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How to Secure Your Newborn in a Car Seat
Get Pregnant FastBringing home your newborn can be a thrilling yet nerve-wracking experience, especially when it comes to safely buckling them into their car seat for the first time. Don’t worry; we’re here to guide you through the process step-by-step,…
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Nothing Is More Challenging Than Being an Unmarried Mom
Get Pregnant FastAs an unmarried mother in a committed relationship, I navigate the complexities of parenting alongside my partner, whom I’ll call Mike. We’ve built a life together, sharing our home and raising our spirited two-year-old daughter, all while living…
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A Heartfelt Tribute to My Daughter: Lessons Learned
Get Pregnant FastAs I sit in the stillness of our home, I find myself reflecting on the past eight years. I recall those early moments filled with uncertainty, where I was desperately trying to manage my anxiety, applying everything I…
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My Ultimate Solution to ‘I’m Bored’
Get Pregnant FastAs my 5-year-old recently declared, “I’m bored,” I felt a wave of panic wash over me. I had thought I had a few more years before boredom would even enter his vocabulary. After all, he still finds joy…
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10 Reasons Postpartum Intimacy Can Feel Like a Distant Memory
Lack of Desire Let’s be real—sometimes the last thing on my mind is intimacy. I might have the urge, but my body and mind are definitely not in sync. It’s a bit like being really hungry but nothing sounds appealing.…
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When Can Babies Start Drinking Water?
Get Pregnant FastHey there! If you’re wondering about when your little one can start drinking water alongside breast milk or formula, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down in a friendly way.Can Babies Drink Water?Absolutely, but there’s a timeline to…
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10 Surprising Similarities Between Attorneys and Stay-at-Home Moms
Get Pregnant FastAfter spending years in the hustle and bustle of a prominent law firm, I made the pivotal choice to step away from the legal arena and embrace full-time motherhood. I exchanged my business attire for comfortable yoga pants,…
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Top Baby Jumpers and Activity Centers of 2025: Our Reviews
Get Pregnant FastHey there, fellow parents! If you’re on the hunt for the best baby jumpers and activity centers for your little one in 2025, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered insights from real parents and experts to…
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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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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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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…