Category: TTC
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Good News: Your Kids Are Unlikely To Get Lice From Their Halloween Costumes
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Harmon Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 21, 2023 As Halloween approaches, there’s been quite a buzz online regarding the potential for kids to contract lice from their Halloween costumes. Like many parents, I felt a wave of anxiety coupled with an itchy scalp at the mere thought of…
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To All the Moms with Two Little Ones: I See You and I Get It
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall the moment I discovered I was expecting my second child. My firstborn, just nine months old at the time, was happily occupied in his exersaucer. Our apartment gleamed with cleanliness, and I was just about to indulge in a perfectly toasted sesame bagel from my favorite cafe. I had…
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How to Use a Supplemental Nursing System (SNS) for Breastfeeding
Read more Navigating the world of breastfeeding can sometimes be a challenge, but a supplemental nursing system (SNS) can make a big difference. This handy device allows parents to breastfeed while also providing formula or pumped milk, ensuring that your little one gets the nutrition they need while your milk supply gets established. Here’s a…
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My Partner Didn’t Connect with Our Newborn (But Everything Turned Out Alright)
Get Pregnant Fast I had my expectations set, but indifference was not one of them. My husband, Daniel, held our newborn, of course. He posed for pictures, smiling at our tiny bundle of joy, and changed a diaper or two, even napping with the baby resting on his chest, just like many fathers do. Yet,…
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Do Yourself a Favor: Marry Someone Who Makes You Laugh
Get Pregnant Fast My journey with my husband began back in college. I was buried in textbooks in my freshman dorm, when out of nowhere, a guy in a bright red hat burst into my room and doused me with my own super soaker. He chuckled and bolted when he caught sight of my shocked…
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I Had a Laid-Back Approach to Recreational Marijuana, Until I Caught My 13-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast I discovered my 13-year-old son, Ethan, smoking marijuana on Easter evening beneath our backyard deck. After sending him to bed with a goodnight kiss, I assumed he was merely grabbing a snack in the kitchen. However, when I heard coughing outside my bedroom window, I looked out while brushing my teeth and…
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This All-Encompassing Scarf Says ‘Please Leave Me Alone’
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season rolls around, the chaos can reach an all-time high. With kids bouncing off the walls, pets barking at every delivery, and the relentless demands of life, it’s no wonder you might crave a moment of solitude—preferably while wrapped in something incredibly cozy. Enter the ultimate solution: a full-body…
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How Parenthood Influences My PTSD Journey
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 7:30 PM, or as I prefer to call it, the chaotic hour. Bath time. Bedtime. The hour when the house transforms into a whirlwind of energy. My son dashes through the living room, fueled by sugar and an unwavering belief that he’s not tired. My partner chases after him, calling out…
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It’s Time to End the Harmful Habit of Mocking Children’s Emotions
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of a bustling shopping center, where shoppers are on the hunt for discounted clothes and last-minute groceries, a little girl is experiencing a full-blown meltdown in the home improvement aisle. Her snack—a Quaker granola bar—has fallen from her cart, and the way she mourns its loss is nothing short…