Tag: motherhood
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At the End of the Day, It Feels Like I’ve Accomplished Nothing
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepared for bed, I strolled through my home, turning off lights and ensuring the doors were secured. My gaze fell upon the laundry room, where a mountain of clothes overflowed from the basket onto the floor. There was a load in the washing machine that I had neglected to transfer…
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This Is When I Truly Embraced Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As I gazed into the bathroom mirror during my seventh week of pregnancy with my first child, I half-expected to see a little baby bump peeking out from beneath my sweater. The telltale signs of pregnancy were unmistakable — I had given up caffeine, felt utterly exhausted by 7 PM, often dozing…
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Kristen Bell’s Grocery Store Adventure: A Relatable Moment for Every Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Grocery shopping with little ones can be an adventure that tests even the most seasoned parents. It’s a task that many moms know all too well, and it’s one that even celebrities like Kristen Bell can’t escape. Recently, Bell took to social media to share her grocery store experience—a moment that perfectly…
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Powerful Images Convey the Heartache of Pregnancy Loss and Infertility
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant photo series, the emotional turmoil surrounding miscarriage and infertility is brought to light. While rainbow baby photos often provide hope to women who have experienced pregnancy loss, many others face deep emotional struggles even if they aren’t currently trying to conceive. After enduring three miscarriages and undergoing six months…
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Celebrate! Research Shows Just 30 Minutes of Exercise Benefits Your Heart
Get Pregnant Fast It had been a challenging day. No, scratch that—it had been a challenging four years, to be exact. As I surveyed my home, I realized I had lost control over nearly every aspect of my life. The kitchen resembled a disaster zone, the family room was cluttered with toys and Legos, and…
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I Can Be Confident and Happy in This Body, Yet Still Acknowledge That Being Overweight Can Be Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I received a heartfelt message from a reader who connected with an essay I wrote about my spouse. While the email was kind, one particular line struck me: “I wish I had your confidence.” The writer expressed that, as she reflected on my experiences as a plus-size woman, she felt her…
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Christina Aguilera Is Back: A Mom’s Journey to Her First Tour in a Decade
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, pop sensation Christina Aguilera is set to embark on her first tour in ten years, coinciding with the release of her new album, “Liberation.” This long-awaited tour will kick off on September 25 in Hollywood, Florida, and will wrap up in mid-November in St. Petersburg, Florida. Aguilera, who…
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Moms, Encourage Your Partner to Capture Your Family Moments (You’ll Be Grateful You Did)
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of family vacations, focusing on making sure everyone is happy and having fun. Recently, my son Riley urged me to compile a photo book documenting our family trip to Wyoming. A year had passed since that adventure and…
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Imagined Intimacy: Why Fantasies Might Be More Appealing Than Reality Right Now
Get Pregnant Fast For someone not actively engaging in sexual relationships, I find myself pondering the subject quite a bit. It’s amusing, really; I feel like a teenager whose mind is buzzing with thoughts of intimacy all day long. Yet, I have absolutely no inclination to act on those urges. As a single mother, my…
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Putting on a Brave Face: The Indomitable Spirit of Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, mothers often find themselves donning a brave face to face the challenges that arise. It’s a role we embrace, even when the weight feels overwhelming. Reflecting on the harrowing events that have marked our society, I recall the tragic day in 1999 when two teenagers unleashed terror in a…