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Get Pregnant Fast Let’s start with a confession. (Take a moment here; it’s a big one.) … Alright, here goes. I was unfaithful. Here’s the backstory. I was single, he was married. His marriage had been rocky for about eight years, often in therapy. I had just exited a long relationship and was in denial…

The Great House Hunting Saga of 2005

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Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I typically don’t engage in heated arguments. Well, let’s be honest. We argue quite a bit. We have our share of playful disagreements, eye rolls, and those snappy moments where I might call him a fool, and he responds with an eye roll. Occasionally, a door might slam. However,…

26 Signs You Were Raised in Southern California

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Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in Southern California has a unique flavor that’s hard to replicate. From the laid-back lifestyle to the quirky traditions, here are 26 unmistakable signs you spent your childhood in this sun-soaked paradise. You remember the days of grabbing nuts and seeds from the bulk bins at health food stores, all…

Recollections of Road Trips and Romance

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Get Pregnant Fast By: Emma Sullivan Updated: Dec. 18, 2023 Originally Published: June 5, 2023 You might not openly share with your partner how much you appreciate those small gestures, but in their subtlety, you realize just how much you miss them. As your spouse gently places his warm palm on the back of your…

Navigating My First Mother’s Day Without My Mom

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Get Pregnant Fast This year marks my first Mother’s Day without my mom. She passed away unexpectedly earlier this year, leaving a void that feels impossible to fill. Each day since her passing has been a struggle as I grapple with the reality of living in a world without her. There’s an ache in my…

Ten Things “They” Won’t Tell You About Motherhood…But I Will

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Get Pregnant Fast Eleven years ago, I stumbled into the chaotic world of motherhood with naivety that would make anyone chuckle. I often felt like those seasoned moms were huddled nearby, whispering and exchanging knowing glances while I innocently navigated the new terrain. “Look at her,” they’d say, “She still believes in sleep!” or “Oh…

The Wild Ride of Parenthood

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Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: calling parenthood a roller coaster might seem like a cliché, but it’s absolutely spot on. Being a parent is a whirlwind of unpredictability, excitement, fear, and sheer exhaustion. Up and down, around and around you go, sometimes filled with laughter, other times with screams, and often just hoping to…

Screen Time Can Actually Enhance Teen Relationships

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Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Thompson Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 31, 2015 In a recent conversation with the lead researcher of a compelling study, Sarah Mitchell, she emphasized how crucial digital interaction has become for teenagers today. “Many teens can’t physically be with their friends,” she noted, “and the online realm serves…

One Day, I Might Just Show Up at Your Place and Wreck Your Stuff

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