Tag: personal growth
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We’ve Been Friends for So Long That…
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve shared so many years of friendship that I can vividly recall when you first experienced your period, and you remember the day I started wearing a bra. We still have each other’s childhood phone numbers memorized, can easily name the streets we grew up on, and understand the complexities of returning…
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Celebrating the ‘Lasts’: A Reflection on Life’s Unseen Endings
Get Pregnant Fast In our lives, we often find ourselves celebrating significant milestones—the first loves, first jobs, and those precious first steps our children take. These ‘firsts’ are cherished moments, often captured in photographs and commemorated on calendars. The anticipation that surrounds a first day of school, for example, opens doors to new friendships and…
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Motherhood: A Journey of Uncertainty and Love
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood can be defined in countless ways, but for me, it’s about capturing the myriad emotions that come with loving your child. It’s an experience that can feel both monumental and minute, all at once. Every aspect of motherhood has woven itself into the fabric of my being. It begins with early…
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Why I Revamped the Colors in My Wardrobe
Get Pregnant Fast Most days, I’m so absorbed in my laptop that I hardly notice the world around me. However, during a recent trip to my favorite café, two young women caught my attention. One was clad in a vibrant fuchsia top, while the other sported electric blue pants and sneakers as green as a…
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10 Essential Guidelines for Dating a Divorced Dad
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating a relationship with a divorced father can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. Having dated a single dad with three kids, I’ve learned valuable lessons—some the hard way. Here are ten guidelines to help you steer clear of the pitfalls I encountered. Don’t Take it Personally It’s easy to feel like…
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Reflections on Turning 49
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday marked my 49th birthday, and it got me thinking about the life lessons I’ve gathered over the years. Reflecting on my journey from being a 29-year-old newlywed with a small child, I couldn’t have predicted the twists and turns that would shape my life. Fast forward two decades, and here I…
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Your 25th High School Reunion—Just Go
Get Pregnant Fast Can you believe it’s been a quarter of a century since my biggest dilemma was whether my lab partner in chemistry had studied harder than I did, or if I had enough hairspray in my locker to survive post-dance team practice? This summer, I’ll be attending my 25-year high school reunion, ready…
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9 Reasons Life in Your 40s Beats Your 20s
Get Pregnant Fast As you transition from your 20s to your 40s, you might hear older folks claim that you’re entering “the best years of your life.” Back then, I often felt lost in a sea of career uncertainty and relationship woes, leading me to question if things would only get tougher. Thankfully, I can…
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Embracing Imperfection in Motherhood: Learning from My Mistakes
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, the journey of motherhood feels almost effortless. There are days when I revel in the blissful moments, convinced that I’m nailing this whole parenting gig. We glide through weeks of harmony, and I temporarily forget the challenging episodes—the times I lost my patience, when I felt the need to apologize, and…