Tag: motherhood
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Parents Losing Their Cool in GIFs (You’re Not Alone)
Get Pregnant Fast This year, we welcomed a kindergartner into our family, and she has been eagerly anticipating this moment her entire life. As a result, she puts in considerable effort to maintain her composure throughout the school day. However, the instant she hops off the bus, it’s as if a dam bursts, and a…
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Navigating the Challenges of Raising Four Daughters: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of four daughters, I’ve grown accustomed to the well-meaning but often exhausting comments that come my way. I know that when we step out as a family, I can expect the same expressions of surprise and sympathy, and it’s become almost automatic for me to brace myself for the…
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There’s No Medal at the Finish Line of Motherhood: This Isn’t the Olympics
Get Pregnant Fast Why do so many of us turn the challenging journey of motherhood into an impossible race? The reality is, motherhood is not a sport you can prepare for. It’s not a competition with a clear winner. There’s no shiny medal waiting for you at the finish line. You pour your heart and…
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I Used to Be a Patient Person…Until I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when patience was my strong suit. Seriously. I could stand in a long line at my favorite coffee shop without breaking a sweat, and slow drivers on the road didn’t ruffle my feathers. I was never bothered by my partner’s lengthy anecdotes, and the sight of his clothes…
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What I Want My Son to Learn About My Depression
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I grappled with the heavy burden of my mother’s depression that lingered long after my parents’ divorce. I often felt as though I was to blame, convinced that I could have done something to ease her pain. Now, as I navigate my own mental health challenges, I find myself…
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Mom of Three in Just 11 Months Shares Honest Post-Baby Belly Photo to Spark Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast In an inspiring move, a mother from Australia, who welcomed three children within an astonishing eleven months, recently shared a candid photo of her post-baby belly. Her aim? To promote body positivity and acceptance among mothers everywhere. Meet Hannah Reid, a blogger who chronicles her journey as a new mom on her…
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Why I’m Choosing Birth Control Despite Wanting Another Child
Get Pregnant Fast In the quest for a second child, I find myself making the difficult decision to return to birth control. My partner, Jason, and I have faced the challenges of secondary infertility for a couple of years now. Two years might seem like a fleeting moment in time, but it’s an eternity when…
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What It’s Really Like to Be a Mom with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Get Pregnant Fast From a young age, I’ve had the habit of chewing my fingernails down to the quick. It’s not a cute little nervous habit; it’s a compulsive act driven by an overwhelming sense of anxiety that seems to follow me every waking moment. While only my closest friends and family are aware of…
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A Moms-Only Sleepover? Absolutely!
Get Pregnant Fast When snapshots of the talented Selena Gomez and her friends enjoying a cozy pajama party surfaced, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy. While their adorable outfits caught my eye, what truly sparked my nostalgia was the idea of reliving the sleepover magic from our youth. Those carefree nights spent…
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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…