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A Mother’s Dream vs. A Mother’s Reality
Get Pregnant FastAs mothers, we often envision grand experiences for our children, filled with wonder and joy. We set the bar high, sometimes forgetting that our little ones are not just small adults; they are kids who find happiness in…
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Sometimes It’s Acceptable to Bend the Rules
Get Pregnant FastAs I sat down to discuss the upcoming school trip with my daughter Mia and her friends, I was met with a chorus of sighs. “We know all the rules,” they lamented, their spirits visibly low. Earlier that…
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Creative Ideas and Tips for Hosting a Virtual Baby Shower
Get Pregnant FastCelebrating the arrival of a little one can be just as joyful online as it is in person! Whether you’re connecting with loved ones who are far away or adapting due to health reasons, a virtual baby shower…
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Navigating the Uncomfortable Truth: I Cherish You, but Your Child Drives Me Up the Wall
Get Pregnant FastAs parents, we often brace ourselves for that awkward moment when our child becomes friends with another kid whose parents we find unbearable. But what happens when the parents aren’t the issue? No matter how close the friendship…
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Embracing the Milestones That Truly Count
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to premature infants, every single statistic holds significant weight. These numbers reflect critical decisions—whether a baby requires an incubator, has overcome jaundice, or is on the path to returning home. Life in the neonatal intensive…
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9 Lessons Happy Couples Impart to Their Children About Healthy Relationships
Get Pregnant FastJust the other day, my little boy, who is four, asked if I could join him for a game while I was frying potatoes and the baby was wailing in his high chair. Naturally, I agreed, albeit with…
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8 Ways My Son’s Autism Has Transformed Me for the Better
Get Pregnant FastMy 13-year-old son has autism, and while I’ve often expressed my frustrations with it, I’ve come to realize that autism has been a profound teacher in my life. It has shaped me into a better parent and an…
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Community Unites to Celebrate a Brave Little Girl Battling Cancer
Get Pregnant FastIn a heartwarming display of love and support, a small town came together to honor a courageous 5-year-old named Ellie Baker, who has been fighting stage four neuroblastoma for three challenging years. Recently, her doctors informed her family…
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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…