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Late Pregnancy Complications and Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Overlook
Get Pregnant FastAs you approach the final weeks of your pregnancy, it’s a unique and sometimes overwhelming experience. Your body is going through changes that can feel extreme. While it’s normal to feel a bit off, there are specific symptoms…
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Your Belly is Beautiful: Embracing Change and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast“Mom, your belly is kind of big there,” my four-year-old remarked, her tiny finger playfully poking my midsection. For a brief moment, I felt a rush of defensiveness surge within me. “Actually, it’s not fat,” I thought about…
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Navigating the Chaos of Family Vacations
Get Pregnant FastAh, the family vacation—a time that’s often touted as a chance for bonding and relaxation, yet can quickly morph into a marathon of chaos and stress. If you’re like most parents, you know that these trips can feel…
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6 Phrases That Shift Meaning After Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant FastBeing a parent transforms your life in ways you never anticipated. The once-familiar phrases you used to express feelings or intentions suddenly take on new meanings. Here are six phrases that will likely change for you after welcoming…
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Navigating the Second Pregnancy Syndrome
Get Pregnant FastBy: Emily Updated: Aug. 13, 2015 Originally Published: Sep. 22, 2011During my first pregnancy, the experience consumed my thoughts. I was absorbed in every aspect of it. Every night, I poured over books—guides on pregnancy, newborn care, and…
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Dear Kind Stranger: Please Refrain from Rewarding My Child’s Misbehavior
Get Pregnant FastLast weekend, I took my little ones for bagels after swim class, and as we approached the front of the line, my toddler spotted some cookies displayed at the counter. I braced myself for the inevitable.“Cookie!” he exclaimed,…
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Navigating Potty Training Regression: A Tough Journey, but We’ll Get Through It
Get Pregnant FastWhen the time comes to potty train your little one, you might feel well-prepared. Perhaps you’ve read a few books or gathered advice from friends who’ve successfully navigated the process with their own kids. At first, it may…
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The Reality of Snow Days: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant FastSnow days used to feel like a delightful escape filled with leisurely moments of sipping warm drinks while watching the snow blanket the world outside. However, in reality, they’ve transformed into an exhausting marathon of parenting without any…
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Lord, Grant Me Patience This Summer Vacation
Get Pregnant FastThe summer countdown is officially on—just nine days until vacation begins at my house. But instead of an excited “Nine days until Christmas” vibe, it feels more like “Nine days until I endure three root canals in a…
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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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Why Santa Will Always Be Part of Our Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast When I think back to my childhood, the figure of Santa Claus looms large in my family’s holiday celebrations. My parents truly embraced the enchantment of the season, going to great lengths to craft magical experiences for my two brothers and me. One of the highlights was an annual visit from Santa…
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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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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…