Tag: friendships
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Embracing the Hangout House: Why I Love Hosting My Kids’ Friends
Get Pregnant Fast When my children were younger, the idea of hosting playdates felt overwhelming. I often found myself mentally preparing for the inevitable chaos, longing instead for quieter afternoons spent with just my kids—reading stories, playing in the sandbox, or enjoying the local park. Though I participated, I rarely initiated get-togethers; each playdate left…
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My Friendships Can Wait: Embracing the Journey of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself longing for the camaraderie of friends, but surprisingly, the ache isn’t as intense as I imagined. While I still have my friendships, they’ve transformed into quick texts rather than long phone calls or face-to-face gatherings. With two children under the age of 6, those moments of socializing have…
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10 Valuable Life Lessons Learned from ’80s Movies
Get Pregnant Fast The classic films of the 1980s imparted wisdom that has shaped my approach to adulthood in ways I never anticipated while sporting acid-wash jeans and pastel blazers. Here are ten life lessons I picked up from this iconic decade of cinema: Wall Street (1987) This film instilled a healthy skepticism towards high…
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Why I Value My Childless Girlfriends
Get Pregnant Fast Since stepping into motherhood, I’ve found myself on a mission to connect with fellow moms. I’ve dived into mom groups, taken my baby to music classes, and even joined a women’s group at a church where I don’t regularly attend. Riding the wave of new motherhood, I feel an intense urge to…
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Choosing Godparents for My Son: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepared for the arrival of my son, the topic of godparents began to weigh on my mind. Although I didn’t grow up in a strictly religious household, I had multiple godparents, each of whom played a unique role in my life. I cherished the time spent with my godmothers, who…
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Your Child Missed My Child’s Birthday Bash—Now What?
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get one thing straight: a child’s birthday party is not a wedding. Yet, these celebrations have evolved dramatically from the days when parents hired a clown to twist balloons while sipping cocktails in another room. Nowadays, birthday parties resemble extravagant events, even if we’re not renting out yachts. In New York…
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10 Types of Moms I Can No Longer Converse With
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating mom friendships can be challenging, especially as it seems that almost anything said can unintentionally offend. In a world filled with guidelines on what not to say, I’ve compiled a list of 10 types of moms I find myself avoiding in conversation. 1. Stay-at-Home Moms As a stay-at-home mom myself, I…
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Embracing the Chaos: The Importance of Honesty in Life’s Messy Moments
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with a few friends over lunch, an event that required an endless chain of texts to coordinate. But the effort was worth it; we all needed that time together. As we arrived at the restaurant, looking our best—hair styled, makeup flawless, and dressed to…