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Focused Mom-To-Be Completes College Exam While in Labor
Get Pregnant FastDelivering a baby is no small task, which is why a photo of a determined expectant mother taking her college psychology exam while in labor is capturing hearts online. Last Thursday, Jessica Parker began experiencing contractions just as…
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The Essence of Motherhood: A Bohemian Momsody
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the journey of motherhood can sometimes feel like a beautifully chaotic symphony, aptly coined the “Bohemian Momsody.” This term encapsulates the highs and lows, the spontaneity, and the tender moments that define being a mom today. As…
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Why Parenting a 1-Year-Old is Truly Draining
Get Pregnant FastYou’ve probably seen the commercials—those blissful diaper ads, sparkling cleaning product promos, and the coffee spots featuring someone blissfully waking up to the heavenly scent of brewed java. But let’s be real: these ads often portray a spotless…
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Parents Share Heartfelt Parenting Wisdom That Will Bring Tears to Your Eyes
Get Pregnant FastAs we navigate the beautiful chaos of parenthood, there’s no shortage of advice floating around. But some words stand out, resonating deeply within us as we reflect on our journeys. Recently, a group of parents opened up about…
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Navigating the Guilt of Being a Working Mom
Get Pregnant FastThe feeling of guilt is a heavy burden I carry—guilt about working, about not working, and the struggle to find comfort in either choice. The reality of working mom guilt? It’s relentless.I once believed that being a stay-at-home…
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19 Surprising Things I Encountered After a Day with My Little One
Get Pregnant FastSpending a day with young children can be an adventure, to say the least. When I finally take off my clothes at the end of the day, I’m often left wondering how I managed to gather so much…
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The 7 Stages of Nap Time for Stay-at-Home Moms
Get Pregnant FastFor stay-at-home moms, the day is fundamentally split into two distinct phases: pre-nap and post-nap. Nap time is that often coveted and serene break that offers a fleeting moment of peace amidst the chaos. It’s a precious hour…
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20 Moments When Toddlers Need Close Supervision
Get Pregnant FastAs a mother of two, I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping an eye on my little ones. My youngest, in particular, has a knack for turning even the simplest activities into adventures. While I’ve relaxed my…
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How We Successfully Raise Our Two Kids on One Income
Get Pregnant FastWhen my partner Alex and I decided to start our family a few years ago, we did the math on the financial implications of having a baby. Initially, we thought that both of us working would yield slightly…
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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…