Tag: motherhood
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Mom Channels Calvin Klein Ad to Empower Women About Post-Baby Bodies
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where postpartum bodies often face scrutiny, one mom decided to take a stand and embrace the beauty of her transformation. Inspired by Kendall Jenner’s recent Calvin Klein campaign, Jessica Hart, a 26-year-old mother, recreated the iconic ad to send a powerful message about body acceptance after childbirth. For many…
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Why I’ve Changed My Perspective on Mama’s Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 31, 2016 Originally Published: March 4, 2005 As a mother of three energetic boys, I’ve come to embrace the term “Mama’s Boys” with warmth and affection. Once, I viewed this label through a critical lens, associating it with weakness and dependence. I believed that Mama’s Boys were overly soft, submissive,…
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A Heartfelt Farewell to Reflux: A Mother’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I cannot express the depth of my frustration, Reflux. You dared to inflict pain on my precious little girl, my radiant angel. How could anyone see her light when you cloaked her in cries and discomfort? Because of you, she was labeled the “fussy baby,” the “troublesome one,” and the “constant crier.”…
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11 Things Your Breast Pump Is Trying to Tell You
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: the sound of a breast pump can be downright infuriating. It’s like a relentless reminder that you’re stuck in this moment, at its mercy. But there’s more going on than just the loud, wheezy noise. Here are 11 things your breast pump might be whispering during those isolating sessions:…
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Cherishing Life’s Brief Moments
Get Pregnant Fast Every evening, I find myself cradling my eldest son, feeling the weight of how quickly he’s growing. As I rock him gently, my thoughts swirl with memories of when he fit perfectly in my arms. It feels like just yesterday that he was my little baby, and now, he’s evolving into a…
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4 Realities About Our Post-Baby Bodies
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a Saturday morning, and I’m racing against the clock to snag a spot in my favorite 8 a.m. step class. The usual attendees are primarily women in their late 30s to early 50s. Today, however, I walk in behind two fresh-faced first-time moms. I overhear their conversation, and it hits home:…
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Embracing Body Positivity: My Journey with My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast By: Michelle Thompson I’m not going to sugarcoat it: I’m fat. My daughter, Lily, is also fat. Together, we’re a dynamic duo of confidence, and honestly, we think we’re pretty awesome. But let’s rewind a bit. Before Lily was born, I found myself praying, “Please, whoever is up there, let me not…
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The Five-Second Rule: A Mother’s Journey to Embracing Imperfection
Get Pregnant Fast When my son was born, I was a complete germaphobe. Everything in sight around him had to be spotless, and I kept antibacterial wipes at the ready. Visitors were greeted with a mandatory hand wash before they could even think about holding him. My home was a fortress of cleanliness—so pristine you…
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Why I Don’t Feel Regret About My Parenting ‘Mistakes’
Get Pregnant Fast A decade ago, I discovered I was expecting my first child, and what a journey it has been! The past ten years have been filled with a rollercoaster of experiences—highs and lows, challenges and joys, and unexpected revelations. If I paid attention to the myriad of “parenting experts,” I would assume I’ve…
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Meteorologist Stands Up to Body Critics During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating a pregnancy can be challenging enough on its own, but imagine doing it while being in front of a camera every day. That’s the reality for local meteorologist, Sarah Thompson, who works for Channel 5 in Chicago. Recently, she decided to address the unwarranted remarks she’s received about her changing body…