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To the parents who take their kids everywhere
I adore my kids and I adore most other people’s kids, too. But on a child-free night I want child-free time, and I resent missing out because of inconsiderate parents.
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Miscarriage shouldn't be a dirty little secret
I miscarried days ago. Now it all feels surreal. Was I really ever pregnant? Did I just imagine our wonderful future as a happy family?
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The baby names on the rise in 2014
We’re halfway through 2014, so it’s a good time to see which baby names are proving popular with parents this year – and where they’re finding their inspiration.
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Will I love my second baby as much as my first?
In the final months of carrying my second daughter, I spent a considerable amount of time worrying that I wouldn’t be able to love her as much as I loved her big sister.
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I was addicted to pregnancy tests
In an age where we have access to a plethora of pregnancy tests that offer instant results, some women can't help but take tests early and often.
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