Tag: support
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In the End, All We Have Are Our People
Get Pregnant Fast As I drove down the well-known street close to my home, I tried to keep my mind off where I was headed, yet I couldn’t help but scan the roadside for that all-too-familiar sign. Funeral homes are those places we unknowingly pass each day, desperately hoping we never have to remember where…
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10 Reasons Why Having Twins is Truly Amazing
The Ultimate 2-for-1 Special Pregnancy isn’t everyone’s favorite experience, and for some, it can feel like an eternity. After carrying nearly 75 extra pounds, the thought of not having to go through that again (at least for a long time!) is a huge relief. Having twins means you get both bundles of joy at once!…
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To My Expectant Friend: A Note from a Mama Who Knows Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, I just received the joyful news about your pregnancy. Congratulations on joining the beautiful journey of motherhood! The upcoming months will undoubtedly be filled with a mix of excitement, fatigue, and anxious anticipation as you embrace the highs and lows of this remarkable experience while dreaming of the moment you’ll…
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6 Insights Divorced Moms Wish Their Friends Understood
Get Pregnant Fast When I went through my divorce at 34, I felt completely isolated. I had only one acquaintance who had experienced divorce, and she was much older than me. My close friends offered support, but many others vanished or expressed disapproval. As time has gone on, I’ve noticed more friends facing similar situations,…
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5 Insights I Wish I Had Before My Baby Arrived
Get Pregnant Fast Bringing a baby into the world is a life-changing experience, but there are a few truths about parenting that I wish I had known on the day my child was born. 1. Your Baby Isn’t a Blank Canvas. Contrary to popular belief, the little one handed to you in the hospital comes…
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The Myth of the Perfect Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Before my journey into motherhood began, I was convinced I had it all figured out. I took every prenatal class available, voraciously consumed parenting books, and confidently shared my well-formed opinions on topics ranging from breastfeeding to sleep training. I was ready to take on motherhood. Then reality hit—hard. After enduring a…
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When Life Throws Lice Your Way
Get Pregnant Fast When my friend Jenna shared her recent lice saga, I couldn’t help but chime in with my own experience, as if we were narrating our stories at a quirky lice-themed gathering. Just the week before, I had stashed away my kids’ beloved stuffed animals in plastic bags in the shed after discovering…
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Dear Critical Moms on My Website…
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 17, 2018 Originally Published: June 15, 2013 It’s no secret that my contributors and I hold our children close to our hearts. We celebrate their achievements with joy and share in their heartbreaks with tears. Our deepest desire is for their happiness, and they have transformed us into the women…
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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…