Category: Pregnancy
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Please Don’t Touch Me: A Call for Respect in Personal Boundaries
Get Pregnant Fast I have a strong aversion to physical touch. My partner, David, can attest to this. At family gatherings, I tend to steer clear of hugs, and I find greetings that involve kisses incredibly uncomfortable. It feels strange to me when individuals who aren’t part of my inner circle, like my husband or…
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Navigating the Challenges of Autism While Cherishing My Son
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 7 p.m. Your child is in full meltdown mode, resisting bath time with all his might. Tears stream down his face, marking a path through the day’s grime. You’ve tried everything—bribes, a calm voice, visual schedules, and timers—yet nothing seems to work. The simple request for a bath has turned into…
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The White House Easter Egg Roll: Even More Surreal Than Last Year
Get Pregnant Fast The annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House was once again a spectacle of the unexpected. During this year’s event, President Mark Edwards embodied the spirit of Easter by discussing the staggering $700 billion military budget, promising an unprecedented level of defense readiness. In a moment that left many scratching their…
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The Realities of Living in Poverty
Get Pregnant Fast The term “poor” is incredibly subjective. To someone experiencing homelessness or hunger, a person living in subsidized housing may seem relatively comfortable. However, by the standards of most Americans, my childhood and early adulthood were marked by financial struggles. Following my parents’ tumultuous divorce when I was just nine, I spent a…
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Challenges of Traveling with Toddlers: A Recent Incident on United Airlines
home insemination kit Recently, a United Airlines flight had to return to the gate while taxiing due to a distressed toddler who couldn’t be calmed by his pregnant mother. A passenger recounted the incident on social media, detailing how Sarah Thompson was seven months along and traveling with her two-year-old. Navigating an airport with a…