Tag: personal growth
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Finally, I’m Learning to Love My Body
Get Pregnant Fast Something has shifted in my mindset, and I can’t quite put my finger on what triggered it. Recently, while changing clothes, I caught a glimpse of my naked reflection. I paused and truly observed myself for the first time in many years—a daunting task that typically ended in disappointment and self-criticism. For…
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6 Ways My Flaws Prepared Me for Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 Originally Published: April 26, 2010 Every experienced parent will tell you that there’s no true way to get ready for the journey of parenthood. You can dive into all the parenting books and engage in every forum online, but none of that truly equips you for the chaos…
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Embracing the Empty Nest: A New Chapter in Life
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who has always adored children, I often pondered how I would cope when my four kids eventually flew the coop. Well, that time is rapidly approaching, and I must say, my perspective has shifted dramatically. Instead of fixating on the inevitable void their absence will create, I’m beginning to appreciate…
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This Is It: Embracing Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast I celebrated my 37th birthday this past January, a milestone that has made me reflect on my own journey into adulthood. I can vividly recall the image of my mother at this very age. We were strolling down the street, her pushing my younger sister in a stroller while I trailed behind.…
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How I Found the Motivation to Exercise When It Seemed Impossible
Get Pregnant Fast Let me preface this by saying that I’m just an everyday person who exercises. I’m not a fitness enthusiast by any means. You won’t catch me at a 5 a.m. boot camp (because, sleep) or posting pictures of my daily green smoothie on social media (because, yuck). The only time I perform…
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What I’ve Discovered Through Three Miscarriages in Nine Months
Get Pregnant Fast “This might be a bit unsettling,” my physician remarked. I plugged in my headphones and cranked up the volume on my white noise app, preparing myself for yet another D&C. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the first time I had heard those words. Over the course of the past nine months, I’ve been in…
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I May Not Win the Race, But I Keep Running Anyway
Get Pregnant Fast As I reached the top of the hill, the finish line appeared in the distance like a beacon of hope. The blazing June sun beat down on the pavement, making each stride feel like I was traversing a desert. Sweat dripped down my back, and as I approached the end of my…
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Regret Over Tattoos: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Two years ago, while giving my 7-year-old son, Alex, a haircut in our master bathroom, he asked, “Do tattoos hurt?” I was casually dressed in gym shorts, and Alex was perched on a step stool in his underwear. It was the first time he had brought up my tattoos, and I had…
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10 Ways Motherhood Has Enhanced My Body Image
Get Pregnant Fast As time passes, I can’t help but notice the changes in my body. My hips are wider, my skin shows signs of aging, and I occasionally spot a gray hair. I thought my bust couldn’t possibly shrink more, yet here we are. While I’m not turning heads with my appearance anymore, I…