Tag: pregnancy
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10 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Growth, Symptoms & Insights
Get Pregnant Fast Welcome to week 10 of your pregnancy journey! Your little one is now roughly the size of a prune, measuring about 1.25 to 1.5 inches (3.2 to 3.8 cm). Congratulations, you’ve officially entered the third month of your pregnancy! As your body continues to change, you may start to notice some physical…
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The Most Cringe-Worthy Baby Shower Invitation: Weight Comments Are Never Okay
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to celebrating pregnancy, one would hope for invitations that uplift and honor the journey. Yet, a recent baby shower invitation has surfaced that does quite the opposite, and it’s shaking heads everywhere. A friend tipped me off to this gem on the e-invitation platform, Paperless Post, and I couldn’t…
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Understanding Stretch Marks: Causes and Solutions
Get Pregnant Fast Stretch marks may not be entirely preventable, but there are ways to manage their appearance effectively. As your body undergoes changes, especially during pregnancy, your skin stretches significantly to accommodate the growing baby. This can lead to those familiar squiggly lines that many people experience. “Stretch marks are quite common during pregnancy;…
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13 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Growth, Symptoms, and Insights | Week by Week
Get Pregnant Fast Welcome to your journey at 13 weeks pregnant! You’ve reached the last week of your first trimester. Can you believe you’re already a third of the way through? If you’re like many expectant parents, you might feel ready to start sharing the news about your pregnancy this week, but it’s all about…
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13 Signs You’re Ready to Say Goodbye to Babies
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it, the journey of parenthood can be a wild ride, and there comes a time when you just know you’re done having kids. Here are 13 unmistakable signs that you might be over the baby-making phase: You’ve listed the crib on an online marketplace, forgetting to remove the baby before…
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Why Pregnant Women Don’t Need Your Size Commentary – So Just Don’t
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment: if you find yourself telling a pregnant woman she looks “big,” it’s time to zip it. Seriously, no one wants to hear your unsolicited opinion about the size of her belly, especially during those last few months of pregnancy when emotions are running high and her…
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Dear Expectant Mom Eager to Induce Labor, Here’s What I Want to Share
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations on the little one growing inside you! I hear you’re feeling a bit weary of the pregnancy journey and are looking for ways to bring on labor. You’ve probably been searching for tips on “how to start contractions” and stumbled upon suggestions like eating pineapple, doing jumping jacks, or trying spicy…
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Why a Natural Birth Isn’t Part of My Plan
Get Pregnant Fast It all starts with that familiar exchange. “Congratulations, you’re pregnant! How exciting!” I beam, trying to mask the nausea that seems to accompany my glowing state. The conversation flows to details about the baby’s gender, the expected due date, and our name choices. But just when I thought we were safe, the…
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I May Never Find Closure on My Decision to Stop Having Kids, But I’m Firmly Done
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast I’ve said it more times than I can count—to friends, family, my own children, and even on social media for all to hear: Yes, despite my heart occasionally yearning for more, I’ve made my choice. I’m finished having children. Completely. 100% done. The baby-making chapter is closed. This uterus is now…
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To the Little One I’m Carrying: Navigating Our Connection
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, As I sit here at 28-and-a-half weeks pregnant, I’m struck by how quickly time has passed. I can feel your strength growing within me, and as I write this, you’re giving me a little kick. It’s hard to believe I’m nearing the end of this journey, which has been…