Tag: motherhood
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That Will Never Be Me: A Candid Reflection on Motherhood and Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast We gathered in a circle, some perched on metal folding chairs while others sank into faded floral couches that surely dated back to the 1980s. As I scanned the room filled with mothers—some cradling their infants and others with slightly older children—I found myself questioning, “What am I doing here?” My eyes…
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5 Strategies to Dampen the Chaos of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Hartman Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 7, 2011 As a stay-at-home mom, the soundtrack of my life is a mixed bag. Sure, I get to enjoy the sweet sounds of my children laughing and the occasional heartfelt, “I love you, Mom!” But let’s be honest—there’s also the relentless…
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The Rituals and Uncertainties of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast One of the delightful surprises of parenting is the unique soundtrack that fills a waking home—the soft click of the alarm clock, upbeat tunes echoing from down the hall, and the playful chaos of pets racing up the stairs. It’s the gentle rustle of sheets as little feet shuffle towards the bathroom…
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Navigating the Bittersweet Journey of Parenthood: Insights from Emma Watson
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of parenthood, it’s not uncommon to hear the phrase, “Cherish every moment; it passes so quickly.” For those knee-deep in diaper changes and sleepless nights, this might feel like a cliché. Yet, it truly does feel like time slips away in an instant. As I look at my eldest,…
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A Slacker Mom’s Guide to Parenting: Embracing the Simpler Path
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve come to accept that I embody the essence of a Slacker Mom. In today’s world, I might not meet the standards of what’s considered typical or acceptable parenting, and frankly, I’m perfectly fine with that. You could say I lean towards an old-fashioned approach, reminiscent of how my own mother raised…
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Finding Perspective in Parenthood: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As I cradled our 3-year-old while our eldest napped, I felt a wave of exhaustion wash over me. The past few days had been a blur of sleepless nights filled with cleaning up messes, countless laundry loads, and visits to the doctor for a mysterious rash that had spread across our oldest’s…
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When Your Community Is a Facebook Moms’ Group
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 Originally Published: April 5, 2016 “It takes a village to raise a child,” is a saying we’ve all heard. In a traditional village, you’d have your mother, aunts, friends, and even the local midwife to lean on during those challenging early days. They understand the sleepless nights, the…
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The Toughest Challenges of Being a New Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Being a new mom is an incredible journey, filled with joy and love. However, it also comes with its fair share of difficulties that can catch you off guard. Here are some of the most challenging aspects of this life-altering experience. The Crying Boss: Let’s face it—dealing with a tiny tyrant who…
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11 Changes I’ve Made Since Embracing Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast They say that motherhood transforms a woman in countless ways. Research even suggests that women may experience an increase in intelligence after having children, which, in my case, feels undeniably true (or at least that’s what I tell myself in those quiet moments). My life has taken on a beautiful blend of…