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First Trimester Pregnancy Diet: What to Eat in the First Trimester
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the first trimester of pregnancy can be quite the adventure, especially when it comes to your diet. With the rise in hormones often comes challenges like nausea, food aversions, and fatigue, making it tough to think about…
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Dear (Former) Mean Girl,
Get Pregnant FastI hope by including “former” in my greeting, I’m being optimistic about your growth and kindness over the years.Anyone who grew up in our small town would likely agree on one thing: you were the most notorious mean…
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Why I Still Adore Jane Fonda
Get Pregnant FastI first dipped my toes into the world of aerobics when I got my hands on Jane Fonda’s exercise record at the tender age of 13 or 14. I was in awe of Jane—her vibrant tights and iconic…
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Dear Daughter: My Wish for Your Empowerment
Get Pregnant FastDear Sweetheart,Let me start by sharing a bit about my own childhood. I was a girl who knew her strength; there was a time when a neighbor reported that a boy was bothering me at the bus stop.…
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What I Learned About Life and Resilience from Shop Class
Get Pregnant FastAs a teenager, my most profound moments of tranquility and connection occurred during shop class. Yes, you read that correctly: shop class—the realm often dismissed as a refuge for misfits and those deemed unlikely to succeed. We were…
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Beloved Actress from The Wedding Singer Passes Away at 101
Get Pregnant FastIt is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ellen Dow, the charismatic actress known for her unforgettable role as the rapping grandmother in The Wedding Singer. Born in 1913 in Pennsylvania, Dow’s remarkable journey…
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10 Valuable Life Lessons You Likely Discovered in Your 20s
Get Pregnant FastAs I approach the final stretch of my 29th year, I can’t help but reflect on the rollercoaster ride that has been my 20s. This decade has been a whirlwind of experiences, shaping me into a more confident…
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Modern Motherhood: Have We Gone Too Far?
Get Pregnant FastMy mother has repeatedly voiced her concerns about the parenting choices of today’s mothers. She believes we overanalyze our children’s feelings, spoil them, and wrap them in a protective layer of hand sanitizer and sunscreen. It makes me…
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5 Essential Do Not Disturb Signs for Moms
Get Pregnant FastSometimes, all you really want is a moment of peace — even if it’s just to use the bathroom in solitude. As a mom, those fleeting moments of privacy often feel like a distant dream. Sure, you love…
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This Video Captures the Struggles of Working Moms in America
ParentingGet Pregnant Fast“This is not how it’s supposed to work. Mothers shouldn’t have to piece together time to heal from childbirth like we plan four-day getaways to the beach… For many women, the current state of affairs forces them back…
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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…