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6 Reasons I’m Embracing My Midlife Journey
Get Pregnant FastWhen I hit the milestone of 35, something shifted within me. I began prioritizing myself, and as a result, motherhood—and life in general—became significantly more manageable. Now at 37, I’m confidently striding into my forties with a newfound…
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Watching My Parenting Ideals Crash and Burn
Get Pregnant FastWhen I embarked on my parenting adventure, I was equipped with an overflowing backpack of ideals—dreams of the perfect mother I envisioned becoming, the immaculate home I aspired to maintain, and the well-behaved kids I hoped to raise.…
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Ryan Reynolds Reveals the Sexiness of Fatherhood… for Men Only
Get Pregnant FastIn a recent announcement, People magazine crowned our favorite charming actor, Jake Hawthorne, as their “Sexiest Dad Alive.” There’s no denying that Hawthorne has an undeniable appeal that seems to intensify post-parenthood, as the media has decided that…
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Can We Please Stop Making Everything So Over-the-Top Magical?
Get Pregnant FastEarlier this year, on St. Patrick’s Day morning, I followed our routine with only a slight twist. I helped my son get dressed, intentionally laying out a green shirt. That was it. After dropping him off at school,…
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Is Homework the Real Issue?
Get Pregnant FastBack in the 1980s, when I was in elementary school, homework was a staple of our education. Many of my peers from Generation X share similar memories—spelling exercises, vocabulary drills, or a simple worksheet were part of our…
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Frustrated Mom Pens Open Letter to NFL Star
Get Pregnant FastIn today’s world, public figures wield significant influence, but that doesn’t always equate to being exemplary role models for our children. A perfect example of this is a mother from Tennessee who recently voiced her disappointment after attending…
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Why I Dream of Being Friends with Chloe Adams
Get Pregnant FastIf I had the chance to call her first thing in the morning, that’s exactly what I would say—if only I were Chloe Adams’s best friend. I’d be the one to send over freshly baked croissants and the…
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“Tell Her to Cover Up”: Breastfeeding Mom Faces Harassment on United Flight
Get Pregnant FastA mother flying with United Airlines recently found herself at the center of a distressing incident while breastfeeding her baby. It’s hard to believe that in 2023, women still face harassment for feeding their infants in public, despite…
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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…