Tag: new mom
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Hey New Mama, Can You Do Me a Favor?
Get Pregnant Fast The first few months of motherhood can be one of the most challenging experiences you’ll face. While many people warned me about the trials ahead, nothing could truly prepare me for the whirlwind of emotions and exhaustion that comes with caring for a newborn. The blend of postpartum hormones, sleepless nights, and…
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The Toughest Challenges of Being a New Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Being a new mom is an incredible journey, filled with joy and love. However, it also comes with its fair share of difficulties that can catch you off guard. Here are some of the most challenging aspects of this life-altering experience. The Crying Boss: Let’s face it—dealing with a tiny tyrant who…
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An Apology from a Reformed New Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat down with a glass of wine tonight, reveling in the rare moment of my child finally asleep, I was hit with a wave of realization. To all you seasoned mothers out there, I owe you a heartfelt apology. It’s taken me a couple of years, but I finally see…
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12 Insights Gained in Just Six Weeks of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the journey of new parenthood can be an overwhelming experience. You may have delved into numerous books and websites filled with contradictory advice, not to mention the well-intentioned but often frustrating suggestions from friends and family. It can feel like you’re trying to solve a puzzle while blindfolded. So, let me…
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5 Essential Questions to Ask Your Expecting Friend, Whether by Birth or Adoption
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother who has embraced the journey of adoption, I know firsthand the importance of feeling included in conversations about motherhood. During my time waiting for my children, I often found myself on the sidelines while friends discussed topics like pregnancy cravings, birthing plans, and nursery decor. Although I celebrated their…
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How to Recognize You’re a New Mom in Public
Menu | Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Being a new mom is no small feat. Whether it’s your first child or your fourth, the weeks and months following your baby’s arrival can feel like a chaotic blend of joyful moments, endless tears, and, yes, a lot of diaper changes. While it’s tempting to spend your days…
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11 Essential Tips for Navigating the Postpartum Period
Get Pregnant Fast You only truly appreciate the peaceful moments of pregnancy when your little one makes their grand entrance, and suddenly you find yourself weeping in a lukewarm bath at 3 a.m., clutching essential oils. Honestly, I would take the first trimester’s morning sickness over the emotional rollercoaster of postpartum any day. But fear…
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The Evolution of Motherhood: From New Mom to Experienced Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I used to be a new mom. Not in the sense that I was just fresh off the assembly line, but rather in that I had an unwavering focus on my first child. I was deeply engaged, eager to learn everything I could about parenting. I dove into books about child-rearing, crafted…
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Navigating the Postpartum Journey While Recovering from an Eating Disorder
Get Pregnant Fast As a new mom, I found the postpartum phase especially challenging while working through my recovery from an eating disorder. My journey began at 17, and I struggled with anorexia for much of my twenties. For almost five years, I didn’t have a natural period, so when I discovered I was pregnant…
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9 Things I Regret Saying During My First Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast When I found out I was pregnant for the first time, I thought I had it all figured out. I envisioned the perfect mom I would be, the nurturing environment I would create for my child, and the serene lifestyle we would lead together. Oh, how naive I was! Here are nine…