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Embracing My Inner Badass: A Journey Through Motherhood and Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Aug. 21, 2023 Originally Published: March 23, 2013A few years ago, I found myself in a bit of a fashion phase where skirts dominated my wardrobe. Growing up, I was a total tomboy, preferring the comfort of…
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14 Thoughts Every Mother Has During Her Son’s First Football Game
Get Pregnant FastWhen your little boy steps onto the football field for the first time, it’s a whirlwind of emotions for moms. You feel immense pride mixed with an overwhelming sense of anxiety about him getting tackled. You find yourself…
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Am I Expecting or Did I Just Eat Spoiled Chicken?
Get Pregnant FastLast Friday, I suddenly found myself feeling nauseous, which came out of nowhere. I was cramping and desperately needed a nap. I decided to cancel my evening plans, and then a friend texted me: “Maybe you’re pregnant! Or…
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The Cutest Baby Hats Do More Than Just Look Great — They Shield Tiny Faces from the Sun
Get Pregnant FastHey friends! When it comes to baby hats, it’s not just about style; they play a vital role in protecting those little faces from the harsh sun. So, if you’re on the hunt for the perfect baby sun…
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11 Family Maternity Shoot Ideas to Celebrate a New Sibling
Get Pregnant FastWelcoming a new sibling into the family is a special occasion that deserves to be captured beautifully. Whether it’s your second child or a larger addition to your growing clan, a maternity photoshoot is a wonderful way to…
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I Ran 147 Miles to Honor My Son’s NICU Journey — And Raised $50,000 for Premature Babies
Get Pregnant FastAt the heart of every parent’s journey is a story of resilience and hope. My son, Leo, was born at just 23 weeks gestation, and his incredible fight for life opened my eyes to the strength within myself…
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10 Cards for New Moms: A Lighthearted Guide
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the world of new motherhood can be quite the adventure, and finding the right words to share with a new mom can feel like a daunting task. During a recent trip to a local card shop, I…
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10 Thoughts Kids Have While Dyeing Easter Eggs
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, you might have romanticized visions of dyeing Easter eggs, picturing pristine children in white clothes carefully dipping eggs into beautiful, natural dyes. But once you dive into the reality of it, you quickly understand why…
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Keeping It Real: Embracing the Unfantastical
Get Pregnant FastI quietly sat through the first installment of The Lord of the Rings, not because I was captivated by Peter Jackson’s epic storytelling, but rather because I was utterly lost in its convoluted plot. Newly married and eager…
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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…