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5 Surprising Truths No One Tells You Before Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant FastIt’s impossible to be fully prepared for parenthood; some experiences you just have to endure. Much like navigating through a zombie apocalypse, parenting can throw you unexpected curveballs. If only someone had laid out these five essential truths…
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8 Small Wins Every Mom Can Relate To
Get Pregnant FastBeing a work-from-home mom can be a real challenge, and let’s be honest, sometimes our self-care takes a backseat to the chaos of parenting. Instead of focusing on the difficulties of raising toddlers, let’s celebrate the small victories…
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How Can Someone “Forget” to Eat? And Please Pass the Cake!
Get Pregnant FastRecently, I found myself at a children’s birthday party—because let’s be honest, if you have kids under seven, birthday parties are basically a second home. The festivities were just beginning, and thankfully, none of the kiddos were in…
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15 Adorable Cupcake Ideas for Your Baby Shower That Are as Sweet as Your Little One
Get Pregnant FastPlanning a baby shower for a loved one is an exciting opportunity to get creative and have fun! From brainstorming unique themes to selecting cute baby shower foods and memorable favors, every detail counts—especially the desserts! While cakes…
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6 Types of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Get Pregnant FastWhen you think about pregnancy and new parenthood, you might imagine all the joyful moments—picking out a color for the nursery, shopping for tiny outfits, or cuddling your little one in those early days. However, for many women,…
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I’ll Have a Tall Pumpkin Spice Latte with Skim Milk and a Side of Gloom
Get Pregnant FastAs the crisp mornings arrive, I find myself drawn to the nostalgia of autumn—the sound of leaf blowers, the thrill of cozy hoodie weather, and the first sips of pumpkin spice lattes (PSLs, for those who may not…
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Why Me?
Get Pregnant FastLast year, my friend Mike faced a tough battle with pneumonia. He was feverish, achy, and utterly miserable. As the doctor laid out the recovery plan for him, he lamented, “Why me? I have to sleep alone? I…
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Is Your Baby Waking Up Too Early? Here’s How to Help an Early Riser
Get Pregnant FastAre you struggling with a baby who seems to be up before the sun? Here are some strategies to encourage your little one to sleep a bit longer.During those initial months of sleepless nights, your main focus was…
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Rediscovering My Mom After Her Brain Injury
Get Pregnant FastEarlier today, I found myself in a rather comical predicament while helping my mom with a urine sample at the hospital. It’s a challenge, crouching, aiming, and trying to guess where the stream would land. Add in a…
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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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In Search of a BFF: A 30-Something Soccer Mom’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As a 30-something soccer mom, I’m on the lookout for a new best friend to share this wild ride of motherhood with. If you’re a clean-freak CrossFitter, this probably isn’t the place for you. I’m all for healthy eating, but I believe in balance—let’s share a froyo at that adorable spot our…