-
A Heartfelt Tribute to Rainbow Babies
Get Pregnant FastPregnancy after experiencing a loss can be an overwhelming journey. The grief associated with losing a child—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death—is a complex and deeply personal pain that often goes unacknowledged. For many, carrying a new…
-
From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant FastAh, 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…
-
Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant FastParenting 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,…
-
Politician Speaks Out, Reminding Us Why Men Should Stay Out of Abortion Debates
Get Pregnant FastIn a recent interview with Al-Jazeera, Ohio Representative Mark Thorne, a staunch opponent of abortion and a co-sponsor of the state’s controversial “heartbeat bill,” was asked about the reasons women might seek abortions. His response was startling: “Well,…
-
17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant FastDear 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…
-
13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant FastAs 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…
-
13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant FastRecently, 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…
-
I Can’t Manage Without My Partner, and I’m Not Afraid to Say It
Get Pregnant FastRecently, my partner, Jake, went away for a long weekend, leaving me to manage our three lively boys, aged 7, 5, and 3. This wasn’t just a minor inconvenience; it felt like I was thrown into a whirlwind…
-
Zika Virus: Countries Urge Women to Delay Pregnancy as Outbreak Spreads
Get Pregnant FastIn recent weeks, the Zika virus has become a growing concern, prompting officials in several countries to advise women to postpone pregnancy. The mosquito-borne disease, which has rapidly spread since its emergence in Brazil, poses significant risks, particularly…
I write about fertility, conception, and reproductive health. My latest resource, “Paths to Parenthood,” is now available to support your family-building journey.
at-home insemination baby care body positivity breastfeeding child development childhood children child safety communication community support education emotional journey emotional support empathy empowerment family family dynamics family life family planning family support fertility home insemination humor Kindness life lessons love marriage mental health motherhood nostalgia parenting parenting advice parenting challenges Parenting Humor parenting tips personal growth pregnancy pregnancy resources relationships resilience self-acceptance self-care social media support women’s health
At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) has become a popular choice for women and couples hoping to conceive in a comfortable, private setting. Whether you’re starting your fertility journey as a single parent, part of an LGBTQ+ family, or just seeking more control and intimacy in the process, at-home ICI gives you options.
- You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
- To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
- FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
- Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
- Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
-
You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
-
To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
-
FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
-
Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
-
Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
-
Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
-
Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
-
The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
-
The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…