Tag: emotional journey
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What It’s Like to Love Someone with Dementia
Get Pregnant Fast The journey of loving someone with dementia is a relentless cycle that brings heartache and confusion. Stage One: Denial “Have you talked to Mom?” I dread that question every time one of my siblings calls. “Yes,” I respond, squeezing my eyes shut before asking, “Why?” The answer is always the same: “She…
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The Overwhelming Fear of New Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast When I welcomed my son into the world on a chilly autumn morning, I was engulfed by a wave of emotions I never anticipated. Tears of joy streamed down my face as I gazed at him, and the first thing I exclaimed was, “He’s absolutely adorable!” For the first day at the…
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What I Learned from a Week in the Pediatric Neurology Unit
Get Pregnant Fast Sinking into the warmth of the bath, I felt the sting of water against my raw hands, a reminder of the relentless scrubbing with antiseptic solution from the dispensers lining the hospital corridors. I had pressed the thin metal bar at the entrance to my daughter’s room countless times, each touch a…
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Navigating the Challenges of Secondary Infertility: A Personal Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast “I’m feeling anxious about going through the two-week wait again,” my friend, who has also faced infertility, shared with me just days before discovering she was expecting her little one. We both experienced the trials of infertility and found ourselves pregnant around the same time; her baby arrived only a couple of…
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What It’s Like When Your Marriage Is Coming to an End
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Updated: July 8, 2021 Originally Published: June 8, 2017 After years of turmoil, my husband and I have reached a point where we can somewhat accept that our marriage is coming to an end. This journey has been lengthy, filled with denial, heartache, and a deep sense of loss.…
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The Bittersweet Conclusion of My Journey as a Stay-at-Home Dad
Get Pregnant Fast Let me start by saying that being a stay-at-home dad has been a deeply rewarding experience, though it comes with its own challenges. In a society where both parents often need to work to make ends meet, being a stay-at-home parent is a rare privilege, and I fully recognize that. However, if…
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One Unyielding Friendship Deal-Breaker
Get Pregnant Fast Friendship is about acceptance. When you’re my friend, I embrace you — your quirks, your chaos, your struggles, and everything that comes with you. I accept your partner, your children, and while our kids may not be best friends, I genuinely wish for their happiness and success. I’m here to listen as…
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Navigating the Emotional Landscape of College Parenting: Embracing My New Role
Get Pregnant Fast The wave of emotions caught me off guard. As I drove away from my son’s second parents’ weekend at college, tears streamed down my face. Though he’s now a sophomore, I had missed last year’s event, making this visit all the more special. With him not returning for Thanksgiving this year, I…
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Yesterday, I Struggled With My Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday was a tough day with my toddler. Yes, I’m admitting it. Her new teeth were breaking through, leaving her gums tender and sore. Drool dripped onto our furniture, soaked our sleeves, and smeared across every surface she touched. When she wasn’t busy exploring, her cries of discomfort echoed through the house.…