Tag: new parents
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An Open Letter to My Colicky Infant
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Last night was another long night filled with tears. You cried for what felt like an eternity, and I held you close, swaying gently as I walked in circles around our home. My bare feet have left a worn pattern on the floorboards, a telltale sign of the worry…
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Geniuses Transform Unwanted Parenting Tips Into Baby Wipes
Get Pregnant Fast New parents often find themselves inundated with unsolicited advice on raising their little ones. In a clever twist, the innovative minds at the UK-based baby goods brand, Nurture Naturals, have come up with a unique solution: turning that overwhelming advice into baby wipes. Introducing “Wisdom Wipes” These limited-edition wipes feature the myriad…
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10 Essentials for Your New Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 As a mother of three energetic boys, I’ve learned the value of simplifying life with kids. My journey towards minimalism began during my pregnancy when I realized that surviving the chaos of motherhood meant decluttering our home and minds. I sorted through the clutter during those frenzied nesting…
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5 Essential Insights About Babies That You Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast When I first returned home from the hospital with my precious baby girl, I was filled with a mix of excitement and sheer terror. It wasn’t the typical fears you might expect; I knew she could breathe on her own, and I was prepared for sleepless nights. What haunted me was the…
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How to Navigate Life with a Velcro Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Five years ago, I welcomed my baby boy into the world, and I was filled with curiosity and a fair share of anxiety about what motherhood would entail. My husband and I were total novices in the parenting department, having never changed a diaper or fed a newborn. Let’s be real, we…
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20 Genuine Baby Pro Tips
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of three, I’ve encountered my fair share of questionable advice. Many parenting articles make the journey of raising a baby seem like a walk in the park, filled with fluffy tricks that often lead to feelings of inadequacy. It can be disheartening, especially when you feel your baby isn’t…
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The 7 Most Ridiculous Questions I’ve Encountered About My Newborn
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I welcomed our little girl, Lily, into the world in early May. She’s an adorable bundle of joy, but let’s be real—parenting is exhausting. It can leave you feeling drained, irritable, and occasionally questioning your sanity. To make matters more entertaining, people often bombard us with some truly absurd…
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Navigating the First Days and Weeks After Bringing Home Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast The initial days and weeks following the arrival of your little one are likely to be a whirlwind—far from what you may have envisioned. For one, your body still resembles that of a pregnant woman, and it might take a while before you start to feel more like yourself (frustrating, right?). Your…
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Let’s Raise a Toast: I Conquered My Child’s First Year
Get Pregnant Fast I’m about to make a bold statement—one that may ruffle some feathers among those who thrive on the drama of mommy wars—but my child’s first birthday celebration isn’t really about him. There won’t be an inflatable bounce house taking up space in my yard, nor will there be an overabundance of cartoon-themed…
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Why Elaborate Date Nights No Longer Appeal to Me
Get Pregnant Fast As new parents, our time and money are precious commodities. We often find ourselves grappling with unrealistic expectations. Add in prep time, travel, and the mental gymnastics of worrying about our little one—possibly hungry and emotionally distressed with a babysitter who may have had one too many cocktails—and it’s no wonder date…