Tag: motherhood
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Parenthood and the Journey to Healing: My Path to Therapy
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting has become the focal point of my existence. It’s a constant journey that I live and breathe daily, and recently, it has led me to seek therapy. Since the birth of my daughter two years ago, I’ve found myself reflecting on my own upbringing and grappling with the differences between my…
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10 Things Moms Would Be Doing… If Only We Had the Time
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mom is a full-time job, and let’s face it, we often find ourselves wishing for just a few extra hours in the day. If time were on our side, here are ten things you might catch us doing instead of juggling our endless to-do lists: Finding Sock Pairs. Remember when…
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Facing the Truth: Jenna Blake Opens Up About Embracing Her Post-Baby Body
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt post on her Instagram, model Jenna Blake shared her candid reflections on a topic that resonates with countless mothers: the struggle to embrace a post-baby body. Known for her advocacy against body shaming and her commitment to self-acceptance, Jenna now finds herself grappling with the very challenges she often…
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Why Older Moms Make the Best Friends: We’ve Got That “I Don’t Care” Attitude
Get Pregnant Fast You know you’re one of the seasoned moms when you’ve been navigating the school scene longer than some of the younger mothers have been on this planet. You catch yourself reminiscing, saying things like, “Back in my day, I’d check my baby’s fever by slapping my forehead against theirs—none of these fancy…
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What a Mother Appears Like When She’s Struggling to Maintain Composure
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, there’s a universal expression we all know too well: “The Look.” It’s that carefully curated smile paired with a fiery glare, silently communicating, “I can’t scream right now because we’re in public, but you better listen to me—NOW.” Look into my eyes. Do you see the urgency?…
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Pregnant for the Second Time: Embracing Fear and Anticipation
Get Pregnant Fast As I sip my half-caff coffee this morning, listening to my 16-month-old chatter away as she attempts to nap, I find myself in a whirlwind of emotions—utterly terrified. Why, you ask? Because just yesterday, I took not one, but eight pregnancy tests, all confirming the same news: I’m pregnant. Yes, indeed—pregnant. Eight…
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Embrace Every Moment: A Heartfelt Reminder for Mother’s Day
Get Pregnant Fast As the saying goes, “The days are long, but the years are short.” This sentiment resonates deeply with every parent, especially as they watch their little ones grow up too fast. This week, singer Mia Thompson shared a poignant video on her social media that is sure to tug at your heartstrings,…
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Why Clean Floors Don’t Define Good Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my sister’s partner gifted me a quirky sign that read, “Good moms have sticky floors, dirty ovens, and happy children.” Naturally, I couldn’t resist making a quip about how my floors are anything but sticky and my oven is spotless. He struggled to recover from the unintended implication, stumbling over his…
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8 Small Wins Every Mom Can Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast Being a work-from-home mom can be a real challenge, and let’s be honest, sometimes our self-care takes a backseat to the chaos of parenting. Instead of focusing on the difficulties of raising toddlers, let’s celebrate the small victories that make motherhood a bit more bearable: Sleeping More Than Six Hours: Remember those…