Year: 2022
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Self-Tanners and Pregnancy: Are They Safe?
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re pregnant, the number of photo opportunities tends to multiply—baby showers, gender reveal parties, and those memorable babymoons. While your natural glow from changing hormones is lovely, you might be longing for that bronzed look you’re used to. If you’re considering self-tanning products during this time, you may be wondering if…
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The Scale No Longer Dictates My Self-Worth
home insemination syringe So, I had to start taking Prozac. Yep, I needed an SSRI in my life because my usual cocktail of medications was not cutting it anymore. Ironically, we chose Prozac because, out of all the options, it had the lowest likelihood of causing weight gain. Cue the laughter. I was rocking dresses…
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11 Reasons Why My Florida Marriage Equality Celebration Was Way More Fun Than Your Traditional Wedding
low cost IUI On January 6th, Florida made history by becoming the 36th state to legalize same-sex marriage. My partner, Jamie, and I were more than ready for this moment. After eight years of building a life together, intertwining our finances (COUGH-he pays for everything-COUGH), and raising our adorable child for four years, we were…
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HOA Letter Requests Parents to Keep Kids From Playing in Front Yards
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An Open Letter to Theme Days at My Child’s School
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Tessa Morgan Shares Breastfeeding Moment at the Women’s March, Faces Backlash
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold display of motherhood and empowerment, model Tessa Morgan recently shared a photo of herself breastfeeding her baby at the Women’s March in Los Angeles. Accompanied by her husband, Jake, and their infant daughter, Lily, Tessa didn’t hesitate to feed her child when she became hungry. Capturing the moment, Tessa…
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Here’s the Ultimate Take on the Question, ‘Can’t a Mom Go to the Bathroom Alone?’
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Why Moms Are Tough as Nails
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Smoking Pot Doesn’t Make Me An Irresponsible Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, it seems that wine has become the go-to relaxant for mothers. From wine sippy cups to specialized bottles marketed for moms, the message is clear: sometimes, a glass (or several) is what it takes to get through those long, chaotic days. But what about those of us…
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5 Parenting Regrets You Can Ditch Right Now
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