Tag: emotional journey
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A Birth Mother Can Change Her Mind: Understanding the Adoption Journey
Read more For prospective adoptive parents, the thought of whether a birth mother might reconsider her choice to place her child for adoption is a common concern. You and your partner may find yourselves grappling with uncertainties about forming a bond with the baby or feeling fully enthusiastic about moving forward with adoption. These feelings…
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Adoption: A Journey Through Three Trimesters
Get Pregnant Fast As we celebrate National Adoption Month, I’ve been reflecting on the profound impact that adoption has had on my life. I’m immensely grateful for the gift of adoption, which led us to our firstborn son. His birth mother made an incredibly tough choice, and we are forever thankful that she chose us…
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My Daughter Survived a Horrific Accident, and Guilt Consumed Me
Get Pregnant Fast In February, my precious daughter found herself in a devastating accident that I will never forget. The sound of the crash reverberated through my mind, an echo that left me in a state of shock. It’s haunting to hear something so catastrophic happen without witnessing it in real-time. What’s more painful? Witnessing…
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Navigating Life After SIDS
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Child Loss What does life look like after experiencing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? It’s a quiet drive back from the hospital on a dreary Sunday morning. Your feet are clad in hospital socks, and a pink teddy bear rests on your lap, supported by a purple box that holds…
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Discovering Your Pregnancy After IVF: Real Stories from Moms
Read more Finding out you’re pregnant through IVF can elicit a whirlwind of emotions—joy, disbelief, excitement, and even fear. For many moms who have gone through this journey, the moment they receive that long-awaited call or glimpse those two pink lines on a test is unforgettable. Here are some heartfelt stories shared by mothers in…
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Why I Decided to Stop My Child’s ADHD Medication
Get Pregnant Fast I found myself cradling those small pills in my hand, and I felt utterly defeated. A new battle had begun. With my son’s innocent eyes fixed on me, I uttered a painful untruth, “This is safe. You’ll be fine. I promise.” In that moment, my internal voice screamed, “Liar! Terrible mother! Failure!”…
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Bittersweet: The Moment Our Home Became “Accessible”
Get Pregnant Fast “Your love keeps lifting me, keep on lifting higher, higher and higher.” Just last week, I serenaded my son with a little Jackie Wilson while we enjoyed our first ride on his new wheelchair lift. It felt like a slow-motion trust fall, a mix of excitement and apprehension. This was a significant…
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6 Surprising Insights for Parents of Children with Congenital Heart Defects
Get Pregnant Fast My life transformed on December 24, 2010, when our daughter was born with a serious congenital heart defect (CHD), marking the beginning of my journey as a Heart Mom. Just hours after her birth, she was moved from our local NICU to a cardiac intensive care unit in another state. Her first…
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Infertility: What It Can’t Take Away
Get Pregnant Fast As my children, who are no longer infants, near their second birthday, I found myself sifting through ultrasound images from my pregnancy. This led me to reflect on the challenges we faced just to have our infertility treatments covered by insurance. I recall how fiercely our doctor advocated for us, the emotional…
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Why Leaving Your Family Home Can Be Emotionally Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare to leave the family home we’ve cherished for years, the weight of nostalgia and emotion feels almost unbearable. A decade ago, an eager couple, ready to embark on their journey of life together, transitioned from the vibrancy of city living to the tranquility of the suburbs. Over the years,…