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A Year-by-Year Journey Through Your 30s
30: Welcome to 30Get Pregnant FastTurning 30 hits differently than you expect. It’s less about a grand transformation and more like realizing age is a mere number. Honestly, 30 feels suspiciously like 29, which felt like 28, and so on.…
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10 Reasons Why Having a Mom as Our President Would Be Beneficial
Get Pregnant FastIt feels like our nation is in the midst of a tantrum, throwing fits, hurling insults, and refusing to play nice. What we need is a mom to step in and restore order. A mom wouldn’t be swayed…
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Understanding Baby Sleep Patterns: Tips for New Parents
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the world of newborn sleep can feel like a daunting task. After spending nine months in a cozy, dark womb, your baby enters a world with bright lights and various sounds, leading to some distinct sleep patterns.…
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7 Insights Gained from Experimenting with Various Diets
Get Pregnant FastAh, that unmistakable aroma of patchouli, artisanal glycerin soap infused with cilantro, and the scent of fresh paper from the second mortgages people took out just to shop at that place—enough to overwhelm even the most stubborn cold.…
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You Might Not Sleep Again: The Honest Truth About Parenthood
Get Pregnant FastHey there, mamas. Let’s cut to the chase; the reality of motherhood isn’t always what you expect. Ready for it? You may never sleep soundly again.Yes, you heard that right. As caregivers, storytellers, and grape cutters, we may…
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How Motherhood Transformed My Klutziness: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant FastI was the girl known for her clumsiness, often finding myself stumbling and tripping, only to end up flat on my face. “I’m such a klutz!” I’d laugh, oblivious to the fact that labeling myself in that way…
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10 Essential Tips for Divorced Parents to Protect Their Kids’ Well-Being
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the complexities of divorce is no easy feat, especially when children are involved. As someone who has experienced the impacts of divorce firsthand, I can tell you it’s a rough journey. The way parents handle their separation…
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7 Realities of Raising Teenage Daughters
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the world of parenting teenage girls can be a rollercoaster ride—filled with unexpected twists and turns. While I feel fortunate with my two daughters, there are universal truths that pop up when raising teens. Here are some…
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I’m Sorry if My Child Is a Challenge to Like
Get Pregnant FastThe moment I realized my child was “that child” marked a significant shift in my journey as a parent. It was a day filled with a wave of shame regarding her behavior, and I began to question if…
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Navigating Life with Our ADHD Child: A Journey of Trials and Triumphs
Get Pregnant FastDuring my son’s first week of kindergarten, chaos erupted. He attempted to bolt from the classroom, resisted teachers trying to guide him indoors, and flatly ignored any requests made of him. Tantrums of epic proportions became the norm.…
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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…