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The Reality of Marriage and Parenthood: It’s Tougher Than It Looks
Get Pregnant FastAh, the fantasy of love and family. That blissful dream we often chase—marriage and kids. At almost 21, I thought I had it all figured out when I met Jake. He was the guy who flipped my world…
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The Top Pregnancy Shoes of 2025, According to Foot Experts
Get Pregnant FastAs any mom-to-be can tell you, finding the right footwear during pregnancy can be a game changer. Comfort and support are key, especially as your body goes through so many changes. Thankfully, podiatrists have weighed in on the…
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7 Reasons Why Family Road Trips Can Be a Nightmare
Get Pregnant FastLast summer, I proposed a rather questionable idea to my husband: cramming our five kids into the car for a trip to the very tip of Cape Cod, which would take around two hours. Then, we’d turn around…
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5 Important Messages for Your ‘Outsider’ Child
Get Pregnant FastAs parents, we often find ourselves looking at our children through two lenses: the caring adult who sees a fragile little being we’ve nurtured, and the lens of our own childhood memories, some of which may be painful.…
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How to Change a Baby’s Diaper
Get Pregnant FastChanging a baby’s diaper is an essential part of parenting, and while it may not be the most enjoyable task, it’s crucial for your baby’s comfort and hygiene. Keeping your little one clean and dry helps prevent diaper…
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Insights I Wish I Had About the First Week with a Newborn
Get Pregnant FastAs a new parent, the onslaught of information regarding pregnancy and childbirth can feel overwhelming. Between consultations with your doctor, insights from childbirth classes, and advice from family members, you might feel fully prepared for labor. But what…
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Your Child Will Bring You Joy (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It Right Now)
Get Pregnant FastDuring my pregnancy, I consulted with several healthcare professionals over multiple appointments, primarily concerning my mental health and the overwhelming emotions that came with an unexpected pregnancy. Each expert had their own approach to reassuring me that once…
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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…