Tag: motherhood
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The Unfiltered Reality of a Twin Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I found ourselves in the cramped ultrasound room, where the technician hesitated to reveal the monitor until she was absolutely sure everything was okay. Talk about nerve-wracking! After what felt like an eternity of silence, I finally asked, “Is everything alright?” The technician turned the screen toward us and…
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Your Partner Can’t Read Your Mind: Stop Expecting Them To
Menu Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast Having a newborn is no small feat; in fact, it’s arguably one of the toughest challenges a person can face. Since welcoming my first child, my admiration for all parents has skyrocketed, especially for my own mother. The moment my daughter entered the world, everything shifted—ranging from the immediate demands…
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The Advantages of Being a Middle-Aged Mom—But Time is the Biggest Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate through middle age, I find myself in a peculiar state where the hair on my chin seems to sprout faster than that on my legs. It’s not alarming yet—just the occasional (okay, frequent) wiry, white strand that I touch, obsess over, and ultimately pluck. (I’ve even stashed tweezers in…
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Mom Shares Relatable Experience of Feeling Invisible Post-Children
Get Pregnant Fast In the journey of motherhood, there are countless experiences that catch us off guard. While one can prepare by reading parenting books and baby-proofing the house, some feelings are just impossible to anticipate. A poignant post by Laura Thompson captures this sentiment perfectly, as she reflects on the overwhelming sense of invisibility…
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You Will Always Love Your Children, But Liking Them Is Another Story
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jamie Whitmore I can vividly recall the moment I first fell in love with each of my children. Equally unforgettable, however, are the times I found myself falling out of like with them. My unwavering, fierce mama bear love has been a constant since their arrivals. In the early days…
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Navigating the Nuances of Kissing Kids: A Journey of Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast “Is it just me, or does it seem a bit strange when parents kiss their children on the lips?” This was a genuine inquiry I posed to my partner during my first pregnancy. To me, the concept seemed straightforward: lips are meant for romantic partners—end of story. Little did I know, there…
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What It Means When a Mom Pulls Her Hair Up
Get Pregnant Fast Whenever I watch a makeover show, I can’t help but notice that the first move a stylist makes with a mom is often to chop off her hair. Time and again, she insists, “I need it long enough to pull back.” Yet the hairstylist seems oblivious, urging her to embrace a trendy…
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Now That I’m a Mom, Will I Ever Reconnect With ‘Me’ Again?
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom of young children, my outings are often a whirlwind of negotiations and compromises, ensuring we can complete our errands without meltdowns or accidents. While I miss my kids during these solitary outings, it’s not enough to keep me home. Sure, I don’t miss the screaming or tantrums, but there’s…