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7 Ways Motherhood Has Made Me More Like My Partner
Get Pregnant FastI wouldn’t classify myself as a total girly girl before becoming a mom, but I did enjoy dressing up, wearing makeup, and accessorizing. Now, I feel like I might need to enroll in a makeup course once my…
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10 Reasons I Envy My Well-Endowed Friends
Get Pregnant FastAs a proud member of the small-breasted community, I often find myself wishing for a little more up top. It’s a running joke that when you hit 16, you’re handed a card that says “Welcome to the Small…
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My Brady Bunch (Minus the House)
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Dec. 26, 2015Originally Published: Jan. 20, 2015It turns out that the eldest daughter, Lily, needed braces. She had a date for the school dance, and everything was set. But, of course, disaster struck. In true family fashion,…
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My Life in Shreds: A Reflection on Memories and Paper Clutter
Get Pregnant FastIt’s a thought-provoking question that often leads to a more intricate answer than one might expect. I’ve always been the type to save everything, a true pack rat at heart. But the real question is: what am I…
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Navigating the Challenges of Returning to Work After Baby: Lessons from Samantha Harris
Get Pregnant FastFor many working mothers, transitioning back to the workplace after maternity leave can present significant hurdles. Samantha Harris, a well-known public figure, recently opened up about her own experiences with this challenging phase, particularly around the topic of…
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Lawmaker Mom Brings Child to Work, Inspires Debate Among Parents
Get Pregnant FastIn the realm of parenting discussions, a story emerges that stirs up the sanctimommies like few others. A recent photo series featuring a member of the Italian Parliament, Maria Conti, who has been bringing her daughter Sofia to…
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Our Children Are Safer Than Ever, Yet We Struggle to Accept It
Get Pregnant FastGrowing up in the 70’s and 80’s, I recall a childhood that many would consider carefree. My mother worked as a waitress during the evenings, leaving me to navigate my after-school hours as a latch-key kid from the…
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Is “Putting Yourself Through College” Feasible for Today’s Young Adults?
Get Pregnant FastThe escalating cost of tuition has outpaced the earnings of students working their way through college, as highlighted in a recent analysis. A student without family support or financial aid would need to work about 48 hours a…
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Men Can Get a Taste of Pregnancy: A Hilarious Guide
Get Pregnant FastFirst off, gather 50 hardboiled eggs. Yes, you heard that right—devour every last one. Now, don’t even think about lying down or losing your lunch. Instead, carry on with your day, proudly sporting a massive food baby and…
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The Night My Child Nearly Faced Tragedy
Get Pregnant FastI hold my son a little tighter than my other children. His affectionate nature draws me in, but the truth is, I cling to him more fiercely because I almost lost him once. Not due to an accident…
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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…