Tag: new parents
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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…
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Hospital Bag Essentials for a Smooth Delivery
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, soon-to-be parents! If you’re gearing up for the big day and wondering what to toss into your hospital bag, you’ve come to the right place. It’s a good idea to pack your bag a few weeks ahead of your due date, so you’re ready when the time comes. Getting organized…
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The Baby Oath: An Adorable Yet Messy Pact
Get Pregnant Fast Just as doctors take the Hippocratic Oath and new citizens recite the Naturalization Oath, we can imagine that babies have their own Baby Oath. If they could articulate their thoughts, it might go something like this: I solemnly vow to be a perfect mix of cuteness and chaos. I will treat every…
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7 Postpartum Symptoms Your OB Might Overlook
Get Pregnant Fast Are you considering expanding your family? It’s crucial to be fully informed about what to expect after childbirth. While your OB will cover the basics, here are some lesser-known postpartum symptoms that could catch you off guard. Postpartum Discharge Disorder This refers to the overwhelming anxiety that can strike both parents the…
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Essential Baby Items You Really Don’t Need
Get Pregnant Fast Wondering what baby essentials are truly necessary? The reality might surprise you: not many! Forget about those extravagant items like wipe warmers and baby lullabies; my kids not only survived but thrived without them. It turns out, you can toss aside most of those registry items without a second thought. Bibs: For…
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Jillian Harris Shares Her Postpartum Journey with Us: The Reality of Mesh Underwear
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt blog post, Jillian Harris, former star of The Bachelorette and current host of Love It Or List It: Vancouver, opened up about the birth of her son and the raw realities of postpartum life. Her candid storytelling resonates deeply, showcasing a familiar experience that many new mothers can relate…
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The Latest Baby Gadgets: Unnecessary High-Tech Additions
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where everything is getting a high-tech upgrade, baby products are no exception. It seems like every day brings a new gadget that promises to make parenting easier, but do we really need them? A recent example is from a company called LittleNest, which has introduced a smart changing pad…
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10 People You Might Find Irritating After Giving Birth
The Helpers Who Actually Don’t Help Get Pregnant Fast Remember those last few weeks of pregnancy when your friends and family promised to swoop in and assist as soon as your bundle of joy arrived? What they conveniently forgot to mention was that their idea of “helping” involved coming over to coo over the baby…
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Colic is No Walk in the Park: An Honest Account of Parenting Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 Originally Published: May 9, 2016 Five hours after his arrival, our little one, Max, started to wail. He was nursing well, looking every bit the healthy newborn. He’d had a diaper change, and we even checked for pesky hairs wrapped around his tiny fingers and…
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21 Thoughts That Are Totally Normal Now That You’re a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a parent is a wild ride, and no amount of preparation can fully equip you for the whirlwind that follows. Before your little one arrived, you might have felt like a well-adjusted adult capable of engaging in intelligent conversations. But now? Well, let’s just say your perspective has shifted dramatically, and…