Tag: personal growth
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Time Flies (Not Your Typical Parenting Piece)
Get Pregnant Fast Every time I’m out with my kids, whether at Starbucks, Target, or Costco, I hear the same refrain from strangers: “Don’t blink; it goes by so fast.” It’s a familiar sentiment that’s become almost a cliché in my parenting journey. After nearly 13 years of raising my children, I’ve grown somewhat numb…
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I Don’t See My Partner as More Attractive Because They Wear Makeup, But That’s Not What Matters
Get Pregnant Fast After the birth of our third child, my partner, Sarah, began experiencing dark spots on her face, prompting her to start wearing makeup. Interestingly, I found myself arguing against it. “You don’t need makeup. You’ve always been beautiful,” I insisted as she applied foundation in our bathroom mirror. We had been married…
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Embracing My Uniqueness: Why I Learned to Love Being Albino
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in a quaint coastal town in California—one you may not recognize—was a unique experience. Just five minutes from the beach, I basked in sunny weather that often hovered around a pleasant 62 degrees. While my friends were busy soaking up the sun, applying sunscreen, and perfecting their tans, I found…
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Embracing the Transformative Journey of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Entering motherhood often feels like losing a piece of yourself, marking a significant transition in your life. Typically, rites of passage come with insights and tools to help you navigate your new responsibilities. However, when you become a mother, all you’re met with are diaper coupons, a complimentary can of formula (regardless…
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What My Mother Taught Me About Self-Promotion
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my mother was anything but conventional. Loud, brash, and sometimes a bit off-color, her advice was often memorable and occasionally inappropriate. Yet, nestled among those vivid memories are some invaluable lessons. One of the most profound teachings she imparted was how to effectively talk about myself. As a bookish pre-teen…
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Why I Capture So Many Moments of My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast As a self-proclaimed “Momarazzi,” I fully embrace my passion for photography, especially when it comes to my daughter. There’s something incredibly fulfilling about freezing those fleeting moments of her childhood, creating a tangible collection of memories that we can cherish forever. It’s not just for me—it’s a gift for her as well.…
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Missing My Kids Is Not a Reason to Stay Home
Get Pregnant Fast To say I experience a deep longing for my children when I step away is an understatement. I’ve felt overwhelming anxiety, sleepless nights, and even physical sickness at the thought of leaving them. Friends have suggested I loosen my grip, that it’s not typical to feel this way just because I’m taking…
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A Letter to My Daughter as You Approach College
Get Pregnant Fast As you stand on the threshold of college, it’s common to hear people say that these years will be the best of your life. It’s a narrative we’ve shared for generations, but honestly, I wonder if adults conveniently forget the challenges of college, much like they do the struggles of childbirth. Remember,…
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I Am a Scorpion Slayer
Get Pregnant Fast The other night, as I prepared for bed, I followed my usual routine: checking the locks, switching off the lights, and giving my sleeping child a gentle kiss on the forehead. This nightly ritual is almost second nature, and while I reached for the thermostat to crank up the air conditioning, my…
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When Friendships Fall Short of Expectations Yet Still Bring Abundance
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I found myself in tears—unexpectedly, yet somehow, it made perfect sense. I had been reflecting on an essay about friendship, and with each word I read, emotions began to swell within me. Eventually, I had to stop reading, bury my face in my hands, and let the tears flow. Life can…