Category: Preparing for birth
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I Gave Birth to a 12-Pound Baby: ‘He Was Absolutely Perfect, Just a Bit More to Love’
Read more Throughout my pregnancy, everything went smoothly—perhaps the most uneventful pregnancy ever, and I felt incredibly fortunate. Yet, looking back, this should have hinted that my delivery experience would be anything but ordinary, and indeed it was. My labor began as a long but quite standard ordeal. My partner and I decided not to…
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Do You Love Your Child More Than You Dislike Your Ex?
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Mitchell Updated: June 7, 2023 | Originally Published: May 16, 2023 As I drive my son, Noah, to a movie—just the two of us—I can’t help but reflect on the dynamics of divorced families. It’s a rare moment of quiet amidst the chaos of our blended family, and Noah takes…
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Call for Volunteers: Knit Purple Hats to Raise Awareness for Shaken Baby Syndrome
Get Pregnant Fast Are you passionate about knitting or crocheting? If so, it’s time to grab those needles and hooks! An initiative led by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and 14 other states is seeking volunteers to create purple hats for newborns, all in support of a crucial cause. This effort is part…
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A Birth Mother Can Change Her Mind: Understanding the Adoption Journey
Read more For prospective adoptive parents, the thought of whether a birth mother might reconsider her choice to place her child for adoption is a common concern. You and your partner may find yourselves grappling with uncertainties about forming a bond with the baby or feeling fully enthusiastic about moving forward with adoption. These feelings…
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My Unexpected Car Birth Story: Welcoming Baby Number Three Just Minutes from the Hospital
Read more I discovered I was pregnant with my third child when I was about five weeks along. My partner, Jake, and I were surprised but thrilled. My pregnancy was smooth and uneventful until the final stretch, much like my previous two. Our first child, Liam, made his entrance four days after his due date…
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Why I Dislike the Term ‘Miscarriage’
home insemination kit The first time I encountered the term “miscarriage,” I was around 9 or 10 years old, playing in my neighbor’s backyard. During a conversation about siblings, my friend casually mentioned, “I have two brothers or sisters in heaven.” My young imagination immediately visualized a stroller tipping over, leading to the tragic loss…
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The Bento Box Solution: A Practical Approach to Lunch Packing for Busy Parents
home insemination kit It has finally occurred—an incident I’ve been anxiously anticipating. Yesterday, my daughter, Lila, came home from school expressing dissatisfaction about the lack of creativity in her packed lunches. My initial thought was, “Oh no, has she been browsing Pinterest?” My subsequent thought was, “We definitely need to adjust our parental controls to…
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Alex Johnson and Lisa Smith Welcome Daughter and Pledge Philanthropic Commitment
home insemination kit In a heartwarming announcement, tech entrepreneur Alex Johnson and his partner, Lisa Smith, recently shared the joyful news of their daughter’s birth on social media. But the couple’s declaration didn’t stop there; they also made a remarkable commitment to philanthropy, pledging to donate 99% of their shares in the company to charitable…
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Understanding Tween Gaming: Essential Insights for Parents Regarding ‘Clash of Clans’
Overview of Player Demographics home insemination kit According to Thinkgaming.com, approximately 3.5 million players engage with Clash of Clans daily. While it’s challenging to pinpoint the exact number of underage users, the game is extremely popular among school-aged children. In my observations, over half of the fifth graders in my son’s class were active players,…
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Acknowledging My Shortcomings as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with highs and lows, and I have to admit that I don’t always meet my kids’ needs in the way they deserve. This realization hit me hard over the weekend when my son, Ethan, got into an accident that left him injured. While I won’t delve into…