Tag: life lessons
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A Heartfelt Tribute to My Daughter: Lessons Learned
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in the stillness of our home, I find myself reflecting on the past eight years. I recall those early moments filled with uncertainty, where I was desperately trying to manage my anxiety, applying everything I had learned in preparation for motherhood. Back then, I was a different person—unsure and…
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5 Ways Serving Tables Prepared Me for Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the life of a server! A role where you smile through the chaos, all while your customers might push the limits of patience with their complaints and antics. I spent my college years in this fast-paced job, and while I eventually utilized my degree in sociology, I can confidently say that…
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The Self-Centeredness of Youth: A Privilege I’ve Outgrown
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in my final year of college, I managed to defy the norms of my generation and land a job before I even walked across the graduation stage. I took a part-time position at an advertising agency, and once I received my diploma, I transitioned into a full-time role, crafting…
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6 Witty Comebacks Every Parent Can Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast As kids, my siblings and I were masters of whining and pushing our mother’s buttons. Fast forward to today, and I find myself echoing her classic lines to my own children. Here are six timeless comebacks that have stood the test of time: “I’m going to count to three…” When tempers flared…
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Why I Stopped Asking “Why Me?”
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, I find myself trapped in a cycle of self-pity, plagued by the question of “Why me?” Why did my marriage collapse? Statistically, it seemed like a solid foundation. We spent three years dating before getting engaged, and I waited until I was 27 to tie the knot. I became a mother…
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What to Avoid Saying When Your Parents Gift You a Car for Graduation
Get Pregnant Fast When I graduated high school, my first car was a humble Chevy Chevette, which my parents handed down to me. It was functional and reliable, but my heart was set on a vibrant red VW Golf. To me, it embodied everything fun and youthful about being a teenager. As I began my…
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What If I Fall…Without My Father There to Catch Me?
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast “Aren’t you afraid, Daddy?” “There’s nothing to fear, sweetheart.” “But what if I fall?” “I’ll always be there to catch you.” As a little girl, I was fiercely determined. When I set my sights on something, I would achieve it. The freedom of riding a bike without training wheels was calling…
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The Puzzle of Parenthood: Embracing Change and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve accumulated a collection of wooden peg puzzles for my children, a tradition I started when my oldest was just a year old. We’ve got letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and animals—everything you can imagine. I thought these puzzles would be a fantastic way to introduce my kids to the…
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Joke All You Want, But My Sorority Days Were Truly Remarkable
Get Pregnant Fast Nearly 25 years ago this fall, I took the plunge and pledged to a sorority. Yes, I was one of those girls—the quintessential sorority sister of the early 90s. We were often labeled as bowheads, accused of purchasing friendships, and became the punchline for countless blonde jokes and bimbo remarks. Our teased…
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Why I’m Not Pursuing Home-Schooling for My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast In conversations around me, the criticisms of public schools are rampant. I have friends who are dedicated to home-schooling, and while I sip my sparkling water, reveling in a brief moment of quiet, I can’t help but feel a twinge of self-doubt. This morning, my partner worked through the night, leaving me…