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7 Essential Travel Tips for Families with Young Children
Get Pregnant FastTraveling with small children can often feel more like a mission than a vacation. As a parent who adores exploring new places, I was taken aback by the challenges that come with vacationing as a family. Many trips…
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Why I Hesitate to Hire Moms
Get Pregnant FastAs a stay-at-home mom, you’ve watched your children become more independent, and now you’re ready to step back into the workforce. You’re not looking to return to your previous career as a teacher, banker, or lawyer; that life…
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Essential Vaccinations for Before and During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastWhen planning for pregnancy, it’s crucial to be aware of the vaccines you may need both beforehand and during this special time. Not only does this help protect your health, but it also safeguards your baby’s well-being. Let’s…
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Understanding the Newborn Scrunch: Why Your Baby Rolls to the Side and What to Do
Get Pregnant FastWhen you bring your baby home, one of the first things you’ll learn is the importance of placing infants on their backs to sleep. However, you might find that your newborn instinctively rolls to their side, a behavior…
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Navigating Life’s Transformative Seasons
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: July 31, 2016Originally Published: Feb. 23, 2005As I find myself entering my 49th year, I’m grappling with a mixture of both trivial and significant concerns. It seems I’m perpetually drenched in sweat, and I can’t pinpoint why.The…
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16 Spring Pregnancy Announcements That Are Blooming With Excitement
Get Pregnant FastAs spring arrives, so does the perfect opportunity to share your wonderful baby news! This season symbolizes new beginnings, with blooming flowers and vibrant life all around. If you’re expecting and looking to tell the world, consider these…
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How Can an Only Child Support Aging Parents?
Get Pregnant FastAs an only child, the responsibility of caring for aging parents can feel overwhelming. Recently, my friend Emily faced a tough situation when her mother was hospitalized for three weeks after an accident. The facility was uninviting, reminiscent…
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Essential Items for Your Third Trimester
Get Pregnant FastAs you approach the final stretch of your pregnancy, there are a few must-haves that can really make a difference. Here’s a casual rundown of the essentials you might want to consider, based on what many parents-to-be have…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant FastDear 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 world. Here’s…
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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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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…
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What to Anticipate on Your First Day at Home with Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Start your morning with a delightful breakfast in bed, courtesy of the hospital cafeteria. The caring nurses will bring your little one to you, allowing for some precious bonding time. Soon after, the doctor delivers the exciting news: it’s time to go home! Cue the panic. You suddenly remember that the car…
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30 Everyday Annoyances That Drive Us All Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast Ever have those frustrating days when it feels like nothing goes your way? You know, the kind of days that make you want to unleash your inner rage monster on every person you meet? You’re definitely not alone. Here’s a lighthearted look at some everyday irritations that make us all a little…
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It’s Not Just the Drinks; It’s the Age
Get Pregnant Fast Fast-forward a couple of decades—make that 25 years—and that third glass of wine during dinner can leave me feeling like I’ve been trampled by a herd of elephants the following morning. Sometimes it lingers for the entire day. The culprit isn’t a wild drinking spree akin to reality TV drama; it’s simply…
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Hillary Johnson and David Turner on LGBTQ Rights
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to LGBTQ rights, the differences between presidential candidates are stark. Hillary Johnson advocates for the expansion of rights and protections for the LGBTQ community, while David Turner suggests rolling back fundamental rights and anti-discrimination measures. In one of his more controversial remarks, Turner has even compared gay marriage to…
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Understanding the True Meaning Behind Marriage Vows
Get Pregnant Fast I’m a contentedly married woman, but let’s keep that between us. I like to keep my husband on his toes. Recently, we celebrated our anniversary and started chatting about the idea of renewing our vows next year. This isn’t so much about reaffirming the commitment we made — trust me, I get…