Tag: resilience
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The NICU Experience: Lessons Learned as a NICU Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It only takes a fleeting moment—a beeping alarm or the unmistakable scent of antiseptic—to trigger a wave of memories from my time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). For 116 days, my family lived in this unfamiliar world. At just 22 weeks gestation, my triplet daughters entered the world, their eyes…
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My Partner Departed During My Pregnancy: A Journey of Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast When I was just three months pregnant with my first child, my partner made the decision to leave. After spending countless hours grieving and indulging in more than a few tubs of ice cream, I eventually dusted myself off, embraced my new reality, and donned my single mom persona. The initial months…
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From a Houstonian: 9 Ways to Assist Hurricane Harvey Survivors
Get Pregnant Fast As Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc, I found myself glued to the news, constantly checking my phone for alerts about tornadoes and flash floods. It was surreal—was this really happening? Was Hurricane Harvey Houston’s equivalent to Katrina? Initially, I dismissed the comparisons. After all, Houston is 40 miles inland and sits 50–100 feet…
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What I Learned When My Daughter Experienced a Febrile Seizure
Get Pregnant Fast “Looking at you is like unwrapping a piece of candy.” My spirited three-year-old, with her golden curls, donned bright red and black oversized sunglasses, a butterfly tattoo adorning her hand, and a knee-length red and white heart-patterned dress for Valentine’s Day. Her infectious laughter made me feel like I had just delivered…
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Viral Post Captures the Struggles of Exhausted Working Moms
Get Pregnant Fast A recent post by popular blogger and YouTube star, Sarah Thompson, has resonated deeply with many readers, particularly working mothers. In her heartfelt Facebook update, Sarah shares an emotional story from her past that highlights the challenges of juggling work and motherhood. Once a mother of three struggling to make ends meet,…
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Navigating Anxiety as a Parent of a Child with Chronic Health Issues
Get Pregnant Fast When your child receives a diagnosis that alters their life, everything can feel overwhelming, especially if they were previously healthy. Imagine facing not one, but two significant health diagnoses within a short span; it’s a moment that can leave you breathless, questioning everything around you. As someone who has battled anxiety and…
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Choosing to Embrace Single Motherhood: The Best Decision I’ve Ever Made
Get Pregnant Fast At the tender age of 19, I discovered I was expecting my first child. For many women in similar circumstances, this revelation can feel overwhelming. I had just wrapped up my first year of college, was clueless about managing bills or taxes, and to be honest, I struggled with basic chores like…
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The Reality of Living with Scoliosis
Get Pregnant Fast Life can change dramatically in just a day, often due to a single moment that alters everything. For me, that moment came 33 years ago when I received a diagnosis that would shape my existence: scoliosis. You might be curious about why this is significant. Scoliosis is relatively common, particularly among preteen…
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The Best Choice We Made Following Our Son’s Autism Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Our son received his autism diagnosis at the age of two. Now, at nine, we often encounter questions such as, “Did you have any inkling something was amiss?” and “Does it get easier over time?” Reflecting on those early days, we did notice some subtle signs of autism. For instance, he had…
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Dwayne Johnson Shares Emotional Message on Suicide Prevention
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt Instagram post, actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson opened up about a deeply personal experience from his past, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness. Amidst filming a scene for his series Ballers in a cemetery, Johnson reflected on a traumatic moment when he was just 15 years old—his mother’s…