Category: Pregnancy
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Why We Chose to Stop Telling Our Kids to “Be Careful!”
Get Pregnant Fast In the early stages of parenthood, my partner and I made a bold decision: we would eliminate the phrase “be careful” from our vocabulary. We even attempted to extend this ban to our entire family, but it quickly became clear that this phrase is ingrained in the DNA of many grandparents and…
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All You Need to Know About the Upcoming Wedding of Prince Jack and Actress Mia Collins
Get Pregnant Fast The much-anticipated wedding of Prince Jack and American actress Mia Collins is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable! With the big day set for Saturday, June 3rd, I find myself setting multiple alarms to ensure I don’t miss a moment. While I won’t really be renting a corgi for…
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Growing Older Is Boosting My Confidence, And I Embrace It
Get Pregnant Fast Aging has certainly brought a few unexpected changes. For starters, there are those pesky chin hairs, along with a noticeable decline in the firmness of various body parts. Not to mention the stiff morning shuffle that resembles an arthritic penguin for the first 20 minutes out of bed. While these aspects can…
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To the MLM Representative in the Checkout Line
Get Pregnant Fast My son, Jacob, recently landed a part-time position at our local grocery store. Juggling school and work, he’s been saving up for a car—or perhaps some Chipotle (I keep a close eye on our linked accounts!). Most of his time at work is spent scanning items for customers, but sometimes he’s outside…
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Matt Lauer’s Secret Door Lock: A Disturbing Revelation About Workplace Safety
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking exposé, it has come to light that former TV host Matt Lauer had a hidden mechanism in his office—a button under his desk that enabled him to lock his door from the inside without standing up. This unsettling “security measure” created an illusion of privacy that allowed him to…
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Just Curious: Why Does It Matter That I Hired a Housekeeper?
Get Pregnant Fast Last Thursday began with me cooking scrambled eggs, fruit, and toast for my two young children. With a 4-year-old and a nearly 2-year-old, it’s a quick breakfast option I know they’ll enjoy. I don’t often serve cereal, not due to concerns about sugar, but because my youngest finds immense joy in turning…
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The Viral Bread Experiment: Teaching Kids the Importance of Hand Hygiene
Get Pregnant Fast As flu season approaches, it’s that time of year again when parents reiterate the significance of hand-washing. Unfortunately, kids often overlook these hygiene reminders, lacking a real understanding of germs and their implications. Enter a simple yet effective experiment that can help illustrate the necessity of washing hands to children and adults…
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Understanding Life as a Mother and an Alcoholic
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, I’m a mom, and I struggle with alcoholism. I certainly don’t fit the stereotype. As a 36-year-old, middle-class, educated woman who attends church regularly, I don’t resemble the traditional image of an alcoholic. Yet, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I carry the alcohol dependency gene. I come from…