Tag: routines
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To My Partner, On the First Night of Your Deployment
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Alex, As I sit here on this first night of your deployment, the emptiness of our home weighs heavily on my heart. I already miss you more than words can express. Just this evening, I returned from work, and the thought that you wouldn’t be by my side hit me like…
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8 Reasons the Post-Holiday Blues Are Hard to Shake
Get Pregnant Fast After eleven blissful days off, my family and I reluctantly returned to our daily routines yesterday. We relished sleeping in and lounging in our cozy pajamas. I prepared a festive dinner, but quickly shut down the kitchen after receiving a mountain of snacks from friends and neighbors. And let’s not forget the…
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Navigating the Challenges of Motherhood with ADHD
Get Pregnant Fast “I’m sorry,” I say to my teenage babysitter, Jenna. It’s 2:45 PM, and I promised to pick her up at 3:00. She waves me off, “No worries.” “No, really,” I explain. “I have ADHD. I have a choice: I can either arrive late and scramble, or I can compensate and show up…
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When You Realize You’re a Softie Parent and Chaos Reigns
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to my parenting approach, I often find myself in a balancing act akin to Goldilocks. I’m not the strict Tiger Mom, nor do I hover like a Helicopter Parent. While I maintain a relatively relaxed attitude towards many aspects of parenting, I wouldn’t classify myself as a Free-Range Parent…