Tag: friendships
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Navigating the Transition from Babyhood: A New Chapter in Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast My once-tiny, wailing infant — the cheerful little one who always reached for me with his pudgy hands and toothless grin — is now three and a half years old. That’s right, three and a half, a precise age that demands attention as they grow rapidly and absorb the world around them.…
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Messes Can Always Be Cleaned Up — A Preschool Graduation Commencement Address
Get Pregnant Fast Dear graduates, today we convene to honor your hard work and commitment throughout your preschool journey. You’ve traveled a long path to reach this significant moment, and just a quick reminder—no hat throwing, please! Graduation signifies that you have successfully completed preschool, and in just a few months, you’ll embark on the…
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I Want a Supportive Mom Squad That Embraces All of Me
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting, meticulously folding those tiny outfits and sanitizing pacifiers, I often pondered what motherhood would truly entail. However, I never considered the kind of friendships I would need (and make) as a new mom. It didn’t dawn on me that my pre-baby friendships might shift, that my single or…
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I Was Abandoned by Friends and Family After Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It’s taken considerable reflection and therapy to reach my current state of mind. Everyone warned me that parenting comes without a manual, and they were absolutely correct. After three years in this role, I’ve learned that children don’t need extensive instructions; they simply require food, affection, and naps. However, adults? They are…
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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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Not Every Mom Has — Or Needs — A Mom Tribe
Get Pregnant Fast My first child arrived at the early hour of 2:30 AM. My closest friend, who lives several states away, urged me to call her the moment he was born, regardless of the time. When my husband made that call to share the joyous news, her immediate response was, “I’m on my way!”…