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Rage: The Most Frightening Symptom of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant FastIt was the rage that truly unsettled me. I anticipated feeling downcast, sad, and irritable—emotions that certainly came, but the intensity of the rage was something I never saw coming. This overwhelming anger ultimately pushed me to seek…
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How to Be the Ultimate Mom
Get Pregnant FastBeing a mom is no easy feat, especially when you’ve burned the midnight oil scrolling through your phone, only to be jolted awake by the sound of your youngest stirring at the crack of dawn. After you manage…
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Baby Shower Jealousy: A Perspective on Adoption Celebrations
Get Pregnant FastAs a mom of three, I’ve never had the chance to enjoy a baby shower. My daughter entered the world in 1992, while I adopted my two sons from China in 2012 and 2013 when they were just…
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Teaching Our Kids to Appreciate the Ordinary
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Dec. 20, 2023 Originally Published: June 8, 2023Today was, by most standards, just another ordinary day. We all experience countless days like this—filled with nothing particularly remarkable, no grand celebrations or monumental achievements. Yet, it’s these seemingly…
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20 Justifications for Tucking Your Kids In Early
Get Pregnant FastLife can get overwhelming, especially when the kids seem to have boundless energy while you feel like you’ve run a marathon. If you’ve ever declared a spontaneous early bedtime just to regain a bit of sanity, you’re certainly…
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Understanding the Distinction Between Empowering Women and Objectifying Them
Get Pregnant FastRecently, Lane Bryant launched its #ImNoAngel campaign, taking a bold stand against the conventional beauty standards often portrayed by brands like Victoria’s Secret, which typically celebrate a narrow definition of sexy — ultra-thin bodies paired with ample bosoms.…
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Navigating My Daughter’s Relationship with My Ex’s New Partner
Get Pregnant FastParenting can be a complex journey, especially when it comes to navigating the dynamics of co-parenting with an ex. I knew it was only a matter of time before Mia, my former partner, started dating again. I was…
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What I’ve Learned After 15 Years of Marriage
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: July 30, 2016 Originally Published: Aug. 15, 2015In our cozy living room, a large wedding photo hangs prominently above the love seat where my husband, Mark, often finds himself from 9 to 10 p.m., sometimes snoring softly.…
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Three Crucial Words to Share with Our Teens: ‘Cut the Nonsense’
Get Pregnant FastAt some point in our lives as parents, we must take a long, hard look at the teenagers we’ve nurtured with love and dedication. It’s time to smile and say, “Cut the nonsense.” These three words not only…
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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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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…
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…