Tag: fertility treatment
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Viral Birth Announcement Celebrates Large Families
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful twist on the typical birth announcement, a couple from Raleigh, Jamie and Alex Morgan, recently shared their excitement for their fourth child in a way that resonates with many parents of larger families. With 4-year-old twin girls, a 3-year-old boy, and another son on the way, they noticed a…
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Blood Clots After Giving Birth: A Mother’s Life-Threatening Journey
Get Pregnant Fast “I don’t want any other mother to endure what I went through.” Those words echoed in my mind as I reflected on my harrowing experience just after giving birth to my son, Jake. It was a moment that should have been filled with joy, but instead, I found myself answering a series…
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Navigating the Two-Week Wait: Tips for Staying Sane
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re in the midst of fertility treatment, you know that the two-week wait can feel like an eternity. Between the clinic visits, uncomfortable shots, and those all-too-frequent ultrasounds, the real challenge lies in the 14 days of uncertainty that follow. While I wish I could offer a magic solution to speed…
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Smart Parenting: A Journey Through the Chaotic World of Raising Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I was completely unprepared for the whirlwind of parenting when my daughter, Emma, arrived. It was the last thing on my mind that fateful June day when the pungent smell of seafood sent me rushing to the kitchen sink, feeling utterly miserable. Ah, the memories… In the following months, my preparations were…
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Insights Gained from My Initial IVF Experience
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of IVF can feel like a daunting task, especially with the multitude of technical information available. However, the emotional and practical experiences often get sidelined. As I gear up for my next round of fertility treatments, I wanted to share valuable lessons from my first IVF cycle: Learning as…
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Does Your Baby Really Look Like Their 3D Ultrasound? Here’s Why It Might Look Unsettling
Get Pregnant Fast When you go for that highly anticipated ultrasound to see your little one, you might have visions of a cute button nose, chubby cheeks, and a sweet smile — just like how you imagine they’ll look at birth. However, the reality is that most ultrasounds taken between 18 and 22 weeks, even…
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Caught Off Guard and Overwhelmed by My Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast So there I was, feeling pretty confident about my third pregnancy, convinced I had this whole baby-on-board thing figured out. But then, I started experiencing some unusual symptoms that threw me for a loop. First, I found myself inexplicably thirsty. I mean, I was chugging down a liter of water as soon…
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Embracing the Surprises: The Joys of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast As I belted out the catchy tune “Venus” by Bananarama during a drive, my daughter’s voice interrupted from the backseat, “Why are you singing about… um, you know?” I paused mid-chorus, taken aback. “What do you mean, sweetie?” She innocently asked, “Isn’t it about privates? That sounds wrong!” Kids have a knack…
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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.…