Category: TTC
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No, I Don’t Feel ‘Guilty’ About My Teen’s Addiction, And Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast During a recent conversation with a fellow mom, I shared that my eldest child has faced challenges with alcohol dependence since his teenage years. Her reaction was immediate: “Oh my goodness, you must feel so guilty!” I’ve encountered many reactions over the years when discussing my child’s struggles. Some people share their…
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Cramps After Your Period: What Could They Indicate?
Read more You’re probably accustomed to experiencing cramps during your period, but what does it mean if you’re still feeling discomfort a week later? Understanding the potential causes is essential, especially if you’re trying to conceive. Here’s the lowdown on what those post-period cramps might signify. What Do Cramps After Your Period Mean? Experiencing cramps…
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Why You Should Consider a Post-Divorce Getaway with Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approached last December, I was merely aiming to navigate the festivities without losing my footing—an endeavor I did not succeed in, to be honest. It had been nearly a year since my ex-partner had moved out, and over a year since we decided to part ways. I felt…
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Is Your Anxiety Impacting Your Intimacy? You’re Not Alone
Get Pregnant Fast Anxiety has a way of infiltrating every aspect of our lives. It undermines our self-esteem with harsh criticisms (You’re unattractive. You’re unfit. No one could ever find you appealing). It stirs self-doubt in our conversations (Did that sound foolish? Oh no, that was so embarrassing). It casts a shadow over our interests…
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Why Hiring a Parental Leave Consultant Was the Best $300 I’ve Ever Spent
Read more When I discovered I was pregnant earlier this year, I turned to my colleague and close friend, Emma, who recently had a baby. Her top piece of advice was to get my maternity leave paperwork sorted out as quickly as possible, sharing how overwhelming the process had been for her. Initially, I brushed…
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Adoption: A Journey Through Three Trimesters
Get Pregnant Fast As we celebrate National Adoption Month, I’ve been reflecting on the profound impact that adoption has had on my life. I’m immensely grateful for the gift of adoption, which led us to our firstborn son. His birth mother made an incredibly tough choice, and we are forever thankful that she chose us…
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Finding Balance: The Necessity of a Parenting Break
home insemination kit When both your mother and your babysitter recommend that you and your partner take a break from parenting by spending a night at a hotel, the logical choice is to seize the opportunity. You rush to your mother’s house so quickly that you forget essential items like your son’s diapers and wipes.…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is August 6
Read more If you’re curious about when to expect your little bundle of joy, make sure to check out our pregnancy tracking tools to help you follow your journey week by week. Just so you know, only about 5% of babies actually arrive on their due date, so there’s a good chance you’ll be waiting…