Author: mutony
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A Space of Her Own
Get Pregnant Fast Just as my daughter transitioned from 12 to 13, a bold sign appeared on her bedroom door: “PRIVATE. DO NOT ENTER!!!!!” Adorned with fruity-scented markers and cheerful daisy stickers, the multiple exclamation points left no doubt about her intentions. Throughout her seventh-grade year, her signs evolved, reflecting her growing sense of humor…
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Why Mothers Are Tough as Nails
Get Pregnant Fast When we talk about strength, let’s start with the incredible experience of childbirth. It’s undoubtedly one of the most awe-inspiring feats I’ve ever witnessed. My partner, Sarah, has brought our three children into the world, all through cesarean sections. While there’s a lot of debate around the frequency of C-sections, that’s not…
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“Honey, You Might Smell” and Other Hard Truths for New Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, new moms! Before you get defensive, let’s chat about some things that might be a bit tough to swallow. I promise I’m coming from a place of compassion and understanding. You need to hear these truths because, honestly, your friends might not have the courage to say them—and let’s be…
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To the Man Who Assumed I Was Expecting
Get Pregnant Fast I was dressed in one of my favorite ModCloth A-line dresses that day, complete with pleats that swayed as I stood there. My kids were darting around the church garden, their laughter filling the air. Just as I was enjoying the moment, a man with a gravelly voice approached me. “All boys,…
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Rage: The Most Frightening Symptom of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast It was the rage that truly unsettled me. I anticipated feeling downcast, sad, and irritable—emotions that certainly came, but the intensity of the rage was something I never saw coming. This overwhelming anger ultimately pushed me to seek help. About five weeks after the arrival of my second daughter, Lily, my husband…
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6 Things I No Longer Care About in My 40s
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! As a woman navigating the middle-aged landscape, there’s a certain freedom that comes with this phase of life. If I’m lucky enough to live to 95, I’m currently in the middle of my adventure. Looking back, I see a mix of challenges like demanding parenting, self-esteem battles, and a few…
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How to Be the Ultimate Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mom is no easy feat, especially when you’ve burned the midnight oil scrolling through your phone, only to be jolted awake by the sound of your youngest stirring at the crack of dawn. After you manage to whip up breakfast and set up a cartoon to keep them entertained, you…
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Baby Shower Jealousy: A Perspective on Adoption Celebrations
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom of three, I’ve never had the chance to enjoy a baby shower. My daughter entered the world in 1992, while I adopted my two sons from China in 2012 and 2013 when they were just two and three years old. Now, I find myself navigating life with a twenty-two-year-old…
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Why I Give My Introverted Child Time Alone
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit at my kitchen desk, typing on my laptop, I hear my 11-year-old son, Jake, engrossed in a book in the living room. He expressed a desire for some alone time, and I couldn’t be more pleased. We used to live in a house with an open layout, where the…
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Teaching Our Kids to Appreciate the Ordinary
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 Originally Published: June 8, 2023 Today was, by most standards, just another ordinary day. We all experience countless days like this—filled with nothing particularly remarkable, no grand celebrations or monumental achievements. Yet, it’s these seemingly mundane moments that actually compose the majority of our lives. The fleeting highs…