Tag: personal journey
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I Chose to Get Breast Implants, and I’m Done Worrying About Your Opinions
Get Pregnant Fast For much of my life, I lived with small breasts that barely filled an A cup. On good days, I felt perky, but on others, I barely filled out a training bra. When a self-proclaimed modeling agent offered to pay for my breast augmentation, I hesitated and ultimately said, “No thanks.” Deep…
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Being a Mother Doesn’t Diminish My Identity as a Bisexual Woman
Get Pregnant Fast January 26, 2018 Image Source: Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty Images From the age of 11, I recognized my attraction to women, alongside my deep love for men. While I’ve had more relationships with men, that doesn’t negate my feelings for women. I was in a committed relationship with a man, and together…
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Don’t Tell Me How to Become a Mother at My Age
Get Pregnant Fast As a 46-year-old solo mother, I often reflect on the challenging journey I undertook to embrace motherhood. The confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty I faced while navigating the path to parenthood were overwhelming. Like many women, I dedicated my twenties and thirties to advancing my career, enjoying a vibrant social life, and satisfying…
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How Parenthood Influences My PTSD Journey
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 7:30 PM, or as I prefer to call it, the chaotic hour. Bath time. Bedtime. The hour when the house transforms into a whirlwind of energy. My son dashes through the living room, fueled by sugar and an unwavering belief that he’s not tired. My partner chases after him, calling out…
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My Desire for More Children Has Finally Ended — For Good
Get Pregnant Fast I’m a proud mother of several children and honestly, I don’t need any more. Between their endless appetites and the chaos they bring, adding another child to the mix just isn’t feasible. Yet, I’ve always been intrigued by those women who seem absolutely sure they’re finished having children. You know the ones…
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You Don’t Have the Right to Call Someone’s Choice ‘The Easy Way Out’ (Because You Don’t Know Their Journey)
Get Pregnant Fast Discussing weight and body image is a topic I find myself deeply engaged with. To be candid, I wish I could change my current situation, and I hold onto the hope that one day I will. However, for now, I embrace my reality as a confident woman living in a larger body.…
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I Never Imagined I’d Be Raising a Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast I was destined to have a daughter. From a young age, I was the type who danced to my own rhythm. I never envisioned my wedding day or even pondered the names of future children. In fact, playing with baby dolls held no appeal for me; stuffed animals were my companions, while…
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What the Young ‘Beauty Consultant’ at the Makeup Counter Fails to Grasp
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Langston I’ve never been one to place a high premium on makeup; it often feels more like a hassle than a necessity. However, I recognize its significance for special occasions. Walking into an important event without at least a coat of mascara and a pop of color would feel rather…
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Why I’m Considering a Name Change: A Journey Through Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner and I welcomed our sons into the world, we were not yet married and had no intentions of tying the knot. At that time, I had no desire to change my last name; in fact, I had never envisioned myself doing so at any point in my life. Fast…
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The Insights That Helped Me Embrace My Body
Get Pregnant Fast I once found myself obsessing over the wrinkles that seemed to multiply around my midsection, like old fabric showing its wear. The marks I received from carrying one baby, then two, were reminders of a journey that left me frustrated. These lines faded and returned, leaving me feeling defeated. I often tugged…