Tag: love
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Honoring Mothers: A Moment of Reflection This Mother’s Day
Get Pregnant Fast As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s essential to take a moment to celebrate not only the mothers who are present in our lives but also to remember those who have passed away. For many, this day can be bittersweet—a stark reminder of the absence of a beloved mother who is no longer with…
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Our Kids Are Discussing LGBTQ Equality, and That’s Encouraging
Get Pregnant Fast My 7-year-old son is already engaging in conversations about marriage equality during his morning bus ride. Surrounded by peers who insist that men shouldn’t marry men and women shouldn’t marry women, he boldly counters, asking, “If two people love each other, why can’t they get married?” When my son first shared that…
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Embracing the Chaos: Life with Two Sets of Twins
Get Pregnant Fast Photography by Tara Guhl Describing our family as a traveling circus might actually be an understatement. We are a household of four children, all under the age of three. No, this isn’t a blended family, and I’m certainly not overlooking any kids. It just appears that I have a knack for having…
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What Being In Love Is Really Like
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re casually dating someone, you might only notice a few of their quirks. Perhaps they have a habit of biting their nails when anxious, or they enjoy watching less-than-stellar movies. Up to this point, these traits seem endearing—just charming bits of the person you find irresistibly cute. However, once you’re deeply…
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United in Love: How a Call for Support Fostered a Community for My Child
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my life, I’ve learned to embrace miracles. My mentor often said, “Miracles don’t just happen — we rely on them.” These words resonate deeply with me, particularly now as I reflect on the miracle of community following the birth of my son. Some may know our journey through a GoFundMe campaign…
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My Mother’s Battle with Dementia: What Haunts Me Most
Get Pregnant Fast I spoke with my mom today. Many of you likely had similar conversations with your mothers as part of your daily routines. It’s those simple exchanges that often feel the most normal—just like putting on deodorant or running a brush through your hair. However, my interactions with my mom have been anything…
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Let It Out: Why Farting Can Actually Strengthen Your Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Farts are a completely natural part of life, aren’t they? Research indicates that the average individual expels approximately half a liter of gas each day. However, social norms dictate that letting one rip in public places like yoga classes or meetings isn’t exactly acceptable behavior. This leaves many couples to navigate the…
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Is Your Heart Heavy for the World? Change Begins at Home
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle Is Your Heart Heavy for the World? Change Begins at Home by Taylor Morgan Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 12, 2023 Taylor Morgan Recently, the cycle of heartbreak feels unending. How many more cities must we pray for? How many donations can we contribute? How many more tragic…
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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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Even the Strongest Marriages Face Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 14, 2020 Originally Published: Oct. 1, 2017 In nearly two decades of partnership, my spouse has stirred feelings in me that no one else ever has — including anger, frustration, and heartache. There have been moments when I’ve cried until there were no tears left, and times he has acted…