Category: Pregnancy
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The Decision to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine at 35 Weeks Pregnant: My Experience
Read more As soon as my state announced that pregnancy qualified as a condition for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, I eagerly signed up to get it. I pulled my 35-week-pregnant self out of my car and braved the wintry mix of sleet and ice to join the line. In my mind, I envisioned a day…
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The Name Authority Says: Let’s Stop Judging Baby Names!
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to baby names, everyone seems to have an opinion. Your closest friend might think your choice is far too traditional, while a stranger in the grocery store might declare that your child’s name will haunt them for life. And let’s not forget the pressure from family—if you don’t name…
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Ladies, Say Farewell to Boob Sweat and Thigh Chafing This Summer
Get Pregnant Fast As summer rolls in, we all know what that means: it’s time to tackle the woes of boob sweat and thigh chafing. With the heat in full swing, the last thing we want is to avoid our favorite dresses, shorts, and tank tops due to the discomfort of underboob sweat and chafing…
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Why Suntans for Kids Are Not Healthy: The Disturbing Truth
Get Pregnant Fast A recent survey by the National Health Service (NHS) and the Met Office in England has unveiled a troubling trend among parents regarding sun safety for their children. Surprisingly, many parents exhibit a dangerously relaxed attitude towards sun exposure, which could have serious health implications. The findings are concerning. According to The…
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The Ultimate Nightmare: An All-Clown Screening of ‘It’
Get Pregnant Fast As summer winds down, you might be planning an enjoyable weekend, but brace yourself for a horror that no one asked for: an all-clown screening of Stephen King’s “It” in Austin, Texas. Yes, you read that correctly—a theater has decided to make our deepest fears a reality by inviting patrons to watch…
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The Opioid Epidemic in Our Country: An Alarming Factor Behind Teen Addiction
Get Pregnant Fast If you were asked what causes more deaths in America each year than car accidents or gun violence, what would you guess? Heart disease? Cancer? Surprisingly, the answer is drug overdoses. Our nation is grappling with an unprecedented crisis fueled by widely used substances that many of us have had in our…
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Couple Marks Their 10th Anniversary with an Epic ’80s-Themed Photoshoot
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the outrageous fashion from the 1980s? Whether you lived through it or have only seen the cringe-worthy photos, it’s tough to forget the era’s unique style. One couple truly embraced that spirit with a vibrant ’80s-themed photoshoot to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. Trust us, you’ll want to take notes from…
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I Long for the Partner I Once Knew
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a peculiar sentiment to express, but I truly miss my husband. It may sound absurd, given that he’s right here by my side. Surprising perhaps to the 65% of our wedding guests who anticipated our imminent chaos, we are still happily married, navigating the whirlwind of life with four children and…
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How Letting Go of My Child’s Happiness Led Me to My Own Fulfillment
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast During a gathering for a one-year-old’s birthday, a college friend casually inquired, “How are you holding up?” “It’s tough,” I admitted, my voice trembling as I fought back tears. “I just can’t seem to make my baby happy.” He raised an eyebrow. “It’s not your responsibility to make him happy,” he…
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My Hands Are Full, But My Heart Is Overflowing (So Please, Don’t Feel Sorry for Me)
Get Pregnant Fast “You’ve got your hands quite full, don’t you?” Over the past decade, I’ve lost count of how many times this phrase has crossed my ears. Whether I’m at the grocery store, in a department store, at the playground, during school drop-offs and pickups, or even at a local restaurant, if I’m out…