Tag: family life
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My Husband’s Deployment and the Birth of Our Daughter: A Journey of Strength
Get Pregnant Fast I wanted to share a heartfelt story about my husband’s recent deployment and the arrival of our youngest daughter. Like many moms, I experience my share of ups and downs; some days are filled with joy, while others can be overwhelming. My sanity often hinges on the strength of my coffee and…
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Why I’ve Stopped Waiting to Embrace the Bold Adventures I Crave
Get Pregnant Fast For over a decade, I held onto a mental list of all the exhilarating experiences I wanted to pursue if only I wasn’t tied down by a traditional job. The allure of vibrant hair colors and edgy piercings always intrigued me—perhaps it was the thrill of the unconventional that captivated my imagination.…
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Why Is This Even a Question? Please, Return Your Shopping Carts!
Get Pregnant Fast Life can be full of perplexing decisions. Is it better to hang your toilet paper over or under? Can you wear white after Labor Day? And what do you even call fizzy drinks—soda, pop, or Coke? While these queries might spark endless debates, there’s one topic that seems to incite more passion…
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What It’s Like to Be a Perpetual Worrier
Get Pregnant Fast As my partner and I prepare for our long-awaited vacation—our first in two decades—I should be brimming with excitement. However, my mind has other plans. Instead of reveling in the anticipation, my thoughts are consumed by a whirlwind of anxieties, ranging from minor inconveniences to catastrophic outcomes. This is life as a…
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A Call to Action: Seeking a Sister Wife
Get Pregnant Fast As soon as morning breaks, the chaos begins. I know that my day will be a whirlwind of activity until the stars twinkle in the night sky. Even then, my mind, fueled by the demands of motherhood, doesn’t quiet down as easily as I hope. The rushing, the constant checking, ensuring my…
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I’ve Had Enough: Slime and Putty Are Banned From My Home
Get Pregnant Fast When my son first expressed interest in making slime, I thought it could be an enjoyable and educational experience for him—hands-on science with easily accessible ingredients seemed like the perfect solution to our ongoing struggles with screen time. Little did I realize that my approval was akin to inviting chaos into my…
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Marriage: Not Always Bliss, But Incredibly Real
Get Pregnant Fast Here’s a little tidbit about me: I haven’t penned a single blog entry about marriage since I tied the knot, and there’s a straightforward reason for that—I feel utterly unqualified to discuss it. My partner, Mark, and I recently marked five years of marriage. While it might seem like a small milestone…
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My Child Is Not Getting a Limo for 5th-Grade Graduation, and Some Parents Need to Chill Out
Get Pregnant Fast Back in the ’80s, fifth-grade graduation wasn’t even a thing, but now it seems to be a massive event. I first learned about this trend when my cousin, a teacher, stopped by for a visit and described how elementary graduations have evolved into extravagant celebrations. She mentioned kids donning tuxedos and wedding…
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Husbands Share Their Experiences on Twitter About Life with a #PregnantWife
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life with a #PregnantWife is no small feat. While pregnancy is undeniably challenging for the expectant mother, living alongside her can be equally taxing. I won’t claim it’s tougher than actually being pregnant—let’s be real here—but managing the whirlwind of emotions, cravings, and demands from a pregnant partner is certainly no…