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From Solo Mom to Family… Thanks to My Mann
Get Pregnant FastI had always envisioned my child being cared for by a charming Spanish manny. Yet, what I received was even more remarkable.At 39, I found myself unexpectedly pregnant during a passionate fling. When the father made it clear…
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9 Strategies to Make Pokémon Go Work in Your Favor
Get Pregnant FastPokémon Go has taken the world by storm. From bustling parks to quiet streets, it seems like everyone, from kids to college professors, is out and about hunting for virtual creatures. Whether this phenomenon will pass like a…
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Your Child Missed My Child’s Birthday Bash—Now What?
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Life After a Suicide Attempt: My Journey of Survival and Hope
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Passive-Aggressive Gift Guide for Kids with Annoying Parents
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10 Surprising Changes When I Stopped Yelling for a Week
Get Pregnant FastYelling. It might be effective for grabbing attention in a crowded place, like a birthday party, but when it comes to parenting, it often does more harm than good. I admit, I’ve been guilty of raising my voice…
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4 Reasons We Transition into Slacker Moms
Get Pregnant FastAs the new school year kicks off, many of us feel like supermoms, seamlessly juggling early mornings, packed lunches, and organized schedules. You’ve got everything down to a science—setting out clothes the night before, prepping healthy meals, and…
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Columnist Suggests Women Would Be Happier Without Modern Conveniences: ‘Let’s Ditch the Washing Machine and Birth Control’
Get Pregnant FastIn a rather outlandish assertion, a conservative columnist has posited that women’s discontent is linked to technological advancements such as washing machines and birth control pills. According to this perspective, the very innovations designed to simplify women’s lives…
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
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Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
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Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
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Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…