Category: TTC
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What My Mother Taught Me About Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast I have a secret to share, and it may come as a shock to some. You might find yourself exclaiming, “How could a young adult feel that way?” Or perhaps you’ll relate and think, “I did the same thing.” Here it goes: During my teenage years, I harbored a strong resentment towards…
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Lululemon’s Must-Have Maternity Leggings – Now Just $49 This Cyber Monday!
Read more If you’re on the hunt for the perfect pregnancy-friendly leggings, look no further than Lululemon’s Align high-rise leggings. These buttery-soft pants are a top pick among moms-to-be who appreciate their ability to adapt to a growing belly. Even better, Lululemon has decided to participate in Cyber Monday sales this year, bringing the price…
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I Shed Over 100 Pounds, Yet I’m Still Not Comfortable in a Bikini – Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast Just like everyone else, I go through my morning routine, but with one added challenge: tucking away the excess skin that hangs around my waist into my jeans. And this isn’t just a minor issue. Picture a few pounds of warm, stretchy dough secured around my middle, and that’s an accurate representation…
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Pink’s Emotional Grocery Store Moment: A Reminder of the Struggles of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of motherhood, there are few certainties: the inevitability of life’s challenges, the constant juggling of responsibilities, and the fact that parenting can often bring you to tears. This sentiment rings true for everyone, including the fiercely inspiring pop star, Pink. Recently, she took to Twitter to share a heartfelt…
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Hypothyroidism: An Often Overlooked Diagnosis That Could Be Disrupting Your Life
Get Pregnant Fast I wasn’t contemplating anything drastic, but the thought of not being here didn’t seem so terrible. What was happening to me? I felt exhausted, downcast, and had inexplicably gained 40 pounds in just a year. Something was clearly amiss. I took charge and requested my blood work, conducted some research, and then…
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Spoiler Alert: Motherhood Means Nonstop Conversations About Poop
Get Pregnant Fast Once you enter the world of parenthood, the topic of poop becomes a daily staple of conversation. Yes, it’s true! As parents, we deal with it, we discuss it (yikes!), and we clean it up without hesitation. The hilarious duo behind the popular Facebook page “Mom Life Unfiltered,” Mia Carter and Zoe…
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Childhood Letters from Camp: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hilarious Take on Summer Adventures
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no surprise that Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind Hamilton and In the Heights, possesses a dramatic flair. Recently, he took to Twitter to share a collection of childhood letters he penned during his time at summer camp, and they are guaranteed to leave you in stitches. From the get-go, it was…
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I Am A Woman in a Same-Sex Marriage, But I Don’t Refer to Her as My Wife
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast I fell in love with a woman two decades ago. Over these 20 years, we have crossed state lines, rented homes, purchased condos, and ultimately settled into our current house after selling a few along the way. We celebrated our civil union when it was first recognized in our state, and…
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The Guilt of Being a Second-Time Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As the clock strikes dinnertime, I find myself in a familiar whirlwind. My husband is on his way home from work, and my daughter, Chloe, sits at her little table, dinner in front of her and a pink tablet displaying her favorite show. Meanwhile, I’m on the couch nursing my son, Leo,…