Tag: motherhood
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How to Raise a Small Army
Get Pregnant Fast When I share that I’m a mom to five children, people often pause, their expressions shifting to a mix of disbelief and pity. The societal norm seems to dictate that three is the maximum acceptable number of kids—unless you fall into certain categories, of course. But beyond that threshold, reactions can range…
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Embrace the Imperfect in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a second: it often seems like other moms are acing this parenting thing. They’re whipping up Pinterest-worthy crafts and orchestrating joyful sing-alongs while their little ones look picture-perfect. Meanwhile, you might feel like you’re just trying to survive the chaos of the day, and it’s only been ten…
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When You’re Feeling Like an Inadequate Mom, Keep This in Mind
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks back, I received a message from a woman I know solely through social media. The subject line read, “I think I’m a terrible mom.” Alarmed, I opened it immediately and began to read. Her message contained sentiments like: “I adore my kids, but there are times I really struggle…
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“My Body is Not Shameful”: A Mother’s Empowering Message on Body Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where societal pressures can weigh heavily on new mothers, one Ohio mom, Sarah Thompson, took it upon herself to share an uplifting message about body positivity. After an encounter with a stranger in a local store, who mistakenly assumed she was still pregnant, Sarah turned what could have been…
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What I’ve Discovered About Postpartum Intimacy After Five Babies
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of postpartum life, intimacy can feel like a distant memory. After welcoming my fifth child, I’ve come to realize that sex is not the only way to connect with your partner. Foreplay starts long before you hit the bedroom; it can be as simple as sharing a glance while…
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To the Moms Facing the Challenge of Raising Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast In a memorable scene from a popular series, a character reflects on her experience as a mother, saying, “I’m her mother, but it’s more like she’s my mother.” While it may sound peculiar, this feeling resonates deeply with many. I know this all too well, having found myself in a similar situation…
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37 Reasons I’m Struggling to Embrace the Moment of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, I find myself voicing my frustrations about motherhood. And every time I do, someone inevitably offers that same well-meaning advice: “Enjoy it while it lasts. Live in the moment. Soak it all in. EMBRACE IT.” My instinct is to roll my eyes and stifle a punch to their face—not because their…
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Yes, You Might Develop a Pregnancy Beard Because Mother Nature Has a Sense of Humor
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to motherhood, there are two kinds of moms: those who embrace their facial hair with pride and those who would never admit to it. It’s time to face the truth: hormones and age can turn even the most polished among us into our own version of a bearded lady.…
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Moms Who Own It – Embrace Your Greatness!
Get Pregnant Fast I get it, truly. All types of moms deserve to feel empowered—working moms, stay-at-home moms, slender moms, and curvy moms alike. Yet, amidst the celebration of the everyday mom who grapples with body image issues, parenting blunders, and societal pressures, are we merely settling for mediocrity? Is “good enough” becoming our new…