Tag: emotional journey
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The Three Phases of Welcoming a Newborn Home
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to having a newborn, let’s be honest: it can be a struggle. I never truly understood the challenges of the newborn phase until I had a toddler who could sleep through the night, engage in imaginative play, and express affection verbally. Sure, there are beautiful moments, like that first…
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Actress and TV Personality Sarah Collins Shares Joyful News of ‘Miracle Baby’ Following Five-Year Infertility Journey
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt Instagram post, actress and former television host Sarah Collins recently celebrated the arrival of her second child, a daughter named Emma Grace. However, her announcement was not the typical joyful proclamation; instead, Sarah took the opportunity to share her deeply personal struggles with infertility that lasted for five long…
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The Day I Stopped Judging My Son’s Birth Mother
Get Pregnant Fast The first encounter I had with my son’s birth mother was quite daunting. With a fierce expression, she eyed me, making it clear that I was an unwelcome presence. This was my initial experience with foster care, and our “introduction” happened unexpectedly during a visit when the supervisor had briefly stepped away.…
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A Birth Mother Can Change Her Mind: Understanding the Adoption Journey
Read more For prospective adoptive parents, the thought of whether a birth mother might reconsider her choice to place her child for adoption is a common concern. You and your partner may find yourselves grappling with uncertainties about forming a bond with the baby or feeling fully enthusiastic about moving forward with adoption. These feelings…
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Adoption: A Journey Through Three Trimesters
Get Pregnant Fast As we celebrate National Adoption Month, I’ve been reflecting on the profound impact that adoption has had on my life. I’m immensely grateful for the gift of adoption, which led us to our firstborn son. His birth mother made an incredibly tough choice, and we are forever thankful that she chose us…
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My Daughter Survived a Horrific Accident, and Guilt Consumed Me
Get Pregnant Fast In February, my precious daughter found herself in a devastating accident that I will never forget. The sound of the crash reverberated through my mind, an echo that left me in a state of shock. It’s haunting to hear something so catastrophic happen without witnessing it in real-time. What’s more painful? Witnessing…
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Navigating Life After SIDS
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Child Loss What does life look like after experiencing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? It’s a quiet drive back from the hospital on a dreary Sunday morning. Your feet are clad in hospital socks, and a pink teddy bear rests on your lap, supported by a purple box that holds…
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Discovering Your Pregnancy After IVF: Real Stories from Moms
Read more Finding out you’re pregnant through IVF can elicit a whirlwind of emotions—joy, disbelief, excitement, and even fear. For many moms who have gone through this journey, the moment they receive that long-awaited call or glimpse those two pink lines on a test is unforgettable. Here are some heartfelt stories shared by mothers in…
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Why I Decided to Stop My Child’s ADHD Medication
Get Pregnant Fast I found myself cradling those small pills in my hand, and I felt utterly defeated. A new battle had begun. With my son’s innocent eyes fixed on me, I uttered a painful untruth, “This is safe. You’ll be fine. I promise.” In that moment, my internal voice screamed, “Liar! Terrible mother! Failure!”…
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Bittersweet: The Moment Our Home Became “Accessible”
Get Pregnant Fast “Your love keeps lifting me, keep on lifting higher, higher and higher.” Just last week, I serenaded my son with a little Jackie Wilson while we enjoyed our first ride on his new wheelchair lift. It felt like a slow-motion trust fall, a mix of excitement and apprehension. This was a significant…