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7-Week-Old Baby: Milestones and Development
Get Pregnant FastIt’s hard to believe how quickly the time has passed! Your 7-week-old baby is starting to feel less like a newborn, and you’re likely adjusting to parenthood with more confidence. As you and your partner find some moments…
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20 Reasons My 2-Year-Old Had a Tough Day
Get Pregnant FastMy two-year-old looked up at me, a playful glint in his eyes, and said, “Mommy, I had a rough day.” I turned to his older sibling, who shrugged nonchalantly, as five-year-olds are wont to do when it comes…
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Eager to Boost Your Kids’ Nutritional Intake? Embrace the Role of Snack Provider
Get Pregnant Fast“I’m not your assistant,” my 6-year-old son proclaimed, arms crossed defiantly, as I asked him to relocate his stack of comic books from the kitchen table to his bedroom. After a firm reminder and a little coaxing, he…
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Please Don’t Envy My Pristine Home
Get Pregnant FastAs a mother of four rambunctious boys, my house somehow manages to stay tidy. They may track mud, leave little surprises in the bathroom, and think walls are perfect for booger art, but I still keep things in…
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The Universal Reality of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast“Life can be quite challenging, can’t it?” my friend Jessica texted me last week.“Absolutely,” I replied.We were attempting to coordinate a get-together for the upcoming weekend, but as usual, our children’s activities, travel plans, and other commitments were…
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Embracing My Size: Finding Joy Beyond the Scale
Get Pregnant FastBy: Laura ThompsonFor as long as I can remember, my New Year’s resolutions revolved around one theme: losing weight. Even during periods when I was perfectly healthy, I felt the urge to shed those elusive pounds. Standing just…
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For Better or Worse, I Chose You: A Letter to My Husband
Get Pregnant FastThe baby’s wailing fills the air, while I’m in the kitchen trying to prepare dinner. The dog is having a meltdown, barking at who knows what—perhaps a speck of dust or a butterfly a world away. The trash…
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State Representative Responds Insensitively to Mother Seeking Help with Daughter’s Diabetes Supplies
Get Pregnant FastIn a troubling incident that highlights the struggles of families dealing with chronic illnesses, Mississippi State Representative Mark Thompson recently faced backlash for his insensitive response to a mother advocating for her daughter with Type 1 diabetes. Sarah…
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
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Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
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Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
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Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…