Tag: love
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7 Reasons I Cherish My Husband After Seven Years of Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat in the passenger seat of our car, I found myself frantically typing on my phone. We were en route to celebrate our seven-year wedding anniversary, and amidst the whirlwind of caring for our energetic toddler and our newborn, I had completely forgotten to pick up a card. Feeling a…
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12 Brutally Honest Things I Wish I Could Say to My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Parenthood is a wild ride filled with ups and downs that you can only truly appreciate when you’re knee-deep in the chaos. Some days, it feels like a mixture of joy, frustration, and exhaustion all rolled into one. As a parent, there are moments when the polite words I share with my…
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Finding Serenity Amidst the Chaos: What Calms Me on Tough Days
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Picture this: you wake up after a restless night, greeted by the early cries of your little one, and the day ahead is filled with chores like grocery shopping, laundry, and cleaning—all while managing a fussy infant who insists on being held at all…
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6 Important Lessons for My Insecure Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast My dearest Emily, once again, you came home from school feeling heartbroken. It’s painful to see how cruel children can be, often without even realizing it. You’re feeling left out, ridiculed, and isolated. I know that the bathroom stall has become a refuge for your tears, but I want you to know…
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I Am a Mother: Grateful, Blessed, and Sometimes “That Mom”
Get Pregnant Fast I am a mother. I am “Mom.” I am “Mama.” I am “MOMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEE!!!” I live in yoga pants, yet I rarely practice yoga. My sneakers are always on, but running isn’t my forte. My hair? Often hidden under a baseball cap—mostly because I haven’t had the time to deal with my gray…
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For Better or Worse, I Chose You: A Letter to My Husband
Get Pregnant Fast The baby’s wailing fills the air, while I’m in the kitchen trying to prepare dinner. The dog is having a meltdown, barking at who knows what—perhaps a speck of dust or a butterfly a world away. The trash can is overflowing, despite my reminders to you to take it out. As I…
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Learning How Not to Take Out Our Bad Days on Our Partners
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: November 22, 2023 Originally Published: November 22, 2023 I recently lost my cool with my partner. It was a Sunday afternoon after a chaotic week filled with stress, sleepless nights, and illness. I had been trying to focus on work, and my husband was taking our kids to Grandma’s for a…
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How to Talk to Your Child About LGBTQ+ Individuals
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, it’s clear that raising children involves more than just providing food, discipline, and financial support. Kids require emotional development, thoughtful guidance, and yes, a safe space to understand the world around them—including the presence of LGBTQ+ individuals. You may find yourself wondering how to navigate conversations about same-sex couples when…
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Three Funerals and a Wedding: Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs
Get Pregnant Fast The movie Four Weddings and a Funeral was released the same year I tossed my cap into the air at graduation, and I vividly remember wishing I could leap into that charming world. It was a realm where somewhat awkward British singles maneuvered through the complicated landscape of love and loss, all…
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Motherhood Redefined: A Personal Journey Through Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is an intricate dance of love, understanding, and adaptability. My approach to parenting is a unique blend of styles customized for each child, ensuring they feel cherished for who they truly are. Currently, I’m navigating the whirlwind of raising two teenage boys—both taller than me, yet always my little ones at…