Tag: parenting journey
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Mom Chronicles Toddler’s Heart Surgery Journey Through Photos of His Scars
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt journey of resilience and hope, one family is shedding light on their son’s battle with congenital heart disease, sharing their experiences and emotions through powerful images that showcase his scars. For many parents, the desire for a healthy child is paramount, a sentiment that resonates deeply even before a…
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Moms, It’s Time to Stop Apologizing for How You Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Today is one of those empowering days for me, and I’ve resolved to stop feeling guilty about my unique approach to motherhood. You know what? It’s clearly working! My children are generally happy and healthy, and it’s simply too exhausting to try to adhere to every single parenting guideline out there. So,…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is July 29!
Read more As your due date approaches, it’s essential to stay informed about what’s happening week by week. At this stage, your baby is roughly the size of a bunch of Swiss chard. With their growing brain, your baby’s head is getting heavier, which can mean more pressure on your bladder—yikes! Fun Facts About July…
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Troops Celebrate a Gender Reveal for a Fallen Soldier’s Baby
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt tribute to their friend and comrade, a group of soldiers came together to celebrate a gender reveal for the child of their fallen brother. Specialist Mark Thompson, a dedicated member of the United States Army, was tragically killed while serving in Afghanistan last August, leaving behind his wife, Emily,…
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How Parenthood Led Me to Embrace My Transgender Identity
Get Pregnant Fast Parenthood is an odd journey. I find myself endlessly scrubbing sticky substances off my furniture and uttering phrases like, “Please don’t poke your brother with that fork!” Yet, amidst the chaos of raising three little ones, these tiny humans have prompted me to take a long, hard look at my own identity.…
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Understanding the Complexity of a Rainbow Pregnancy
The Myth vs. Reality of a Rainbow Pregnancy Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Stillbirth Experiencing a pregnancy after a stillbirth is a journey that diverges significantly from the joyful expectations typically associated with pregnancy. It’s less about baby showers and gender reveals and more about late-night hospital visits and emotional breakdowns in the shower. Should…
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Dear Partner: This Phase Won’t Last Forever
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been a little over a year since our beautiful daughter arrived, and wow, have things transformed. Gone are the spontaneous getaways and frequent date nights; now, our adventures require meticulous planning, and we often find ourselves asleep by 9 p.m. instead of enjoying late-night escapades. I wasn’t oblivious to the fact…