Tag: motherhood
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Life with a Child Prone to Seizures: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It had been an exhausting week. My 18-month-old daughter, Emma, woke up one morning with her first stomach bug. Having enjoyed robust health her entire life, I thought it was simply her turn to catch a virus. She was sick for what felt like an eternity, vomiting once or twice each day…
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10 Indications That Motherhood Isn’t Instinctive for You
Get Pregnant Fast Some individuals seem to have an innate talent for motherhood, brimming with maternal instincts, while others of us might feel like we’re merely pretending. Personally, I never envisioned my life filled with children; in fact, I was often unsure about how to interact with kids. My partner, Jake, had changed more diapers…
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How Allowing Myself to Break Down Helped Me Move Forward
Get Pregnant Fast “I just want to take a shower,” the voice in my head screams. “I simply want to enjoy a moment of solitude to shower, use the bathroom alone, and fold laundry without someone clinging to me.” Wait. No. I definitely do NOT want to fold laundry. When did my life become so…
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Today I Turn 39, and It’s Not What I Expected
Get Pregnant Fast I’m 39 today, and honestly, I’m feeling a bit perplexed. This age is nothing like what I envisioned it would be. There are so many things I thought I would have mastered by now, yet I continue to engage in activities I assumed I’d have left behind. For many, this birthday seems…
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Embrace Sleep as My Love Language: A Mom’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of love languages, popularized by Gary Chapman in his acclaimed book The Five Love Languages, it’s widely understood that everyone has a unique way of showing and receiving love. These expressions can manifest in various forms such as gift-giving, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, and physical…
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Moms Are Overwhelmed: The Impact on Our Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, it’s likely that you’re reading this on your smartphone or while juggling multiple tasks. Reports indicate that Americans spend an astonishing 10 hours and 39 minutes each day glued to screens, not even counting time spent on texting or snapping photos. To put this in perspective, nearly half…
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Confession: My Pregnancy Experience Was Not What I Expected
Get Pregnant Fast I remember the moment vividly—sitting in the restroom, staring at the pregnancy test in my hand, utterly stunned. Two faint pink lines meant I was no longer just me; I was now sharing my body with another life. Panic set in. My partner and I had made the exciting decision to start…
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That Mom in the School Pick-Up Line Who Makes You Feel Insecure? It’s Time to Connect with Her
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood can often leave us feeling inadequate. It’s not just the exhaustion, constant demands, and the seemingly endless list of tasks that wears us down. Sometimes, we feel as though we’ve lost our confidence, especially when we encounter those moms who seem to have it all perfectly together. Fortunately, popular mom influencer…
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Navigating the Guilt of Expanding Your Family
Get Pregnant Fast Welcoming a new child into your home is often an emotional rollercoaster, overflowing with joy, love, and excitement. However, when it comes to having a second or even a third child, it can also bring an unexpected wave of guilt. As I reflect on my experiences, I find myself grappling with the…
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4 Frustrating Comments People Make When You’re Not a ‘Traditional’ Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When someone implies that I’m not a “real” mom, I can feel the heat rising in my cheeks, and it’s clear they need to take a step back. It’s not only absurd to suggest that I’m not legitimate, but it’s also deeply patronizing to claim that a woman must give birth to…