Tag: self-acceptance
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The Mom I Critique Most Severely
Get Pregnant Fast I recently found myself scrutinizing another mom’s parenting choices, and I know I shouldn’t be so judgmental. But seriously, let me tell you about this mom I’ve been judging. For starters, she didn’t have a natural birth and weaned her child from breastfeeding quite early. She treats her toddlers to donuts right…
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Dear Madonna: It’s Not Us—It’s You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Madonna, As a long-time fan, I feel compelled to share my thoughts with you. Over the years, you’ve been a source of inspiration and empowerment for so many of us. I’ve been following your journey for 30 years, and I’ve seen how fiercely you’ve fought against ageism. Your recent comments while…
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Embracing the “Never Had a Baby Body” Concept
Get Pregnant Fast It’s time to introduce a new term into our lexicon: “Never Had a Baby Body.” This term encapsulates everything from a noun to an adjective, and it reflects a familiar image in our minds: bodies that resemble a teenage boy more than those of mothers. Sound familiar? My inspiration came from an…
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Embracing My Size: Finding Joy Beyond the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Thompson For as long as I can remember, my New Year’s resolutions revolved around one theme: losing weight. Even during periods when I was perfectly healthy, I felt the urge to shed those elusive pounds. Standing just under 5 feet tall, the younger version of me believed I wouldn’t be…
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Nashville Star Shaves Head to Deliver a Meaningful Message on Beauty
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move that transcends mere aesthetics, actress Lila Hart from the popular series Nashville has taken the plunge and cut off all her hair to convey a significant message about beauty. In a heartfelt post on social media, Hart shared her personal journey, revealing that she was diagnosed with a…
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5 Valuable Lessons I Gained in My 20s That Still Guide Me Today
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while running some errands, I tuned into a classic rock radio station and was taken aback to hear Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam belting out “Even Flow.” I mean, I thought grunge was a distant memory, not a classic! I’ve long since packed away my flannel shirts and Doc Martens, yet…
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Mom Showcases Her ‘Saggy, Stretchy Tummy’ to Inspire Body Positivity
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful move to promote body acceptance, a young mother recently shared candid photos of her postpartum body on social media. Emma Thompson, a 22-year-old blogger from Australia, gained widespread attention after posting a stunning shot of herself nursing her baby while wearing a beautiful dress at her sister’s wedding. “No…
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My Daughter’s Struggle with Weight Taught Me to Embrace More Than Just Numbers
Get Pregnant Fast In the early days of my daughter’s life, I found myself fixated on the scale. I visited the pediatrician every few days, anxiously watching as the nurse weighed my squirming little girl. Each time, I held my breath, hoping for even the slightest gain, but the numbers rarely budged. My heart sank…