Tag: life lessons
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6 Life Lessons I Gained from My Ovaries
Get Pregnant Fast Last year marked a significant turning point in my tumultuous relationship with my ovaries: I underwent a complete hysterectomy on my oldest son’s birthday. Eighteen years prior, my reproductive system had played a crucial role in bringing my first child into the world. Just three years later, it facilitated the birth of…
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Why Being 40 Is So Much Better Than Being 29
Get Pregnant Fast When I was younger, I often heard my grandmother playfully state that she was 29, a quip that sometimes caught others off guard. She was a youthful grandmother—just 39 when I was born—and always appeared vibrant and youthful. My aunts would follow suit, and my mother probably joined in the fun now…
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Guidance for the Daughter I May Never Meet
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Darling, I’ve decided it’s time to share some wisdom with you. Even though you’re not here yet—and let’s be honest, I’m getting on in years—I think about you often. I hope this collection of thoughts will offer you a guiding light as you journey through life, whenever that may be. Read…
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Essential Truths We Must Impart to Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment we embrace parenthood, we instinctively yearn to shield our children from the harsh realities of the world. This urge to protect our little ones may stem from our primal instincts, an innate drive to ensure their safety and well-being. Or perhaps it arises from our own longing for comfort…
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How ‘80s Sitcoms Shaped My Approach to Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast My 6-year-old often claims his favorite show is Teen Titans Go!, but the truth is, it’s really Diff’rent Strokes. The sitcoms from my own childhood have surprisingly become a unique bonding experience during our screen time together. My son knows that if he plays his cards right, we might have a Diff’rent…
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6 Ways My Flaws Prepared Me for Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 Originally Published: April 26, 2010 Every experienced parent will tell you that there’s no true way to get ready for the journey of parenthood. You can dive into all the parenting books and engage in every forum online, but none of that truly equips you for the chaos…
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This Is It: Embracing Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast I celebrated my 37th birthday this past January, a milestone that has made me reflect on my own journey into adulthood. I can vividly recall the image of my mother at this very age. We were strolling down the street, her pushing my younger sister in a stroller while I trailed behind.…
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Navigating My Son’s Heartbreak After Defeat
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself pondering the intricate and perplexing nature of memory, realizing that it’s often those fleeting moments that leave the most lasting impressions. Yet, there are experiences that announce their significance loudly while still unfolding before me. One such experience was my son Jake’s championship hockey finals. His team made…
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How I Cultivate a Life of Gratitude
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on your regrets? You know, those instances when you wish you’d spoken up or acted differently? It’s easy to get lost in the past, especially if you’ve faced challenges like I have. My childhood was a tumultuous one, marked by trauma and hardship that…
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10 Classic Films Every ’80s Kid Wants Their Children to Experience
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my 40s, I often find myself reflecting on the comforting influences of my youth, particularly the TV shows and films that shaped my formative years in the ’80s and early ’90s. Growing up, I was immersed in classics like Sesame Street and The Electric Company, and I spent countless…