Tag: motherhood
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The Truth Behind Moms’ Constant Busyness and Exhaustion
Get Pregnant Fast Last weekend, I unexpectedly found myself with a few hours of solitude. My youngest daughter was at a friend’s house for a sleepover, my older daughter was out for dinner with her pals, and my husband had gone to the gym. You’d think having the house to myself would be a dream…
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A Heartfelt Thank-You to My Incredible Nurse—and All Nurses Everywhere
Get Pregnant Fast To my nurse, Past, present, and those yet to meet. I don’t claim to fully grasp the complexities of your role or the extensive list of responsibilities that come with it every day. I know that many of these tasks you eagerly embraced, while others may seem like challenges you wouldn’t wish…
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Moms Create Hilarious Video on the Challenges of Meeting Up
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a mother who has ever attempted to arrange a get-together with another mom, you know how difficult it can be. To say our lives are hectic is an understatement. Even when we finally find a fleeting moment of free time, we often feel too exhausted to do anything but collapse…
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Why I’m Not Keeping Track of the Summers We Have Remaining
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a bittersweet journey, especially when the reality of time passing becomes apparent. My son, now on the verge of his teenage years, recently walked in from soccer practice. His voice, deeper and more mature, caught me off guard. I found myself staring at a young man, not the playful…
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Maya Thompson Opens Up About New Mom Anxiety: ‘I’m Constantly Anxious’
Get Pregnant Fast Maya Thompson is becoming a voice for new moms everywhere, candidly sharing her experiences since welcoming her daughter, Sophia, just a few months ago. While promoting her latest film, she took a moment to address the often-overlooked topic of maternal anxiety, something that resonates deeply with many parents. Protective Instincts and Maternal…
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Navigating the Waves of Motherhood Anxiety: From Infancy to Adolescence
Get Pregnant Fast Before I embraced motherhood, I thought I understood the concept of anxiety. I equated it to the jittery sensations before a significant college exam, the fluttering butterflies before meeting a blind date, or the heart-stopping moments before a job interview. I believed I had a handle on it—what triggers it, how it…
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Forget the Cliché Baby Advice – Seriously
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my husband made a remark that probably wasn’t the best choice: “I feel amazing! I got a full 12 hours of sleep last night!” Our little one, whom we affectionately call The Peanut, is just three months old and has already faced natural disasters and significant wildfires in California. One of…
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15+ TV Moms We’d Love to Wine and Snack with
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves looking to other mothers for guidance and reassurance. Whether it’s to feel better about our own parenting choices or to find camaraderie with those who embrace the chaos of motherhood, we all need our tribe. While we can’t exactly hang out with them in real life,…
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The One Phrase We Should Eliminate from Parenting Discussions
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a demanding journey, often resembling a carefully orchestrated plan. Take my friend, Sarah, a single mother whose daily routine is a marvel of organization: rising early to nurse her infant while her preschooler enjoys some screen time, preparing breakfast, dressing both children, and managing to get herself ready for work—all…
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Embrace Your Body: Every Body is Beach-Ready
Get Pregnant Fast “Stop making excuses,” read the caption beneath a mirror selfie shared by a proud mom. She beamed at her toned abs glistening in the bathroom light, declaring that with “hard work and dedication,” any mom could attain a physique like hers. I felt a surge of frustration at her post. These “What’s…