Tag: parenting challenges
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The Challenge of Naming Our Preterm Babies
Get Pregnant Fast As I lay in the ICU, recovering from a life-threatening ordeal, a nurse approached me from the NICU with a warm smile. “Are you planning to name your children?” she asked. My babies were just two days old, and until that moment, they had only been referred to as “Baby A,” “Baby…
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Night Terrors: The Real Horror Show of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Before we welcomed our daughter into the world, I had no idea what night terrors were. Perhaps I had heard the term but always assumed it was just another term for nightmares. Oh, how wrong I was! Nightmares and night terrors are worlds apart. Picture this: you hear about the anglerfish and…
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The Reality of Parenting with a Disability
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mom to my energetic 3-year-old, Charlie, is a journey filled with unique challenges and joys. As a military spouse and soon-to-be mother of two, I also navigate life with a rare form of dwarfism known as diastrophic dysplasia that places me at nearly the same height as my son. Rather…
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I Quit Caffeine and Alcohol: Here’s What Happened
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is filled with a host of ironies, not the least of which is that the very comforts we crave—wine, coffee, soft cheeses, restful sleep—are strictly off-limits during this time. It’s truly when we need these indulgences the most. What really grinds my gears? When I come across a man lamenting the…
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My Son Engages in Self-Harm Daily, and It Shatters My Heart
Get Pregnant Fast My son engages in self-harm. My beautiful, gentle, loving, 7-year-old son struggles with self-harming behaviors, and it shatters my heart. The phrase “self-harm” alongside “7-year-old son” is something I never imagined I would utter. Typically, self-harm is associated with older, troubled teens who hide their pain. Yet, for my son, Leo, this…
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My Child’s Reluctance at Dinnertime: A Parent’s Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast Before having my 5-year-old son, I never imagined a child could thrive on just a handful of bites each day—most of which are snacks like cheese. It’s as if he has discovered a way to convert air into energy. Perhaps that’s why he never seems to stop talking! I suspect he grows…
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The Exhausted Mother’s Handbook to Unwanted Co-Sleeping
Navigating Parenting Challenges Get Pregnant Fast So, you find yourself co-sleeping with your little one when you really didn’t plan on it? Here’s a humorous yet relatable glimpse into the nightly adventure of reluctant co-sleeping. 11 PM: The evening begins with everyone tucked away in their own beds, determined to stick to the plan. 12:30…
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Embracing My Role as a Mom: The Highs and Lows of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast I am a phenomenal mom. Yes, I said it boldly. My kids have voiced this sentiment, and they may be little, but they know what they’re talking about—most of the time. I am also a flawed mom. While my children are still young and haven’t yet articulated this reality, I know it’s…