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8 Must-Have Items to Purchase During Target’s Car Seat Trade-In 2024
Get Pregnant FastHey there, friends! If you have a car seat or two lying around, you’re in luck because Target’s annual Car Seat Trade-In event is back! From now until September 28, you can exchange your old car seat for…
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10 Formerly Badass Songs You Hear While Shopping for Organic Food
Get Pregnant FastPicture this: You’re meandering through the aisles of an upscale grocery store, your reusable tote in hand, when suddenly a familiar tune fills the air. You glance over and spot a dad in a peacoat, meticulously grinding his…
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What to Do if You’re Not Gaining Enough Weight During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastHey there! So, you’re pregnant and wondering why the scale isn’t moving much? First off, it’s super important to gain weight during this time, but sometimes it doesn’t happen as easily as we’d like. If you find yourself…
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Top Baby Grooming Kits for 2025, According to Parents
Get Pregnant FastFinding the right grooming kit for your little one can be a bit overwhelming with so many options available. Based on feedback from parents, we’ve rounded up some of the best baby grooming kits for 2025 that will…
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Joy Baby Registry Review
Get Pregnant FastThe Joy Baby Registry is making waves among expectant parents, offering a unique platform that stands out from other registries. Known for its wedding registry, Joy has now expanded its services to include baby essentials, allowing parents-to-be to…
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Important Safety Warning for Parents: Fisher-Price Rockers
Get Pregnant FastThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price have issued an important warning to parents regarding the use of rockers for infant sleep. Specifically, the alert pertains to the Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers, which have been…
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Vaginal Birth with Twins: What to Expect During Labor and Delivery
Get Pregnant FastSo, you’re pregnant with twins! Congratulations! You might have heard that having more than one baby automatically means a C-section, but that’s not entirely true. In fact, around half of all twin births happen vaginally. It’s important to…
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7 Thoughtful Ways to Support a Parent Whose Child is Battling Cancer
Get Pregnant FastWhen my daughter Lily was diagnosed with leukemia at just nine years old, the level of support we received was overwhelming. Family and friends stepped up, offering help in ways I never expected. However, I noticed that many…
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A Man’s Guide to Recognizing the Subtle Signs of PMS
Get Pregnant FastIt’s a common scenario: a man, unsure of how to navigate the emotional maze of his partner’s PMS, hesitantly asks, “Is it that time of the month?” This question often leads to a cold glare, and possibly a…
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Day 5 of Unemployment: Embracing Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastFor the past couple of years, I’ve been trying to convince myself that I was mastering the art of juggling work and family life. Prior to 2013, I was self-employed, basking in the freedom of working just a…
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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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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…
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Rage: The Most Frightening Symptom of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast It was the rage that truly unsettled me. I anticipated feeling downcast, sad, and irritable—emotions that certainly came, but the intensity of the rage was something I never saw coming. This overwhelming anger ultimately pushed me to seek help. About five weeks after the arrival of my second daughter, Lily, my husband…