Tag: loss
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The Hidden Weight of Pregnancy: Embracing Our Journeys
Get Pregnant Fast This is me at 28 weeks pregnant, just before heading to my ultrasound appointment to check on my baby boy. I was filled with happiness, relaxation, and even a bit of confidence about my appearance — enough to want to snap a photo to capture the moment. After seeing my child on…
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Navigating Motherhood Without a Maternal Guide
Get Pregnant Fast This past summer, while enjoying a sunny day at the park, I found myself feeding my daughter in a picnic area. As I watched my partner give our son a joyful push on the swings, my attention was drawn to a young mom nearby. She was busy feeding her baby, who was…
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Reflecting on My Mother, My Guiding Light
Get Pregnant Fast In moments of chaos and uncertainty, my mother always posed the question, “What’s the worst that could happen?” This simple phrase became my mantra, a source of strength during life’s many challenges. But today, that phrase feels hauntingly different because the unthinkable has happened—my mother is gone. Writing those words is like…
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The Equalizer of Parenthood: Embracing Love Over Judgment
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting comes with a myriad of choices. From natural childbirth to C-sections, and from breastfeeding to formula feeding, the options can be overwhelming. You might hear about baby-led weaning, puréed foods, and everything in between. The debates on vaccinations, discipline methods, and parenting styles—whether free-range or helicopter—never seem to end. When I…
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5 Ways to Support a Daughter Who Has Lost Her Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Losing a mother at any age can be devastating, but for a daughter, the impact can be profound and lifelong. I lost my mother to ovarian cancer when I was just 11 years old. Now, at 39, I find myself reflecting on the countless moments I’ve navigated without her guidance. Growing up,…
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7 Hard-Earned Lessons About Grief
Get Pregnant Fast I have a confession to share: just yesterday, I found myself crying on the floor, still in my pajamas. My computer was open, Netflix was playing, and for a good two hours, I sobbed my way through an Adam Sandler film. It’s hard to say if this is a new peak of…