Tag: parenting
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Things I Will Miss About the Baby Stage
Get Pregnant Fast As my youngest child recently celebrated her first birthday, I find myself reflecting on the bittersweet transition from babyhood to the next stages of life. Each milestone brings joy, yet a part of me mourns the end of the baby stage. While I am relieved to no longer navigate the challenges of…
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Annoying Questions People Ask When You’re Expecting at 40+
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be a beautiful journey, but when you’re over 40, it often comes with an array of unsolicited questions and comments that can leave you scratching your head. My friend Annie, for instance, was taken aback when someone asked her if her doctor had approved her to actually carry a child.…
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Why Fathers of Daughters Are the Strongest Men in the World
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the days when your dad seemed invincible? He was the ultimate problem-solver, whether it was fixing a broken toy, lifting something too heavy, or simply being the master of the remote control. Back then, he was the king of your castle, effortlessly slaying the monsters lurking under your bed and expertly…
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I Had a Rough Day as a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Today was one of those days where I couldn’t shake the feeling of being a subpar mom. I found myself prioritizing my own needs over my child’s. I sipped my coffee instead of diving right into changing the baby’s diaper, which certainly wasn’t my best moment. There was a moment of weakness…
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Parenthood and the Journey to Healing: My Path to Therapy
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting has become the focal point of my existence. It’s a constant journey that I live and breathe daily, and recently, it has led me to seek therapy. Since the birth of my daughter two years ago, I’ve found myself reflecting on my own upbringing and grappling with the differences between my…
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Revisiting My Childhood Summer with an Old Friend
Get Pregnant Fast As I scan the bustling theater lobby, my heart races with excitement. I’m searching for my childhood best friend, and the anticipation of seeing her again is palpable. The movie is about to start, and when I finally spot her, we wave eagerly and rush towards each other. “Are you getting popcorn?”…
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“I Won’t Allow My Wife to Leave Her Job” Claims Man Seeking “Better” for Her
Get Pregnant Fast As time goes on, I’ve noticed many of my peers advising their partners to abandon their careers in favor of being stay-at-home parents. While the role of a stay-at-home parent certainly comes with its advantages for the family unit, I find myself wanting something different for my wife. This sentiment echoes the…
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10 Things Moms Would Be Doing… If Only We Had the Time
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mom is a full-time job, and let’s face it, we often find ourselves wishing for just a few extra hours in the day. If time were on our side, here are ten things you might catch us doing instead of juggling our endless to-do lists: Finding Sock Pairs. Remember when…
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The 10 Most Challenging Aspects of Being Married to a Pregnant Woman
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be a tumultuous journey, not just for the expectant mother but also for her partner. After I shared my thoughts on the trials of pregnancy, my good friend Jake Thompson decided to shed light on the flip side: the ten biggest challenges of being married to a pregnant woman. Having…