the…
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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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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…
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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…