Tag: boys
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Things People Say When You’re Expecting Another Boy
Get Pregnant Fast When I was pregnant with my first son, I had a chance encounter with a real estate agent who had helped us purchase our home. Excitedly, I shared my news, only to hear her say, “It’s better to have a boy first, you know, to get it out of the way.” I…
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25 Guidelines for Nurturing Feminist Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 Originally Published: Feb. 2, 2015 Many years ago, my father shared a piece of wisdom that has resonated with me: “If you want something in life, you need to position yourself to obtain it. Don’t rely on others to provide for you.” This conversation happened during a mundane…
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You Don’t Need to Pity Me for Having All Boys
Get Pregnant Fast I find it hard to believe that someone would approach me in a grocery store and say, “I’m so sorry you don’t have red hair,” or “Your outfit is nice, but it could really use a scarf.” That would be ridiculous, right? For a complete stranger to criticize me based solely on…
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The Son I Never Expected
Get Pregnant Fast As dawn breaks, my son hops into my bed, curling up against me in a cozy fetal position. I wrap my arm around him and breathe in his sweet baby scent, allowing myself to drift back into slumber. It’s a moment I never envisioned, shared with a child I once thought I…
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10 Comments to Avoid When a Mom is Expecting Another Boy
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be an overwhelming experience, especially when you find out you’re having your third child and it’s yet another boy. While the joy of welcoming a new addition to the family is undeniable, the reactions from others can often be less than supportive. Here are ten things you should think twice…
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The Secrets Mothers Keep, In Ballad Form
Get Pregnant Fast When mothers cradle boys so dear, Their hearts brim full, yet hide a fear. In laughter bright and playful chase, A secret thought, they dare not face. “Will he grow strong, a gentle soul, Or wild and free, without control? Will I guide him right, through stormy seas, Or watch him stray,…
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10 Challenges All Moms of Boys Encounter
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom who has navigated the wild, noisy world of boys for over a decade, I’ve learned a thing or two about the unique challenges that come with raising sons. While I might still struggle with the basics of cooking, I can confidently share the realities of life in a boy-dominated…
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The Top 10 Perks of Raising All Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a wild ride, especially when you’re navigating life with all boys. I often hear comments like, “I only want girls because boys always leave their mothers,” or “I can’t imagine having three boys.” But let me share a little secret: raising boys is an exhilarating adventure filled with unique…
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Busting the Myth: Boys Are Just as Emotional as Girls
Get Pregnant Fast When I learned I was expecting my second son, I experienced a pang of sadness. This would be my last child, and while I knew my love for him would mirror the fierce devotion I felt for my first son, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I would miss out on having…
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Why I Stopped Giving My Sons a Free Pass on Household Chores
Get Pregnant Fast The other day, my 9-year-old son, Lucas, had a playdate after school. This meant three energetic boys were crammed into our living room, engaged in video games, tossing a ball, munching on snacks, and causing delightful chaos. When the fun finally wrapped up and the boys left, I stepped into the room…