Tag: personal journey
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Do I Have Kids? Not Yet, But I’m Holding Onto Hope
Get Pregnant Fast As Mother’s Day approaches, I find myself acutely aware of my childless status. While browsing for the perfect card for my mom, I encounter sentiments like, “Because of you, I’m a better parent” or “Now that I’m a parent, I understand your sacrifices.” These words tug at my heart, and I can’t…
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Embracing Life’s Wonders Post-Breast Cancer
Get Pregnant Fast As I cradle the newest member of my family, my heart swells with love and fulfillment. I take pride in knowing that I can create some truly incredible children! Despite the hurdles I’ve faced, I feel immensely rewarded. Cancer has gifted me with the most profound miracle: a beautiful, healthy baby boy.…
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How Did I End Up Here?
Get Pregnant Fast As I find myself crawling under the dining room table, retrieving what seems to be an entire ear of corn lodged beneath my 18-month-old son’s chair, I can’t help but wonder, “How did I end up here?” Nearby, my once-cherished cat, Oliver, whom I’ve barely acknowledged since my son’s arrival and even…
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Motherhood Awakened Me From My Deep Depression
Get Pregnant Fast I spent three years of my existence in a fog. After battling major depressive disorder for nearly a decade, my mind, heart, and body reached a breaking point. At just 23 years old, I felt utterly exhausted — worn out from the facade I had been maintaining. Emotionally drained, completely adrift, and…
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My Partner Was Unfaithful, Yet I Chose to Stay
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Jan. 28, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 31, 2016 I’ve seen infidelity unfold in real life, leading to both breakups and reconciliations. I’ve witnessed countless portrayals of affairs on television, sometimes to the point where I felt desensitized. Conversations with friends have revolved around what we would do if our partners strayed,…
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Yes, Being a Foster Parent Can Break Your Heart, But Don’t Let That Hold You Back
Get Pregnant Fast When you embark on the journey of foster care and adoption, you’re stepping into a world filled with heartache, loss, and challenges. You’re signing up for sleepless nights and draining days. As you open your heart to those in need, you also welcome a whirlwind of emotions and experiences that can feel…
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I’m Not Concerned About the Causes of Autism
Get Pregnant Fast Let me be straightforward: I have no interest in understanding what causes autism. Not even a little. Honestly, I don’t need to know why my child is on the spectrum. I’m not looking for someone to blame or seeking closure. Sure, I could use a nap, but the intricacies of autism are…
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Why I Let Go of My Breastfeeding Aspirations
Get Pregnant Fast After five long years of navigating infertility, the day I had been dreaming of finally came: my twins arrived. I always envisioned breastfeeding, but that dream shifted dramatically when they came into the world ten weeks early. Some friends cautioned me against attempting to breastfeed, sharing their own struggles with premature twins.…