Tag: motherhood
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How I Realized I Wanted to Leave My Job and Embrace Life as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast “I will ALWAYS work full-time! I’ll NEVER be a stay-at-home mom!” I used to proudly proclaim this before having kids. Fast forward to now, and I find myself completely rethinking my stance. Recently, my partner and I made the significant choice for me to leave my job after welcoming our second child,…
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Ali Landry’s Breastfeeding Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Model and actress Ali Landry shares her heartfelt experience with breastfeeding her daughter, Mia, and reflects on the moments she wishes she could have cherished a bit longer. When Ali found out she was pregnant, one of her biggest concerns was whether she would be able to breastfeed. Every day, she hoped…
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A Mother’s Insight on Feeding Your Baby — Do Your Homework
Get Pregnant Fast When I first became a mom in 2004, I was completely unprepared for the challenges of feeding. I had my heart set on breastfeeding, and I thought I was ready with all the gear for my little guy. But when he arrived, things didn’t go as planned. My son, Jake, struggled to…
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A Week in the Life of a Working Mom
Get Pregnant Fast This post is a guest contribution from Jamie, a Senior Vice President of E-Commerce at a large nonprofit organization and a mother of three: a seven-year-old, a four-year-old, and a six-month-old. Here’s a glimpse into what a typical week looks like for this busy mom. MONDAY: Rise and shine! I start the…
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Reshma Patel – Celebrating Moms: Movers + Makers Honoree
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be a wild ride, right? Whether you’re navigating the three trimesters or dealing with those pesky early symptoms, there’s a lot to think about. Morning sickness? Ugh, it’s the worst! But don’t worry, there are ways to find relief. Experts share tips that might help ease that queasy feeling. Discovering…
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A Dreamy and Playful Nursery in San Francisco
Get Pregnant Fast When designer Lila Thompson and her partner, Max, moved to their charming Victorian home in San Francisco, they knew they had to infuse the space with both character and comfort. With its narrow hallways and cozy yet compact rooms, this 140-year-old townhouse was a canvas waiting for a fresh touch. Shortly after…
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Pickles and Ice Cream: A Deep Dive into Pregnancy Cravings
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy cravings are a common experience, with studies indicating that nearly 90% of expectant mothers encounter them. In a fascinating endeavor, culinary enthusiasts Maya Thompson and Ethan Blake have brought to light 75 of the most bizarre cravings from around the globe in their new cookbook, Pickles and Ice Cream. The inspiration…
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Potty Training My Toddler Left Me Envious of Other Kids Who Are Already Trained
Get Pregnant Fast You know, when my little one, Mia, was just a baby, I never really compared her to other kids. She was hitting milestones left and right, and I felt so lucky to be her mom that I didn’t even think about what everyone else was doing. But now that Mia is three,…
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How My Pregnancy Journey with Chronic Illness Helped Me Embrace My Body
Get Pregnant Fast When I first saw those two pink lines on my pregnancy test, I was taken aback. After confirming with a second test, a wave of joy washed over me. For the first time, my body gave me unexpected good news. Although no doctor had diagnosed me with infertility, my chronic illness had…