Tag: midlife

  • 14 Reasons Your 40s Are Like Being a Teen Again

    Get Pregnant Fast As I sat in the orthodontist’s chair, a wave of nostalgia washed over me. Here I was, at 43, getting fitted for dental trays to correct my teeth—again! It felt a bit embarrassing, especially since I had already endured braces as a teenager. Listening to the dental assistant list the forbidden foods—gummy…

  • Navigating Midlife: A Journey Similar to Puberty

    Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the tumultuous years of puberty! It’s hard not to chuckle when reminiscing about the awkwardness and confusion that accompanied those formative years. As a mother now experiencing midlife, I vividly recall the class that prepared us seventh-grade girls for the whirlwind of puberty. Soon, my fifth-grade daughter will sit through a…

  • Embracing My 40s: Finally Living Life to the Fullest

    Get Pregnant Fast As I sit alone at my favorite café, gazing out the window, I’m counting down the moments until I can treat myself to a movie. This time last year, the thought of spending an evening solo would have made me uneasy. But with a rare child-free moment on my hands, I decided…