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Why Developmental Milestones Are Overrated
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7 Insights I Wish I’d Known About New Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Expectant Me, Before you dive into that Amazon baby registry, let’s take a moment to discuss some essential truths about new motherhood that I wish someone had shared with me. As you prepare for your little one’s arrival, you’ve meticulously crafted a nursery, selected the perfect layette, and researched breast pump…
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Thank You for Accepting Me: A Letter from an Autistic Man to His Future Wife
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I turned five, I dreamed of love and marriage. I pictured us meeting by the time I hit 25, starting a family at 30, and most importantly, achieving a happiness I had yet to experience. Life took a turn when I was diagnosed with autism at four years old.…
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Home Renovation Star Offers Parenting Wisdom We All Needed to Hear
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where parenting can often feel overwhelming, a recent post by home renovation star, Emily Parker, has struck a chord with many. Known for her stunning designs on HGTV’s popular show, Emily took to social media to share a heartfelt parenting lesson that has resonated widely. In her Facebook update,…
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Embracing My Feistiness at 47: A Reflection on Age and Beauty
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a curious thing, how as the years pass, we often become more at ease with ourselves, even when time gives us fewer reasons to feel that way. When we’re young and deemed beautiful, we may grapple with insecurity and self-doubt. Helen Mirren encapsulated this notion perfectly when she said, “One of…
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Please Stop Apologizing for Your Imperfections
Get Pregnant Fast Dear fellow moms, I’m exhausted from hearing your excuses, and honestly, I’m tired of making them myself. Why do we feel the need to explain every little flaw to our friends and neighbors? Why do we justify things we can’t change or don’t even want to? You don’t need to tell me…
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If I Had Known…
Get Pregnant Fast If I had truly grasped the depths of sleep deprivation before becoming a parent… If I had understood the sheer volume of bodily fluids I would be cleaning up throughout my children’s formative years… If I had realized how the constant refrain of “Mom? Mom? Mom?” could wear on my last nerve…
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Not Sorry: 25 Things We Should Stop Apologizing For
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a certain weight to the phrase “I’m sorry.” It can express genuine regret or serve as a polite placeholder in conversation. But more often than not, we find ourselves apologizing when we really shouldn’t. Women, in particular, have a tendency to over-apologize, often seeking approval or trying to smooth over situations…
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You Can Embrace a Joyful Marriage Without Shared Interests
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of relationships, it’s a common belief that couples must share similar interests to thrive. However, I’m here to tell you that my marriage proves otherwise. My partner, Mark, has been a car enthusiast for as long as anyone can remember. His mother often reminisces about how he started tinkering…
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Finding Myself Amidst the Chaos of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 8:49 on a Sunday morning, and by all accounts, I should still be lounging in my cozy pajamas. However, I’m wide awake and showered, already feeling overwhelmed by the endless to-do list swirling in my mind. As I dry my hair, I find myself tearing up—a completely ridiculous reaction, I know.…