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Hospital Bag Essentials for a Smooth Delivery
Get Pregnant FastHey there, soon-to-be parents! If you’re gearing up for the big day and wondering what to toss into your hospital bag, you’ve come to the right place. It’s a good idea to pack your bag a few weeks…
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When Can You Expect to Feel Your Baby Move and Kick?
Get Pregnant FastFeeling your baby kick, twist, and wriggle is one of the most thrilling aspects of pregnancy, providing undeniable proof that a new life is growing inside you. However, it can also lead to a flurry of questions for…
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The 7 Phases of Parenting While Hungover
Get Pregnant FastEveryone deserves a night out filled with drinks now and then—especially parents. However, as many parents can attest, having a few too many cocktails comes with its own set of challenges. When you’re responsible for another human being,…
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A Letter to New Parents of Autistic Children
Get Pregnant FastDear New Autism Parent,Welcome to the Spectrum Club! You may not have chosen this path, and that’s perfectly okay—no one ever really signs up for this journey. But look on the bright side: you’re no longer in the…
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Do I Have Kids? Not Yet, But I’m Holding Onto Hope
Get Pregnant FastAs Mother’s Day approaches, I find myself acutely aware of my childless status. While browsing for the perfect card for my mom, I encounter sentiments like, “Because of you, I’m a better parent” or “Now that I’m a…
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10 Ways to Rekindle Your Love for Your Toddler
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the toddler years can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. While we adore our little ones unconditionally, these years can be particularly challenging. If you’ve spent time with a toddler, you know all too well the mix of…
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Dear Interviewer: Please Inquire About My Career Break
Get Pregnant FastI can already anticipate how our interview will unfold. You’ll sit across from me, scrutinizing my resume with a pen poised, ready to delve into my extensive 11-year background in finance, my degrees, and the certifications I hold.…
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15 Insights We Wish We’d Had About Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastPregnancy can be a beautiful and transformative experience, but let’s be real: it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. We reached out to a friendly community of moms to find out what they wish they had known before embarking…
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Navigating College Move-In Day Without Losing Your Cool
Get Pregnant FastSuccessfully managing move-in day hinges on preparation and adaptability. By this point, you should have gathered all essential items (don’t forget to check out the fantastic printable shopping list from Target or the online lists tailored for various…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant Fast I 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…
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Why Santa Will Always Be Part of Our Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast When I think back to my childhood, the figure of Santa Claus looms large in my family’s holiday celebrations. My parents truly embraced the enchantment of the season, going to great lengths to craft magical experiences for my two brothers and me. One of the highlights was an annual visit from Santa…
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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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Navigating Swearing in Preschoolers: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical afternoon, and my 4-year-old daughter, Mia, and I were enjoying a quiet moment in the bank drive-thru, eagerly discussing which flavor of lollipop she would get today. Just then, the dreaded moment arrived: the bank tube returned empty, containing nothing but a receipt. I took a deep breath…