Tag: life changes
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Does a Woman’s ‘Second Prime’ Start at 40?
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in Eastern Europe during the late 1980s, I often heard my mother and her friends talk about what they called “old-age wisdom”: “A woman’s second prime begins at forty.” As a skeptical teenager, I dismissed their beliefs, attributing them to countless hours spent waiting in long lines. How could anyone’s…
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Dear Best Friend: No Matter What Life Throws at Us, You’ll Always Be My Person
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Best Friend, Recently, while sifting through old pictures, I stumbled upon some snapshots of our younger selves. Those images made me reflect on the vibrant, adventurous spirits we once were. We were full of dreams and a carefree attitude, embodying the essence of youth. Yet, even in our wildest days, we…
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10 Things You’ll Never Do Again Once You Become a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, you were a carefree individual with plenty of sleep and a budget for spontaneous indulgences, not to mention stylish footwear. Then, motherhood knocked on your door, and suddenly, your world was turned upside down. Goodbye to sushi, hot dogs, and that well-deserved glass of wine. While some of…
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17 Unproductive Ways I Spent My Free Time Before Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 9, 2017 Originally Published: Jan. 14, 2016 Have you ever pondered what you did with your free time before kids took over your life? I find myself asking this quite often, especially when I’m lying in bed at night, mentally running through my to-do list that never seems to get…
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6 Reasons I Won’t Offer Divorce Advice to Friends
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate this new chapter of my life, I’ve noticed many friends facing their own crossroads. Daily, I receive requests for divorce advice, but my response remains the same: I can’t help you with that. However, I can certainly offer a bottle of wine. Here’s why I choose not to give…
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Rediscovering Myself: A Journey Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As the holidays approach, my children are returning home, eager for cozy beds, homemade meals, and cherished moments with our loyal dog, Max. Lately, I’ve been contemplating a little escape from our routine, perhaps a trip somewhere far away—like France or even Wyoming. I adore my two kids more than anything, but…