Category: Preparing for birth
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The Mental Load of Motherhood: An Ever-Present Burden
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I often find myself carrying an invisible weight that seems to follow me everywhere. This past weekend, I attended a work retreat, leaving my husband to manage our busy household and our three children for two and a half days. Despite his ability to handle things, the reality is…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is June 20
Read more Did you know that only about 1 in 20 babies are actually born on their due date? Most pregnancies last anywhere from 38 to 42 weeks, which means you might be left guessing until the big day arrives. To keep track of your pregnancy week-by-week, consider downloading the app from Modern Family Blog…
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Adjusting to Life After Loss: Embracing a New Normal
Get Pregnant Fast Before my husband fell ill, life felt like a beautifully woven tapestry, full of vibrant colors and joyful moments. Like many who enjoy a comfortable life, I often took for granted just how wonderful everything was. In the wake of his passing, I find myself frequently pondering, “What did life look like…
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I’m the Mom Struggling with Technology
home insemination kit Years ago, I received my first iPod as a birthday present. My 12-year-old son had gotten one a few months prior and kindly offered to set it up for me. It was a thoughtful gesture that I gladly accepted. You may have heard the saying, “Give a man a fish and you…
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The Unspoken Grief of Miscarriage and Stillbirth
home insemination kit Trigger Warning: This article contains sensitive information regarding miscarriage, stillbirth, and pregnancy loss. I have always prided myself on my achievements. I graduated at the top of my high school class, earned my degree with honors from a prestigious university, and went on to complete two master’s degrees and a doctorate—all while…
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The Importance of Postpartum Recovery: A Visual Explanation
Get Pregnant Fast After giving birth, the postpartum recovery period is absolutely essential. A woman’s body endures a tremendous transformation during pregnancy and childbirth, and it requires adequate time to heal. The uterus, for instance, expands to the size of a watermelon and needs to gradually return to its normal state. Hormone levels fluctuate dramatically,…
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The Controversy Surrounding Push Presents: A Closer Look
home insemination kit Push presents have become a topic of heated debate, especially when celebrities like Mia Thompson showcase extravagant gifts following childbirth. For those unfamiliar with the term, a push present is a gift given to a mother after she gives birth, typically as a reward for her labor. But this practice raises questions…
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Embracing the Slacker Mom Mindset: A Guide to Parenting with Ease
home insemination kit Upon reflection, I’ve come to accept my identity as a Slacker Mom. In the context of modern parenting, my approach may fall short of what is deemed average, but that’s perfectly acceptable to me. In fact, I might be better described as traditional, echoing the parenting style of my own mother, who…
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Why We Skip the Big Birthday Bashes
Get Pregnant Fast Confession: my children have never experienced a grand birthday celebration. While we certainly acknowledge their special days, our festivities look quite different from the elaborate parties their friends enjoy. No indoor trampoline parks, skating rinks, or arcades; no goody bags stuffed with sugary treats; and certainly no throngs of children bouncing off…