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The Unthinkable Way This Pregnant Mom Died Trying to Save Her Toddler

A pregnant woman and her little boy were tragically killed in a burning Philadelphia row house after the mother ran back in to save her son. While their names have not yet been released, family members have identified the victims as Elizabeth Perez - who was 8 months pregnant with a little girl - and Nathaniel Richardson. When the home erupted in flames at 4 a.m., Perez initially escaped the fire along with other family members. As soon as she realized that her 2-year-old toddler was missing, the expectant mother ran back into the blaze. According to Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer, heavy smoke prevented their escape and she was found cradling her child near a bedroom doorway. "She was desperately trying to get out," Sawyer said. Two adults and four children were taken to the hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but crews didn't find any smoke detectors, and at least five portable space heaters were being used in the home. http://bit.ly/1PTqZs5

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The Surprising Reason This Grandma Gave Birth to Her Own Granddaughter

When you deliver a baby at 54 years old, you might raise some eyebrows. But when you give birth to your own granddaughter, you're bound to get much more attention. Tracey Thompson volunteered to be her daughter's surrogate after Kelley McKissack struggled to carry a child to term. Kelley and her husband, Aaron McKissack, suffered three miscarriages - the last on Christmas Day 2014 - and unsuccessfully endured multiple rounds of infertility treatments. When the couple were down to their last four fertilized embryos, Tracey stepped in and offered to be their surrogate. Despite already being seven years past menopause, Tracey carried her granddaughter to term and delivered baby Kelcey in Plano, TX, at a healthy 6 pounds and 11 ounces. Although Kelley considers her mom's selfless act "the best gift . . . for a lifetime," Tracey was just thrilled to be able to help: "Her and her husband had gone through so much - the miscarriages and fertility," Tracey said. "I didn't want to disappoint her." The Medical Center of Plano, where the baby was delivered via C-section after her heart rate started dropping, explained how it was possible for Tracey to give birth to a healthy baby girl - that while age alone is typically a limiting factor for childbirth and surrogacy, medical advances in assisted reproductive technology can allow for late-in-life surrogacy, under exacting supervision. "It takes a mountain of a woman, and I think that's what Tracey is as far as her spirit and her strength," Dr. Joseph Leveno said. And while this grandma says she won't be giving her granddaughter a sibling - she did just endure her first C-section at 54 years old, after all! - Kelley honored Tracey's sacrifice with her newborn's name: Kelcey - because it is a combination of Kelley and Tracey. http://bit.ly/1OUIFi1

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This Video Is a Must See If You've Ever Felt Judged For What's in Your Shopping Cart

Have you ever been shopping at a store and felt that twinge of embarrassment when you grab condoms or light-day panty liners from the shelf? Whether having kids has helped with this or not, many ladies can relate to that feeling of unease when buying personal items. And maybe actually shopping for it isn't so bad, but you have you ever thrown something on top of the K-Y jelly or hemorrhoid cream in your cart just to try avoiding any awkwardness when you go to check out? Real Mommy Confessions understands the judgmental cashier phobia that can hit you right in the gut, and with their hysterical new video, they encourage moms to take pride in that Monistat shopping trip! "I'm a grown woman, and I'm not afraid to speak my mind. If anyone has a problem with what I do or what I'm buying, I'll tell them where to go with their opinions," says the fierce mama. So whether you're filling your cart with children's cough medicine and pregnancy tests or baby food and Rogaine, remember that you are raising a small human being - you can definitely survive the checkout aisle! "If I'm buying beer and condoms together, it just means that I know what happens after a few beers and I am in no way interested in having another child," the confident mom adds. http://bit.ly/1PQJi1h

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These Little Girls Just Got the Best Christmas Gift Ever and Their Squeals of Excitement Are Contagious!

The girls knew nothing about Nathan until this. We met them at the door and told them that we had been out Christmas shopping and got them a gift to share...and it was under the tree! #Solstad6Posted by Courtney Solstad on Saturday, December 5, 2015 If you weren't already in the holiday spirit, Courtney Solstad's daughters will get you there - fast! This weekend, the mom of three daughters posted the sweetest video on her Facebook page. It shows her daughters coming home from and being told to look under their tree for a gift they can all share. What they found was their newly adopted baby brother. As Courtney shared: "The girls knew nothing about Nathan until this. We met them at the door and told them that we had been out Christmas shopping and got them a gift to share...and it was under the tree! #Solstad6 - feeling joyful with Steve Solstad." To say the girls were surprised may be the understatement of the century. They squeal with delight, jump up and down, cry tears of joy and one even says, "I'm going to wet my pants!" (Her mother playfully says, "Don't do that!") According to Courtney's later post, one of her daughters had wished for a baby sibling and had even asked Santa to grant her wish: Posted by Courtney Solstad on Friday, December 4, 2015 Well it looks like her wish came true and the now-family-of six couldn't be happier: Feeding my little man and reflecting over the last few days events! This has been one of the most magical experiences in... Posted by Courtney Solstad on Sunday, December 6, 2015 Congrats to the entire family! http://bit.ly/1NEabQ4

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This Dad's "Shut Up and Dance With Me" Parody Is Every Sleep-Deprived Parent's Theme Song

Don't act like you haven't been there. You think you have the kids down for the night when all of the sudden, it's 11:30 and they're at your bedside asking for a glass of water, telling you they had a nightmare, or just telling you they aren't tired. Well one dad's reached his limit, so he did what every sleep-deprived dad would have done - he wrote a parody about it! Reed Verdesoto has three daughters under the age of five and he's not getting much sleep. The Pittsburgh-based graphic designer says the lyrics for his hysterical "Shut Up and Dance With Me" parody - "Shut Up and Go To Sleep" - came to him after an endless night of bed jockeying with his kids. Just listen to the lyrics and we're sure you can sympathize: "No, don't you dare get up, no you don't have to pee. She said I want I drink. I said, shut up and go to sleep! These kids will be the death of me. I said, ohhh shut up and go to sleep!" Like Go the F**k to Sleep before it, this song is about to become the anthem of sleep-deprived parents everywhere. Just try not to sing it as your kids' bedtime lullaby! http://bit.ly/1STNGeQ

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You Never Knew Life as a Toddler Could Be So Dang Hard

Toddlerhood seems like it would be a breeze. They're exploring their way around the world and still have Mom and Dad there to help with everything. But there are struggles - boy are there struggles! They see adults do things and want to do them too, but they're just not coordinated enough to get the end results they desire. But they try, and the results are nothing short of hilarious. Don't believe us? Check out these dozen or so tots trying their hardest. While they might not succeed in their desired results, they've definitely succeeded in giving us a few good laughs! http://bit.ly/1MicuvV

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This "Hotline Bling" Parody Will Ring True For Every Parent

This video was originally featured on MyLifeSuckers by Deva Dalporto, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Moms. You can subscribe to her YouTube channel here. If you are under the impression that your smartphone is your own, you're sorely mistaken. As pretty much any parent can attest, your phone probably spends more time in your kids' hands than your own. It's the honest truth, and one that Deva Dalporto has some fun parodying in her latest video Set to the tune of the white-hot "Hotline Bling," Deva channels her inner Drake (red puffy jacket and all) to rap about how she and her kids are addicted to her phone, with verses like: Ever since I got my smartphone, You, you, you want a smartphone of your own now. Girl, you're too young you need to chill out, You know you'll just be on mine anyhow. and I know when that phone go bling, That can only mean one thing. My kids are Minecrafting. Always Snapchatting. We think you'll relate to her song as much as we do! Have a listen to the parody, and good luck keeping your kids off your device! http://bit.ly/1M2fL2h