Tag: family life
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I’ve Redefined What a ‘Company-Ready’ Home Means, and It’s Made All the Difference
Get Pregnant Fast I have always admired a pristine, well-organized home. If given the chance, I would love for my space to resemble a picture-perfect reveal from a home renovation show. However, the reality of my life—and the vibrant personalities in my family—means that a show-ready home is simply not feasible. You see, I have…
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Dear Laundry: For the Sake of Sanity, Just Stop Already
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Laundry, Oh, there you are again, all rumpled and sulking. It’s clear you’re staging a little protest because I left you cooped up in the dryer too long, isn’t it? Feeling a bit resentful because my to-do list had a million other things that took precedence over you? Well, too bad—you’re…
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The Problem with ‘Sleep When the Baby Sleeps’ Advice
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I had a conversation with a young intern named Sarah who worked for me during her college years. I was sharing my struggles with sleep deprivation due to our new baby, who was waking up every couple of hours for feedings and diaper changes. Sarah, at just 19…
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6 Things Moms of Large Families Will Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast I never envisioned myself as a mother of five. While I always dreamed of having kids, I assumed I would adhere to the conventional path of having two—typically a boy and a girl. It turns out I’m not alone; many Americans still believe that two children is the ideal family size. To…
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Viral Post on the Early Days of Motherhood That Will Leave You in Tears
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting Viral Post on the Early Days of Motherhood That Will Leave You in Tears by Lisa Thompson October 19, 2023 “Look at her nestled into her mother. I could cry endlessly.” Emily Johnson, author, speaker, and mother of three, penned what might be the most emotionally stirring post about motherhood…
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Prioritizing Date Night: A Simple Step to Strengthen Your Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast I found myself at the local soccer field, wrangling my three kids while asking the coach about practice schedules. As the mom who usually scrambles to figure out the details, I was surprised to learn that practices were on Thursday nights. “Thursday nights?” I said. “You won’t see me then. That’s date…
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I Never Imagined I’d Be Raising a Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast I was destined to have a daughter. From a young age, I was the type who danced to my own rhythm. I never envisioned my wedding day or even pondered the names of future children. In fact, playing with baby dolls held no appeal for me; stuffed animals were my companions, while…
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No, It Can’t Wait: We Must Prioritize Our Marriage Right Now
Get Pregnant Fast My partner, Sarah, and I were sitting in our living room trying to recall the last time we enjoyed a date night together. It was past 10 p.m., and our three children were finally asleep. It seems that after 10 p.m. is the only time we have where we can talk without…