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When a Text Isn’t Enough: Call Your Mom
Get Pregnant FastAs I stepped into the salon for a haircut, a petite woman with a warm smile introduced herself. “I’m Clara,” she said, taking over from my previous stylist, who had moved away.I immediately felt a connection with Clara.…
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If I Had Known…
Get Pregnant FastIf I had truly grasped the depths of sleep deprivation before becoming a parent…If I had understood the sheer volume of bodily fluids I would be cleaning up throughout my children’s formative years…If I had realized how the…
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Non-Human Things My Kids Resemble After a Week Stuck Indoors
Get Pregnant FastA week of winter break coupled with frigid temperatures has turned my two usually sweet-tempered kids into… well, let’s just say they’re not quite themselves. Here are ten amusing things they’ve taken on the likeness of during their…
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OCD Controlled My Life for Two Decades
Get Pregnant FastAs a child, I often found myself waiting alone in the school foyer, anxiously anticipating my mom’s arrival. One day, when she was ten minutes late, an overwhelming sense of dread washed over me, convincing me that something…
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Skin Darkening and Discoloration During Pregnancy: Causes & Symptoms
Get Pregnant FastPregnancy brings about numerous changes, both physically and emotionally, and one of the most noticeable shifts can often be seen in your skin. If you’ve noticed some changes in skin color since becoming pregnant, you’re not alone. Many…
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The Ups and Downs of Parenting Without a Support Network
Get Pregnant FastWhen my partner and I embarked on our parenting journey, we found ourselves in a new state, far from friends and family. The initial challenges were tough, but they escalated as our family grew. Navigating pregnancy became increasingly…
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Newborn Photography Trend: Capturing Babies in Casts of Mom’s Pregnant Belly
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re looking for a fresh and meaningful take on newborn photography, you might want to check out the latest trend of using bump bowls. This innovative method, which involves creating a plaster cast of a mother’s belly…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,”…
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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…
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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…
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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…