Tag: life lessons
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Why I Say No When My Daughters Ask for Help
Get Pregnant Fast During a recent family getaway, I found myself with a rare moment of tranquility, nestled in a cozy spot, engrossed in a captivating book. Just as I was sinking into the narrative, one of my daughters strolled in to use the bathroom attached to our suite. In my usual effort to fend…
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You’ll Want to Take Note of This Mom’s Powerful Lesson on the Impact of Words
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming yet impactful scenario, a mom named Sarah Jones recently shared a memorable lesson with her daughter as she embarked on her first day of middle school. Like many parents, Sarah engaged in the usual back-to-school rituals: adorning her daughter’s locker with decorations, picking out fresh uniforms, and even gifting…
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10 Mistakes I Hope My Kids Won’t Make
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent has a past, a history that often goes unspoken. Before we became moms and dads, we were young, wild, and sometimes reckless. We made choices that were regrettable, and while they may give us a chuckle now, they also fill us with dread at the thought of our children following…
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How to Embrace the Journey of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast A new baby has arrived in the family—soft and delicate, with tiny fingers, little toes, and a sprinkle of dark hair, like gentle brush strokes on canvas. My daughter, captivated, gazes at this little miracle. “Mama, look! She’s opening her eyes! Mama, look! She’s moving her fingers! Mama, look! She’s falling asleep!”…
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No, I Don’t Regret My Tattoos
Get Pregnant Fast “You’ll regret it. You’ll regret it for the rest of your life,” my mother insisted, shaking her head as she walked away after I excitedly unveiled my first tattoo from my solo journey across Europe at 22. It was a vibrant butterfly in hues of orange, yellow, and red, resting joyfully on…
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To My Firstborn: I Can’t Live Your Life for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Alex, my firstborn, Here we are, you teetering between boyhood and manhood, while I observe with a keen eye. This journey is tough—perhaps even more so for me than for you. If I’m being truthful, one of the most incredible aspects of being your mother has been simply being present and…
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10 Reasons Being a Kid Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be
Get Pregnant Fast As adults, we often reminisce about the carefree days of childhood, thinking kids have it easy. However, being a child isn’t always the blissful experience we tend to romanticize. Here are ten reasons why, sometimes, being a kid just plain sucks. Meal Choices Are Out of Your Hands Kids often find themselves…
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How My Sister Became My Closest Confidante
Get Pregnant Fast “It’s a girl!” My grandmother’s soft voice broke the silence of the night, nudging me awake with the news I had been dreaming of. I was wide awake, filled with excitement that sleep was impossible. The next day at school, I proudly announced to my first-grade classmates, “I have a baby sister!”…
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10 Valuable Life Lessons Learned from ’80s Movies
Get Pregnant Fast The classic films of the 1980s imparted wisdom that has shaped my approach to adulthood in ways I never anticipated while sporting acid-wash jeans and pastel blazers. Here are ten life lessons I picked up from this iconic decade of cinema: Wall Street (1987) This film instilled a healthy skepticism towards high…
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My Wild Years Shaped Me into a Better Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I have vivid memories of one particular night that changed everything. Picture this: I stumbled off a school bus and straight into a bar, completely unaware that I was about to embark on a wild birthday adventure. Yes, I indulged in a yellow beer bus tour, and yes, I thought it was…