Tag: motherhood
-
The Bittersweet Reality of Returning to Work After Being Home with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepared to leave for my first day back at work, my little one clung to my neck, burying his face in my chest. “Stay, Mommy. Stay,” he pleaded. I assured him that he would be safe with Grandma and promised I’d be home by afternoon. After a few moments of…
-
Yes, I Will Continue as a Stay-at-Home Mom Even Though My Children Are in School
Get Pregnant Fast Every day at 5 p.m., I find myself wanting to clock out. I dream of grabbing my bag, shutting down my laptop, pushing in my chair, and making a quick escape from work. However, there’s a catch: my workplace is my home. Yes, I am a stay-at-home mom (SAHM). For nearly 19…
-
10 Essential Body Positive Instagram Accounts You Should Follow
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, where social media often presents a distorted image of beauty, it’s crucial to find inspiration that celebrates authenticity and self-love. The other morning, I slipped into my favorite sports bra and decided to get a workout in before my kids woke up. With my hair tied up, I was…
-
I Still Value My Childfree Friends as a Parent
Read more Having children undoubtedly alters the dynamics of many relationships, yet it doesn’t lessen the importance of my childfree friends. While I may not be the same person I was before becoming a mom, my friends still connect me to the essence of who I am outside of motherhood. For over two decades, friends…
-
To the Mom Who Truly Needs a Break
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Mama, Whether you’ve been navigating motherhood for a few days, months, or years, know this: you are not alone in feeling overwhelmed. Every mother has those moments when the weight of parenting feels unbearable, when the thought of just getting through the day seems like an impossible task. You might…
-
Work Can Be Less Stressful Than Parenting — And Many Share My Experience
Get Pregnant Fast For nearly a decade, I was a full-time stay-at-home mom, devoting my life to my children. Except for a few hours a week when Grandma would babysit, I was engulfed in motherhood every single day. There were no paid sitters; it was all on me. I was hyper-aware of every snack they…
-
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…
-
Why a Woman’s Mind is Always in Motion
Get Pregnant Fast As the cold grips us well into spring, I find myself on the verge of losing it. The Minnesota winter seems endless, and I can almost hear the collective prayers for a reprieve from April snowstorms. This time of year brings a host of challenges—depression, seasonal affective disorder, anxiety—it’s all there, knocking…
-
How to Break Free from the Weight of Mom Guilt in a World of ‘Perfection’
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother in today’s world, it’s all too easy to become consumed by feelings of inadequacy. With the relentless stream of idealized parenting moments flooding our social media feeds, it can feel like we’re constantly falling short. From perfectly curated Instagram shots of families enjoying gourmet organic meals to Facebook updates…
-
C-Sections Are Not ‘Easy’: Let’s Respect Women’s Birth Journeys
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment my youngest son began his dramatic entrance, it was clear he was going to make a statement. As my fourth child, I thought I was well-prepared for the unexpected. I was in the throes of labor, eagerly anticipating the anesthesiologist’s arrival to deliver my epidural, when things suddenly took…