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How to Transition Smoothly from Your Summer Getaway Without Losing Your Mind
Get Pregnant FastAs August rolls into its final stretch, the lingering warmth of summer is evident, yet the subtle hints of fall begin to emerge. The evenings grow cooler, leaves crunch underfoot, and the back-to-school rush intensifies with each passing…
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The Pick-Up Round-Up: Insights on Divorce Predictions
Get Pregnant FastDivorce is a topic that many find daunting, yet understanding its signs can be enlightening. It’s like being handed a map in a foreign land; it helps you navigate through the uncertainties of relationships. The reality is, some…
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I Got the Flu While Pregnant: What I Wish I’d Known
Get Pregnant FastHey there, future moms! So, I’m here to share my experience of battling the flu during the 26th week of my pregnancy. Honestly, I felt like I was hit by a truck. Up until that point, my pregnancy…
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Why I Can’t Imagine Parenting Without the Internet
Get Pregnant FastWhen my first child was born, I devoured every book on newborn care and parenting, convinced I was preparing for a joyous journey into motherhood. However, that knowledge quickly faded once my baby arrived, leaving me in a…
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How a Photo of Your Preemie Could Make a Life-Saving Difference
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re the proud parent of a premature baby, there’s exciting news on the horizon! An innovative app called Neogest, currently being developed by a team of doctors at the University of Nottingham, aims to gather and analyze…
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I’m Not Who I Thought I’d Be at 40, and You Know What? I’m Alright With That
Get Pregnant FastAs I step into my 40s, I find myself perched at the kitchen table this morning, engrossed in assembling a model Porsche—a sleek red Boxster, or at least that’s what the picture promises. With school out for the…
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A Heartfelt Holiday: Facing a Childfree Christmas
Get Pregnant FastThroughout my marriage, the thought of divorce crossed my mind more times than I can count. Each time, I was haunted by visions of holidays spent apart from my child—moments I would miss and the relentless back-and-forth that…
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How to Handle an Upset 4-Year-Old in 10 Easy Steps
Get Pregnant FastParenting can be a wild ride, especially when you’re dealing with an angry four-year-old. At this age, kids are passionate about their preferences—like yogurt—and they’re not afraid to express their feelings, sometimes in less-than-pleasant terms. I recently learned…
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Understanding U.S. Paternity Leave: What Are Dads and Non-Birthing Parents Entitled To?
Get Pregnant FastHey there! If you’re a soon-to-be parent or just curious about paternity leave in the U.S., you’re in the right place. Let’s chat about what dads and non-birthing parents can expect when it comes to time off after…
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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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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…