Tag: personal growth
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What My Chipped Manicure Revealed About Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast I always knew that motherhood wouldn’t be a walk in the park. Yet, amidst the sleepless nights caring for a sick child or providing comfort to my kids as they navigate the loss of a favorite pet, I strive to shield them from as much heartache as possible. So, it caught me…
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Is Our Pursuit of Happiness Making Us Unhappier?
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: we’ve all heard the phrases. “Choose happiness.” “All I want is for my kids to be happy.” “Follow your passion.” We’ve tossed these expressions around like confetti at a party, thinking they hold the secret to joy. But in today’s world, happiness seems to be the ultimate goal, almost…
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The Good Old Days Were Nice, But Motherhood is Even Better
Get Pregnant Fast Every so often, my thoughts drift back to simpler times, to the days when I was just me. I can still picture myself perched on the roof late at night, enjoying the breathtaking thunderstorms of Kansas while chatting on the phone. The scent of rain mingling with the warm shingles is a…
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At 30, I’ve Finally Discovered Myself
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, I found myself spending the night at a friend’s place. It was a far cry from the carefree sleepovers of my twenties. By 9 p.m., I was tucked into bed, kids snuggled up beside me. I wanted nothing more than to drift off, but the mascara still clinging…
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5 Things You’ll Need to Let Go of When Embracing Adoption
Get Pregnant Fast As a proud mom of three wonderful children, all of whom joined our family shortly after birth, I can tell you that the adoption journey is as rewarding as it is challenging. With my Type A tendencies, I found the unpredictability of adoption particularly difficult to navigate. Each new child has taught…
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The 8 Apologies Every Mom Should Make
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I brought my precious little one into the world, I felt like I was starring in a low-budget film. Each day is like a series of takes, with cameras capturing my every misstep. Just the other day, after a very stern reprimand in the car, I turned to my…
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Four Phrases to Overcome Life’s Mistakes
Get Pregnant Fast How do you react when you stumble or make an error? In my earlier years, I found myself spiraling into shame without uttering a word to myself. When we err, a reflexive reaction often kicks in—a voice that echoes in our minds, likely rooted in our formative years. What does yours say?…
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I’m Not Who I Thought I’d Be at 40, and You Know What? I’m Alright With That
Get Pregnant Fast As I step into my 40s, I find myself perched at the kitchen table this morning, engrossed in assembling a model Porsche—a sleek red Boxster, or at least that’s what the picture promises. With school out for the day, my son and his sister have already queried, “Mom, are you planning to…
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The 5 Best and 5 Worst Aspects of Homeschooling
Get Pregnant Fast As a seasoned homeschooling parent since my oldest was just a toddler, I’ve had my share of unexpected twists and turns in this journey. Initially, I never imagined leaving my teaching career to educate my own children, yet here we are. Homeschooling can be an enigma to many, so I’m here to…