Tag: emotional health
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Understanding Separation Anxiety During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know and How to Manage It
Read more It’s not uncommon to feel a surge of anxiety when you’re away from your partner or a trusted support person during pregnancy. This experience, known as separation anxiety, can be heightened during this transformative time. Let me share a personal story to illustrate this. When my partner, Jake, announced he was heading out…
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How Growing Up in a Divorced Family Can Shape Your Own Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast My parents separated when I was just 10 years old. My father left for another relationship, and he passed away a decade later after his fourth marriage. Meanwhile, my mother is currently on her third marriage. The result? An extended family that includes numerous stepparents, stepsiblings, half-siblings, and step-relatives, many of whom…
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Navigating Complex Parental Relationships
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter came home from school one day, she shared a surprising fact with her friend: “I have four cousins.” Her friend, curious, asked for their names. My first grader eagerly listed the children of my spouse’s brother and the kids of our close family friends, whom she affectionately calls Auntie…
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5 Reasons I’m Choosing to Step Away from Fertility Treatments
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I embarked on our journey of infertility three years after tying the knot, fully aware that we might require assistance in starting a family. My husband, a cancer survivor from his teenage years, faced challenges that left us seeking medical help to expand our family. After investing nearly $100,000…
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This Is 300 Lbs.: We Are More Than Just a Number on the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself surprised by the number of comments I receive from readers who commend me for my openness. It’s amusing, really, because I wouldn’t label myself as vulnerable at all. To me, vulnerability means allowing people to witness your emotional struggles — you know, like having those moments when you…
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I See Through You, My Disingenuous Friend
Get Pregnant Fast They say friendships come in various forms: some serve a purpose, others are seasonal, and a few last a lifetime. However, there exists a fourth type – the “fake friend.” And, unfortunately, that’s precisely what you are. You exude superficiality, self-interest, and duplicity at your core, a truth I had to confront…
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Stress During Pregnancy: Effects, Tips, and More
Read more Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re expecting a little one. If you’re wondering how stress might affect your pregnancy, you’re not alone. Let’s dive into this topic in a friendly, relatable way. Understanding Emotional Stress in Pregnancy The journey of pregnancy comes with a whirlwind of changes. Between hormones playing tricks on…
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Imaginary Friends: Understanding Your Child’s Creative Companion
Read more Your little one has a new buddy named “Charlie” who seems to be with her everywhere she goes. Is this just a charming phase, or something to worry about? Let’s break down the world of imaginary friends and what it means for your toddler. What Exactly is an Imaginary Friend? An imaginary friend…