Tag: parenting journey
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Help and Frequently Asked Questions on What to Expect
Get Pregnant Fast Welcome to the TTC Tips community! Here, you can find answers to common questions and get support as you navigate your journey to parenthood. Registration and Account Settings Is registration free? Absolutely! Joining our community is quick, easy, and completely free. Simply create an account with your email and either your due…
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Finding the Pause Button in Parenthood: Embracing the Sweet Spot
Get Pregnant Fast When I think about my journey through parenthood, one word stands out: “eager.” I was eager to experience pregnancy, then eager to move past it. I was excited for my child to reach milestones—sleeping, walking, talking—and then I found myself yearning for another baby. It felt like a never-ending cycle of anticipation…
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In Relationships, Embracing the Gross Can Be Liberating (Or Perhaps We’re Just Tired of Holding It In)
Get Pregnant Fast When you stand before your partner, pledging to love them through thick and thin, you likely don’t picture the less glamorous moments: the time they stumble home after one too many drinks, or the day-to-day realities of shared living that involve the occasional unwanted odor. As you exchange vows, you might envision…
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Michael Bublé’s Son Declared Cancer-Free: A Heartwarming Update
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching revelation, well-known singer Michael Bublé and his wife, Sofia Martinez, recently shared some fantastic news: their son, three-year-old Leo, has triumphed over cancer. Last year, the family faced a daunting challenge when Leo was diagnosed with liver cancer, a moment that shook them to their core. At a press…
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But She Was Worth It, Right?
Get Pregnant Fast Having a child transformed my very essence—down to my core. I still remember being in a haze of pain medication when someone asked me, “But your daughter was worth it, right?” Lying in my hospital bed, I couldn’t help but question that very notion. During my second trimester, a sudden, sharp pain…
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20 Insights from Welcoming My Second Child
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a mother for the first time is a monumental shift. With my first child, every day was a whirlwind of new experiences and challenges. Fast forward to my second pregnancy, and I thought I had it all figured out! While that was true to some extent—I found myself less anxious about…
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To the Anxious Mom-To-Be: Embrace the Motherhood Journey Beyond Your Fears
Get Pregnant Fast So, you’ve just received the news — you’re expecting! Your immediate reaction might be panic, thinking that your freedom has vanished. You may feel as if you’ve just sacrificed your independence, tossing it away like the pregnancy test that confirmed your biggest surprise. You might recall a friend who vanished from her…
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There’s Nothing Quite Like a Mom Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle There’s Nothing Quite Like a Mom Friend by Sarah Henderson Updated: April 29, 2021 Originally Published: June 15, 2016 When my close friend, Emma, became a mom before any of us, it felt surreal. After welcoming her adorable son in June of 2014, I made a trip to the hospital,…
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What My Emergency C-Section Taught Me
Get Pregnant Fast When I first discovered I was pregnant with my second child, I felt immense pressure to have a different birth experience than with my first. My first labor ended in an emergency C-section after my contractions stalled and my baby’s heart rate dropped. Before getting pregnant again, my doctor had suggested I…