Tag: motherhood journey
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Why Women Should Celebrate Their Battle Scars Instead of Concealing Them
Get Pregnant Fast Every six weeks, as I refresh my hair color, the reemergence of gray hairs serves as a stark reminder of my age and the passage of time. A closer look reveals the fine lines around my eyes, which seem to deepen based on my sleep quality and emotional moments. But it’s not…
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6 Essential Insights for Expecting Moms: A Letter to My Cousin
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Cousin, I just received the wonderful news that you’re expecting a baby girl! Your mom, my aunt, couldn’t contain her excitement when she shared it with me. Instantly, I was transported back to those carefree days on the beach, when we were just 3 and 4 years old. I can picture…
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I’m a Not-So-Great Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I’m not the ideal mom. To simply call myself a mom without the prefix “not-so-great” wouldn’t do justice to the challenges many mothers face. I genuinely believe in nurturing and providing for my children unconditionally, embracing the sacrifices that come with motherhood. However, in the reality of my day-to-day life, I often…
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We All Need Our Mama Tribes
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about the importance of having our mama tribes. I still vividly remember the early days of motherhood when someone casually asked if I had made any “mommy friends” yet. I shrugged it off, thinking I was doing fine with my couple of acquaintances. Little did I know that those few…
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The Evolution of Motherhood: From New Mom to Experienced Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I used to be a new mom. Not in the sense that I was just fresh off the assembly line, but rather in that I had an unwavering focus on my first child. I was deeply engaged, eager to learn everything I could about parenting. I dove into books about child-rearing, crafted…
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I’m That Proud, Oversharing Mom Who People Love to Judge
Get Pregnant Fast I’m the mom on social media who seems to rub people the wrong way. Yes, I’m the one who overshares, and it’s led to some pretty heated discussions. I’m the mom who lends support to fellow breastfeeding moms reaching out for advice. I’m the mom with both kids in cloth diapers. I’m…
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5 Pregnancy Moments That Aren’t Quite as Magical as They Seem
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is often depicted in films as a whirlwind of joy and laughter—think of the classic scene where a woman throws up unexpectedly but then smiles through it all as her belly grows. We see the journey filled with glowing smiles, adorable ultrasound pictures, and the miraculous moment of holding a newborn.…
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Am I Missing the Motherhood Instinct?
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting Am I Missing the Motherhood Instinct? by Sarah Thompson Updated: March 10, 2021 Originally Published: Sep. 20, 2016 From a young age, I envisioned myself as a mother. While I may not have been the most nurturing person (my babysitting skills were less than stellar), I assumed that once I…