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Confession Time: I’m More Excited for ‘Teen Beach 2’ Than My Kids Are
Get Pregnant FastYes, you read that correctly. Here I am, a 40-year-old woman with a penchant for sushi, craft beer, and the literary works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Jane Austen, who is absolutely thrilled about the premiere of Teen…
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Postpartum Depression (PPD) Screening Test
Get Pregnant FastHey there! If you’re navigating the rollercoaster of new parenthood, it’s totally normal to have a whirlwind of emotions. You might be thrilled about meeting your little one but also feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even sad. Sometimes, these…
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Crafting a Birth Plan: Empowering and Practical Tips
Get Pregnant FastCreating a birth plan can be an empowering step in your pregnancy journey, helping you articulate your preferences for labor and delivery. If you’re unsure where to begin, don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many expecting mothers, like Sarah…
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The Top 10 Angsty Breakup Songs from the ’80s
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it—when heartbreak hits, music often becomes our refuge. For those of us who grew up in the ’80s, the tunes from that era feel like they were crafted just for our emotional rollercoasters. Each lyric seemed…
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I’ve Discovered 22 Thoughtful Gifts for Grandparents Who Say They Don’t Want Anything
Get Pregnant FastFinding the perfect gift for grandparents can be a bit tricky, especially when they insist they don’t need a thing! However, I’ve rounded up 22 delightful options that are both practical and sentimental, touching on their interests, adding…
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See, Mom? Madonna Didn’t Make Me a Wild Slut!
Get Pregnant FastAs the youngest of four and my mom’s only daughter, I came into a world filled with feminine expectations. My mom, one of nine sisters, had visions of me adorned in frilly dresses, hair bows, and an array…
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The Ultimate Parody for Every Mom Who Dreads the Question “What’s for Dinner?”
Get Pregnant FastAh, the dreaded question: “What’s for dinner?” It’s a phrase that sends chills down the spines of moms everywhere. Just when you think you’ve put your feet up after a long day, here comes the familiar chant from…
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120 Celestial Baby Names Inspired by Your Child’s Zodiac Sign
Get Pregnant FastChoosing a name for your newborn can be a daunting task, especially when there are countless options to consider. Many parents find themselves looking for inspiration from above—specifically, the stars! If you have an idea of your baby’s…
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11 Essential Questions Your OB/GYN Wants You to Ask
Get Pregnant FastWhen you step into your first prenatal appointment, you’re likely bubbling over with excitement, but also with a lot of questions. Here’s a friendly guide to some important topics you can discuss with your doctor, ensuring you get…
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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…