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The Wild Ride of Parenthood
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be honest: calling parenthood a roller coaster might seem like a cliché, but it’s absolutely spot on. Being a parent is a whirlwind of unpredictability, excitement, fear, and sheer exhaustion. Up and down, around and around you…
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Essential Car Seat Safety Tips for Your Toddler
Get Pregnant FastAs your little one grows into a curious and energetic toddler, ensuring their safety while traveling can become quite the challenge. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your toddler secure in their car seat.Types of Car…
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One Day, I Might Just Show Up at Your Place and Wreck Your Stuff
Get Pregnant FastDear boys,I want to take a moment to express how proud I am to be your parent. Honestly, having four energetic sons like you is a joy that I wouldn’t trade for anything. You are smart, caring, and…
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The Unending Journey of Dreams: Marriage and Beyond
Get Pregnant FastI often found myself waking from dreams where I was entwined in a passionate embrace with an old flame or engaged in bizarre scenarios featuring a mix of former partners. My friend looked at me, a knowing smile…
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8 Myths About Motherhood Your Favorite Movies Keep Telling You
Get Pregnant FastMovies have been spinning tall tales about motherhood for ages. It’s as if they believe that the moment you bring a baby into the world, your intelligence evaporates. While it might feel like your brain is a bit…
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I May Be Petite, But Don’t You Dare Call Me Adorable
Get Pregnant Fast“Well,” she casually remarked, “he said, ‘Michelle’s nice, but she’s just too small.’” Taken aback, I could only nod and respond, “That’s accurate, I am.” For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been the smallest person…
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How Motherhood Has Changed Me for the Worse
Get Pregnant FastIn the realm of parenting advice, the common narrative suggests that becoming a parent enhances your character and makes you a better person. However, I find myself at odds with this notion. Recently, I shared my thoughts with…
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A Letter to the Wife Who Passed Away
Get Pregnant FastI can see it in his eyes—the way they light up when he reminisces about you. There’s a depth of sorrow behind those deep green irises, a testament to a love that was profound and transformative. He carries…
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14 Essential Steps for Crafting the Ultimate Mixtape (1983 Edition)
Get Pregnant FastAh, the art of creating the perfect mixtape—a cherished rite of passage for any music lover in the ’80s. Dive into these crucial steps to ensure your mixtape is not just good, but legendary. Keep your trusty clock…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI won’t sugarcoat it—I’ve been yearning for my girl Ella this summer (yes, Ella Harper and I are on a first-name basis). At first, I thought it was a bit odd—maybe I was just trying to escape my mundane routine and dream of a more thrilling life like hers. But then it hit…
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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
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13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, I find myself spending about an hour every couple of months at the orthodontist’s office. By my calculations, this will total around 72 hours by the time my third child completes their orthodontic journey. Despite the frequency of these visits, I can’t help but be plagued by the same…
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…