Tag: personal growth
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All the Ways I Was Mistaken About Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Admitting I was wrong is not exactly my strong suit. In fact, I’d rather endure an endless series of dental cleanings than confess when I’ve misjudged something. Yet, here I am, ready to own up to my misconceptions about motherhood. So, let me take a moment to whisper an apology to all…
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How I Overcame the Feeling of Not Doing Enough
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, I decided to take a few hours off to accompany my daughter, Lily, to her five-year checkup. She was a bundle of nerves, worried about the possibility of getting a shot but also curious about the fun things the doctor would do: examining her ears, asking her questions, checking her…
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The Self-Centeredness of Youth: A Privilege I’ve Outgrown
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in my final year of college, I managed to defy the norms of my generation and land a job before I even walked across the graduation stage. I took a part-time position at an advertising agency, and once I received my diploma, I transitioned into a full-time role, crafting…
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Dear Son,
Get Pregnant Fast As you embark on this new chapter of your life, I want to share some essential truths that will guide you. You are now stepping into manhood, but remember, I’m still your mother, and I’ll always have words of wisdom to impart because my love for you is unwavering. Spread Kindness and…
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Why Embracing “Good Enough” Makes Me a Better Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a mom is often described as having your heart forever outside your body, and let me tell you, that sentiment rings truer than I could have ever imagined. From the moment we step into motherhood, a whirlwind of worries consumes us, coupled with the unrealistic expectations society places upon us. We’re…
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From Volunteer to Recipient: My Journey at the Food Pantry
Get Pregnant Fast “Can the kids have some candy?” “Can they have this?” “Is it okay for the kids to grab a sucker?” I snap back to reality, realizing a volunteer at the food pantry has been talking to me. Although I heard him, my mind was elsewhere. “Oh gosh,” I chuckle nervously. “I’m sorry,…
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I Am Mother, Hear Me Roar: A Mom’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I’m raising my hands in surrender to motherhood. I can’t carry on like this any longer. Last night, my little one decided that 3 a.m. was the ideal time for some late-night TV, and I spent over an hour trying to convince him otherwise. At our Mommy and Me class, he…
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The Emptiness After Deciding to Stop Expanding Your Family
Get Pregnant Fast On a brisk autumn day in 2013, my husband, Mark, underwent a vasectomy. We had never intended to start a family, yet life surprised us with two children born just 355 days apart. Given our circumstances, it felt like the right decision to ensure we wouldn’t have any more. It was a…