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This YouTuber Thinks Fat Shaming is ‘Helping’ People
Get Pregnant FastIn a world where kindness should reign, it’s hard to fathom how anyone could believe that cruel and demeaning language serves a purpose. Yet, meet Jenna Sparks, a self-proclaimed comedian who released a video titled “Dear Overweight Individuals”…
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Boosting Your Milk Supply with Power Pumping
Get Pregnant FastAre you facing challenges with your milk supply? Power pumping may be the answer to help enhance your breast milk production. This technique mimics cluster feeding, signaling your body to increase milk output, and it’s relatively straightforward to…
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Baby’s First Bath: A Guide to Bathing Your Newborn
Get Pregnant FastThe first bath for your little one is such an exciting milestone, but it can feel a bit daunting. Handling a tiny, slippery baby in water is no easy feat! However, bathing your newborn can be a joyful…
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Diaper Size Guide: Your Weight-Based Diaper Selection
Get Pregnant FastNavigating diaper sizes can feel just as daunting as assembling baby gear. It’s important to understand that choosing the right diaper involves more than just picking a brand; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your little one…
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Dear Future Baby,
Get Pregnant FastI long for you deeply. Many women share the desire for children, but my yearning for you is profound. I crave the gentle movements of your little kicks inside me, the unexpected moment of you being placed on…
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Ditch Dinner: 6 Delicious Snack Ideas That Feel Like a Meal
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: dinner can be a relentless cycle. It seems to roll around nearly every day, and I often find myself staring blankly at the fridge or rummaging through the cupboard, scratching my head as the clock…
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Father’s Day Takes on New Meaning After My Dad’s Passing
Get Pregnant FastLosing a parent as an adult can be a profound experience, one that many can relate to yet remains deeply personal. The inevitability of death often touches a parent—it’s a truth that we all face eventually. Each passing…
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You May Not Recall, But I Will
Get Pregnant FastParentingYou May Not Recall, But I Will by Sarah Thompson Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 17, 2021“When your brother arrives, he won’t remember life as an only child,” everyone says when I begin to feel that…
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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…
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What to Anticipate on Your First Day at Home with Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Start your morning with a delightful breakfast in bed, courtesy of the hospital cafeteria. The caring nurses will bring your little one to you, allowing for some precious bonding time. Soon after, the doctor delivers the exciting news: it’s time to go home! Cue the panic. You suddenly remember that the car…