Tag: motherhood
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I’m a Mom Who Hasn’t Had Intimacy in Years (Yes, YEARS)
Get Pregnant Fast The last time I experienced intimacy was on my son’s first birthday, and now he’s just turned 4. As he blew out the candles on his cake, I silently celebrated my own milestone: “Happy not having intimacy for three long years.” At that time, my son’s father and I were still together,…
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The Name Maven Says: Let Go of Judgment When It Comes to Baby Names!
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to choosing baby names, everyone seems to have an opinion. Your close friend might think your selected name is overly popular, while a stranger in the grocery store believes your child will face lifelong challenges due to your choice. And if you dare to skip naming your little one…
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Navigating Motherhood with Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepared for a long weekend getaway, I was unaware that I was slipping into a depressive episode. Amid the chaos and excitement of packing, I neglected to check in on my mood. It wasn’t until I found myself snapping at my children that I recognized the signs. Almost immediately, regret…
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The Reality of Sleep Deprivation: A Parent’s Struggle with TV Time
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve resigned myself to the fact that staying awake during any television episode is a monumental task. I adore you, Lucy Carter, but your show has become the perfect sleep aid for me. There are nights when the credits roll, and I’m already drifting off before the plot can…
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The Unforeseen Pain of Marriage Breakdown
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 21, 2023 Originally Published: April 21, 2018 “Inside, you’re shattered.” On a sweltering July afternoon, I found myself seated across from a psychic, accompanied by close friends. This stranger, with no prior knowledge of my life, accurately described the deep-seated pain I was experiencing. My husband had left me for…
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Breastfeeding Helped Me Embrace My Small Breasts
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in middle school, I begged my mom for a bra. I was far from needing one, but every girl in the locker room had one, making me feel like an outlier with my flat chest. At that age, I thought the “boob fairy” simply hadn’t visited me yet. Little…
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I Was Ghosted by My Best Friend: A Reflection on Friendship’s Fluid Nature
Get Pregnant Fast “She doesn’t want to be my friend anymore.” We’ve all been there at some point. As a mother of young children, I’ve heard my own kids express this sentiment more than once. The reality of relational aggression among kids is real and often surfaces much earlier than we anticipate. It’s forced me…
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Navigating the Transition to a Larger Family: My Journey from One to Two
Get Pregnant Fast A few months ago, while driving home from a delightful dinner with friends, I found myself overwhelmed with emotion. As my 2-year-old son and I turned onto our street, I suddenly realized that this would be our last night ever as just the two of us for his bath time and bedtime…
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The Baby Blues
Read more You might have imagined feeling ecstatic after welcoming your little one, but if you’re experiencing unexpected sadness instead, rest assured you’re not alone. Many new mothers encounter what’s known as the baby blues. Here’s a closer look at this common experience. What Are the Baby Blues? The baby blues refer to a range…
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I Once Judged Moms Who Breastfed Toddlers – Until I Became One
Get Pregnant Fast I won’t sugarcoat it: I definitely had preconceived notions about mothers who breastfed their toddlers. In my mind, breastfeeding was for infants, not for kids who could walk and talk. I didn’t even realize that a baby becomes a “toddler” at the age of one! But then I became a mom myself,…