Tag: resilience
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To the Mothers Who Endure: My Heart Goes Out to You
Get Pregnant Fast I see you. I see you donning a hijab, skillfully weaving your daily life around five sacred prayers. I see you embracing a tranquil existence while honoring the tenets of your faith. I see you nurturing your family, toiling tirelessly, and striving to provide the best for your loved ones. I remember…
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4 Unexpected Benefits of Gestational Diabetes
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the challenges of gestational diabetes (GD) can feel overwhelming at first. When I was diagnosed, I was devastated; I wondered if my weight had caused this condition. I spent hours reading online about needles, large babies, and strict diets. However, by the time I faced GD with my second pregnancy, I…
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To the Mother in the Hijab: I Acknowledge You
Get Pregnant Fast I see you, the mother donning the hijab, skillfully balancing your day around five moments of prayer. I see you living a life filled with peace while adhering to the principles of your faith. I see you nurturing your family, putting in endless effort, and striving to be the best parent you…
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How a Letter from My Ex-Husband’s Former Partner Mirrors My Family’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re navigating life with an ex-husband who struggles with addiction, it profoundly affects your heart and your family dynamic. You find yourself making adjustments, convincing yourself that everything is alright, and reshaping your expectations. You learn to block out certain truths and rewrite your narrative to ensure that everyone emerges unscathed,…
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10 Things You’ll Experience When Your Partner is Deployed
Get Pregnant Fast When your significant other is deployed, life takes on a whole new rhythm. I haven’t seen any military movies for a while, not because I don’t love them, but because they hit too close to home. My husband, whom I affectionately refer to as “Pilot” due to his impressive skills in the…
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The Enduring Heartache of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast We recently sold our home. While it wasn’t a monumental event in the grand scheme of things—houses change hands daily and we hadn’t lived there for quite some time—part of me felt a significant weight as we closed that chapter. After relocating to the suburbs a few years back, we opted to…
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I’m a Young Stroke Survivor: Lessons from My Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I reach for my cereal, I pinch a few flakes between my fingers, focusing intently. “Now, bring it to your mouth, Jamie,” I remind myself. Not my ear, my mouth. Victory! I repeat the process, though to an onlooker, I may just appear a tad slow and frail. Inside, however, my…
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A 12-Year Journey: A Letter to My Son on His Birthday
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Samuel, Twelve years ago tonight, I was deep in the throes of labor, feeling every wave of discomfort wash over me. Alone in my apartment, I finally reached a point where I had to call your father to take me to the hospital. Little did I know, in just a few…