Tag: mental load
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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 Partner of a Stay-at-Home Parent: 4 Essential Realities to Grasp
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating family life as the partner of a stay-at-home parent (SAHP) can be challenging. You might find yourself juggling work commitments and family responsibilities, striving to achieve a harmonious balance. The outdated notion of a partner coming home from work and relinquishing all childcare duties to their spouse is thankfully a thing…
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Moms Face an Overwhelming Number of Decisions, and It’s Draining
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a beautiful journey, but it’s undeniably exhausting. We’re all aware of the challenges—endless sleepless nights, the chaos of toddler tantrums, managing school schedules, and navigating complex social dynamics with older kids. However, there’s a significant aspect of parental fatigue that often goes unnoticed: decision fatigue. This psychological phenomenon is exactly…
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Dear Family, Sometimes It’s Just Not Enough
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, my dear family, It’s your mom and wife speaking. I want you all to know that my love for you is boundless. I would go to great lengths to support you, but we need to make some changes — and we need to do it quickly. You might be wondering what…