Tag: motherhood
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8 Uplifting Books for Moms in Need of a Boost
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with constant changes, challenges, and surprises. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on one stage of motherhood, everything shifts again. Whether it’s navigating the ups and downs of breastfeeding, managing toddler tantrums, or facing the bittersweet transition of sending your little ones off to college,…
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To All the Moms with Two Little Ones: I See You and I Get It
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall the moment I discovered I was expecting my second child. My firstborn, just nine months old at the time, was happily occupied in his exersaucer. Our apartment gleamed with cleanliness, and I was just about to indulge in a perfectly toasted sesame bagel from my favorite cafe. I had…
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30 Weeks Pregnant: What to Expect with Baby Development and Symptoms
Read more Hey there, mama! You’ve hit the 30-week mark, which means you’re in the seventh month of your pregnancy. Exciting, right? Your little one is growing fast—about the size of a beet, including the leaves! As your baby fills out, you might notice your belly is popping even more these days. A lot of…
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It’s Time We Address Postpartum Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Lifestyle By Jenna Thompson Updated: June 21, 2018 Originally Published: July 23, 2017 During my pregnancy with my first child, I often envisioned the kind of mother I would become. Unfortunately, the reality turned out to be far from my idealistic dreams. While the journey of motherhood is unpredictable, one thing I…
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Why I’m Completely at Ease as a Working Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When my child’s caregiver remarked that I was the only new mom she had ever met who didn’t shed a tear on my first day back at work after maternity leave, a small part of me felt a sense of achievement. However, a much larger part questioned if I was truly devoted…
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7 Things I’m Skipping as a Second-Time Mom
Read more As a second-time mom, I’ve learned a thing or two from my first child. When I found out I was expecting a little girl just before my son’s second birthday, I knew I had to approach this new chapter with a fresh perspective. By being honest about my own needs and planning ahead,…
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Buy Your Booze, Processed Foods, and Candy: No Judgments Here!
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jordan Ellis I recently found myself at the local Target, picking up some essentials for my new place, when I stepped into the elevator with a mother pushing her baby in a stroller. As I glanced down, I noticed she had a few cases of beer stashed below. When our eyes…
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I Reached Out for Support, But My Doctor Overlooked My Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of juggling a wailing infant and managing my own physical discomfort, I realized I had lost sight of any hope. The situation was unsustainable; I was pale, sleep-deprived, and so starved I felt indifferent to food. This was far from the blissful fourth trimester I had envisioned. While I…