Tag: love
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5 Surprising Emotions That Come With Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Here are five unexpected emotions that motherhood brought to my life: The Overwhelming Fear I can still see the moment I buckled our newborn daughter into her car seat for the first time. The sky was an enchanting blue, and the trees were lush and green, but my focus was on the…
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23 Signs That the Honeymoon Phase Has Ended
Get Pregnant Fast When I first started dating my husband, we were the quintessential couple, practically inseparable. We found joy in the simplest of activities together—grocery shopping, paying bills side by side, and even working out. As we explored our new city after college, it felt like everything revolved around “us.” Honestly, it’s a wonder…
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What I Whisper to My Daughter While She Sleeps
Get Pregnant Fast As I tuck my daughter into bed each evening, she twirls a strand of hair and asks, “Can I share something with you?” This is her classic delay tactic, one that seems to be universally mastered by children. They might not yet know how to drive or identify flavors beyond “spicy” mayo,…
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Hey Mom, I Just Want to Say Thank You: I Finally Understand
Get Pregnant Fast As I stood in the delivery room, the reality of the moment hit me hard. Just the night before, I had vowed to remain calm and composed, but as the contractions intensified, I felt like I was being torn apart. It was as if I was experiencing some ancient form of torture,…
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The Night I Gave My Partner a Free Pass
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the complexities of intimacy in a relationship can feel overwhelming, especially when you have young children. For me, it was evident that our sexual chemistry had shifted drastically since the arrival of our two little ones, born just 16 months apart. I’ve never been one to pretend; if I’m not in…
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From a Widow: The Day After the Funeral, I Never Returned Home
Get Pregnant Fast I recently came across an article that resonated deeply with me, titled “You Attended a Funeral and Then Went Home.” Before I even finished it, I found myself compelled to share my thoughts. When my partner passed away, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and…
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From Naïve Newlywed to Cooking Dinner in My Old Wedding Dress
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I found myself feeling a bit down. So, in a moment of whimsy, I decided to pull my wedding dress from the attic and don it while preparing dinner. It barely fit, of course. After four pregnancies, my body had transformed in ways that would have shocked the innocent 24-year-old bride…
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Understanding Parenting Through Simple Conversations
Get Pregnant Fast A few days ago, while we were driving, a news segment about same-sex marriage came on the radio. From the back seat, my daughter Mia asked what it was about. I explained in simple terms that in some places, couples of the same sex can marry if they love each other, but…
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Lessons I Learned After Losing My Father
Get Pregnant Fast The last time I heard my dad’s voice, it was a mix-up—he called me while trying to reach my aunt after arriving at a bus stop in New Mexico. Our conversation was brief; I shared about my new job, and I asked if he’d swing by to see us on his way…