Tag: personal growth
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To the Anxious Mom-To-Be: Embrace the Motherhood Journey Beyond Your Fears
Get Pregnant Fast So, you’ve just received the news — you’re expecting! Your immediate reaction might be panic, thinking that your freedom has vanished. You may feel as if you’ve just sacrificed your independence, tossing it away like the pregnancy test that confirmed your biggest surprise. You might recall a friend who vanished from her…
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Inspiring Parenting: A Father’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming display of support, a father named Mark is taking significant strides to inspire his child while shining a spotlight on an important cause. This photographer dad is not only capturing precious moments but also fostering resilience and positivity in his little one. His commitment to raising awareness is commendable,…
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Chin Hairs, Neck Wrinkles, and Thinning Hair: The Realities of Middle Age
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I sat through a mandatory HR training session at work, and one topic caught my attention: age discrimination. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects individuals aged 40 and older from unfair treatment based on age. Wait a minute—I now have legal backing for being in my 40s? I still…
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Letting Go: Parenting As a Control Enthusiast
Get Pregnant Fast Breakfast time rolls around, and my 6-year-old daughter shouts, “I need more milk!” “I can get it!” she insists as I automatically rise from my chair. But I force myself to stay seated, observing her dash into the kitchen with her cup. She strains to open the refrigerator, accidentally knocking over the…
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What Keeps Friendships Strong
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I learned that my neighbor’s spouse, the husband of my grandmother’s dear friend, had passed away. The news traveled through our community quickly, as sad news often does, and I braced myself for the influx of cars as people gathered for the funeral. However, what struck me was seeing my grandmother…
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My Edited Self vs. My Authentic Self
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a version of me that feels real—the one I see when I wake each morning, bleary-eyed and barely awake, staring into the mirror with an expression that lacks inspiration. Then there’s my edited self, who emerges from the chaos, cleverly concealing the scars and gray hairs beneath a pleasant façade. This…
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6 Ways Parenting a 3-Year-Old Mirrors Running for President
Get Pregnant Fast While I can’t claim to have firsthand experience running for the highest office in the land, I can confidently say that parenting a 3-year-old shares striking similarities with a presidential campaign. From the relentless scrutiny to the complete lack of privacy, here are six parallels that every parent can relate to: A…
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The Son I Never Expected
Get Pregnant Fast As dawn breaks, my son hops into my bed, curling up against me in a cozy fetal position. I wrap my arm around him and breathe in his sweet baby scent, allowing myself to drift back into slumber. It’s a moment I never envisioned, shared with a child I once thought I…
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The Gap’s Footwear Fiasco & Other Life Lessons by 40
Get Pregnant Fast The years may stretch out, but the time flies by, especially when you’re stuck in a doctor’s waiting room with kids—it can feel like an eternity! Here are some valuable insights I’ve gathered by the time I hit 40. Letting kids help with chores is a brilliant move. They learn responsibility and…
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In Defense of the Unflattering Photo: A Mom’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a funny thing being labeled a millennial. I was born in 1985, which technically places me in that category, but I often find myself questioning that identity. A wise friend once teased, “So you’re basically the oldest millennial,” and, honestly, that feels more accurate. My first cell phone didn’t appear until…