Tag: motherhood
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The Postpartum Condition That Isn’t Being Discussed
Get Pregnant Fast I was entirely unprepared for the tumultuous experience of postpartum life. Throughout my pregnancy, I was preoccupied with concerns about preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and toxemia. I’ve battled anxiety and have been in denial about depression, but postpartum is meant to be a time of joy. It truly is—at least, it should be.…
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What an Authentic Pregnancy Tracker Would Reveal
Get Pregnant Fast If there’s one thing you’ll quickly realize upon discovering you’re expecting, it’s that the first trimester can be downright dull. After the initial thrill of a positive pregnancy test, sharing the news with close friends, and picking up a few baby books, there isn’t much to do while you wait for ultrasounds…
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Megan Thompson Opens Up About Parenting Struggles – A Reflection of Our Shared Experiences
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the pursuit of parental perfection seems to be a common theme among many caregivers. We often find ourselves striving to provide the best for our children, sometimes to the point of overwhelming ourselves. Even those in the spotlight, like actress Megan Thompson, have candidly shared their struggles with parenting,…
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Finding Comfort Among Fellow Autism Moms Who Truly Understand
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast At the beach, I observed my son, Lucas, navigating the delicate balance between striving to be exceptionally well-behaved and grappling with his frustrations. In a moment of clarity, he approached a boy his age and the boy’s family. “Could you please stop making those siren sounds? They really bother me,” I…
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Navigating Difficult Days Following My Husband’s Passing
Get Pregnant Fast April 2, 2018 Today was certainly not my shining moment as a mother. If I’m being honest, I haven’t really had a stellar record in that department, even before my husband fell ill. My friends and I often laughed about our “bad mom” moments—like allowing our kids to indulge in cookies for…
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How I Became a ‘Parenting Expert’ Before Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast It’s often said that those who can raise the ideal child are typically those who haven’t yet had the experience of parenting. You can spot these individuals easily—they’re the ones free from the telltale signs of parenting chaos, like smeared snacks on their pants or the remnants of a toddler’s latest artistic…
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I’m a Self-Declared ‘Neat Freak,’ but Here’s Why I Decided to Change My Ways
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always considered myself a bit of a neat freak. From a young age, I found comfort in the organization and cleanliness of my surroundings. Don’t get me wrong—I’m not obsessively strict about it. If you forget to use a coaster or happen to spill some crumbs at my place, I won’t…
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I Am Nothing Like My Mother – And That’s a Good Thing
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 Originally Published: April 26, 2018 There was a moment when I realized for certain that my mom and I are worlds apart. Picture this: I’m atop the dining room table, shrieking like a small child, while my mother calmly captures a mouse with her bare hands—no gloves, no…
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Mom’s Time-Lapse Video of Her Entire Day is Incredibly Relatable
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re a work-at-home mom, it often feels like you’ve already lived an entire day before 9 AM. Between getting myself and my kids ready, managing a high-energy puppy, responding to emails, preparing lunches, and juggling countless household tasks, exhaustion hits almost instantly. And the day is only just beginning. That’s why…
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15 Realities of Raising a Petite Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Having small babies can be an interesting and sometimes challenging journey. My two little ones, whom I affectionately refer to as my “little sparrows,” were born on the smaller side of the growth charts. With long limbs and delicate frames, they resembled tiny birds rather than the typical roly-poly infants. While I…