Tag: motherhood
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The Case for a Girlfriends’ Weekend: Embrace It, Moms!
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you quickly learn that life with young children comes with its own brand of chaos. You might find the milk in the cupboard, shaking your head in disbelief as you pour it down the sink. The aluminum foil might hide in the refrigerator, only to be discovered three days…
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I’m a Mother of Color: Please Stop Assuming I’m the Nanny
Get Pregnant Fast “Wow, he’s adorable! Are you his nanny?” In the first 18 months of my son’s life, I heard this question two to three times each week. Once my son learned to speak, the confusion only grew when he referred to me as “Mommy.” While the question changed, the puzzled expressions remained. I…
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I Had to Distance Myself from My Mother for My Happiness – But It Still Hurts
Get Pregnant Fast Deciding to cut ties with a toxic individual is a deeply personal and challenging choice – one that I recently made regarding my own mother. I expected to feel lighter and freer after this decision, but the reality has been quite the opposite. Instead, I’m grappling with significant anxiety, sadness, and lingering…
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Mom Hilariously Takes on ‘Bikini Body’ Workout Video and It’s All Too Relatable
Get Pregnant Fast As summer approaches, many of us feel the urge to shed those winter layers and embark on a fitness journey, or at least establish a routine that allows us to stroll to the mailbox without gasping for air. With the prospect of beach trips and pool days on the horizon, one blogger…
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Dear Partner, Let’s Talk About the Clutter…
Get Pregnant Fast This morning started bright and early, and you’ve already mentioned the chaotic state of our home. So, let’s break down the mess and our day: The Pile of Wet Blankets by the Door Since our landing is conveniently located next to the laundry room, that’s where the wet blankets ended up. The…
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Navigating Life with Four Kids: A New Adventure
Get Pregnant Fast Having four children is an entirely different ball game. After enduring over six years and four pregnancies, I’ve experienced significant growth in various aspects of my life. Physically, I’ve fluctuated by a total of 140 pounds — averaging about 35 pounds gained or lost per pregnancy, depending on my cravings for nachos…
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Why Motherhood Feels Like a Stroke of Luck
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I woke up with a mission: to embrace my role as a mother to the fullest. Juggling multiple jobs often leaves me drained, and my little boy usually receives whatever’s left of my energy, which is often far from ideal. But today was going to be our special day. We dressed…
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Mila Johnson Shares Her Surprising Views on Spousal Annoyances, Leaving Many Skeptical
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where relatable celebrity moments are cherished, Mila Johnson has recently sparked curiosity with her take on marriage. While many stars may live lives that seem worlds apart from ours, when they drop some real talk, it resonates deeply—just ask Pink or Jamie Lee. We adore Mila, especially as a…
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More Reasons to Embrace, Snuggle, and Love Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast The instant my three daughters were placed on my chest after birth, an overwhelming urge to keep them close surged through me. I yearned to snuggle them tightly, even as fatigue and physical discomfort weighed me down. There were countless days when the emotional strain of new motherhood left me in tears,…
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Navigating the Parenting Paradox: The Joys and Struggles of Daycare
Get Pregnant Fast As I stood in the daycare entrance, I could see the uncertainty in my daughter Mia’s eyes as she observed her new teacher. Her expression was a mix of curiosity and hesitation, and I could feel my heart racing. My husband, Tom, tried to comfort her, guiding her around the colorful room…