Tag: memories
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Cherished Memories: What Your Children Will Remember
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Mama. Are you feeling out of sorts today? Did the morning turn into a chaotic rush? Are you standing at the bottom of the stairs, red in the face, yelling because you’re running late? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Zipping up coats with a twinge of anger, fumbling laces in your…
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A Mother’s Shadow: The Moment You Realize Her Sacrifices
Get Pregnant Fast “I’m not here to chat,” she said softly, sensing my stirring consciousness. “I’ll just sit quietly.” That was precisely what I needed. A profound, familiar serenity enveloped me, her silhouette conjuring cherished memories as I drifted in and out of slumber, my body recovering from the anesthesia of an early morning procedure.…
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A Heartfelt Farewell to My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast As the new school year kicked off last week, I found myself lost in a moment that only I seemed to notice. At the bus stop, kids were hustling to find their seats, and my son and daughter were the last to board. “Wait!” my partner called out, phone in hand, ready…
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You May Not Recall, But I Will
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting You May Not Recall, But I Will by Sarah Thompson Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 17, 2021 “When your brother arrives, he won’t remember life as an only child,” everyone says when I begin to feel that pang of guilt for ending your solo journey. “To him, this will…
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The One Piece of Pregnancy Wisdom I Wish I Had Embraced
Get Pregnant Fast When I was pregnant, I gained an extraordinary amount of weight—far more than the medical guidelines suggested. While my pre-pregnancy self was fit and agile, my pregnant self seemed to balloon beyond belief. Over the span of four years, I welcomed three beautiful children into the world and watched as my weight…
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Why You’re Improving with Every Decade
Get Pregnant Fast When I was younger, the idea of getting older seemed daunting. In my teenage years, anyone over 40 felt ancient! They had peculiar smells, strange ways of speaking, and quirks that baffled me. However, as I’ve aged, my perception of “old” has shifted, and I’m grateful for it. In my 20s, someone…
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What We Discovered During Our (Incredibly Wet) Summer Getaway
Get Pregnant Fast As we navigated through our soggy summer vacation, we quickly became experts in wet golf, tennis, and snorkeling. However, the excitement soon waned as our villa transformed into a makeshift laundry room, with damp clothes draped over every available doorknob. Our highlight of the day? A cooler stocked with frozen candy bars…
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25 Nostalgic Moments Inspired by Bath & Body Works Flashback Fragrances
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit here enveloped in the delightful scent of Juniper Breeze, I can’t help but remember the good old days. Bath & Body Works recently announced the return of some beloved classic fragrances, including my absolute favorite from the ’90s. Naturally, I rushed to my nearest store on launch day, fearing…
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Today Was All About You: A Reflection on Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Today didn’t unfold the way I imagined it would. The list of tasks I had hoped to accomplish? It didn’t get touched. In fact, my dear little one, I can honestly say I didn’t do a single thing today—thanks to you. The laundry, which has been precariously piled high for days and…
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What My Mother’s Memory Taught Me About Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall a chilly autumn day in 1983, watching my mom beneath our apple tree, raking leaves as the sunlight danced through the branches. “Here, take this,” she said, handing me a rake. “Get all these leaves into a pile.” Reluctantly, I began scraping the ground, kicking old apples behind the…