Tag: parenting journey
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Your Baby’s Due Date is July 29!
Read more As your due date approaches, it’s essential to stay informed about what’s happening week by week. At this stage, your baby is roughly the size of a bunch of Swiss chard. With their growing brain, your baby’s head is getting heavier, which can mean more pressure on your bladder—yikes! Fun Facts About July…
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Troops Celebrate a Gender Reveal for a Fallen Soldier’s Baby
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt tribute to their friend and comrade, a group of soldiers came together to celebrate a gender reveal for the child of their fallen brother. Specialist Mark Thompson, a dedicated member of the United States Army, was tragically killed while serving in Afghanistan last August, leaving behind his wife, Emily,…
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How Parenthood Led Me to Embrace My Transgender Identity
Get Pregnant Fast Parenthood is an odd journey. I find myself endlessly scrubbing sticky substances off my furniture and uttering phrases like, “Please don’t poke your brother with that fork!” Yet, amidst the chaos of raising three little ones, these tiny humans have prompted me to take a long, hard look at my own identity.…
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Understanding the Complexity of a Rainbow Pregnancy
The Myth vs. Reality of a Rainbow Pregnancy Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Stillbirth Experiencing a pregnancy after a stillbirth is a journey that diverges significantly from the joyful expectations typically associated with pregnancy. It’s less about baby showers and gender reveals and more about late-night hospital visits and emotional breakdowns in the shower. Should…
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Dear Partner: This Phase Won’t Last Forever
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been a little over a year since our beautiful daughter arrived, and wow, have things transformed. Gone are the spontaneous getaways and frequent date nights; now, our adventures require meticulous planning, and we often find ourselves asleep by 9 p.m. instead of enjoying late-night escapades. I wasn’t oblivious to the fact…
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Who Should Be Present in the Delivery Room?
Read more If you’re wondering who will stand by your side as you bring your little one into the world, you’re not alone. The birth experience can be both exhilarating and daunting, filled with emotions and decisions. In addition to picking out essentials like a car seat and baby’s first outfit, you should also consider…
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Choosing to Embrace Single Motherhood: The Best Decision I’ve Ever Made
Get Pregnant Fast At the tender age of 19, I discovered I was expecting my first child. For many women in similar circumstances, this revelation can feel overwhelming. I had just wrapped up my first year of college, was clueless about managing bills or taxes, and to be honest, I struggled with basic chores like…