Tag: support
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Loving Me Means Navigating My OCD
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re in a relationship with someone like me, who lives with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, there are a few things you should be prepared for: Repetitive Questions I tend to ask the same questions more than once. It’s not that I didn’t hear your answer or that I doubt you.…
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Let’s Rethink the Question: “How Could Parents Allow This to Happen?” When Tragedy Strikes
Get Pregnant Fast On New Year’s Eve, a heartbreaking incident occurred in Colorado when a 6-year-old boy went missing. Tragically, his body was discovered in a nearby pond just a day later. This news is nothing short of devastating. It’s a situation that many media outlets describe as “every parent’s worst nightmare,” and they’re right.…
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The Best Resolution I Ever Made Was to Stop Mom-Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, I was all about New Year’s resolutions. Fast forward to today, and honestly? They feel more like a chore than a chance to reflect and improve. Who needs the added stress of setting goals like “Lose those stubborn 10 pounds” or “Work out three times a week”? Let’s…
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Navigating the Emotional Impact of Past Sexual Abuse During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is often portrayed as a joyful time, but for those of us with a history of sexual abuse, it can be a mixed bag of emotions. It’s completely normal to feel a range of feelings, from anticipation to anxiety, and it’s important to acknowledge that your past can resurface during this…
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The Most Cringe-Worthy Baby Shower Invitation: Weight Comments Are Never Okay
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to celebrating pregnancy, one would hope for invitations that uplift and honor the journey. Yet, a recent baby shower invitation has surfaced that does quite the opposite, and it’s shaking heads everywhere. A friend tipped me off to this gem on the e-invitation platform, Paperless Post, and I couldn’t…
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The Tough Times of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast The room felt heavy with shadows as silence enveloped me after a day filled with the cries of my children. My head pounded while I sank to the floor of the dining room, pulling my knees tightly to my chest. I rocked gently, tears flowing freely down my cheeks. Both kids were…
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How to Embrace Your Best Friend’s Journey into Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast When your closest friend announces she’s expecting, brace yourself for countless hours spent in the baby sections, surrounded by adorable outfits and essentials. You might find yourself marveling at how tiny those onesies are and reminiscing about your own experiences as a parent. Get ready for the late-night texts, like “It’s time!”—the…
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Insomniac Parents: The Unsung Heroes of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast I’m not the type of insomniac who goes days without sleep, although I know people who do struggle with that, and my heart goes out to them. My insomnia is more about staying asleep—once I’m out, I can rarely manage more than a few hours at a time. As a 34-year-old, I…
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Because Someday, the Kids Will Be Grown
Get Pregnant Fast It all began with a simple refusal. I asked my partner to take our eldest to ballet while bringing along our youngest. I was yearning for that precious hour of solitude at home, a brief escape into quietness. When the weekend first arrives, I crave stillness—a chance to be alone, unburdened, where…