Tag: motherhood
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And Just Like That, They’ve Outgrown Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in my living room, I watch my son skillfully assemble his latest Lego masterpiece. His fingers navigate the colorful pieces with precision, and I can’t help but notice the subtle changes in his physique — the broadening of his shoulders, the elongation of his neck. His face, too, is…
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How Can Someone “Forget” to Eat? And Please Pass the Cake!
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a children’s birthday party—because let’s be honest, if you have kids under seven, birthday parties are basically a second home. The festivities were just beginning, and thankfully, none of the kiddos were in full meltdown mode yet. My 4-year-old son, Max, had already kicked off the fun…
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6 Types of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Get Pregnant Fast When you think about pregnancy and new parenthood, you might imagine all the joyful moments—picking out a color for the nursery, shopping for tiny outfits, or cuddling your little one in those early days. However, for many women, those sweet images can be overshadowed by feelings of sadness and anxiety. It’s important…
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I’ll Have a Tall Pumpkin Spice Latte with Skim Milk and a Side of Gloom
Get Pregnant Fast As the crisp mornings arrive, I find myself drawn to the nostalgia of autumn—the sound of leaf blowers, the thrill of cozy hoodie weather, and the first sips of pumpkin spice lattes (PSLs, for those who may not be in the know). Fall signals the onset of pumpkin beer season and football…
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Dear Fellow Mothers: You Have the Power to Save a Life
Get Pregnant Fast To my fellow mothers, Last night, just before settling in for bed, I took a moment to scroll through Facebook one last time. What I saw filled me with dread. My neighbor’s 5-year-old son, Noah, who spent much of last year battling AML—a severe form of leukemia—has relapsed. He will need to…
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Understanding Boys: 7 Key Insights for Moms About Their Sons’ Anatomy
Get Pregnant Fast When I was growing up, I had three sisters, and our home was filled with dolls, crafts, and a lot of giggles. I never envisioned that one day I would become the mother of boys. Yet, here I am, with two energetic sons and a lovely daughter nestled in between them. Little…
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To the Mother of My Son’s Organ Donor
Get Pregnant Fast When my son, whom I affectionately call Mr. Cuddlebug (he truly is the snuggliest little sweetheart), was just 7 weeks old, I found myself thrust into an unimaginable nightmare. After several harrowing episodes of cardiac arrest, he was placed on life support and eventually required a Berlin Heart pump. The doctors told…
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Rediscovering My Mom After Her Brain Injury
Get Pregnant Fast Earlier today, I found myself in a rather comical predicament while helping my mom with a urine sample at the hospital. It’s a challenge, crouching, aiming, and trying to guess where the stream would land. Add in a daughter who’s over-managing her mother’s flow, and you have a scene that would fit…
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How I Came to Embrace My True Self at the Walmart Self-Checkout
Get Pregnant Fast There I was, navigating a Walmart in Alabama, making a conscious effort to tone down my typical fast-paced Jersey girl tendencies. With every checkout line overflowing, I decided to take the plunge into the self-checkout area. My practical partner, Jake, thrives in this environment: the efficiency! The independence! The minimal human interaction!…
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Silverettes Nursing Cup Review: How Silverettes Transformed My Breastfeeding Experience
Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends! I wanted to share my experience with Silverettes Nursing Cups, which truly made a difference in my breastfeeding journey. As a new mom, I faced some challenges getting the hang of nursing, and I was feeling pretty overwhelmed. That’s when I stumbled upon Silverettes. These little wonders are made from…