Tag: pregnancy
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The Unspoken Realities of Pregnancy: What No One Warns You About
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is often glamorized, but let’s be real—there are some truly annoying aspects that people rarely discuss. While it may seem like a lot of folks are griping about the experience, they’re only scratching the surface. The bizarre changes your body undergoes while nurturing a little one can be shocking, simply because…
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Realizing I Was Expecting in the Yarn Section of Hobby Lobby
Get Pregnant Fast It was shaping up to be a rather uneventful day. October 4, 2012, dawned on a Friday, the start of Columbus Day weekend. My husband, Mark, had a half day off work, and we planned to enjoy lunch together and tackle a few errands. I had a quarterly CT scan scheduled for…
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Postpartum Bipolar Disorder: Understanding the Condition
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! So, let’s chat about postpartum bipolar disorder. After having a baby, many women go through a whirlwind of emotions, and while some mood swings are totally normal, there’s a chance that extreme highs and lows could indicate something more serious, like bipolar disorder. What is postpartum bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder…
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7 Compelling Reasons Why Your First Pregnancy Is the Most Memorable
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is an incredibly personal experience — it varies greatly from person to person. Some women glide through this journey, sporting a charming baby bump and a radiant glow, while others may struggle with discomfort and cravings. Personally, I was fortunate enough to avoid severe morning sickness, but I did face my…
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Navigating Infertility Jealousy: A Shared Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever yearned for a baby while surrounded by expectant mothers, you know the feeling all too well. It’s almost surreal how, no matter where you go, you seem to encounter women proudly displaying their baby bumps. This constant reminder of your own aspirations can be overwhelming, as the desire for…
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6 Insights I Wish I’d Had About C-Sections
Pregnancy Get Pregnant Fast Having my first child through a C-section at 35 weeks was a life-altering experience. An ultrasound revealed that my baby had stopped growing due to placenta previa, and while I was aware that a surgical delivery was a possibility, I didn’t take the time to understand what recovery would entail. I…
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Navigating the Second Trimester of Pregnancy: What to Anticipate from Weeks 14 to 27
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, future parents! Welcome to the second trimester of your pregnancy—a time that many consider the most enjoyable phase. As you move forward from those initial weeks filled with nausea and fatigue, you’ll likely notice some refreshing changes. By now, you might find that your cravings have shifted, food smells better,…
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How My Guilt About Having a Second Child Disappeared
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my close friend Mark and his wife welcomed their second child, and while his wife was in the hospital, Mark spent a last night alone with their firstborn. He texted me, “It’s his last night of all my attention. I feel so bad for him.” I can relate to that sentiment…
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Excuse Me, But Is That a Third Breast in My Armpit?
Get Pregnant Fast The journey of first-time pregnancy is undeniably exhilarating. While subsequent pregnancies can also be filled with wonder, nothing quite compares to the thrill of the first, where each change feels like a brand-new adventure. I relished my initial pregnancy until I discovered a lump the size of a kiwi developing in my…