Tag: connection
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What I’ve Discovered About Postpartum Intimacy After Five Babies
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of postpartum life, intimacy can feel like a distant memory. After welcoming my fifth child, I’ve come to realize that sex is not the only way to connect with your partner. Foreplay starts long before you hit the bedroom; it can be as simple as sharing a glance while…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Children with Complex Needs: A Guide to Finding Joy and Connection
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter, Lily, was born, she was a tiny bundle of joy with sparkling blue eyes. I envisioned her future filled with dance recitals, soccer games, and father-daughter moments that would warm my heart. However, my dreams were abruptly challenged when, at just six weeks old, Lily suffered a hypoxic stroke,…
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How Dirty Dishes Sparked Romance in My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when my husband, Mark, and I were inseparable, often referred to as “America’s Sweethearts.” We fell in love at first sight eight years ago, sharing countless adventures together. However, over the years, we inadvertently allowed the demands of parenthood and daily life to create a rift between us.…
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When It’s Time to Move On from a Friendship
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I experienced the painful loss of a close friend—a best friend, to be exact. It wasn’t due to a tragic event; it felt more like a breakup. Yet, the emotional impact was significant, leaving me grappling with a whirlwind of anger, sadness, guilt, and bitterness. At the time,…
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Let’s Discuss the Importance of Scheduling Intimacy
Get Pregnant Fast Admitting that our sex life was lacking was not easy, but the truth was unavoidable. The rare moments we spent together intimately were impacting not just our relationship but our entire family dynamic. With my ongoing battle against rheumatoid arthritis and the demanding nature of parenting two toddlers, my husband and I…
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Embracing My Part-Time Family: A Heartfelt Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Life has a way of presenting challenges that reshape our paths, and for me, that journey has led to a profound understanding of family beyond conventional definitions. As I navigate my early thirties, I find myself without children of my own, yet filled with love for the remarkable young ones in my…
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The Type of Friends I Desire
Get Pregnant Fast I yearn for friends who are present, friends who speak the truth. I seek companions who can meet my gaze and tell me when I’m being foolish or unreasonable, yet they love me all the same. I want friends who remind me that even in chaos, there will come a day when…
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To the Mother of the Boy with Autism at the Pool: I Noticed You
Get Pregnant Fast I saw you there. I observed you holding your son’s hand, a boy who appeared to be around 11 or 12. That was my first clue; most boys at that age don’t typically want to hold their mother’s hand in public. I noticed you assessing the hotel pool, scanning for potential sensory…
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The Importance of Parents Venting About Their Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Not too long ago, I penned a piece where I vented about the myriad of questions that come my way since becoming a parent. The post garnered lots of engagement, but one comment particularly struck me: “I’m sorry, but this article and many of these responses make you all sound overly sensitive.…