Tag: gratitude
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Embracing 46: My Unexpected Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I celebrated my birthday with 46 candles lighting up my cake. Normally, I’d throw in a cheeky line about needing fire extinguishers, but honestly, turning 46 is weighing on me more than I expected. While 46 isn’t a milestone birthday—after all, you won’t find any “Over the Hill at 46” party…
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No, I’m Not Embarrassed to Be ‘Still Renting’
Get Pregnant Fast I truly cannot stand popcorn ceilings. That lumpy, outdated texture that screams, “The 1980s were a design disaster!” has haunted me throughout my adult life. Every rental I’ve considered—within my budget and in my preferred neighborhoods—has been plagued by those awful ceilings. As I lie in bed each night, gazing at the…
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The Values I Instill in My Children: Kindness and Compassion
Get Pregnant Fast When I reflect on my childhood, I recall the Sundays spent in church and the Wednesday evening meetings that my parents insisted we attend. My mother, a second-generation follower of a unique faith, shunned all forms of medical intervention for our family. I remember fervently praying for better eyesight to avoid glasses,…
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The Unpayable Debt of Gratitude
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant shift after 31 years in the same hometown, my parents have relocated just two miles from us. Like many retirees, they’ve decided to draw closer to their family, particularly to assist in raising their grandsons. Their eagerness to be near their only grandchildren led my mother, still employed at…
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The Good and the Bad of Parenting: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Let me tell you, the truth can hit hard. I had quite the wake-up call recently. My kids, my parents, and I were gathered for dinner at my parents’ house after a long drive from Austin. To say the journey was a challenge would be an understatement. We left Austin later than…
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How Middle School Educators Resemble Superheroes
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, sending my eldest child off to middle school was one of the most overwhelming experiences I’ve faced. Sure, children navigate sixth grade every year, and perhaps I’m being overly dramatic, but the anticipation was daunting. Since his birth, I harbored a quiet dread about this transitional phase. Who among…
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10 Strategies to Dodge Political Discussions at the Thanksgiving Feast
Get Pregnant Fast Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and togetherness, but after a tumultuous election cycle, conversations can quickly turn contentious. If your family dynamics have been affected by political divides, it’s essential to approach the holiday with kindness and diplomacy. Here are ten effective strategies to help you navigate potential political pitfalls during…
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Finding Gratitude in Loss: My Journey with a Twin
Get Pregnant Fast It was a week after I had the exhilarating experience of seeing a strong heartbeat on the ultrasound when I found myself back at the fertility clinic. This visit was supposed to mark the end of my time with the specialist, as long as everything went according to plan. After four heartbreaking…
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A Heartfelt Thanks to All the Dads Who Embrace Fatherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a moment—some days my partner and I hardly exchange a word. With two kids, a full-time job, a side gig, and minimal support for childcare or household chores, we often find ourselves overwhelmed. Our lives are filled with joy; our two little ones bring us immense fulfillment. Yet,…
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A Heartfelt Tribute to the Indigo Girls: 25 Years in the Making
Get Pregnant Fast They say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions, and it’s taken me a solid decade to finally write this letter. This is a long-overdue thank you note that’s been 25 years in the making. Let me share my story. My journey with the Indigo Girls began in my teenage…