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October’s Birth Flowers Shine Bright Like the Morning Sun
Get Pregnant FastAs we step into October, the vibrant hues of autumn foliage remind us of the beauty of this season. If you have a little one born in October, their birth flowers—marigolds and cosmos—bring a delightful essence to their…
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7 Instances Where Fellow Moms Will Come to Your Rescue
Get Pregnant FastRaising young children can be an overwhelming journey, often more challenging than anticipated. One of the hardest parts is the lack of support—it’s often just you, day in and day out, trying to manage everything. Unfortunately, our country…
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Turning Your Blog into a Book
Get Pregnant FastWhen I started my journey with Cervical Insemination, my primary goal was to create a keepsake for my kids. Unlike many parents, I don’t keep track of milestones like first words or steps; my memory isn’t reliable enough…
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The Puzzle of Parenthood: Embracing Change and Growth
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, I’ve accumulated a collection of wooden peg puzzles for my children, a tradition I started when my oldest was just a year old. We’ve got letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and animals—everything you can imagine. I…
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Who Will Tell Her She’s Not Beautiful?
Get Pregnant Fast“Mom! Come here!” my daughter calls from the upstairs bathroom, and I rush up expecting the worst—a potential drowning in the bathtub—but instead find my five-year-old, Lucy, standing on a stool, admiring her reflection in the mirror while…
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Why I Chose a Carrier Screening Test Before Trying to Conceive
Get Pregnant FastWhen my family and I began planning for a little one, the thought of inherited health conditions naturally crossed my mind. My aunt Linda had a vibrant spirit, but she faced significant challenges due to a genetic disorder…
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Pre-K Teacher Criticizes Mom for Packing Oreos in Her Child’s Lunch
Get Pregnant FastEvery day, I prepare the same lunch for my pre-K child: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a piece of fruit, some crackers, and a juice box. Do I consider it the epitome of health? Not exactly. But…
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Lessons I Want My Daughter to Embrace
Get Pregnant FastDear Sweetheart,One day, you might stumble across this digital note while exploring the web, and I want you to know the essential lessons I hope you carry with you throughout life. I could have tucked them away in…
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Joke All You Want, But My Sorority Days Were Truly Remarkable
Get Pregnant FastNearly 25 years ago this fall, I took the plunge and pledged to a sorority. Yes, I was one of those girls—the quintessential sorority sister of the early 90s. We were often labeled as bowheads, accused of purchasing…
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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…
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What to Anticipate on Your First Day at Home with Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Start your morning with a delightful breakfast in bed, courtesy of the hospital cafeteria. The caring nurses will bring your little one to you, allowing for some precious bonding time. Soon after, the doctor delivers the exciting news: it’s time to go home! Cue the panic. You suddenly remember that the car…