Tag: emotional struggles
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When Your Due Date Comes and Goes: The Struggles of Waiting
Get Pregnant Fast If one more person asks me if my baby has arrived yet, I might just lose it. Sure, I won’t actually punch anyone—at least, not literally—but can we be real for a second? It’s a bit less annoying when someone texts or calls, especially since I’ve told everyone I’ll notify them when…
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Dear Un-Divorced Individual,
Get Pregnant Fast Please don’t tell me I’m fortunate to have a night free from my child. Among the myriad of remarks that have irked me since I transitioned into the role of a single, co-parenting mom, this one takes the cake for insensitivity. Don’t label my time away from my child as a break.…
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The Challenges of Being a Short-Fused Parent
Get Pregnant Fast From a young age, I recognized that patience was not my strongest suit. What I didn’t grasp was that my quick temper stemmed from underlying anxiety. It always felt like I was racing to the next task. Whether it was FOMO (fear of missing out) or my tendency to overthink while waiting…
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Why I Struggled with Guilt Over My Happiness
Get Pregnant Fast It all began with the mixer. As the speed ramped up, flour and sugar flew everywhere. My daughter, who adores baking alongside me, couldn’t help but giggle. Our cookie batter erupted, and we both erupted into fits of laughter, completely overtaken by joy. Moments like this make me grateful for life. After…
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Navigating the Fear of Expanding My Family After PPD
Get Pregnant Fast 2023 has been an unusual year, filled with uncertainty and introspection. Fortunately, I haven’t faced any significant personal crises. In fact, the first few months have brought some positive changes: I’ve made new friends, explored new places, and even landed a new job that I love. I even received a writing award,…
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Navigating Parenthood with PTSD: Embracing the Ups and Downs
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is often a challenging endeavor. From early mornings and preparing meals for picky eaters to maintaining composure when Play-Doh inevitably finds its way onto the carpet for the millionth time, every day presents its own set of hurdles. However, when I embarked on my parenting journey, I was unprepared for the…
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Living with Chronic Pain: My Daily Reality
Get Pregnant Fast I wake just after midnight, not by choice, but due to the relentless demands of my body. A persistent ache radiates from my back, a dull throb that has been my unwelcome companion since I turned fifteen. It all began with a grueling eight-hour surgery that fused the lumbar region of my…