Tag: emotional journey
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Navigating Middle School: A Journey with My Autistic Son
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jenna Thompson Updated: Aug. 6, 2020 Originally Published: Feb. 7, 2018 Colorfully painted lockers line the hallways, yet they evoke a sense of panic and anxiety within me as a protective mother. My own middle school experience was filled with joy—collecting stuffed animals, perfecting my hair for school pictures, and folding…
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Why I Thought I’d Be a Relaxed ‘Fed Is Best’ Mom but Became Obsessed with Exclusive Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast “What’s happening here?” I exclaimed, waking up from an exhausting four-hour nap—the longest I had slept since giving birth to my daughter just ten days prior. As I blinked away the sleep, I spotted my partner comfortably seated in the nursing chair, feeding our newborn with a bottle of formula we had…
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Understanding the Phenomenon of ‘Momopause’
Get Pregnant Fast In a woman’s life, there comes a moment when the overwhelming chaos of early motherhood begins to fade, allowing her to consider her own identity once more. Perhaps during a rare, uninterrupted shower, she notices the absence of tiny observers watching her every move. As the soothing water cascades over her, free…
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Hospital Hosts Heartwarming ‘Graduation’ Ceremonies for NICU Babies
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching initiative, a hospital in North Carolina has introduced ‘graduation’ ceremonies for infants transitioning out of the NICU, bringing joy to families during a challenging time. The emotional journey of welcoming a newborn is often amplified when that baby requires specialized care in a NICU. To alleviate some of that…
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Sending Your Child to High School: A Challenge Greater Than Their First Day of Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepared for my son Ethan’s transition to high school, the gravity of the moment weighed heavily. His backpack was neatly positioned by the back door, his lunch box was ready, and all necessary school documents were organized in a fresh folder alongside a pencil case filled with perfectly sharpened pencils.…
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Navigating Pregnancy After a Miscarriage: The Emotional Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is often a time of joy and anticipation, but for those who have recently experienced a miscarriage, it can also be fraught with anxiety and uncertainty. The bittersweet emotions that accompany the news of a new pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially when the memory of loss is still fresh. Here’s a…
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Kindergarten: A Bittersweet Transition
Get Pregnant Fast There has never been a child more eager to begin kindergarten than my youngest. It felt as though she believed school held a grand secret, one she was finally being allowed to discover. In her mind, once she learned that secret, she would achieve the status that all five-year-olds dream of—being BIG.…
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My Toddler Isn’t Walking Yet, and It’s a Challenge for Us
Get Pregnant Fast As I held my daughter Mia’s tiny hands, she wobbled carefully around the playground, displaying a newfound confidence that brought a smile to my face. Despite her determination, Mia still grapples with balance, muscle strength, endurance, and coordination. At nearly 2 ½ years old, the ability to walk independently remains just out…
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I Experienced Grief During My Son’s Birth—Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be an emotional rollercoaster, and my journey with my youngest son was no exception. As he turned four, I reflect on the tumultuous experience that was his arrival into the world. Despite being a healthy, vibrant child, my pregnancy was fraught with challenges that left me grappling with grief. From…
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Reality Star Overcomes Fertility Struggles and Welcomes Twins
Get Pregnant Fast In an emotional revelation, reality television star and real estate mogul Ethan Rivers and his partner, Jake Thompson, have announced they are expecting twins this fall through a surrogate. This joyful news comes after the couple faced multiple heartbreaking pregnancy losses, including a set of twins in 2018. Ethan expressed his overwhelming…