Tag: bonding
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Shaming Moms for Using Their Phones While Breastfeeding: A Misguided Concern
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow moms! Gather ’round because it seems like it’s time for yet another round of mom-shaming. This week, the internet is buzzing about the term “brexting,” a catchy way to describe the act of breastfeeding while texting. Apparently, this is just the latest way we’re supposedly endangering our babies. The…
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How to Cultivate 40 Years of Incredible Friendships
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lisa Thompson Updated: Jan. 23, 2016 Originally Published: Sep. 29, 2015 Reflecting on my childhood, I never imagined that playing tag or picking teams for dodgeball would lead me to forge lifelong connections with three amazing women. Sometimes I ponder how we’ve managed to put up with each other for so…
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He Still Calls Me Mommy: Embracing the Little Moments in an Ever-Changing World
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of all the changes my son is going through, I find myself cherishing the remnants of his little boyhood even more. It’s incredible how much he has matured over the past year, transitioning into this new phase of his life. His fascination with electronics has grown, as have the…
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Dad’s Heartwarming Lunchbox Note to His Daughter Goes Viral
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of parenting, it’s easy to get lost in the chaos of daily responsibilities and second-guess our decisions. We often forget the fundamental truth: what our children truly crave is to feel loved. A touching note from a father to his daughter, written two decades ago, has recently captured hearts…
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10 Activities I Cherish Doing with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast While there are certainly many things I prefer to do solo—like taking a shower, driving long distances, tidying up the house, or even playing competitive games (sorry, kiddos)—there are also countless activities that become infinitely more enjoyable when I share them with my children. The joy of these experiences may vary depending…
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It’s Absolutely Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
Get Pregnant Fast In recent months, nursing mothers have faced criticism for being too engrossed in their phones during breastfeeding—coined as “brexting,” a term that honestly makes me cringe. Detractors argue that mothers become so distracted by their screens that they miss out on crucial bonding moments with their babies. Some even warn that excessive…
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This Is the Final Time I’ll Nurse Her
Get Pregnant Fast Tonight marked a significant milestone in my journey as a mother: I nursed my little girl for the last time. It’s a moment I had been anticipating for a while, but I just wasn’t ready to let go. I crafted countless excuses to prolong our nursing sessions—“We have a vacation coming up,…
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I’ll Miss My Pregnant Belly When It’s Gone
Get Pregnant Fast “You’ll find yourself missing your pregnant belly once it’s gone,” is something I’ve heard from various folks lately. Typically, they follow up with, “You’ll long for that feeling of having your little one safe with you all the time.” As I approach the final stretch of my pregnancy, I initially dismissed this…
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10 Reasons Why Having Twins is Truly Amazing
The Ultimate 2-for-1 Special Pregnancy isn’t everyone’s favorite experience, and for some, it can feel like an eternity. After carrying nearly 75 extra pounds, the thought of not having to go through that again (at least for a long time!) is a huge relief. Having twins means you get both bundles of joy at once!…
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A Valentine’s Tribute to the One Who Changed My Life
Get Pregnant Fast The other day, I found myself in a bookstore with my daughter, Ella. I wish I could say we spent our time exploring various genres and exchanging thoughts on literature, but that wasn’t the case. Instead, we were there to fill the time before her precious nap, which translated into her climbing…