Tag: friendships
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Navigating the World of ‘Mom Friends’ vs. ‘Friends Who Are Moms’
Get Pregnant Fast “Don’t shy away from using a nipple shield,” I shared with a fellow new mom the other day. “Trust me, cracked nipples are no joke!” “Ooh, brace yourself for some very colorful diapers when your little one tries sweet potatoes!” I advised another mother preparing for her child’s first taste of solids.…
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10 Realizations You Should Embrace by Age 40
Get Pregnant Fast As you journey through life, hitting the big 4-0 often brings a wealth of insight and perspective. Here are ten key realizations that can help you navigate this exciting decade with confidence and clarity. You Are Not Defined by Labels By now, you’ve likely come to understand that you don’t fit neatly…
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Navigating the Uncomfortable Truth: I Cherish You, but Your Child Drives Me Up the Wall
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often brace ourselves for that awkward moment when our child becomes friends with another kid whose parents we find unbearable. But what happens when the parents aren’t the issue? No matter how close the friendship is, there’s only so many times you can say, “Your kid just tackled mine”…
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Rediscovering Myself: The Importance of Friendships Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Last weekend, amidst a whirlwind of cheap punch, questionable nachos, and the discovery of something heavenly called Insomnia Cookies (seriously, where have these been hiding?), I found myself laughing and dancing with over a hundred of my closest friends. It’s a rare occasion, occurring every five years, when we gather to celebrate…
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Essential Lessons for Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting often feels like a relentless cycle of daily tasks: preparing meals, tidying up messes, and urging our little ones to dress themselves, eat their veggies, and go to sleep. Sometimes it seems like I’m reliving the same day over and over, just like in Groundhog Day. Yet, amid all this chaos,…
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7 Relationships That Shift When You Become a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast As life unfolds, your connections with others inevitably transform. Stepping into parenthood brings a significant shift, leaving you with considerably less free time. The moments you do have to dedicate to others now require careful consideration. You might not have reflected on how these changes impact your relationships with friends, family, and…
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A Letter to My Daughter as You Approach College
Get Pregnant Fast As you stand on the threshold of college, it’s common to hear people say that these years will be the best of your life. It’s a narrative we’ve shared for generations, but honestly, I wonder if adults conveniently forget the challenges of college, much like they do the struggles of childbirth. Remember,…