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The Final Hangover and the Path to Healing
Get Pregnant FastBy: Sarah ThompsonI vividly remember the last day I woke up with a hangover. It was a Sunday in April when I opened my blurry eyes and tried to piece together my surroundings. I was in my own…
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Woman Stuns Halloween with Creative ‘Amazon Prime’ Costume
Get Pregnant FastJust when you think you’ve nailed the perfect Halloween costume, someone comes along and completely steals the spotlight. This year, that someone is a woman named Lisa Anderson, who has taken the concept of an “Amazon Prime” costume…
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5 Things That No Longer Matter to Me After Turning 40
Get Pregnant FastLet’s get real for a moment: there comes a time when you start living for yourself, propelled by the awareness that life is finite. As you hit that milestone of 40, you realize that the things that once…
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13 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Growth, Symptoms, and Insights | Week by Week
Get Pregnant FastWelcome to your journey at 13 weeks pregnant! You’ve reached the last week of your first trimester. Can you believe you’re already a third of the way through? If you’re like many expectant parents, you might feel ready…
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The Massage Hoodie: A Game Changer for Your Relaxation Routine
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re tired of those brief, half-hearted massages your partner tries to give you, it’s time to consider an innovative solution: the massage hoodie. This remarkable creation from a team of inventors in Singapore promises to deliver the…
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14 Noteworthy Insights I Had While Watching ‘Baby Boom’ in 2015
Get Pregnant FastIn a moment of mild embarrassment, I recently confessed to friends that I had never seen the 1987 classic, Baby Boom. How could I have overlooked Diane Keaton portraying a high-powered New York City consultant who unexpectedly inherits…
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26 Reasons I’ve Shed Tears Since Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant FastI used to roll my eyes at the tropes about emotional roller coasters that women supposedly go on during pregnancy or after having a baby. Sure, I noticed some shifts in my mood, but I didn’t think I…
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8 Comments to Avoid When Talking to a Stay-at-Home Dad
Get Pregnant FastStay-at-home dads often find themselves on the receiving end of some rather peculiar remarks. With the rise in men opting to take on the role of a primary caregiver, societal expectations regarding gender roles are still catching up.…
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10 Surprising Ways Kids Warm Our Hearts
Get Pregnant FastWhen my youngest, Max, was just two years old, we were deep into potty training. One day, he had a little accident — right next to the potty. Instead of feeling embarrassed, he was beaming with pride at…
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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…
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Dad Pranks School with Vacation Snap to Justify Teen’s Absence
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, creativity can sometimes take center stage, especially when it comes to school attendance. One father in the UK, Mark Thompson, recently showcased his ingenuity by using a vacation photo to explain his 15-year-old son Alex’s absence from school. Mark, along with his partner, Lisa, operates a travel…
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Why Do Kids Hear Their Mom’s Voice But Still Manage to Tune Us Out?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, moms often seem to possess extraordinary abilities. We can sense when our children are lying, feeling unwell, or simply in need of some attention with just a glance. Interestingly, research shows that kids are biologically wired to recognize their mothers’ voices more readily than anyone else’s. So…
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Why I’d Pass on a Mommy Makeover
Get Pregnant Fast I used to be a big fan of the show What Not to Wear that aired on TLC. You might still catch it in reruns. I was always intrigued by the suspense leading up to the big reveal and became somewhat of an expert on what clothing suits various body types (hint:…
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The Importance of Changing Tables in Public Restrooms – Let’s Get It Together, Businesses!
Get Pregnant Fast Every public restroom should feature a changing table. We’ve all experienced that frustrating moment when you’re out shopping or dining, and suddenly your baby needs a diaper change. You rush to the restroom only to find—gasp—no changing table in sight. What’s your next move? You could resort to changing your baby in…
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Why My Joys Have Become Simpler
Get Pregnant Fast “I’m actually looking forward to our time in the car,” I told my 6-year-old son, Max. “Me too!” he exclaimed as we gathered our things. Car-time has become a cherished ritual in our home. After months of trying to fill the gaps while my oldest was at gymnastics, we’ve realized that simply…