Tag: bonding
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What If You Don’t Feel Instant Love for Your Adopted Child?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to adoption, the journey can be filled with unexpected emotions, especially for new parents. My friend Mia, who adopted her son from an orphanage in Vietnam when he was just three years old, experienced this firsthand. One ordinary day, her son’s life was flipped upside down, as was hers.…
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Mom Friends: Conversation Starters 101
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve spotted her at the playground, in yoga class, or during school drop-off. Both of you exchanged glances as a sanctimommy launched into a tirade about the dangers of formula, the perils of disposables, or how aliens might be influencing vaccine protocols. In that moment, you both rolled your eyes in unison.…
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New Bracelet Lets Dads Experience Their Unborn Baby’s Kicks—Seriously?
Get Pregnant Fast Finally, a gift for expectant fathers! I admit, I was skeptical when I first stumbled upon a story about a Danish company that has developed a bracelet allowing dads-to-be to feel their unborn child’s movements on their wrist. Naturally, I felt compelled to dive deeper. Three innovative jewelry design students from Denmark,…
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When My Babies Arrived, the Connection I Expected Didn’t Materialize – The Reality No One Discusses
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone assured me that the moment I met my babies, I would experience an overwhelming bond. I anticipated feeling a deep, instant connection as soon as my twins were born. However, after a challenging pregnancy that culminated in an emergency C-section, the reality was different. As the doctors placed my tiny twins…
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Babywearing: A Path to Healing Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter entered the world, I was grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic birth, and she was in the NICU. The first 16 hours of her life were spent apart from me, and when we finally reunited, I was eager to feel the love and joy I had long envisioned.…
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How to Keep Your Best Friend Close After Welcoming Your New Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the complexities of friendship post-baby can be challenging, especially when your entire world revolves around the needs of a tiny human. Yet, maintaining that special bond with your best friend is crucial. So, muster up the energy to pull yourself together for some quality time—baby in tow—with your loyal companion. It’s…
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Kevin Williams Shares the Truth: Bonding with Your Baby Isn’t Always Instant for Dads
Get Pregnant Fast Kevin Williams, a well-known figure from a popular boy band, has opened up about the often overlooked challenges fathers face when it comes to bonding with their newborns. While mothers experience a profound physical connection during pregnancy, fathers may find that the emotional bond takes longer to develop. Mothers carry their babies…