Tag: personal experience
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I Gave Up Caffeine for Almost a Week – and You Probably Shouldn’t Either
Get Pregnant Fast Caffeine is my lifeblood. I’d rather endure almost anything than part ways with it. Last week, I put that theory to the test. For most of my adult life, I’ve dealt with heart PVCs—those harmless little “extra beats” that pop up from time to time. These pesky beats tend to increase with…
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Texts From My Fierce Uterus
Get Pregnant Fast It all started when I was 14. My mom had spent years prepping me for what was to come, filling me in on the ins and outs of it all. But honestly, I was still left thinking: WHY? She assured me there was no need to panic, promising to guide me through…
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How My Baby Took Over My Body
Get Pregnant Fast I opened my eyes to a whirlwind of confusion. At eight months pregnant, I found myself sprawled on the tile floor of a children’s store where my prenatal class was being held. My legs formed a V shape, and I was clad in black tights, which were not the best choice for…
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A Vote for Trump Is an Indelible Choice, and It Hits Home for Me
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I reached my breaking point. Perhaps many of us have experienced a moment of fracture during this unparalleled sea of negativity surrounding the presidential election. Two headlines pushed me over the edge: one about the KKK’s main publication endorsing Donald Trump, and another detailing the vandalism of a black church in…
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The Transformation of Maternal Breasts
Get Pregnant Fast I can’t pinpoint the exact moment it happened, but I always envisioned the day I would become a mother and embrace the changes that would come with it. I wished fervently for you to enter my life, to be a part of my journey. Each night, I would close my eyes and…
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Our Teenagers Are Our Greatest Teachers
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Teen Girls at the Pool, This isn’t going to be one of those letters where a well-meaning adult tries to tell you how to act or what to wear. You know the type — filled with unsolicited advice about fashion choices or social media habits. Trust me, I’m just as weary…
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Excuse Me, You’re on My Chest: A Journey Through Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: Sep. 30, 2012 A pivotal moment in my life occurred when my four-year-old son accidentally stepped on my chest, awakening me to the undeniable reality of my body and the changes it had undergone. No, I’m not into anything risqué—unless you count my obsession with sleep.…