-
Understanding Stretch Marks: Causes and Solutions
Get Pregnant FastStretch marks may not be entirely preventable, but there are ways to manage their appearance effectively. As your body undergoes changes, especially during pregnancy, your skin stretches significantly to accommodate the growing baby. This can lead to those…
-
It’s Time to Celebrate Your Achievements Without Apology
Get Pregnant FastAs I enjoyed a leisurely coffee with an old friend, she inquired about my recent career changes. After transitioning to a new field a few years ago, I’ve dedicated myself to establishing my place and am finally beginning…
-
How Much Involvement is Appropriate When Helping Your Child Apply to College?
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the college application process can feel overwhelming for both parents and teens. While some parents may be hesitant to step in, fearing they might overstep boundaries, the reality is that many families find themselves struggling with time…
-
Why Date Night Is Essential for My Marriage
Get Pregnant FastEvery morning, before I even open my eyes, I’m greeted by a familiar sound: a little voice calling out, “Mom!” This is followed by requests for breakfast, recounting last night’s dreams, or sometimes a complaint that a sibling…
-
Chrissy and Jake: “We’re Expecting!”
Get Pregnant FastIn an exciting announcement reminiscent of their own journey, Chrissy and Jake recently shared via social media that they are expecting their first child. This joyful news comes after a candid discussion about their fertility challenges, highlighting that…
-
Mother Raises Awareness About the Importance of Flu Shots After Losing Daughter to Flu Complications
Get Pregnant FastA mother is passionately advocating for the life-saving benefits of the flu vaccine after the heartbreaking loss of her daughter to flu complications last year. Like many parents, Sarah Mitchell struggled with the idea of causing her daughter,…
-
The Final Hangover and the Path to Healing
Get Pregnant FastBy: Sarah ThompsonI vividly remember the last day I woke up with a hangover. It was a Sunday in April when I opened my blurry eyes and tried to piece together my surroundings. I was in my own…
-
Woman Stuns Halloween with Creative ‘Amazon Prime’ Costume
Get Pregnant FastJust when you think you’ve nailed the perfect Halloween costume, someone comes along and completely steals the spotlight. This year, that someone is a woman named Lisa Anderson, who has taken the concept of an “Amazon Prime” costume…
I write about fertility, conception, and reproductive health. My latest resource, “Paths to Parenthood,” is now available to support your family-building journey.
at-home insemination baby care body positivity breastfeeding child development childhood children child safety communication community support education emotional journey emotional support empathy empowerment family family dynamics family life family planning family support fertility home insemination humor Kindness life lessons love marriage mental health motherhood nostalgia parenting parenting advice parenting challenges Parenting Humor parenting tips personal growth pregnancy pregnancy resources relationships resilience self-acceptance self-care social media support women’s health
At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) has become a popular choice for women and couples hoping to conceive in a comfortable, private setting. Whether you’re starting your fertility journey as a single parent, part of an LGBTQ+ family, or just seeking more control and intimacy in the process, at-home ICI gives you options.
- You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
- To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
- FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
- Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
- Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
-
You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
-
To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
-
FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
-
Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
-
Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
-
Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
-
Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
-
The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
-
The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…