Tag: motherhood
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I Will No Longer Apologize for Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 26, 2018 Originally Published: Sep. 24, 2017 On “Career Day” in elementary school, my classroom was filled with aspiring doctors, business leaders, and law enforcement officers. And then there was me, clad in my everyday attire, save for an apron and a collection of Cabbage Patch Kids. My singular dream…
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Moms of Babies and Toddlers, Your Children Are Always Welcome in My Home
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Hart As soon as my son was born, a supportive friend invited me over for coffee and some adult conversation. I hesitated, knowing the immense effort it would take to get my newborn and 4-year-old out of the house. She urged me, “Just throw them in the car and come…
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Mom’s Viral Post Captures the Struggles of Clothing Shopping
Get Pregnant Fast For countless women, the experience of trying on clothes can feel like a true nightmare. Something about those dressing room mirrors has the power to transform a confident woman into a bundle of insecurities. Fortunately, a mom from one of our favorite parenting Facebook communities is shedding light on why shopping is…
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What My Emotionally Challenging Mother Taught Me About Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Many of you may have had the blessing of growing up with caring mothers—those nurturing figures who remain central to your lives today. I often hear friends sharing delightful stories about their outings with their moms or the daily phone calls filled with laughter and life updates. However, I suspect that some…
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Why I’m Considering a Name Change: A Journey Through Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner and I welcomed our sons into the world, we were not yet married and had no intentions of tying the knot. At that time, I had no desire to change my last name; in fact, I had never envisioned myself doing so at any point in my life. Fast…
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What Moms Really Mean When They Say “I’m Tired”
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jenna M. Collins Updated: Oct. 21, 2019 Originally Published: Oct. 7, 2017 She appeared utterly exhausted. Bone-weary. Overwhelmed, frazzled, but above all, tired. Naturally, she was. With four kids all under the age of ten, including a wailing newborn in her arms, her trip to the grocery store was a…
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Inspiration Behind a Diverse Collection of Party Supplies: The Importance of Representation
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the significance of representation is more crucial than ever. This sentiment drives one mother’s mission to create a unique line of party supplies that reflects the diversity of children of color. Jessica Hart, an event planner based in Orlando, found herself frustrated while searching for decorations for her daughter’s…
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Why I’m Experiencing Baby Fever at 40
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the allure of a tiny baby! Just the sight of a sweet little one can ignite a yearning deep within. I find myself daydreaming about pregnancy, labor, and those precious moments of cuddling with a newborn. Yes, everything related to babies has become irresistibly appealing to me. The memories of sleepless…
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I Lost My Mother to Suicide, and Her Absence Haunts Me Daily
Get Pregnant Fast September 25 is a profoundly emotional day for me. It marks my amazing husband’s birthday, and three years ago, while just seven weeks pregnant, we found ourselves in a clinic in Tokyo, overwhelmed with joy as we heard the precious sound of our baby’s heartbeat for the first time. That day was…