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9 Insights from Chaperoning a Middle School Dance
Let’s be honest, if you were to create a list of the most awkward situations, middle school dances would land in the top three, right next to OBGYN check-ups and attending a funeral. They all share a common theme: minimal…
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Parenting Through a New Lens: Embracing Flexibility
Get Pregnant Fast“Yes,” I replied, fully aware it might ruin her dinner. “You can have as many as you want.”The next day, I decided against sending her to day camp. Instead, I let her lounge on the couch in her…
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What Is a RhoGAM Shot and Why Is It Given During Pregnancy?
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re a soon-to-be mom and your prenatal blood tests show that you’re Rh negative, your healthcare provider might recommend a RhoGAM shot. Understanding what this shot is and why it’s important can help ease any concerns you…
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Dear Jenna (Thoughts on Motherhood)
Get Pregnant FastHey Jenna,Congratulations on becoming a mom! Can you even wrap your head around it? You just brought a tiny human into the world. That’s seriously incredible! I can’t wait to hear all about your journey and hopefully catch…
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Unity in Relationships: Men Are Weary of Being Controlled
Get Pregnant FastIn the picturesque mountains, Jake is busy recording ambient sounds when he stumbles upon a hand protruding from a pile of branches. To his surprise, it’s not a corpse but the ethereal Sarah, portrayed by the captivating actress…
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The Type of Parent I’d Be If No One Were Watching
Get Pregnant FastThe ATM at the corner convenience store is no more than 20 feet from my car, parked right outside. It’s a quiet Thursday morning at 9:45 a.m.—that sweet spot between the hustle of the morning rush and the…
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I Dare You to Ask Me What Moms Really Do All Day
Get Pregnant FastAs my wonderful husband walked through the door and took in the scene—me, the kids, and the house—his expression made it clear that we were living in a state of delightful chaos. With a mix of astonishment and…
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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…