Tag: motherhood
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The Adventure of Raising a Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Raising a daughter is akin to navigating a thrilling roller coaster ride—fast, exhilarating, and at times a bit chaotic. Now, let me clarify that I’m not a fan of roller coasters; my last experience was at age nine when my dad had to cover my mouth to prevent any unpleasantness from reaching…
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I’m More Than Just ‘Mom’
Get Pregnant Fast I have two children, but I don’t identify solely as a mother. Let me clarify: my love for them is immense—so deep that I could spend hours just inhaling the scent of their hair. However, being a mother is just one facet of who I am. I invest my energy into parenting…
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You Didn’t Fail at Breastfeeding. The System Let You Down.
Get Pregnant Fast There are certainly mothers who choose not to breastfeed, and their decisions are personal and valid. I have immense respect for their choices, as a mother’s love isn’t measured by how she feeds her child. However, many mothers enter motherhood with the intention of breastfeeding, only to find themselves struggling to meet…
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At Last, An Ad That Accurately Depicts the Hard Work of Moms and Highlights Its Unfairness
Get Pregnant Fast Everywhere you look, women are tirelessly engaged in unpaid labor. Have you ever paused to reflect on the dynamics within your own household? If you grew up in a home where your mother was primarily responsible for cooking, cleaning, and managing the household, how do you think that shaped your view of…
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Maybe I’m Not Completely Messing Up This Mom Gig
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, I had one of those days. You know the type—the ones where everything feels like an uphill battle, and it seems like the universe is conspiring against you. I was drowning in a mountain of laundry, my house looked like a tornado hit it, and I found myself snapping at…
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Does a Stay-at-Home Mom Truly Spend More Quality Time with Her Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my children to the local community center, opting for comfort in jeans and a tank top, not to work out, but simply to enjoy a moment of tranquility. After dropping my kids off at the play area, I indulged in an uninterrupted hour on my laptop. For that brief…
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The Unmatched Bond of Mom Friends
Get Pregnant Fast When my friend Lisa became the first of my close companions to welcome a baby, I was both excited and bewildered. After she delivered her adorable son in June 2014, I made a trip to the hospital, brought her a homemade dinner, and dropped by after work occasionally to cuddle her little…