Tag: motherhood
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Navigating the Beautiful Chaos of Parenthood: My Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Before I met my partner at the age of 32, my life was a whirlwind of spontaneity and social activities. I was often the life of the party, flitting from one event to another, likely as a way to escape solitude. I’ll address that in therapy one day. I was impulsive, exuberant,…
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How My Fear of Mortality Inspired Me to Embrace Life
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: June 15, 2017 It all began with a persistent headache—a headache that lingered for four long days. Despite trying various remedies, from over-the-counter painkillers to hot and cold showers, nothing seemed to alleviate the discomfort. When I consulted my doctor, she dismissed my concerns, reminding me…
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The Joyous Moment When Your Kids FINALLY Let You Enjoy a Weekend Sleep-In
Get Pregnant Fast There’s nothing quite like that blissful Saturday morning when you wake up at 9 a.m. to the sounds of animated movies echoing through your home. My three kids, including the youngest, had been awake for who knows how long, but not a single one of them had come to disturb me or…
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A Bold Message to Body Shamers: Embrace Your Body!
Get Pregnant Fast Swimsuit season can be intimidating for many, especially when we’re faced with the pressure to look perfect while enjoying sun-soaked days with our families. However, we push through that discomfort to set a positive example for our children, showing them that confidence and joy are what truly matter. Recently, actress Emma Taylor…
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Postpartum Recovery After Having Twins: Understanding Your Body’s Changes
Read more Welcoming twins or multiples into your family is a joyous occasion, but it often comes with unique challenges during recovery. Although the postpartum journey may feel longer and more intense than after a single birth, rest assured that with time, your body will heal and return to a state that’s close to what…
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Why I Stopped Consuming Parenting ‘Horror Stories’
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself spending an unsettling hour scouring the internet for information about toxic mushrooms—specifically, the notorious death cap mushroom. The catalyst? A chilling article detailing a toddler’s tragic death after unknowingly consuming one of these fungi found on a neighbor’s lawn. Suddenly, my night was consumed by frantic research on…
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Embracing Cannabis: A Better Quality of Life as a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast You may label me a rebel or suggest that my children should be taken away. You might roll your eyes and insist that I should act my age. But if you’re living in a state where cannabis is not yet legal for recreational use (which, sadly, includes most states outside of Oregon,…
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I Promise You, One Day You’re Going to Look Back and Miss This
Get Pregnant Fast There will come a day when you find a rare, peaceful moment while using the bathroom instead of hearing tiny hands banging on the door or a child crying out in distress because of an owie, sending you into a panic. One day, you might just miss the chaos of daily life.…
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I’m a Great Mom, But I’m Not Very Good at Playing with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Picture the quintessential mom. She’s not too young or too old, and her two adorable children are perfectly spaced just a few years apart. She’s stylish yet comfortable, effortlessly navigating the morning chaos while her kids, well-groomed and cheerful, head off to school (on time, no less!). Inside their monogrammed backpacks, healthy…
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Moms Share Their Pregnancy Feelings in 3 Words
Read more Finding out you’re pregnant is a moment that sticks with you forever. Whether it’s been a long journey or a delightful surprise, the feelings that come with that positive test are profound and often overwhelming. We asked moms to sum up their emotions in just three words when they discovered they were expecting.…