Tag: life lessons
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At 30, I’ve Finally Discovered Myself
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, I found myself spending the night at a friend’s place. It was a far cry from the carefree sleepovers of my twenties. By 9 p.m., I was tucked into bed, kids snuggled up beside me. I wanted nothing more than to drift off, but the mascara still clinging…
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6 Valuable Lessons I Learned from My Mom’s Struggles with Alcoholism
Get Pregnant Fast From an early age, I discovered a great deal about beverages. I learned that red wine is best enjoyed at room temperature, white wine is delightful when chilled, and that one can indulge in a post-dinner drink (or several) without even needing a meal. I also became acutely aware of the fine…
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What Our Outgoing Kids Can Teach Us Reserved Parents About Life
Get Pregnant Fast One sunny afternoon at the park, my adventurous 4-year-old, Mia, darted away from us, her laughter echoing as she confidently approached a complete stranger. With gleeful determination, she plopped down beside the woman, reached out, and declared, “Tickle, tickle!” before scampering back, leaving the woman laughing in disbelief. As a parent who…
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Letting Go of Perfection After Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast From a young age, I dreamed of becoming a mother. This dream morphed into an intense need that influenced every decision I made, shaping my future aspirations. After five years of a loving marriage, I found myself still waiting for the moment I had longed for. I invested countless dollars into pregnancy…
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One Day My Kids Will Understand
Get Pregnant Fast It’s Monday morning, and once again, I find myself barricaded behind the bathroom door, desperately seeking refuge from my two energetic boys. Just two minutes is all I need to recuperate from the morning madness and gulp down enough coffee to mask the overwhelming exhaustion. As I relish this rare moment of…
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A Letter to My Younger Self
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Younger Me, You might not recognize the person I’ve become—these fine lines around my eyes tell tales of countless smiles, and my body has changed as I embraced the journey of motherhood after raising five wonderful children. Each scar on my belly is a testament to the beauty of this experience,…
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Why I Didn’t Fund My Son’s College Education, Despite My Promise
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepared to send my son, whom I’ll refer to as “Jake,” off to college in the spring of 2009, I genuinely believed I could fulfill my promise to pay for his education. My intention was for him to focus solely on his studies, free from the burden of part-time work.…
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10 Insights Gained from Raising Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mother can be both a challenging and fulfilling journey. As my youngest son hits 16, I’ve learned some valuable lessons about raising boys that I’d like to share with you. 1. Choose Your Battles Wisely In a home filled with boys, you’ll find the toilet seat perpetually up, towels tossed…
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10 Ways My Dance Background Prepared Me for Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a classic print, often found in dance studios, that captures the essence of what it means to be a dancer. It showcases a pair of dancer’s legs in a fifth position plié, comically clad in tattered clothing. The tights are frayed, the leg warmers are in shambles, and the ballet shoes…