Tag: parenting
-
Embracing My Sexuality After 40: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 Originally Published: Feb. 14, 2018 Turning 40 felt like a personal renaissance, a newfound sense of freedom that I never anticipated. Sure, we’ve all heard the saying that “40 is the new 20,” but I couldn’t disagree more. In my 20s, I grappled with insecurities…
-
Your Baby’s Due Date is March 26
Your Pregnancy Timeline First Trimester: June 19 to September 17 Second Trimester: September 18 to December 24 Third Trimester: December 25 to March 26 Read more Did you know that only about 5% of babies are born on their exact due date? A typical pregnancy lasts between 38 to 42 weeks, meaning many parents are…
-
It’s Been 143 Days Since I Lost My Son
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By: Lila Hayes Updated: Dec. 20, 2017 Originally Published: Dec. 20, 2017 Trigger Warning: Child loss, stillbirth It has been 143 days since I lost my son, Noah. You know how, after a child is born, parents often count their age in months? And then there are those parents who proudly…
-
Finding Joy in the Chaos of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is undoubtedly chaotic. It involves a body that stretches to its limits, leaving behind marks that resemble rivers on a map—stretch marks that tell the tale of your journey. It’s the well-meaning stranger at the grocery store who insists you must be expecting twins when you still have three months to…
-
I Trust ASMRtists to Lull My Kids and Me to Sleep
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 17, 2023 One of my fondest childhood memories is dragging my pillow and blanket into the living room, carefully setting them up in front of our old Magnavox TV, just in time for The Joy of Painting. While my admiration for Bob Ross stemmed…
-
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Avoid This One Word When Talking About Their Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, even the most glamorous couples share common concerns, as evidenced by Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. The duo, renowned for their Hollywood status, is navigating the complexities of raising daughters in today’s society, where being a girl comes with its own set of challenges. In a candid…
-
To All the Dads Who Are Real-Life Superheroes — Your Efforts Are Noticed
Get Pregnant Fast In the vast landscape of parenting blogs, it’s clear that much of the discourse leans heavily towards mothers’ perspectives—especially when it comes to topics like childbirth, babies, toddlers, and the journey beyond. As someone who has contributed to this conversation, I acknowledge that there are remarkable fathers out there. Some even run…
-
Heartwarming Moment: 10-Year-Old’s Adoption Proposal to His Stepdad
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching display of love and commitment, a ten-year-old boy named Jason Turner took a heartfelt moment during his birthday celebration to ask his stepfather, Mike Johnson, to officially adopt him. The emotional scene, captured on video, showcases a unique bond between the young boy and his stepdad that is sure…
-
The Real Reason Moms Burn the Midnight Oil
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: October 15, 2023 Originally Published: May 2, 2017 “There has never been a child so wonderful that their mother wasn’t relieved to see them asleep.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson The dishes are finally washed, the little one is tucked in, and my bra has been discarded. I sink into the couch,…