Category: Pregnancy
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The One Thing I Truly Desire for Mother’s Day
Get Pregnant Fast As a seasoned parent, I’ve navigated the typical Mother’s Day traditions—cherishing those handcrafted crafts featuring my children’s tiny footprints, and admiring the beautiful flowers my husband would leave on the dining room table. I even braved the chaos of a restaurant brunch once (a lesson learned there). Now, after a decade in…
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SNL Sketch Highlights the Harsh Realities of Womanhood
Get Pregnant Fast The recent sketch from Saturday Night Live has struck a chord, offering a raw and poignant look at the complexities of being a woman in today’s society. This parody song, dubbed “Welcome To Hell,” serves as a powerful anthem reflecting the ongoing struggle against sexual harassment that women have faced for generations.…
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Living with a Verbally Abusive Partner: A Soul-Sucking Reality
Get Pregnant Fast I often see friends on social media sharing the intimate details of their relationships—their fights, their harsh words, and all the chaos in between. I could never imagine doing that; it seems so undignified. My family and my fiancé’s relatives are on my Facebook page, and the thought of airing out our…
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CTFD, Sports Parents: Remember, They’re Just Kids and It’s Just a Game
Get Pregnant Fast Last weekend, I dedicated nearly 12 hours to watching my son play in four baseball games. Yes, 12 hours — which included several 45-minute drives to the field, rising before the sun, and plenty of nail-biting moments. I also consumed an alarming amount of coffee while questioning my life choices. Let’s be…
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I Refuse to Be Part of Your Lavish Wedding If It Costs Me an Arm and a Leg
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to my friends, I’m all in. Need a last-minute babysitter? Bring those kids over, I’ve got snacks galore. Had a rough day and need a sympathetic ear? I’ll show up with enough wine for a small army. I’ll even tackle that laundry pile for you. I’m all about supporting…
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My Kids Seem to Enjoy Their Time with Their Dad More After Our Separation, And I’m Completely Fine With That
Get Pregnant Fast It’s not uncommon for children to playfully tease about their friends’ possessions, and my kids are no exception. They often engage in the game of “let’s see if we can convince Mom to get us this or that” while exaggerating their own situation. You know the drill — they act as if…
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Don’t Discard Those Eclipse Glasses — Contribute to This Incredible Initiative
Get Pregnant Fast The excitement of the total solar eclipse on August 21 has faded, leaving many of us with a collection of eclipse glasses that now serve as little more than keepsakes. But before you toss them out, consider a meaningful way to recycle them that can also enhance science education for children in…
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Navigating the Stages of Grief When a Loved One Continues to Support Trump
Get Pregnant Fast It feels like a lifetime since that fateful inauguration day. Each day brings forth a new wave of controversy, akin to Russian nesting dolls where one distressing revelation follows another. I’ve become far too familiar with the inner workings of the White House and its occupants — the names, the faces, the…
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Dads Need Changing Tables in Bathrooms Too, New Legislation States
Get Pregnant Fast In a progressive move, a newly enacted bill mandates that all public restrooms, including men’s facilities, must be equipped with changing tables. This initiative was inspired by an eye-opening incident involving local councilman Ethan Grayson, who witnessed a father awkwardly attempting to change his baby daughter’s diaper over a sink in a…