Tag: family
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Lessons on Marriage for My Kids After My Own Ended
Get Pregnant Fast About eight years ago, while I was tucking my son into bed, he casually mentioned that his friend was moving because his parents had decided to separate. My daughter, snug in her fleece pajamas and clutching her favorite book, was listening intently. Bedtime stories were a cherished tradition in their brother’s room,…
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Navigating Parenthood with PTSD: Embracing the Ups and Downs
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is often a challenging endeavor. From early mornings and preparing meals for picky eaters to maintaining composure when Play-Doh inevitably finds its way onto the carpet for the millionth time, every day presents its own set of hurdles. However, when I embarked on my parenting journey, I was unprepared for the…
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Confession Time: Why You Should Dive into These Honest Admissions
Get Pregnant Fast Confession: I have this nagging fear that if I were to fall into a coma, no one would take care of my unruly chin hairs, allowing them to grow into a full-blown beard. Now, this isn’t exactly a secret confession—hey there, I’m Jordan Mitchell, and I have a chin hair dilemma—but sharing…
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Why ‘Having It All’ Can Be Seriously Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast As I rush into preschool to drop off my little daughter, Lily, I find myself in another frantic moment, trying to convince her to brush her hair yet again while reminding her not to share her enthusiasm for public flatulence with her teachers and classmates (“Mommy, I just tooted!”). Once in the…
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When Life Interferes with Friendship
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself missing my friends more than ever. Even though they are just a call or text away, the time spent together is not what it used to be. The reasons for this distance are unclear; nothing catastrophic occurred to drive us apart. There were no heated arguments or disputes over…
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I Really Need a Break — Here’s Why It’s So Difficult to Get One
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a whirlwind, and sometimes, I find myself longing for a moment of peace. When I was nearing the end of my pregnancy with my second son, I jotted down a title for a blog post: “Mom Needs a Break.” Unfortunately, that was as far as I got before succumbing…
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Daughter Writes Heartfelt Tribute to Mom for Supporting Her Through ADHD
Get Pregnant Fast In a moving acknowledgment of her mother’s unwavering support, a young woman has taken to social media to express her profound gratitude towards her mom for truly listening to her struggles and providing the necessary medication during her battle with ADHD. Jessica Porter, a talented actress and YouTube content creator, crafted a…
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20 Hilariously Relatable Tweets That Capture the ‘Delights’ of Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast There are women who proclaim their love for pregnancy, but let’s be real—do we believe them? Sure, the journey of bringing a new life into the world is awe-inspiring, but it’s not without its share of, let’s say, less-than-glamorous moments. What was your favorite part of being pregnant? The relentless nausea? The…
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I Will Not ‘Keep Score’ With My Child Who Has Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Mitchell After ending a tough phone call, I stared blankly at the numbers jotted on a worn-out Post-it note. The assessment revealed my son’s IQ was significantly low, and I was at a loss for how to respond. Grief battled with anger inside me. It wasn’t that I anticipated brilliance,…
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A Grown Man Steals the Spotlight as a Flower Girl at His Cousin’s Wedding
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re invited to participate in a wedding, it’s customary to accept the role, regardless of how unflattering the attire may be. But what happens when a grown man is asked to take on the unconventional role of a flower girl? If you’re named Alex Thompson, you embrace it wholeheartedly and set…