Tag: personal growth
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Reclaiming My Voice and Rediscovering Joy Post-Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast After making the tough decision to separate, my ex-partner and I navigated several months of cohabitation that felt incredibly awkward. He took over the guest room while I remained in our shared bedroom, creating a tense atmosphere that was hard for our kids to grasp. I often found myself hyper-aware of his…
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20 New Year’s Resolutions Every Parent Should Consider
Get Pregnant Fast As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect and make resolutions that can improve our parenting journey. Here are 20 resolutions that can help us navigate the daily challenges of parenthood while also prioritizing our own well-being. I will stop measuring my parenting against that mom at…
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A Transformative Moment in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Just yesterday, I had a moment of clarity during my yoga practice—a space where I often find my deepest insights. Our instructor encouraged us to reflect on that one person who loves us unconditionally, dedicating our practice to them. Instantly, my thoughts turned to my children. Their love is boundless, fierce, and…
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Embracing the Journey: Reflections on Transitioning from One to Two Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As I wrap up my 12-week maternity leave with my second daughter, born just after a significant election (a tale for another day), I find myself reflecting on this transformative journey. The shift from having one child to two has been a whirlwind, filled with love and laughter, but also some wistful…
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The Cautionary Tale About Love and Self-Respect I May Not Share with My Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to teaching my daughters about relationships and intimacy, I plan to delve far deeper than the usual birds and bees discussion. My goal is to instill in them a sense of confidence, the importance of trusting their instincts, and the necessity of being true to themselves. It’s a tall…
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5 Essential Life Lessons I Gained While Learning to Drive with My Dad
Get Pregnant Fast “Are you ready?” he asks, his voice steady. “Um, yeah. I think so,” I reply nervously. I shift the car into drive and cautiously lift my foot off the brake. “Give it a little gas,” he instructs. I do, and the car jolts forward like a toddler taking its first steps. I…
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Your High-Functioning Anxiety Makes You a Badass
Get Pregnant Fast For as long as I can recall, the moment I open my eyes each morning, my mind kicks into overdrive. My to-do list assaults me before I can even appreciate the beauty of the day. It’s a reflex I can’t shake, no matter how hard I try to enjoy the moment and…
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No More Booze for Me, But Please Hand Over the Diet Coke
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the inevitable black yoga pants – check. A hair color that cleverly camouflages roots – check. A home filled with energetic and noisy children – check. But wait, where’s my mommy’s special juice in a fancy glass? Oh right, I don’t drink. Let me clarify: I don’t consume alcohol. Not even…
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A Year-by-Year Journey Through Your 30s
30: Welcome to 30 Get Pregnant Fast Turning 30 hits differently than you expect. It’s less about a grand transformation and more like realizing age is a mere number. Honestly, 30 feels suspiciously like 29, which felt like 28, and so on. It’s essentially being 22 but with a mortgage. 31: Reflecting on the Twenties…
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A Note to My Childless Friend: I Apologize
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, I want to start with an apology. I’m truly sorry for how our friendship has evolved. The changes in my life since becoming a parent have transformed not just my schedule, but who I am at the core. You’re aware of the monumental shift that parenthood brings, even if you’re…