Tag: personal growth
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Aren’t I More Than Just a Mother?
Get Pregnant Fast My husband and I recently enjoyed a long-awaited dinner date with new friends we had met a few months back. Between juggling our schedules and the chaos of young children, it took us a while to finally carve out some time together. We hired sitters, left the kids behind, and immersed ourselves…
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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 Love That Adapts: Navigating the Seasons of Marriage and Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning in our household kicks off in a whirlwind. We wake up in a state of mild panic, racing against the clock to brush our teeth, rush through showers (or sometimes skip them entirely—thank you, messy bun, for being my go-to hairstyle), throw on whatever clothes we can grab, and get…
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10 Valuable Life Lessons Learned from ’80s Movies
Get Pregnant Fast The classic films of the 1980s imparted wisdom that has shaped my approach to adulthood in ways I never anticipated while sporting acid-wash jeans and pastel blazers. Here are ten life lessons I picked up from this iconic decade of cinema: Wall Street (1987) This film instilled a healthy skepticism towards high…
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7 Ways I’m Still Like My 17-Year-Old Self
Get Pregnant Fast If someone had told me during my teenage years, while I was engrossed in a novel by Jack Kerouac or jamming to R.E.M. on my cassette player, that I would eventually be a stay-at-home mom to six kids, I would have laughed in disbelief. “No way, man!” I’d have said. “I’m not…
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6 Reasons I’m Embracing My Midlife Journey
Get Pregnant Fast When I hit the milestone of 35, something shifted within me. I began prioritizing myself, and as a result, motherhood—and life in general—became significantly more manageable. Now at 37, I’m confidently striding into my forties with a newfound mantra of “I do what I want.” If this is what a midlife crisis…
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My Wild Years Shaped Me into a Better Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I have vivid memories of one particular night that changed everything. Picture this: I stumbled off a school bus and straight into a bar, completely unaware that I was about to embark on a wild birthday adventure. Yes, I indulged in a yellow beer bus tour, and yes, I thought it was…
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40 Life Lessons Learned Over 40 Years
Get Pregnant Fast Life has a unique way of imparting wisdom. After four decades of navigating its twists and turns, I’ve encountered challenges that have reshaped my beliefs and broadened my perspective. From facing the heartache of losing loved ones to grappling with the onset of menopause at just 38, to the midlife crisis that…
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Redefining Success: Lessons from Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit by the pool, watching my son during his swimming lesson, a wave of happiness washes over me. He dives in, and when he resurfaces, his face beams with a huge grin. It’s a moment of triumph. Just a short while ago, sensory processing disorder made it nearly impossible for…
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Navigating Life After Kindergarten: A Stay-at-Home Mom’s Journey Back to Work
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, I caught up with my friend Sarah over lunch at the playground. Our carefree playdates are dwindling; her youngest is starting kindergarten this fall, and she’s knee-deep in job interviews. “I’m so anxious,” she admitted. “I can imagine,” I replied, feeling a wave of empathy as my palms grew clammy.…