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A Memorable Dress Shopping Experience for My Daughter’s First Formal Dance
Get Pregnant FastAs I lean against a rack of discounted items, Justin Timberlake’s melodic voice fills the air, singing about his suit and tie. It’s the perfect backdrop for this moment, as my daughter, Emma, is in the fitting room…
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Car Seat Installation Essentials: A Guide to Setting Up Your Rear-Facing Infant Car Seat
Get Pregnant FastHey friends! If you’re gearing up for the arrival of your little one, one of the most important things on your to-do list should be installing their car seat properly. Trust me, it can seem a bit daunting,…
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7 Essential Summer Guidelines for Teens
Get Pregnant FastAs summer rolls around, teens returning home from college often seek to reclaim their independence. After months of freedom, they may feel stuck under the same roof with rules still in place. Parents, who often have demanding jobs…
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What Pregnancy Is Truly Like
Get Pregnant FastPregnancy is a journey that unfolds day by day, week by week, and yes, pound by pound. It seems like every time I tackle one challenge, another one pops up just around the corner. I can finally say…
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9 Things I Regret Saying During My First Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastWhen I found out I was pregnant for the first time, I thought I had it all figured out. I envisioned the perfect mom I would be, the nurturing environment I would create for my child, and the…
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An Ode to My Beloved Jeans
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: I can’t part with you. Sure, I know I may never squeeze back into your snug fit, but a girl can still dream, right? There you sit in that dresser drawer, a comforting presence, just…
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Delivering the Placenta: What to Anticipate During Placenta Delivery
Get Pregnant FastCongratulations! Your little one has arrived, and now you’re faced with one last important step — the delivery of the placenta. This part of the process, often referred to as the afterbirth, is significant and marks a transition…
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50 Reasons Your Toddler Might Be Awake Right Now
Those socks? Totally uncomfortable. Dinner is now a top priority, even if it was previously deemed “too spicy” (plain butter pasta, anyone?). Pajamas are under scrutiny—time for a change due to “religious” beliefs from the Church of Annoying Toddler. 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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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…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…