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I Don’t Believe in Soulmates
Get Pregnant FastI’ve never bought into the concept of soulmates. As I navigated through my tween, teen, and young adult years, I fantasized about an extraordinary love story. But the idea that there is a singular person out there meant…
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Pumping Breast Milk: A Friendly Guide with Tips for Success
Get Pregnant FastPumping breast milk can initially feel overwhelming, but it’s a valuable skill that can simplify your breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re returning to work, enjoying a night out, or just need a break, a breast pump is your best…
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The Kindergarten Schedule Is Utter Nonsense
Get Pregnant FastAs a mother who toggles between being a stay-at-home parent and working outside the home, I often find myself feeling frustrated from both angles. My freelance work keeps me busy—part of the gig economy, which I chose but…
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Kim Kardashian Opens Up About Her Delivery Fears
Get Pregnant FastIn recent conversations about pregnancy, Kim Kardashian has stepped forward as a candid voice, sharing her honest experiences and fears. Just weeks ago, she voiced her dislike for pregnancy, and now she’s addressing her anxiety surrounding delivery, particularly…
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8 Essential Strategies for Parents to Escape the Guilt Trap
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, it’s all too easy to fall into the guilt trap. You may find yourself blaming your choices when your child faces challenges or feels unhappy. You might replay moments in your mind when you lost…
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Revisiting ‘thirtysomething’ as a Fortysomething Parent
Get Pregnant FastIn a beautifully nostalgic ’80s setting, we find the charming couple, Lily and Mark, sharing a tender moment on their bedroom floor. Suddenly, their adorable baby crawls by, interrupting their kiss. As I settled in to watch Season…
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Our Beloved TV Classics Are Back with a Twist!
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: June 9, 2016 Originally Published: June 10, 2015I almost named my two new pups Sam and Diane, but after a vote, we settled on different names. The boy is a big, lovable goofball with a wagging tail…
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10 Reasons Being a Kid Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be
Get Pregnant FastAs adults, we often reminisce about the carefree days of childhood, thinking kids have it easy. However, being a child isn’t always the blissful experience we tend to romanticize. Here are ten reasons why, sometimes, being a kid…
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Hayley Thompson Highlights the Varied Faces of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant FastIn a recent episode of Morning Chat with Jenna and Mike, actress Hayley Thompson opened up about her personal battle with postpartum depression (PPD), shedding light on the fact that its manifestations can differ vastly from one mother…
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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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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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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…