Tag: parenting
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Formula Feeding: A Journey to Becoming a Better Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in labor with my first child, one question came up repeatedly: “Are you breastfeeding or bottle feeding?” My initial response was a confident “breastfeeding,” influenced by the widespread belief that breastfeeding is the only acceptable option for mothers who can physically do so. I thought of my sister, who…
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Embracing the Precious Years: A Parent’s Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast My son sits nervously on the vinyl bench, his hands tightly clasped in his lap. He’s excited about getting a second piercing in his ears, but needles have never been his favorite. He even took the initiative to call the tattoo shop himself to check if they could perform piercings on minors…
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Open Casting Call for Amazing Women: Finding True Friendship in Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the landscape of friendship can be challenging, especially after becoming a mother. I recently found myself reflecting deeply after ending a close friendship that had once meant the world to me. The decision was difficult, and the emotional fallout was profound, particularly because our families were intertwined. This friend was my…
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Rosé in a Pouch: Because You’re an Adult Who Makes Your Own Choices
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow parents! Are you tuning out the endless chatter about back-to-school preparations while the summer sun still beckons? If you’re like me, you’re clinging to those warm days by the pool, drink in hand, wishing summer would never end. Well, I’ve got just the thing to help you savor those…
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Yes, My Family Co-Sleeps, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast When our son Lucas was just a few weeks old, he faced a health scare that led to his hospitalization. Night after night, I watched him in a hospital crib, surrounded by an array of monitors and tubes. It was a scene that felt surreal, like he was an alien in a…
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Navigating Sex and Relationships During Pregnancy
Read more Expecting a little one brings about some significant changes in your relationships, especially with your partner and your sex life. While it might feel like everything is shifting, there’s no reason you can’t maintain a satisfying connection. In fact, many couples find that their intimacy grows deeper during this time. Here’s a friendly…
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Breaking News: Kids Being Kids is Completely Normal
Get Pregnant Fast Allowing a toddler to wander next to you in a busy store is akin to taking an enthusiastic puppy for a stroll without a leash. They stop to inspect every intriguing item and might suddenly bolt in any direction. I was aware of this challenge, but in my bleary-eyed state, I didn’t…
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A Day at the Beach Turned Alarming: Our Encounter with Secondary Drowning
Get Pregnant Fast Image Credit: Goami / iStock When we hear the term “dry drowning,” it sends a chill down our spine. The idea is frightening because we’ve always believed that drowning incidents are characterized by water submersion and immediate rescue efforts. We often think that if our child is out of the water, they’re…
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Why I Open Up About My Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Anxiety. Yes, I struggle with anxiety. Phew, that feels like a weight lifted! But wait—why don’t I feel lighter? Why is it still a taboo subject? It seems I’m expected to cope in silence or confide only in a therapist. But then, is seeking therapy a sign of weakness? My life appears…