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My tattoo is more than a conversation starter; it's a symbol of the bond I have with my children.
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You won't believe #5. Yes, #5. It's the absolute worst.
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Just stop with the Googling. These moms tell it like it really is (without holding anything back).
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#17. Post-C-Section pooches don't give a damn about crunches, Pilates, or, for that matter, voodoo magic.
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I longed to give my son a sibling, but I was terrified of going through another traumatic pregnancy.
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Both of my children were born via C-Sections, and there was nothing easy about my deliveries.
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Because breastfeeding is beautiful and it's Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
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To ease my queasiness (and hopefully yours, too), I reached out to a pediatrician for tips on making the pool…
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Because here's the deal: Pregnancy hormones make you crazy mad about the most random things.
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#5. "It's amazing! Only your butt has gotten bigger."