Tag: personal growth
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7 Surprising Drawbacks of Adulthood I Misjudged as a Kid
Get Pregnant Fast Like many kids, I spent my childhood yearning for the day I would be all grown up. I imagined adulthood as a blissful paradise where I could do anything I pleased, free from the mundane chores that filled my days, like cleaning my room or finishing my dinner before dessert. The allure…
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Embracing My 40s: A Marathon Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Let me take you back to a time when my most significant marathon experience was sprinting two laps during a jog-a-thon in fourth grade. Fast forward to the cusp of my 40s, and here I was, daring to add “run a marathon” to my bucket list—a feat that felt as monumental as…
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The Sisterhood of My Heart
Get Pregnant Fast I have countless passions in my life: my partner, my kiddos, my family, coffee, my cozy bed, that strange satisfaction of peeling sunburned skin. And then there are my friends. These incredible women lift me when I feel like I’m drowning in a sea of parenting chaos. They offer encouragement when I’m…
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Pregnancy Empowered Me to Advocate for Myself
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always had a distaste for confrontation. It’s a feeling that has lingered since childhood. I often worried about others’ opinions, leading me to remain silent during conflicts. I vividly recall an incident when I was around 10 years old. My mom had given me money to buy frozen yogurt from TCBY…
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To My Beloved Daughter: I Hope Your Path Will Be Different From Mine
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emily, From the moment I first imagined you, I have been eagerly anticipating our journey together. I can still picture myself as a little girl, cradling my cherished baby doll, dreaming of the day I would have you in my arms. I’ve envisioned those cozy nights spent reading stories and tucking…
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40 Isn’t Just ‘Someday’ — It’s Here Now
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 31, 2016 Originally Published: June 18, 2015 I’ve been bracing myself for this moment for as long as I can remember. The age of 40 has been like a lighthouse on the horizon, beckoning me closer, challenging me to take the plunge. Those who have crossed this threshold before me…
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Embracing Motherhood: A Journey of Beautiful Accidents
Get Pregnant Fast I didn’t stumble into motherhood by chance. My partner and I deliberately planned for it after years of taking precautions. We always had a vision of parenthood, knowing we wanted children. I imagined myself as the ideal mom, surrounded by laughter, happiness, and healthy meals—a life filled with tranquility. Now, as I…
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Not Even Scaling a Mountain Could Help Me Escape My Mental Health Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself lying on a pristine white comforter, completely immobilized, every muscle in my body aflame, and waves of pain coursing through my legs. My gaze drifts to the palm trees dancing in the Caribbean breeze outside my hotel room. Alone in this compact space, I contemplate the psychiatrist’s number sitting…
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5 Reasons I Will Remain a Stay-at-Home Mom Even After My Kids Start School
Get Pregnant Fast As a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), I often find myself on the receiving end of curious questions about my future plans. It started with innocent inquiries like, “What do you do all day?” and has now escalated to the pointed “What will you do next year when all your kids are in school?”…
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You Are More Than Your Mistakes
Get Pregnant Fast On those days when you feel overwhelmed, when your shortcomings seem to tower over your strengths, and when it feels like everyone is fixated on your mistakes, it’s crucial to remind yourself: you are more than your errors. Your missteps, hasty decisions, or moments of frustration do not define your worth. Remember,…