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Confronting the Birthday Blahs: Reflections on Turning 42
Get Pregnant Fast As the eve of my 42nd birthday approaches, I find myself grappling with the all-too-familiar urge to retreat to the pantry for comfort. But this year, I’m resolved to tackle the Birthday Blahs head-on. Instead of wallowing, I’m choosing to reflect on why this milestone can be even more fulfilling than turning…
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To the Man Who Thought He Could “Fix” Me with His Masculinity
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve been grappling with how to articulate my feelings after encountering a rather shocking comment online. It was just a handful of words buried beneath an article I wrote about mental health, but they struck a nerve. They made me feel angry, upset, and ultimately, scared. The comment was not merely harsh…
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Postpartum Anxiety: When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 18, 2016 Originally Published: Oct. 22, 2015 Do I appear scared in that photo? Honestly, I can’t recall if I was terrified or just dazed from the post-C-section medications, which are no joke. I do remember thinking the hospital food tasted like a gourmet feast, but I realized later I…
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You Might Be Transmitting Math Anxiety to Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a complex journey, and it turns out that one of the unexpected challenges we face is the potential to pass on our own anxieties, particularly when it comes to subjects like math. This was highlighted in a recent study that found parents with high levels of math anxiety can…
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Marriage Isn’t Picture-Perfect: Ditching the Illusion of Perfection
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: the secret to a fulfilling marriage lies in letting go of that idealized version of what a happy union should be. Wipe that image from your mind—permanently. You might also want to release the fantasy of how your marriage functioned pre-kids, because that era is long gone (just like…
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No, I Don’t Want My Birth Filmed. Seriously, Get That Camera Out of Here.
Get Pregnant Fast During my first labor, I invited my entire family to join me in the delivery room. I thought it would be a heartwarming experience, a day filled with laughter and shared joy. Unfortunately, I was mistaken. As the Pitocin coursed through my veins, and I felt the first wave of contractions, I…
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Mom’s Honest Post Hits Home: Why ‘Perfection’ Is Overrated
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of parenthood, it’s easy to fall into the trap of striving for perfection. We juggle packing nutritious lunches, assisting with homework, reading bedtime stories, and ensuring our little ones are clean and dressed. Despite our best efforts, there are moments when we stumble. A recent viral Facebook post by…
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How to Change Your First Name in Your 40s
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always had a complicated relationship with my name, Lezlie. It’s not just the way it sounds; it feels like a constant reminder that I’m overlooked and misunderstood. Studies show that the sound of our names can trigger specific responses in the brain, especially in areas linked to our sense of identity.…
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ICE Detains Undocumented Father While Dropping Kids Off at School
Get Pregnant Fast In a harrowing incident last week, an undocumented father of four was apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while delivering his children to school. Miguel Torres, 48, was simply doing what countless parents do every morning—transporting his daughters to their respective schools in a neighborhood of Los Angeles—when ICE agents…
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9 Frustrations of Working Moms That Can Drive You Up the Wall
Get Pregnant Fast As a working mother, I’ve experienced the challenges of balancing a career and family life firsthand. Juggling the demands of work with the unpredictability of parenting can feel like navigating an obstacle course. Here are nine things that can truly test the patience of working moms everywhere. Unexpected Morning Mishaps Imagine it’s…