Tag: friendship
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Why I Appreciate Your Untidy Home
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my two kids to visit a friend’s house before heading off to work. As she opened the door, she graciously said, “Please excuse the chaos.” I glanced around and saw toys, books, and blocks scattered across the living room, a familiar sight for any parent. It was a scene…
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Even After She’s Gone, Mom Still Knows Best
Get Pregnant Fast Five years have passed since my mother passed away. Each anniversary of her departure leaves me grappling with the bewildering nature of time. I’ve written about this before, reflecting on how the passage of time is a profound teacher when it comes to parenting. Nothing brings a clearer understanding of motherhood than…
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The Type of Friends Moms Truly Need
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I was having a heartfelt conversation with my long-time friend, Sarah. I opened up about my tendency to be overly sarcastic and wondered if I should tone it down a bit. Her response was a reminder of why we’ve been inseparable for over 25 years. “That’s the person I’ve loved all…
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I Knew What She Needed to Hear
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Taylor As I sat across from her, every word she spoke resonated deeply within me, each nuance revealing pieces of her heart that she so bravely laid bare. I absorbed it all, discerning the complex emotions that had built up like a storm cloud of worry overhead. I knew exactly…
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Sisters by Choice: A Bond Beyond Blood
Get Pregnant Fast If friends are the family we choose, then my closest girlfriends and I have happily filled our lives with sisterhood, even in the absence of biological siblings. I grew up as an only child, while my friends, Sarah, Emily, and Lisa each have brothers. Our friend Rachel sadly lost her sister to…
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How Motherhood Transforms Friendships
Get Pregnant Fast We all have that one friend—the one who has been there through thick and thin. You know, the one who has seen you at your most vulnerable and loved you unconditionally. She’s the one who supported you through heart-wrenching breakups, held your hair back during wild nights out, and laughed with you…
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The Essential Friends Who Help You Navigate Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to balancing the demands of motherhood and marriage, having a solid support system of fierce and unapologetic friends is crucial. I like to refer to them as my soul sisters—they truly understand and accept me without passing judgment. These remarkable women are essential to my heart, mind, and overall…
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Reviving the Joy of Potlucks and Laid-Back Dinner Gatherings
Menu Lifestyle Let’s Bring Back Potlucks and Those Casual Dinner Parties, Please Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, I found immense joy in hosting gatherings—be it lively parties, casual meet-ups, or intimate dinner soirées. My husband and I used to hold Sunday Night Dinners with friends, aiming to shake off the weekend blues. After welcoming…