Tag: self-care
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To the Mom Who Never Gets a Moment of Peace, I See You
Get Pregnant Fast You find yourself gazing out the window, lost in thought about how you arrived at this point in your life. Your soft abdomen, bearing the marks of motherhood, rests against the kitchen counter as you survey the chaos around you. The sink is overflowing with dishes, the remnants of soured milk and…
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The Struggle of Shaving Your Bikini Line During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the priorities of someone nurturing a tiny human, maintaining a clean-shaven bikini line might not rank high on most people’s lists. However, for some—like me and a few other daring souls—it’s an endeavor worth attempting. Let’s be honest, pregnancy can strip away much of the “sexy” vibe we…
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I Sometimes Wish I Didn’t Feel So Essential
Get Pregnant Fast Last weekend, I ventured out of town for three days and four nights, leaving my two young children behind. As I prepared, I felt a mix of excitement and anxiety. I was thrilled to pack my bag with my favorite outfits and beauty products, looking forward to an eight-hour flight where I…
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To the Mom Who’s Struggling to Keep It Together
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Mama. How are you really doing? You might say you’re fine, but let’s be honest—I can see that you’re not. And that’s perfectly okay. I’m not fine either. To be frank, I don’t know any mothers who genuinely feel “fine.” In fact, I think we should eliminate that word from…
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Introverted Moms: Embracing Solitude in a Busy World
Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when the thought of dining solo in a restaurant filled me with dread. I thrived on social interactions, often calling up a friend for a spontaneous trip to the store. I was adventurous, outgoing, and loved meeting new people. However, everything changed when I became a mom. That…
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Mothers Can’t Seem to Win No Matter What Choices We Make
Get Pregnant Fast Feb. 5, 2018 It’s a perplexing reality: society seems confused about what it truly expects from mothers. No matter where we turn, there’s always someone eager to share their opinions on how we should raise our children. And the moment we adapt our approach, another critic appears with a completely different perspective.…
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What It’s Like to Be a Perpetual Worrier
Get Pregnant Fast As my partner and I prepare for our long-awaited vacation—our first in two decades—I should be brimming with excitement. However, my mind has other plans. Instead of reveling in the anticipation, my thoughts are consumed by a whirlwind of anxieties, ranging from minor inconveniences to catastrophic outcomes. This is life as a…
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The NICU Experience: Lessons Learned as a NICU Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It only takes a fleeting moment—a beeping alarm or the unmistakable scent of antiseptic—to trigger a wave of memories from my time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). For 116 days, my family lived in this unfamiliar world. At just 22 weeks gestation, my triplet daughters entered the world, their eyes…
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How Will My Children Remember Me?
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever pondered how your children will reflect on their memories of you once they grow up? When the endless days of mediating sibling disputes and denying yet another snack fade into the past? When the fleeting hours of quiet time between their bedtime and yours become mere echoes of a…
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Why Prioritizing Self-Care is Essential for Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, I’m Emily, and I’m on a journey of rediscovery as a mother. For far too long, I defined myself by the needs of everyone around me, neglecting my own self-care in the process. I mistakenly believed that sacrificing my own well-being for others was an admirable trait. I kept my phone…