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6 Surprisingly Handy Skills You Acquire as a Mom
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: becoming a mother transforms you in countless ways. You emerge as a more enriched version of your pre-baby self (minus a few physical changes, of course). This journey equips you with a set of unique…
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Just for a Day: A Mother’s Wish for Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant FastJust for one day, I long to feel at peace with myself. Just for a day, I yearn to set aside the nagging feeling of inadequacy that often creeps in as a mother. Just for a day, I…
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Why I’ve Chosen to Abandon Guilt for Being Late (Again)
Get Pregnant FastLet me share my reasoning behind this decision.It’s not due to spending excessive time on my appearance—after all, my makeup routine is a brisk two minutes, and I rarely touch a hairdryer. Nor is it because I was…
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Eighteen Summers With Our Kids: A Reflection on Time Passing
Get Pregnant FastWhen I first became a mother to my baby boy, I had a seasoned parent tell me, “You only get eighteen summers with your kids. After that, they’re off to chase their own dreams,” as she snapped her…
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How Does the PCV Vaccine Safeguard My Baby?
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to keeping your little one healthy, the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) is essential. This vaccine protects against pneumococcal disease, a serious infection that can lead to pneumonia, ear infections, bloodstream infections, and even meningitis. Understanding…
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The Breakfast Dilemma: A Working Parent’s Struggle
Get Pregnant FastIn a world where professional demands often clash with parental responsibilities, the challenge of balancing work and family can feel overwhelming. I recall my own experience while working as an executive editor at a high-stakes company gearing up…
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What Really Matters When Choosing Your Child’s Elementary School
Get Pregnant FastA year and a half ago, my partner and I began contemplating the elementary school options for our son. Given his specific medical needs, we opened Google Maps to find a school conveniently located near both his hospital…
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The First Trimester: A Relentless Challenge
Get Pregnant FastPregnancy is often hailed as a beautiful journey, filled with anticipation and joy. And while I wholeheartedly agree that the miracle of growing a new life is awe-inspiring, let’s be honest: the first trimester can be downright brutal.If…
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The Guidelines for Regifting: A Friendly Approach to Holiday Cheer
Get Pregnant FastWith the holiday season upon us, the age-old tradition of regifting makes a triumphant return. This practice, while often debated in terms of etiquette and ethics, can be a fun and practical way to declutter your space. Let’s…
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Decoding Baby Talk: A Parent’s Guide
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the world of baby talk can often feel like deciphering a foreign language. As a parent, you might find yourself scratching your head, trying to understand every coo, gurgle, and babble that escapes your little one’s lips.…
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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…