Tag: pregnancy journey
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19 Genuine Pregnancy Tips for Expectant Dads
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner was pregnant with our first child nearly a decade ago, I was inundated with advice about how to navigate life with a pregnant woman. While much of it was well-meaning, some of it fell flat, leaving me unprepared for the beautiful chaos that accompanies pregnancy. It’s time to get…
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They Told Me My Child Wouldn’t Survive: A Journey of Hope
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting They Told Me My Child Wouldn’t Survive: A Journey of Hope by Jessica Lane Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 | Originally Published: May 27, 2015 Six years ago, I found myself in a hospital room for an ultrasound. After experiencing a heartbreaking second trimester miscarriage, I needed reassurance that my new baby,…
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Is a C-Section Considered a Natural Birth?
Get Pregnant Fast When my due date came and went, I tried everything from eating pineapple to acupuncture in hopes of jumpstarting labor naturally. However, after two weeks of waiting, I found myself at 42 weeks pregnant with some minor complications, leading us to the hospital for induction. My midwife assured me that, aside from…
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52 Ways Your Partner Can Support You During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is often portrayed as a magical time filled with joy and excitement. However, it can also feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, filled with unexpected challenges like gas, cravings, and countless restrictions. If you’re expecting, you may find yourself navigating a rollercoaster of emotions and physical discomforts. To help your partner be the…
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10 Indicators You’re Completely Over Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast In every pregnancy journey, there comes a time when the excitement of expecting gives way to a deep-seated desire for it to just be over already. Here are ten clear signs that I’ve recently encountered on this rollercoaster ride: The Glow is Gone: The once-celebrated radiance of early pregnancy has faded. Now,…
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5 Essential Insights for My Friend Embracing Life with a Second Child
Get Pregnant Fast To my friend, a soon-to-be mom of two, I’m reaching out not because I claim to have all the answers about parenting (trust me, I’m still learning), but because I see you navigating the whirlwind of emotions and questions that come with expanding your family. How will I manage two lively kids?…
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Pregnancy Empowered Me to Advocate for Myself
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always had a distaste for confrontation. It’s a feeling that has lingered since childhood. I often worried about others’ opinions, leading me to remain silent during conflicts. I vividly recall an incident when I was around 10 years old. My mom had given me money to buy frozen yogurt from TCBY…
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7 Compelling Reasons Why Your First Pregnancy Is the Most Memorable
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is an incredibly personal experience — it varies greatly from person to person. Some women glide through this journey, sporting a charming baby bump and a radiant glow, while others may struggle with discomfort and cravings. Personally, I was fortunate enough to avoid severe morning sickness, but I did face my…
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24 Weeks Pregnant: Your Baby’s Development and What to Expect
Get Pregnant Fast As you reach the 24-week mark of your pregnancy, your little one is growing quickly, now about the size of an ear of corn. At this stage, your baby is approximately 11.5 inches long and weighs around 1.3 pounds, steadily gaining about 6 ounces each week. Baby Development Your baby is making…
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Embracing My Quirky Mom Journey: Motherhood and the Unusual
Get Pregnant Fast I first recognized my uniqueness as a mom long before I officially became one. While I was pregnant, battling relentless nausea and a broken rib, I found myself wandering through the baby section at Target, surrounded by an overwhelming assortment of bedding, plush animals, and accessories I couldn’t even begin to name.…