Tag: motherhood
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Breastfeeding Is Not the Sole Indicator of Motherhood Success
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a typical Monday evening, and I find myself maneuvering a wailing baby through the aisles of a grocery store. My heart races as I make my way to the back of the shop, constantly glancing over my shoulder. If anyone had seen me, they might have thought I was trying to…
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The Tough Days of Motherhood That Often Go Unspoken
Get Pregnant Fast I’m so drained that tears threaten to spill, but even that seems like too much effort. Days like this are exhausting — the kind where you feel completely empty before you even rise from bed. Forget a simple redo button; I’d settle for one that allows me to erase today from existence…
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This Summer, I’m Committing 100% to My Kids (But Not in the Way You Think)
Get Pregnant Fast As summer rolls in, I’ve decided to dedicate a full 100% of my efforts to my kids. Not a smidgen more, not a fraction less. Just a straight-up 100%. On a typical day, this commitment will break down something like this: I’ll rise before dawn, relishing the quiet solitude that I know…
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Being a Mother Doesn’t Diminish My Identity as a Bisexual Woman
Get Pregnant Fast January 26, 2018 Image Source: Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty Images From the age of 11, I recognized my attraction to women, alongside my deep love for men. While I’ve had more relationships with men, that doesn’t negate my feelings for women. I was in a committed relationship with a man, and together…
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One-on-One Time: A Necessity for My Kids and Me
Get Pregnant Fast Dec. 6, 2023 Last night, after dinner, as my children dashed off to play with friends or ride their bikes before bathtime, I found myself with my youngest, a nine-year-old. With dishes and laundry waiting, I could have easily prioritized those chores, but this moment felt too precious to pass up. So,…
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7 Things I’ve Let Go of for Good
Get Pregnant Fast In life, many of us chase an ideal of perfection that ultimately proves unattainable. As a mother of three little ones under five, I’ve come to realize there are numerous things I simply refuse to stress about anymore. Thing #1: Toxic Relationships As a child, I longed for meaningful connections, growing up…
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I Took My Breastfeeding Solution to ‘Shark Tank’— Now It’s Helping Thousands of Moms
Read more When my daughter, Mia, was about five months old, I hit a wall. It was August 2022, and we were attending my cousin’s baptism. Mia needed to breastfeed, but the sweltering heat inside the church made it unbearable, even as I wore a lightweight dress. Draping a nursing cover over us felt suffocating,…
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When Your Efforts Go Unnoticed: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I find myself constantly tidying up the living room throws. We have a couple of cozy crocheted blankets and a soft wool throw that I meticulously fold and place on the couch. Yet, it seems that my family—my partner and our three children—often drag them back to the floor.…
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When Moms Have a Meltdown in Public: A Candid Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, we go above and beyond for our children. From navigating the chaos of after-school activities to managing family schedules with military-like precision, we strive to provide unwavering support during their significant moments. Day after day, we exhaust ourselves to ensure our families receive the best care we can offer. One…