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The Three Approaches to Enjoying Netflix
Get Pregnant FastWelcome to the golden age of television! With just a swipe, I can access a treasure trove of shows and movies. Each day brings new insights into how to make the most of this fantastic world! Here are…
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Top Nursing Bras: What You Need to Know
Get Pregnant FastFinding the right nursing bra can make a world of difference during your breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re looking for comfort, support, or easy access for nursing, there are plenty of great options out there. Based on feedback from…
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10 Tips to Make Dance Recitals More Enjoyable
Get Pregnant FastAs the annual dance recital season rolls around, many parents, while proud of their little performers, often dread the lengthy event. If I had to choose between attending another recital or facing a dozen paper cuts, I’d seriously…
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On “Single-Mommin’ It” … But Not Quite
Get Pregnant FastMy partner is a doctor, which means he spends a lot of time away from home. When he is around, he truly is an amazing dad and husband. There are moments filled with laughter, Lego masterpieces, and delicious…
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Spring Break with Kids vs. College Spring Break: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant FastIt’s that time of year again—Spring Break is upon us. While fifteen years ago, this phrase conjured images of sun-soaked beaches, wild parties, and carefree college days, nowadays it signals a week of chaos as my kids are…
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The Public’s Fascination with Twins: My Experience
Get Pregnant FastSix weeks after my twins arrived and with my doctor’s blessing, I would strap them into the double-jogging stroller and trek just over a mile uphill to the nearest coffee shop. There, I would indulge in an iced…
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Top Products to Alleviate Sore Breasts During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastHey there, expecting moms! If you’re experiencing sore breasts during pregnancy, you’re not alone. It’s a common symptom, but the good news is that there are some fantastic products out there to help ease the discomfort. Here’s a…
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10 Types of Kids You Might Encounter Who Can Drive You Up the Wall
Get Pregnant FastLet’s take a moment to be real, shall we? While every baby has that undeniable charm — akin to puppies and kittens — some of them eventually morph into kids who can be a real handful. Not every…
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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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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…
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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…