Tag: life lessons
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This Grandma Who Flashed a Baseball Stadium is Truly Living Her Best Life
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of baseball, fans often dream of making a memorable appearance on the Jumbotron. Recently, an older woman at a Dodgers game seized her moment in the spotlight and decided to go all out. With a playful shimmy and shake, she confidently flashed the entire crowd of 45,225 fans. Talk…
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No Way Our Teen Is Getting a New Car for His 16th Birthday
Get Pregnant Fast On my 17th birthday, I stepped out of the DMV, squinting against the late November sun, searching for my mom. She was parked and waiting as I completed the much-anticipated written driver’s test. Having successfully passed my road test—proving I could parallel park like a pro—the written exam was the final hurdle…
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Hey Kids, My Uterus Isn’t Your GPS
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, my dear children! Gather ’round for a moment because we need to have a little heart-to-heart. You know those two incredible orbs in your head, commonly referred to as “eyes”? It’s time to put them to good use because, frankly, I think you’ve forgotten how to employ them effectively. These lovely…
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Hey Kids, Keep in Mind: Not Every Love Story is a Fairytale
Get Pregnant Fast You once asked how I met your dad, and if it felt like a fairytale where a prince finds his princess and they live blissfully ever after. I wish I could tell you that it was. I’d love to say he whisked me away on grand adventures, filled with champagne toasts in…
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Your Youngest Child Benefits from Your Best Parenting Skills (Because You Learn to Chill Out)
Get Pregnant Fast Take a moment to reflect on those early weeks you spent at home with your first baby. Recall the over-the-top measures you took, such as meticulously tracking feeding schedules (in pencil, of course, for adjustments), documenting every diaper change in detail, and ensuring your home was a silent sanctuary for naptime (big…
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Never Too Late: A Heartwarming Reminder to Chase Your Dreams
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where dreams often feel out of reach, the Humans of New York Facebook page continuously captivates us with poignant tales of real people overcoming adversity. A recent post has particularly resonated, reminding us that it’s never too late to pursue our passions. The focal point of this story is…
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Dear Daughter, Embrace Independence Before Committing to a Partner
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, You’ve just returned home from a bustling day in sixth grade. You burst through the door, eager to slip into your pajamas, savor some pizza (a sentiment I share every afternoon), and FaceTime with your friends. As I observe you surrounded by your close-knit group, reveling in sleepovers, sports games,…
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Stay Connected With Your Cherished Friends
Get Pregnant Fast This past weekend, I received some truly heartbreaking news. A dear friend of mine, someone I had lost contact with over the years, is battling a severe illness—brain cancer. She has a loving husband and three young children, and my heart aches for them all. Regret fills me as I realize I…
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A Tribute to Growing Up with Brothers
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up with two brothers was an adventure, to say the least. As the eldest sibling in a trio of boys just 17 months apart, I spent much of my childhood dodging a barrage of smelly surprises, often questioning how long it had been since they’d last bathed. Being the only girl…
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This Mom Left Her Kids at Carpool to Impart a Crucial Lesson
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves waiting in the car while our children finish up their activities. It can be incredibly frustrating, especially when it feels like they are taking their sweet time. One mother, Sarah Lawson, decided she had reached her breaking point after a particularly long wait at carpool. Sarah,…