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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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Caitlyn Jenner: A Stunning Transformation on the Cover of Vanity Fair
Get Pregnant FastCaitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce, graces the cover of Vanity Fair’s July 2015 issue, and she looks absolutely stunning. Those legs, right? As a former Olympian, it’s no surprise that she would deliver such an iconic look.…
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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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Why I Chose Not to Force My Distressed Child Into Kindergarten
Get Pregnant FastStarting school is a significant milestone for any child, marking their first step into a new world filled with learning and social interaction. The experience can feel overwhelming, both for parents and children. As a parent, you prepare…
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Insights I Wish I Had at 16
Get Pregnant FastIt’s hard to believe that over two decades have passed since I was 16, yet the memories are still vivid. If I could sit down and have a heart-to-heart with my younger self, I believe we could spare…
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8 Essential Pieces of Marital Advice I Wish I Had Embraced Before Saying ‘I Do’
Get Pregnant FastHindsight often provides clarity. While my marriage ended in divorce, I wouldn’t change my decision to marry; it shaped who I am today, and my children are my greatest treasures. However, I certainly wish I had paid closer…
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The 5 Most Awkward Aspects of Your Gynecological Exam
Get Pregnant FastUnless you’re frequently expecting, chances are you’ll find yourself facing an annual gynecological exam—an experience that ranks right up there with convincing your toddler to try sushi. Now, I’m not a medical expert (unless you count my expertise…
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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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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…
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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…