Tag: baby care
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11 Changes I’ve Made Since Embracing Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast They say that motherhood transforms a woman in countless ways. Research even suggests that women may experience an increase in intelligence after having children, which, in my case, feels undeniably true (or at least that’s what I tell myself in those quiet moments). My life has taken on a beautiful blend of…
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A Heartfelt Farewell to Reflux: A Mother’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I cannot express the depth of my frustration, Reflux. You dared to inflict pain on my precious little girl, my radiant angel. How could anyone see her light when you cloaked her in cries and discomfort? Because of you, she was labeled the “fussy baby,” the “troublesome one,” and the “constant crier.”…
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11 Things Your Breast Pump Is Trying to Tell You
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: the sound of a breast pump can be downright infuriating. It’s like a relentless reminder that you’re stuck in this moment, at its mercy. But there’s more going on than just the loud, wheezy noise. Here are 11 things your breast pump might be whispering during those isolating sessions:…
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18 Hilarious Things I Said While Up With the Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Being a parent is a wild ride, especially when you have an 8-month-old who used to be a champion sleeper. Just last month, my little one caught a cold, and now her sleep schedule is a mess. Honestly, I can’t tell where one day ends and the next begins. Sleep deprivation has…
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A Non-Exhaustive List of Things That Won’t Help Your Baby Sleep
Get Pregnant Fast When you have a baby who seems to have a persistent aversion to sleep, well-meaning friends and family will be eager to share their unsolicited advice on how to achieve a peaceful night’s rest. While you might wish they would offer to babysit instead—especially during the ungodly hours of 3 to 10…
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15 Questions Every New Mother Contemplates
Get Pregnant Fast As a new mom, I’ve discovered that I have plenty of time to think—though not the kind that allows for cleaning or laundry, but rather the kind that invites deep reflection while waiting for my coffee to brew. In the early days of motherhood, I found myself grappling with a myriad of…
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How to Care for a Baby with Reflux in 21 Simple Steps
Get Pregnant Fast Before becoming a parent, I was led to believe that breastfeeding would be a seamless experience—effortless, painless, and absolutely cooperative. I imagined myself multitasking like a pro, nursing while cooking dinner, managing a toddler, and even typing out blog posts without missing a beat. But the reality? Far from it. As a…
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Smart Parenting: A Journey Through the Chaotic World of Raising Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I was completely unprepared for the whirlwind of parenting when my daughter, Emma, arrived. It was the last thing on my mind that fateful June day when the pungent smell of seafood sent me rushing to the kitchen sink, feeling utterly miserable. Ah, the memories… In the following months, my preparations were…
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The Anxiety and Guilt of New Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As winter rolled in, I found myself on an unexpected journey of head-gazing — not out of boredom, but rather a curious fixation on the shapes of strangers’ heads. It was a peculiar pastime I’d never considered before. I began to wonder if those with rounder heads were perceived as more approachable…