Tag: resilience
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How the News Turns Me Into an Emotional Wreck
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall the day I learned about the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. At that time, my son had just begun his first year of elementary school, and I was cradling his newborn brother, who was peacefully asleep on my chest. As my social media feed filled with the…
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Sorry Kids, It’s Time to Fund Your Own College Education
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner and I tied the knot, we were deep in the trenches of graduate school, scraping by on what I like to call “instant noodle poverty.” Our wedding ceremony was a casual affair, officiated by a random biker in a bandana, with a friend holding up her phone so my…
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When Your Mother Isn’t Perfect: Finding Your Own Path
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to motherhood, my own experience has been far from that of a picture-perfect family. My mother isn’t a bad person; she simply doesn’t fit the mold of idealized figures like Carol Brady or June Cleaver. Growing up, she seemed lost and overwhelmed, perhaps still is. She experimented with…
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Relax, Mama: Your Late Bloomer Will Be Just Fine
Get Pregnant Fast My first child was a whirlwind of early achievements—talking, walking, reading—everything seemed effortless. I’d teach her something new, and she would grasp it in no time. Friends and family showered me with praise for my parenting, and I soaked it all in. My second child followed a similar trajectory, though his spirited…
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The Toughest Challenge of Motherhood: Embracing Help
Get Pregnant Fast Before I became a mother, I thought I had a solid grasp on what the most challenging aspects of motherhood would be: sleepless nights, the chaotic toddler phase, teenage drama, losing my sense of self, and the relentless exhaustion — just to name a few. With four sons in tow, I was…
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Look Beyond the Surface: Embracing Differences in Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast In the diverse tapestry of childhood, I often hear three familiar words that resonate in public spaces: “Look at her!” Whether at the park, museum, grocery store, or mall, these words echo from the mouths of toddlers, children, teens, and sometimes, adults. They are directed at my beloved daughter, 4-year-old Lily, who…
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To My Friend Navigating a Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast When you walked into that bustling café, shaking off your coat and searching for me among the crowd, I could see the weight on your shoulders. The moment our eyes locked, your smile faltered just a fraction, but I noticed. You slid into the booth, gratefully accepting the coffee I had ordered,…
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The ABCs of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of motherhood can feel like a whirlwind, but once you break it down, it all falls into place. Here’s a friendly guide to help you embrace the journey, from A to Z. A is for Acceptance: The first step in motherhood is accepting that things won’t always go as…
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The Child Left Behind: A Journey of Love and Healing
Get Pregnant Fast My story isn’t one of loss but rather one of resilience and the bond between siblings. While many narratives focus on the grief of losing a child, I want to share the journey of our child left behind. During our daughter Lily’s health struggles, my partner Mark and I found ourselves engulfed…