Tag: pregnancy
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Taking a Hiatus from Surfing to Start a Family After the Paris Olympics
Get Pregnant Fast Professional surfer Jamie Lawson is gearing up for the 2024 Olympics, but she’s made a significant decision: it will be her last competition for the foreseeable future as she plans to embark on the journey of starting a family with her partner. “I’ve always been more than just a surfer,” she shares.…
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The Twin Revelation: A Journey into Unexpected Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Nearly four years have passed since that unforgettable day, yet the memory remains vivid in my mind. The room was dimly lit as I reclined on the examination table, feeling the cold gel spread across my belly. I shivered, detesting the sensation. “Is there any chance you have that stuff not warmed…
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Guide to Pregnant Belly Size and Shape: A Trimester Breakdown
Get Pregnant Fast As you embark on your pregnancy journey, you may find yourself curious about the size and shape of your growing belly. It’s common to wonder when you’ll start to show, what factors influence your belly’s appearance, and how your bump compares to others. Here we delve into these questions, providing insights on…
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I Used to Be a Smug Know-It-All About My First Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Until recently, I had a rather inflated sense of my own prowess when it came to pregnancy. About seven months ago, I found myself shaking my head at the many complaints I heard from other expectant mothers. Surely, I thought, I was just exceptionally skilled at navigating this journey, while the rest…
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I Quit Caffeine and Alcohol: Here’s What Happened
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is filled with a host of ironies, not the least of which is that the very comforts we crave—wine, coffee, soft cheeses, restful sleep—are strictly off-limits during this time. It’s truly when we need these indulgences the most. What really grinds my gears? When I come across a man lamenting the…
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The September Birth Flowers Represent a Child Who Will Bring Joy to Your Life
Get Pregnant Fast As the summer fades and September rolls in, the air may be cooling down, but the birth flowers of this month—asters and morning glories—symbolize a warm and affectionate child. If you’re welcoming a little one in September, you might find that they possess a heart filled with kindness and a strong sense…
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Navigating the Fertility Journey: 5 Insights I Wish I Had Before Starting
Get Pregnant Fast After three years of unsuccessful attempts at conceiving naturally, my partner and I realized we needed professional assistance. However, the question was: where should we start? In our quest for the right support, we went through three different OB-GYNs and two fertility clinics before finally beginning our treatment. Looking back, I realize…
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What My Emergency C-Section Taught Me
Get Pregnant Fast When I first discovered I was pregnant with my second child, I felt immense pressure to have a different birth experience than with my first. My first labor ended in an emergency C-section after my contractions stalled and my baby’s heart rate dropped. Before getting pregnant again, my doctor had suggested I…
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10 Reasons to Cherish the Journey of Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach the 29th week of my third pregnancy, I find myself reflecting on why I willingly embark on this whirlwind experience time and again. Despite my frequent complaints about the ups and downs of pregnancy, there’s something undeniably magical beneath the heartburn and weight gain that keeps drawing me back.…