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An Apology to My Firstborn Child
Get Pregnant FastDear firstborn son,I want to take a moment to apologize for the countless hours I spent obsessing over your sleep schedule. In those early years, particularly the first three, I was often overwhelmed by the need for you…
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Hold the Presses! A Woman Became a Mom and Then Slipped into a Bikini
Get Pregnant FastRecently, actress Clara Fields, known for her role in a hit TV series, welcomed her second child. Shortly after, she donned a bikini, took a dip, and was unfortunately captured by the paparazzi. Naturally, the photos are making…
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When My Babies Arrived, the Connection I Expected Didn’t Materialize – The Reality No One Discusses
Get Pregnant FastEveryone assured me that the moment I met my babies, I would experience an overwhelming bond. I anticipated feeling a deep, instant connection as soon as my twins were born. However, after a challenging pregnancy that culminated in…
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How Postpartum Anxiety Took My Happiness Away
Menu Lifestyle Get Pregnant FastIn the last weeks of my first pregnancy, my partner and I endured four long, challenging evenings in birthing classes. During the final session, the focus shifted to postpartum depression (PPD), where we learned about caring…
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The Notable Shift from 35 to 40: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: September 5, 2023Originally Published: September 5, 2015At 35, I found myself expecting my first child. As an actress, I felt that 35 was practically synonymous with 40, and 40 seemed like an unwelcome invitation to the Last…
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The 10 Most Frustrating Parenting Tips You’ll Encounter
Get Pregnant FastParenting is undoubtedly one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it often comes with unsolicited advice that can be downright annoying. Here are the top ten pieces of parenting advice that can really test your patience. “Have you…
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The Ideal Home: A Dreamy Escape from Family Life
Get Pregnant FastBy: Emily and JakeWhen Jake and I tied the knot, the first few months felt like a fairy tale, largely because we had already shared a living space before saying “I do.” If we had returned from our…
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Understanding Pregnancy Blood Tests: How They Work and What Your Results Indicate
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re trying to conceive, that positive home pregnancy test can be an exhilarating moment, but your doctor may still suggest a blood test to confirm the pregnancy. So, what’s the deal with pregnancy blood tests? Let’s break…
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10 Innovative Approaches to Rethinking Marriage
Get Pregnant FastMarriage is evolving. Statistics show that between 1970 and 2012, the number of households led by married couples with children dropped significantly. Single motherhood is becoming increasingly common, and millennials are either delaying or skipping marriage altogether. This…
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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…