Tag: support
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Stay Connected With Your Cherished Friends
Get Pregnant Fast This past weekend, I received some truly heartbreaking news. A dear friend of mine, someone I had lost contact with over the years, is battling a severe illness—brain cancer. She has a loving husband and three young children, and my heart aches for them all. Regret fills me as I realize I…
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Navigating Divorce with Young Children
Read more “My partner and I are separating, and I’m transitioning from being a stay-at-home mom to finding a new job, home, and childcare. My little ones, a two-and-a-half-year-old and a one-year-old, are having meltdowns and regressing in their development. Do you have any advice for managing divorce while raising toddlers?” First off, it’s completely…
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A Heartfelt Tribute to My Husband: A Note from Your Postpartum Wife
Get Pregnant Fast To my dear husband, As we embark on this unpredictable journey of parenthood, we could never have truly prepared for what this new chapter would entail. Entering labor as novices, we leaned heavily on our childbirth classes and online searches for guidance. Through every contraction, you were my rock—holding my hand, calming…
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Confronting Milk Guilt: My Breastfeeding Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: the pressure surrounding breastfeeding can be overwhelming. Each week, various platforms share heartfelt stories from mothers navigating the ups and downs of nursing or pumping, and it’s a lot to take in. Recently, I stumbled upon a candid account from Sarah Thompson, who expressed her own struggles with breastfeeding,…
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To All Mothers of Children with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast The day you became a mother is etched in your memory forever. That precious little being was placed in your arms, a bundle of joy after months of anticipation. Their gaze, albeit blurry and unfocused, was directed at you. You were their world—an immense source of safety and love. In that moment,…
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Dear Bestie, Thank You for Being an Unwavering Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Some friendships are fleeting, while others endure the test of time. We have those friends from our childhood, the ones we shared wild college adventures with, and those who supported us through the challenges of new motherhood. There are colleagues with whom we share office gossip over bland lunches and neighbors we…
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I May Seem ‘Normal,’ But Here’s What You Don’t Realize
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I left some items unchecked on my to-do list. You might think that’s no big deal, right? After all, I’m a busy mom with a tidy home, well-behaved kids, and a thriving business from home. So why does it matter that I didn’t achieve everything I set out to do today?…
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That Mom in the School Pick-Up Line Who Makes You Feel Insecure? It’s Time to Connect with Her
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood can often leave us feeling inadequate. It’s not just the exhaustion, constant demands, and the seemingly endless list of tasks that wears us down. Sometimes, we feel as though we’ve lost our confidence, especially when we encounter those moms who seem to have it all perfectly together. Fortunately, popular mom influencer…
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4 Frustrating Comments People Make When You’re Not a ‘Traditional’ Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When someone implies that I’m not a “real” mom, I can feel the heat rising in my cheeks, and it’s clear they need to take a step back. It’s not only absurd to suggest that I’m not legitimate, but it’s also deeply patronizing to claim that a woman must give birth to…