Tag: emotional support
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I Survived a Colicky Baby, and You Can Too
Get Pregnant Fast When I discovered I was expecting our third child, I was taken by surprise. On top of that, I was feeling unwell—really unwell. For the entire nine months, I relied on that little strawberry-flavored lifesaver, Zofran, just to get through the days. By June, I was more than ready to be done…
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A Letter to My Son About His Future Wife’s Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Son, As you and your future wife embark on the incredible journey of starting a family, I feel compelled to share some insights about the rollercoaster ride that is pregnancy. This is a time filled with unparalleled joy, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges. Please take…
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How a Reluctant Mom Found Herself with Pet Rats: A Cautionary Tale
Get Pregnant Fast One morning, while munching on his frozen waffle, my nine-year-old son, Max, declared, “I want a pet of my own.” I raised an eyebrow and gestured towards our designer puppy lounging in the corner, still sporting remnants of a toy from a galaxy far, far away. “No, I want something that’s just…
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Creating a Special Day for My Older Child: “Big Brother Day”
Get Pregnant Fast When my younger child was born, I decided to create a special day dedicated to my older son, who was just 4 at the time. This idea, which I called “Big Brother Day,” aimed to shift the focus from the new baby to my son, helping him adjust to his new role.…
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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…
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Navigating Adult Friendships: A Grown-Up Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast This afternoon, instead of tackling my writing tasks, I found myself immersed in a nostalgic moment of television procrastination. After channel surfing for a bit, I settled on Stand By Me—a childhood classic that still resonates with me today. As the film concluded, the narrator poignantly muses, “I never had any friends…
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52 Ways Your Partner Can Support You During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is often portrayed as a magical time filled with joy and excitement. However, it can also feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, filled with unexpected challenges like gas, cravings, and countless restrictions. If you’re expecting, you may find yourself navigating a rollercoaster of emotions and physical discomforts. To help your partner be the…
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Understanding Emotional Outbursts in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Crying without an obvious reason is a phenomenon many parents experience. It can leave you bewildered and wondering what might be behind those teary-eyed moments. Whether it’s your toddler suddenly bursting into tears over a toy or your teenager getting emotional over something seemingly trivial, it’s essential to recognize that these feelings…
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An Ode to the Mom Who ‘Just Sits There’ During a Tantrum
Get Pregnant Fast You won’t always nail this parenting gig, and that’s perfectly fine. Before I became a mother, I envisioned myself as the ideal mom—confident, composed, and always in control. I distinctly remember looking down at parents with unruly toddlers, convinced I would never be one of them. But life has a funny way…